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SEPTEMBER,   1954 


VOL,  XXIII,  No.  I 


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HOMECOMING  PROGRAM  -  SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER  13. 1954 


MORNING 

Traditional  Frosh-Soph  Football  Game. 

Phi  Mu  Delta  business  meeting  and  election  of  alumni  officers. 

SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNI  COUNCIL  MEETING  —  Room  103,  Bogar  Hall. 

Buffet  luncheons  at  Phi  Mu  Delta,  Bond  and   Key  and  Theta  Chi.    Snack  Bar  in  G.  A.  will  be  open 

for  alumni  desiring  to  lunch  there. 

Bond  and  Key  annual  meeting. 

AFTERNOON 

Kick-off  —  Haverford  -  S.  U.  Football  Game. 

Theta  Chi  business  meeting  and  election  of  alumni  officers. 

Phi  Mu  Delta  annual  alumni  dinner  at  Blue  Hill  restaurant. 

Theta  Chi  and  Bond  and  Key  annual  Banquets  (places  to  be  announced  later). 

Homecoming  Dance  in  alumni  gymnasium. 

Alumni  are  reminded  to  register  in  G.   A.  Lounge  sometime  during  the  day. 

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TWO 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEPTEMBER,    1954 


PHILADELPHIA 

Once  more  the  Philadelphia  club  will 
be  host  to  the  football  team  and  band  at 
a  dinner  to  be  held  after  the  Swarthmore 
game  at  the  Emanuel  Lutheran  Church. 
Winona  Avenue  and  Chester  Pike.  Nor- 
wood. Saturday.  October  9.  At  noon  the 
ladies  of  the  club  will  serve  a  luncheon 
to  the  band,  cheer  leaders  and  faculty 
at  the  home  of  Clyde  and  Helen  Spitzner. 
201  Morlyn  Avenue.  Bryn  Mawr.  Pastor 
of  Emanuel  Lutheran  church  is  Dr.  Dallas 
C.  Baer  '20.  The  church  is  located  just 
five  minutes  from  the  Swarthmore 
campus. 

NEW  JERSEY 

2nd  Annual  Brid^  Party  will  be  held 
Friday.  October  8  at  the  Suburban  Hotel, 
Harrison  Street,  East  Orange  under  the 
leadership  of  Jo  Hoy  Lamb  '33  and  Ida 
Prederickson  '21.  A  committee  composed 
of  Mrs.  Lamb.  Mrs.  Frederickson.  Dick 
Scharfe  '31.  Dorothy  Hochstuhl  '43.  Mrs. 
Lewis  Drumm.  Sr..  and  Margaret  Hartley 
'30  made  all  the  arrangements.  Letters 
sent  to  the  New  Jersey  and  New  York 
district  club  members  said  in  part  .  .  . 
"you  may  play  Bridge.  Canasta  or  Samba 
— adequate  parking  facilities — proceeds  to 
go  to  the  Conservatory  of  Music  building 
fund— tickets.  $1.25  per— time.  8:30  P.M." 
During  the  evening  a  few  minutes  will 
be  taken  to  present  a  slate  of  officers  who 
will  be  asked  to  serve  as  a  board  of  di- 
rectors for  the  club  during  the  coming 
year. 

WILKES-BARRE 

Mrs.  Jean  Hodgdon  '38,  R.D.  1.  Mountain 
Top.    president,    is    planning    to    call    a 
meeting  of  the  club  sometime  in  October. 
ALTOONA 

Donald  Ford,  because  of  a  recent  move 
to  Greensburg.  has  resigned  as  president 
of  the  club.  A  successor  will  be  appointed 
in  the  near  future. 

SUNBURY 

Sunbury  is  planning  an  early  Fall 
meeting  to  coincide  with  some  evening 
activity  on  the  campus.  Tentative  plan 
is  to  have  dinner  at  perhaps  the  Dutch 
Pantry  and  repair  to  the  campus  to  en- 
joy a  concert,  play  or  similar  activity. 
President  is  Harold  Benion,  Broadway 
Road,  R.D.  1,  Milton. 


President  Spitzner  Thanks 
Alumni  for  Sugg:estions 

-I  am  very-  grateful  ,"  said  president 
Clyde  Spitzner,  "for  the  responses  to  the 
original  letter  that  was  mailed  out,  with 
regard   to  suggestions  by   various  alumni. 

"AH  suggestions  have  been  well  received 
and  I  h:pe  mere  alumni  will  write.  In  all 
cases  the  suggestions  have  been  noted  and 
will  be  adhered  to.  My  deep  appreciation", 
continued  president  Clyde,  "to  Mrs.  Charles 
Homan  of  Swedesboro.  Bill  Treon  cf  Sha- 
mckin.  Fancher  Wolfe  of  Minneapolis, 
Blair  Heaton  of  Selir.sgrove.  M.  P.  Mcller, 
Jr..  of  Hagerstown.  Mrs.  Larry  Isaacs  of 
Hellertown.  Bill  Clark  of  Allentown  and 
Mrs.  Warren  Lamb  of  Maplewocd.  N.  J., 
t;  mention  just  a  few." 


Lehigh  Valley  Alumni 
Club  Being  Organized 

Under  the  dynamic  leadership  of  Bill 
Clark  '48.  a  strong  committee  of  gradu- 
ates frcm  the  Allentown,  Bethlehem, 
Easton  area  met  on  August  4  to  consider 
plans  for  a  new  district  Alumni  Club  to 
be  known  as  the  Lehigh  Valley  Alumni 
Club  of  Susquehanna  University. 

Pi'esent  at  the  organization  meeting 
were  Orville  B.  Landis  '26,  Erma  Stahl 
Everitt  '23,  Isabella  Horn  Klick  '34,  Will- 
iam S.  Clark  '48.  Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer  '49, 
Margaret  Ide  Maguire  '33. 

Bill  Clark  was  unanimously  elected 
chairman  cf  the  planning  committee  and 
Erma  Stahl  Everitt  Secretary-Ti-easurer. 
Plans  were  made  to  hold  the  first  meet- 
ing on  Friday  evening,  October  11,  at  the 
Lehigh  Valley  Club  1544  Hamilton  St„ 
Allentown  at  7:30  p.m.  President  and 
Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith  and  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  will  be  the  guests  of 
the  newly  activated  club.  Dr.  Smith  will 
deliver  the  main  address  and  Clyde 
Spitzner  will  bring  a  message  from  the 
General   Alumni  Association. 

A  program  committee  is  working  on 
details  for  the  evening's  entertainment. 
At  this  first  meeting  of  the  club  tempor- 
ary officers  will  be  elected,  and  a  Con- 
stitution and  By-laws  committee  will  be 
appointed  so  that  arrangements  and  plans 
can  be  made  far  effecting  a  permanent 
crgainzation. 

Some  thirty-five  graduates  in  the  area 
have  signified  their  interest  in  attending. 


Current  Contributions 
To  Loyalty  Fund  Twice 
Last  Year's  Receipts 

Last  year,  Susquehanna's  Alumni  Loy- 
alty Fund  totaled  $2,726.76.  with  183  con- 
tributors. With  less  than  $1,000  contri- 
buted the  year  before,  officers  of  the 
Association  are  confident  the  total  will 
continue  to  increase  to  the  point  where 
the  alumni  will  take  pride  in  its  financial 
support   of  their  alma  mater. 

Included  in  the  above  amount  are  not 
the  many  contributions  in  support  of 
district  club  projects. 

This  year  there  has  been  an  enthusiastic 
response  to  the  letter  sent  out  in  early 
September   by   President   Clyde    Spitzner. 

List  of  early  1954-55  contributors 
follows: 

1S<)1— B.    Mende   Wagenseller 
183<)— .J    D.   Bogar.  Jr. 
1902— D.    B.    MoKst 
190''— Sara   Snyder   Walter 
1908— Bertha   Hough  Federlin 

Dr.   George   F.   Dunkelberger 
1914 — Mary  Mower,v  Zak 
1915— N.    A.   Danowsky 
1917— Herbert   S.   Rausch 
1919- Rey.   Willard  D.   Allbeck 
1921— Dr.  O,  H.  Aurand 

M.    P.    Moller.   Jr. 
1924— Alyin   W.  Carpenter 
1925— Dr.   N.   R,   Banner 
1926— Lee    Boyer 

W.   Alfred  Streamer 
1927— Emily   Craig 
1928— Sister   Dorothy   Gotf 

^'izabeth   .Stong    Eichelberger 

Mary    Farlling 
1931— Rey.    Paul    W.   Hartllne 

S.   Walter  Foulkrod 
1932— Thelma  Crebs 

Dr.    Andrew   V.    Kozak 

Rey.  Lewis  R.   Fox 
1933 — I.    Donald   Steele 

Martha  A.  Fisher 
1934— Rey.  E.  M.  Clapper 
1935— Dr.  John  F.  Hanna 
1936— Eugene  D.  Mitchell 
1937— Walter  S.  VanPo.yck 
1938 — Rey.    Karl   E.    Kniseley 

Mary   Heim   Dayey.   Jr. 
1941 — Margaret    Dunkle   Kniseley 
1943 — Lawrence    Isaacs 

Anita   Bashore   Rotli 
1944 — Catherine   Byrod   Whitman 
1945 — Natalie  Kresge  Isaacs 

Mary  Moyer  Bringman 
1946— Marie   Klick   Hodick 
1947 — Virginia   Hallock  Damiencki 
1948— Rey.    Augustus  Tietbohl 

Rey,    Dale    Bringman 
1949— Columbus    and    Mrs.    (Ella    Fetherolfi    Raup 

Joyce   Bell 

Jean    Blecher    Berninger 

Evan  and   Mrs.    (Frances  Lybargen    Zlock 

1952— Charles   Bomboy 

Lynne   Light  foot 

Patricia  F.   Heathcote 
1953— Ens.   Marvel  Cowling 

HONORARY 

Dr.    Amos    A.   Stagg,  Sr. 

Bertiia  Hein 

William   W.    Tomlin.'ion 


Homecoming  _  Saturday,  November  IBth,  1954 


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SEPTEMBER,   1954 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Alumni  Office  Seeking 
Information  on  "Lost" 
Alumni  for  Directory 

During  the  summer  the  alumni  ofBce 
worked  hard  to  get  the  alumni  records 
up  to  date  and  prepared  listings  for  the 
printer.  Bids  were  received  and  most  of 
the  copy  is  ready  t3  be  put  into  his  hands. 
The  job  is  bigger  than  at  first  expected. 
Many  alumni  have  failed  to  keep  the  office 
informed  of  their  current  addresses.  We 
are  listing  herewith  the  names  in  our 
"lost"  alumni  files  and  urgently  request 
anyone  knowing  of  their  whereabouts  to 
write  us  immediately. 


Adams.    William:    Ahlbrandt.   Harry   J.:    Almeda. 
Joseph    M. :    Ambicki.    John;    Anne.    Mrs.    George; 
Ash,    Edith    (Mrs.    P.    D.    Wright  i . 
B 

Baer.  Charles  E. ;  Bair.  Jesse  D.;  Baker.  Paul 
N,:  Barb.  Henry  K.;  Barret,  Mrs.  H,  S.  iTheodora 
Rodgersi  :  Battersby.  Louis  H.;  Bauder.  Mrs. 
Mabel  J.;  Bauder.  Martin;  Bavitz.  Frank  J.; 
Beaver.  Paul  R.;  Bell,  Harried  M.;  Bell.  Her- 
bert N. :  Bowen.  George  T.;  Burrell.  Mrs.  K. 
iKalherine  Fochti;  Bieber.  B.  F.;  Bier.  Cath- 
erine S.;  Billow.  Creston  R. ;  Biltz.  Frederick 
W,;  Bingaman,  Reno  E.;  Bohn.  Mrs.  J.  D. 
(Anna  M.  Moyeri  ;  Booth.  G.  Robert;  Botdorf. 
Jennie;  Boush.  Lucille  C;  Bower.  Marjorie  J.; 
Bo'.ves.  Leroy  N,;  Boyer.  Mrs.  C.  (Beulah  M.  E. 
Rathfoni;  Boyer,  Mabel;  Brennaman.  Hilda  M.; 
Brooks.  Mrs.  H.  V.  (Helen  J.  Harris!  ;  Brosius. 
Buela  E.  iMrs.  H.  C.  Fisher i  ;  Brown,  A.  M.; 
Brown.  Harrison;  Buckley.  Sara  E.  (Mrs.  R.  T. 
Ra>niond!;  Burrel.  Mrs.  K.  (Katherine  Pochtl; 
Bush.  L  A.;  Butler.  Mary  E. 
C 

Carmer,  Carl:  Cartwright.  Albert  S.;  Chick 
Amelia  M.:  Clark.  Max  C;  Clark.  Mrs.  M.  C. 
(Mildred  Patterson  i;  Clark.  Andrew,  A.  Jr. 
Cleaver,  Mrs.  J.  P.  (Paulien  E.  Walkeri  ;  Clifford. 
Fra;icis  A.;  Cochrane.  J.  D'onald;  Cole.  Edith 
G.;  Conrad.  Harry  F.;  Conway.  Mrs.  J.  J.  Jr., 
(Muriel  A.  Phillips!  ;  Coren,  David;  Crouse.  Harrs 
J.;  Grouser.  Wm,  E.;  Cupper.  Carrie  A. 
D 

Daniel.  Olive  M.;  Darsie.  Mrs.  J.  H.  (Marian 
Kimmeli;  Davies,  Harriet  P.;  Dean.  Elizabeth; 
Delay.  John  F. :  Dewire,  Beatrice  (Mrs.  G.  E. 
Moser!  ;  Dieffenbach.  Earl  G.;  Dillon.  Rita; 
E'l.xon.  Jesse  G.;  Donnell.  Robert  P.;  Dornsife. 
Mrs.  R.  (Margaret  William!  ;  Dornsife.  Robert; 
Dougherty,  W.  J.;  Dunwoody.  Florence  M. ; 
Dwinchich,   Chester   C. 

E 

Easterbiook.     Arthur     M.;     Eichman.     Clarence 
B.;    Elsenhuth.    Mrs.    Carl;    Elbright.    Mrs.    H.    L. 
(Regina  Mertz!;   Ely.  J.  R.;  Ertley.  David;   Evans, 
Charles   B.;    Evans.   Sara   H. 
P 

Pahricger.  Harry:  Feitusch,  Henry  p.;  Feld. 
Carl  W.;  Fisher,  Mrs.  H.  C.  (Buela  E.  Brosius!; 
Focht,  Katherine  (Mrs.  Katherine  BurrellJ  ; 
Folk.  Roy  J.;  Prior.  W.  E.;  Fuge,  Wilfred  W.; 
Fullmer.    Hannan    E. 

G 

Garvey.  Mrs.  L,  A.  (Anna  E.  Hoffman!;  Gaul. 
Joseph  P.;  Gavin.  Anna  J.;  Ga.vior.  William  M.; 
Geiser,  K.  Irene;  Gemberling.  Harry  A.;  George. 
D.  R.;  Gilbert.  Raymond  O.;  Giles.  Leafy  P.; 
Gunszberger,  Aaron  S.;  Glou,  Alice  P.;  Gor- 
man. Edward  T.;  Grady.  Joseph  A.;  Gray,  Mrs 
James  E.;  Green,  Bert  M. ;  Griffiths,  William; 
Grossman.   M.   Luther;    Gundrum.   Charles. 

Alumni  Office  Seeking  on  Page  6 


FOOTBALL  SCHEDULE 

Oct.      2— Ursinus    H 

Oct.     9 — Swarthmore  A 

Oct.    16 — National    Aggies    H 

( Parents'   Day) 

Oct.    30 — Juniata    H 

Nov.     6 — Wagner  A 

Nov.    13 — Haverford    H 

(Homecoming) 


1939  CLASS  REUNION 

Although  the  alumni  office  is  not 
in  receipt  of  new  developments,  plans 
have  been  made  for  a  Reunion  of  the 
class  of  1939  to  be  held  on  the  campus 
HOMECOMING,  November  13.  Mem- 
bers who  have  not  yet  done  so,  should 
contact 

FRANK   LAUDENSLAYER 
126  Fairview  St.,  Hyde  Villa, 
Reading,   Pa 


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176  Freshmen  Among 
194  New  Students  on 
Hand  as  Classes  Start 

Opening  the  97th  year  with  a  freshman 
class  that  far  exceeded  the  hopes  of  the 
administration,  classes  on  the  campus  got 
under  way  September  20  after  five  days  of 
orientation  for  new  students  who  were 
warmly  welcomed  into  Susquehanna's 
family. 

With  a  goal  of  150  set  for  this  year's 
Centennial  class,  the  final  count  stood  at 
176.  Over  and  above  this  number  12 
transfer  students  have  enrolled,  and  six 
former  Susquehanna  students  have  re- 
turned, of  whom  several  have  seen  mili- 
tary service.  The  number  of  new  students 
on  the  campus,  therefore,  comes  to  194 
almost  half  of  our  total  student  body. 

Once  again  the  alumni  can  take  a  bow 
for  efforts  in  the  direction  of  student  re- 
cruiting. Close  to  half  of  our  freshman 
came  to  Susquehanna  through  the  in- 
fluence of  some  former  student. 

Special  speaker  at  this  year's  Convo- 
cation was  Malcolm  E.  Musser,  dean  of 
men  at  Bucknell  University.  A  coach 
and  student  of  physical  education  for 
many  years.  Dean  Musser  enlivened  his 
address  with  many  stories  from  the  foot- 
ball world.  Speaking  on  the  subject 
"What  is  the  Purpose  of  Education",  he 
said,  "The  example  of  Jesus,  advancing 
in  wisdom,  in  stature  and  in  favor  with 
God  and  man,  is  the  best  answer." 

FYeshman  orientation  this  year  under 
the  able  leadership  of  Rose  Marie  Shar- 
retts,  senior  student  of  Bloomsburg,  went 
off  with  a  bang.  Starting  with  a  party  in 
the  gymnasium,  both  men  and  women 
students  had  several  days  of  so  much 
fun  and  fellowship  that  classes  Monday 
morning  were  a  restful  relief. 

During  the  first  week.  President  and 
Mrs.  Smith  held  receptions  in  their  home 
on  several  occasions  to  both  faculty  and 
student  groups.  These  receptions  have 
become  something  of  a  tradition  at  Sus- 
quehanna and  have  an  important  part 
in  the  early  spirit  of  warmth  and  friend- 
liness that  pervades  the  campus. 


President  Smith  Says 
Next  Four  Years  Vital 
In  College's  History 

"The  time  is  ripe  for  a  more  penetrating 
analysis  of  the  aims  and  objectives  of  the 
university."  Thus  wrote  our  Middle  States 
evaluators.  What  did  they  mean?  Was 
it  not  that  a  college  must  have  a  carefully 
thought  out  plan  for  the  years  ahead,  in- 
volving its  overmastering  purpose,  the 
kind  of  college  it  wants  to  be,  the  curric- 
ula it  offers,  the  size  of  its  enrollment, 
the  kind  of  students  it  desires  to  have, 
the  type  of  faculty  it  would  maintain,  and 
the  spirit  and  tradition  it  wants  to 
promulgate. 

Like  a  boat  without  compass  and 
steering  gear  a  college  may  easily  drift 
with  the  tide.  In  so  doing  it  may  admit 
more  students  than  it  has  the  facilities 
to  educate,  allow  vocational  currilcula  to 
overbalance  liberal  arts,  admit  students 
incapable  of  profiting  by  its  courses, 
keep  them  too  long  for  their  own  good  and 
the  schorlarly  morale  of  the  college.  It 
is  against  casualnes.s — thoughtless,  topsy- 
turvey  development  that  the  committee 
warns. 

The  size  of  a  new  building  will  be 
governed  by  the  enrollment  envisaged;  the 
number  of  students  admitted  to  each 
curriculum  will  depend  upon  the  main 
curricular  purpose  of  the  college;  the  re- 
quirements for  admission  will  be  determ- 
ined by  the  intellectual  tempo  of  the  in- 
stitution; the  quality  of  the  faculty  will 
be  affected  by  the  academic  standards  of 
the  college  as  well  as  by  the  moral  and 
spiritual  purpose.  The  several  elements 
of  a  college  must  be  kept  in  balance  by 
the  purpose  it  has. 

Writes  the  accrediting  commission: 
"The  next  four  years  is  the  time  to  out- 
line plans  and  lay  foundations  to  realize 
the  ideal.  It  is  clear  that  Susquehanna 
University  has  much  that  is  real  and  fine 
to  idealize.  The  task  is  no  light  one  to 
discover  and  maintain  its  long  range 
value  and  ideals  among  the  strains  and 
stresses  of  this  somewhat  complicated 
one-world.  It  will  require  the  united, 
well-directed  efforts  of  all  its  suptjorters 
— trustees,  faculty  and  staff,  alumni  and 
alumnae,  students  and  their  parents,  as 
well  as  the  United  Lutheran  Church  in 
America,  the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod, 
and  other  friends  and  well  wishers  to 
start  the  second  century  on  a  basis  worthy 
of  the  first." 


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PLAN  NOW 

for 

HOMECOMING 

NOVEMBER  13 


POUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEPTEMBER,    1954 


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Valley  Telephone  Company,  Lewisburg. 
Mr.  Ruhl  has  long  been  one  of  Union 
County's   most    prominent   citizens. 

Dr.  Paul  M.  Kinpcrts  has  resigned 
his  pastorate  in  Charleston.  S.  C 
where  for  10  years  he  served  as  past:r  cf 
the  largest  Lutheran  congregation  in  the 
South,  and  is  now  a  Mission  Developer 
in  the  Florida  Syncd.  He  has  also  just 
completed  a  two-year  term  as  chairman 
of  the  board  of  Trustees  of  Newberry 
College.  Mrs.  Kinports  is  Keath  Anna 
Shields  x'14. 

Dr.  Eugene  T.  Adams,  director  of 
the  division  cf  philosophy  and  reli- 
gion at  Colgate  University,  has  been  ap- 
pointed dean  of  the  faculty.  Dr.  Adams 
joined  the  Colgate  faculty  in  1931. 

Rev.  George  N.  Young  has  been  ap- 
pointed chaplain  at  the  Danville 
State  Hospital.  For  the  past  three  months 
he  has  served  as  an  instructor  in  clini- 
cal pastoral  training  courses  at  St.  Luke's 
Hospital.  N.  Y.  C. 

Rev.  Russell  T.  Shilling,  long-time 
pastor  of  the  Davidsville  Lutheran 
Church,  has  resigned  to  accept  a  pastor- 
ate in  Hanover,  Pa.  Aside  from  the  acti- 
vities of  his  parish.  Pastor  Shilling  is 
associated  with  the  Reserve  Corps  of  the 
Chaplains,  in  the  capacity  cf  Major.  Mrs, 
Shilling  is  Flora  Ellmore  x'33.  and  their 
two  sons.  Fred  and  Stanley  are  presently 
attending  Susquehanna. 
JOfl  Dr.  Andrew  V.  Kozak,  Concord 
OLi  state  Teachers  College,  Athens,  W. 
Va...  in  a  featured  article  in  a  recent  issue 
of  "Trained  Men",  de.scribes  his  new 
method  of  teaching  mathematics  under 
the  title  "Kalgometrics — Faster  Progress 
in  Math". 

J(\r'  John  F.  Hanna,  member  cf  the 
OJ  faculty  of  the  State  College  High 
School  and  head  baseball  coach,  received 
his  Ed.D.  in  August  at  Pennsylvania  State 
University. 

Hazel  Naugle  received  her  Ed.D.  in  June 
from  New  York  University.  Dr.  Naugle 
left  July  14  for  Southern  India  where 
she  will  resume  her  work  as  a  Lutheran 
educational  missionary  at  Bhimavaram. 
As  Director  cf  Christian  Education  at 
Andhra,  she  will  serve  churches  with  a 
total  Lutheran  congregation  cf  240,000. 

Albert  Rubis  has  been  elected  principal 
of  the  Johnstown  High  School. 

Erie  I.  Shobert  II  at  a  Seminar  on 
Electrical  Contacts,  held  in  State  College 
this  summer  and  attended  by  170  scien- 
tists and  engineers  from  research  labora- 
tories and  universities  all  over  the  coun- 
try, was  cne  of  the  principal  lecttu-ers. 


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'40  » 


B.  Henrj-  Shafer  has  accepted  the 

position  cf  principal  in  the  Senior 
High  School  in  Wyomi.ssing.  Mr.  Shafer 
received  his  MA  from  Columbia  in  1941 
and  for  the  past  15  years  has  been  on  the 
faculty  cf  the  Hanover  Senior  High 
School. 

'00  ****■  ^^''^  ^-  Knisely  wa.s  the  prin- 
OO  cipal  figure  in  a  featured  article 
illustrated  in  a  recent  issue  of  "The 
Lutheran"  concerning  the  value  of  reli- 
gion within  industry.  The  article  dis- 
cussed a  "meditation  program"  within  in- 
dustries of  Latrobe,  Pa.  and  was  spon- 
sored by  16  Protestant  and  Catholic 
churches.  Rev.  and  Mrs.  i  Margaret 
Dunkle  x'41t  Knisely  have  recently  moved 
to  Glendale,  California. 

Rev.  Jchn  Gensel,  of  Piketon,  Ohio, 
was  featured  in  a  story  in  the 
August  16  issue  of  "Life"  magazine  under 
the  title  "Faith  Moves  With  Worshippers". 
Accompanied  by  two  pages  cf  pictures, 
the  story  describes  Pastor  Gensel's  work 
with  migrant  workers  at  the  site  cf  a  huge 
uranium  processing  plant  being  built  by 
the  government. 

Dr.  Jchn  A.  Leam  was  recently  appoint- 
ed pathologist  at  the  Community  Hospital, 
Sunbury  after  having  completed  a  three- 
year  fellowship  at  the  Cleveland  Clinic. 
Cleveland.  Ohio.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  i  Eleanor 
Croft  '39)  will  reside  in  Northumberland, 
Pa. 

)  i  -J  Donald  L.  Fcrd  has  recently  been 
^J.  been  appointed  General  Agent  of 
The  Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insurance 
Company  which  includes  southwestern 
Pennsylvania  e.nd  seven  counties  in  Ohio 
and  West  Virginia.  He  will  reside  in 
Greensburg.  Pa. 

Eugene  DeBarr,  Jr.  has  been  ap- 
pointed a  member  of  a  psychiatric 
team  in  Cuyahoga  County,  Ohio.  He  has 
been  working  for  the  past  year,  while 
studying  at  Northwestern  University,  as 
instructor  and  vocational  counselor  with 
veterans  in  Ohio  and  in  his  new  position 
W'ill  wcrk  primarily  with  children  and 
adolescents. 

^  An  Jean  L.  Huver  has  recently  been 
T I  appointed  organist  and  choir  di- 
rector of  AUentown's  Calvary  Moravian 
Church.  Jean  is  an  elementary  teacher 
at  the  Jefferson  School  and  as  a  talented 
cellist  plays  with  the  Lehigh  Valley  Sym- 
phcnette. 

'  /I  0   ^^^'-  Augustus  V.  Tietbohl  has  ac- 
^0    cepted  a  new  charge  in  Nanticokt' 
Pa.   Pastor  Tietbohl  previously  had  served 
a  pastorate  in  Philadelphia. 

Stanley   H.   Mummey   recently    ac- 
cepted   the   position   of   teacher   of 
music  in   the  Muncy  High  School.    Stan 


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UxJ    re 


'51 


'52 


'49 


and    Mrs.    (Hope   Spicer    '46)    will   reside 
at  213  South  Main  Street,  Muncy. 

Richard  E.  Acciavatti  after  having 
received  his  B.S.  and  M.S.  in 
Psychology  and  Guidance  at  Pennsyl- 
vania State  University  has  accepted  a 
position  as  Direct:r  of  Rehabilitation  at 
the  Cresson  Sanatorium,  Cres;:n,  Pa. 

James  C.  Gehris  has  received  his  M.D. 
from  Hahnemann  and  he  and  Mrs. 
(Martha  Martin  '51),  with  their  son  John, 
will  reside  in  Reading  where  Dr.  Gehris 
will  serve  hi.5  internship  at  the  Reading 
Hospital. 

Marianne  Fague  who  recently  was 
commissioned  a  Lutheran  mission- 
ary at  services  held  at  St.  Stephen's 
Lutheran  Church,  Lancaster,  will  enter 
the  mission  field  in  British  Guiana,  S.  A. 

Mrs.  Joy  M.  Sheaffer  ijoy  McCahan) 
who  for  the  past  three  years  has  taught 
music  at  the  Laurelton  State  Village,  re- 
cently accepted  a  position  as  teacher  of 
music  in  the  East  Juniata  High  School. 

John  E.  Diehl  during  the  past  sum- 
mer received  his  M.S.  in  agricul- 
tural and  biological  chemistry.  Mrs.  Diehl 
is  Maxine  Chambers  '52. 

Kenneth  A.  Lenker  who  received  his 
discharge  from  the  Army  in  July  will  be 
associated  with  the  Providence  Mutual 
Life  Insurance   Company.  Philadelphia. 

Jacquelyn  McKeever  has  had  several 
successful  roles  in  the  summer  theatre 
appearing  in  the  Paper  Mill  Playhouse.fi 
Millburn,  N.  J.  She  has  had  leading  roles 
in  two  productions,  "Carmen"  and  "Okla- 
homa." After  gi-aduating  from  Susque- 
hanna she  studied  at  Julliard  and  taught 
music  in  the  public  schools  of  Livingston, 
N.  J.,  where  she  produced  a  music  festival 
with  a   cast  cf  1,500  children. 

Ned  M.  Arbogast,  teaching  at  Mid- 
dleburg  High  School;  Henry  R 
Albright,  Jr.,  student  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania Law  School;  George  B,  Backer, 
student  Hahnemann  Medical  College, 
Philadelphia;  Kenneth  H.  Bothwell,  per- 
sonnel trainee,  Sears,  Roebuck  &  Co., 
Plainfield,  N.  J.;  Mrs.  (Carolyn  Lucas) 
Robert  Bnyer,  teaching  Penn  Hall,  Cham- 
ber-burg, Pa.;  Kay  G.  Campbell,  teacher- 
coach.  Jersey  Shore  High  School;  Jane 
K.  Cline,  teaching.  Red  Bank.  N.  J.; 
Reed  L.  Detar,  student.  University  of 
Penn.syvania;  Marilyn  J.  Fetterolf,  Johns- 
town Bank  &  Tru.st  Co.;  Edward  Flowers, 
Ft.  Jackson,  S.  C;  Roy  A.  Poor.  Everett 
Hardwood  Lumber  Co.,  Everett,  Pa.;  Mrs. 
I  Nora  Steinhards)  Galins.  student,  Mass. 
Memorial  Hospital.  Boston,  Mass.;  Joyce 
K.  Gilbert,  teaching  in  Jer.sey  Shore  High 
School;  John  Gass,  Retail  Credit  Co., 
Shamokin;  Wallace  Gordon,  G.  &  G. 
Realty  Co.,  Scranton;  Patricia  A.  Hess, 
Secretary,  Jefferson  Hospital,  Philadel- 
phia; Marilyn  J.  Huyett,  Technical  Assist- 
ant, Bell  Telephone  Co.  Laboratories.  Al- 
Susquehannans  on  Parade  on  Page  8 


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SEPTEMBER,    1954 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


JUNIOR  CO-EDS  and  CRUSADERS 


Amig — daughter  Lee,  born  en  June  24 
tD  Lola  Robinson  '50  and  Donald  J. 
Amig,  Harrisburg.  This  is  the  Amig's 
first  child. 

Cady — Ruth  Sidney,  born  July  19  to 
Dorothy  Haffner  '41  and  Lawrence 
Cady  '42.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cady  reside  in 
Barstow.  California. 

Downers — Michael  Wayne,  born  to  Mar- 
garet Walter  '45  and  William  Downers 
July  19,  in  Bethpage,  N.  Y. 

Grund — Gretchen  Lyn.  born  on  May  8  to 
Lcis  Seyhrecht  x49  and  Charles  Grund 
'50  of  Reading.  The  Grunds  have  one 
other  child,  Gregory. 

Hains — daughter  Shelly  Ann,  born  August 


•12  to  Fioris  Guyer  '50  and  Herbert  Hains 
'51  cf  Livingston.  N.  J.  Shelly  Ann  is 
the  second  daughter  to  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Hains. 

Outerbridge— son  Peter  Burchell.  b:rn  to 
Margaret  Latta  '49  and  Warren  Outer- 
bridge  '49  on  May  28.  Rev.  and  Mrs. 
Outerbridge  reside  in  South  Wales, 
England. 

Riegel — Susan  Lynne,  born  May  20  to  Dr. 
'47  and  Mrs.  George  E.  Riegel  cf  Se- 
wickley.  The  Riegels  have  one  other 
child.  Beth. 

Saler— Philip  Roy,  July  31,  in  Tcnawanda, 
N.  Y.  born  to  Barbara  Lease  '50  and 
Merle  Saler.  Their  daughter,  Jane 
Ellen,  is  two  years  old. 


Luther  League  Convention  on  Campus 


Pictured  above  is  cne  of  several  work  shops  held  during  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
Luther  League  Conference  which  met  on  campus  July  21-23.  Leader  of  above  mission 
work  shop  was  Mrs.  Smith,  wife  of  P>resident  G.  Morris  Smith,  shown  at  the  left.  Nancy 
Bumbarger,  Somerset,  member  cf  this  year's  freshman  class,  is  on  the  extreme  right. 


Smith— Elizabeth  Leigh,  born  August  15 
to  Rev.  '44  and  Mrs.  George  M.  Smith 
cf  Strasburg,  'Va. 

Shcemaker — Mark  Richard,  born  Septem- 
ber 1  to  Joan  Bates  '53  and  Donald 
Shoemaker  "51.  The  Shoemakers  reside 
in  Pittsburgh. 

Young — Laurie  Ann,  b:rn  September  6.  to 
Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  Richard  Young  of 
Northumberland.  The  daughter  is  their 
first  child. 

Bomboy — James  Ru.ssell,  July  15,  to  Rev. 
and  Mrs.  (Betty  Smith)  Bomboy  '48,  at 
Stoystown,  Pa. 

Necrology 

Dr.  William  W.  Bonney,  '27,  physician 
in  Perkasie  for  the  past  19  years,  died  at 
his  home  on  August  27  at  the  age  of  49. 
He  had  served  on  the  staffs  of  Grand 
View  Hospital  and  Quakertown  Commu- 
nity Hospital.  He  also  was  a  member  of 
the  Board  of  Education  cf  the  Sellers- 
ville-Perkasie  school  system  and  was 
physician  for  the  Perkasie  Board  of 
Health.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  and 
one  son. 

Luther  D.  Grossman,  '16,  former  Direc- 
tor cf  Physical  Education  at  Susquehanna 
and  well-known  in  recent  years  as  Super- 
intendent cf  the  Tressler  Lutheran  Home 
for  Children  at  Lcysville,  Penna..  died 
unexpectedly  on  August  10. 

At  Susquehanna,  from  1927  to  1935,  he 
.served  his  alma  mater  as  Director  of 
Physical  Education  and  Alumni  Secretary. 

Surviving  are  his  widow,  a  daughter 
Mrs.  Robert  Starr  of  Philadelphia,  and 
a  son  John  G.  of  Washington,  Penna. 

Piummer  P.  Williamson,  '18.  died  in 
May  at  his  home  in  Davidsville,  Penna. 
He  had  been  engaged  for  many  years  as 
an  insurance  agent  and  was  secretary- 
treasurer  of  the  Conemaugh  "Valley  Mutual 
Fire  Insurance  Co.  Three  of  Mr.  William- 
son's daughters  are  graduates  of  Susque- 
hanna—Mrs.  Robert  Kelly  (Ruth  '36 1, 
Mrs.  John  Adams  (Dorothy  '43)  and  Mrs. 
John  Matthews  (Evelyn  '43),  and  his  son- 
in-law.  Dr.  John  W.  Matthew,  '41. 

Gecrge  W.  Cassler  '20,  assistant  super- 
intendent cf  Allegheny  County  Schools 
since  1943,  was  stricken  fatally  by  a  heart 
attack  September  22  at  his  home  in  Cora- 
opclis.  His  only  immediate  sm'vivor  is 
his  widow.  Christine  Schoch  '19.  Mr. 
Cassler  for  many  years  had  been  active  in 
the  General  Alumni  association  and  from 
1948  to  1951  was  its  president. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEPTEMBER,    1954 


meet  the  bride  and  bridegroom 


Alumni  Office  Seeking  from  Page  3 


ELIZABETH  REESE  41  became  the 
bride  of  Ned  McGhee  July  12  in  the  Grove 
Avenue  Methodist  Church.  Johnstown. 
Beth  Mr.  and  Mrs.  McGhee  are  members 
of  the  Ferndale  High  School  faculty.  They 
will  reside  at  1641  Franklin  Street.  Johns- 
town. 

CATHERINE  J.  BYROD  '44  this  past 
summer  became  the  bride  of  Clayton  K. 
Whitman.  The  ceremony  was  performed 
in  St.  John's  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 
Steelton.  Mr.  ar.d  Mrs.  Whitman  are  re- 
siding at  335  Pine  Street,  Steelton. 

JOANN  HORT  '50  became  the  bride  of 
Charles  W.  L.  Moyer  in  a  ceremony  per- 
formed at  the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dale 
Richart  early  in  August.  Mr.  Moyer  is 
an  insurance  agent  with  an  office  in  Lans- 
dale  where  the  couple  will  reside. 

September  11  GERALD  E.  MOORHEAD 
"51.  pastor  of  Liberty  Valley  Lutheran 
Church,  married  Betty  G.  Winey.  daugh- 
ter of  Rine  G.  Winey  '13,  in  Trinity  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Church.  Selinsgrdve.  Dr. 
Percy  M.  Linebaugh  presented  traditional 
wedding  music  and  Reverend  Paul  Haffly 
'5j  and  Rine  G.  Winey.  Jr.  '46  were  ushers. 
Pastor  and  Mrs.  Moorhead  will  reside  in 
Liberty. 

ROBERT     R.     PATTERSON      51     and 

Barbara  A.  BaiTy  were  married  June  26 
at  the  home  of  the  bride  in  Germantown. 
Mrs.  Patterson  is  serving  as  professor  of 
pediatrics  at  the  University  of  Pennsyl- 
vania and  Mr.  Patterson  is  associated 
with  Yale  and  Towne.  Philadelphia. 

Wilma  R.  Shephard  and  RICHARD 
K.  JONES  '52  were  united  in  marriage 
this  summer  in  Waldens  Methodist 
Church.  Stapleton.  Mr.  Jones  at  present 
is  stationed  with  the  U.  S.  Army.  Camp 
Gordon.  Ga.  and  Mrs.  Jones  is  engaged  in 
the   teaching   profession. 

JANET  L.  WINGERT  '52  and  Dale  W. 
Yetter  were  married  recently  in  the  First 
Baptist  Church,  Newark  'Valley.  N.  Y. 
Maid  of  honor  was  Ethel  McGrath  '52  and 
one  of  the  bridesmaids  was  Lois  Renfer 
'52.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Yetter  will  reside  at 
R.  D.  2.  Johnson  City.  N.  Y. 

BARB.1RA  J.  EASTON  '52  became  the 
bride  of  Spurgeon  S.  Johns.  Jr.  on  August 
28  in  the  Moxham  Lutheran  Church, 
Johnstown.  Mr.  Johns  is  stationed  with 
the  Army  at  Camp  Crowder,  Mo.  and  Mrs. 
Johns  this  fall  will  teach  in  Neosho.  Mo. 

MAXINE  YOCUM  '53  became  the  bride 
recently  of  ROBERT  T.  SHADE  '54.  Bob 
will  enter  Seminary  this  fall. 

NORA  STEINHARDS  '54.  so  the  alumni 
office  has  learned,  is  now  Mrs.  Galins  and 
is  residing  at  54  Paul  Gore  St..  Jamaica 
Plains.  Mass.  Mrs.  Galins  is  a  student  at 
Massachusetts  Memorial  Hospital,  Boston. 

PHILIP  CRAWFORD  53  and  FRANCES 
DRUMM  '54  were  married  June  15  in  the 


Berwick  Baptist  chuixh.  Mrs.  Crawford 
will  continue  as  supervisor  of  vocal  in- 
struction at  Laurelton  State  Village  while 
Phil  is  stationed  with  the  Army  at  Fort 
Leonard  Wood.  Mo. 

CAROLYN  R.  LUCAS  '54  became  the 
bride  of  Robert  D.  Boyer  recently  in 
the  Second  Lutheran  Church.  Chambers- 
burg.  The  Rev.  Paul  B.  Lucas  '28.  father 
of  the  bride,  performed  the  ceremony. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Boyer  will  reside  at  226 
East  Washington  Street.  Chambersburg. 
R.  JOAN  DIGGAN  '54  became  the  bride 
of  HERBERT  N.  KRAUSS  '54  in  June 
Herb  is  stationed  with  the  Army  at  Fort 
Jackson.  S.  C.  and  Joan  will  continue  to 
reside  at  their  residence.  337  Smyser 
Street.  York. 

MARGARET  J.  HULTS  '54  and 
ARTHUR  K.  OLSON  '53  were  married 
June  26  and  are  residing  at  137  North 
Walnut  Street.  East  Orange.  N.  J. 

JOANN  D.  MOSHOLDER  '54  became 
the  bride  of  Prank  R.  Layman  recently 
and  is  now  living  at  735  East  1st  Place. 
Mesa.  Arizona  where  Joann  is  teaching. 
MERRILL  W.  SHAFER  '51  and  Elena 
Camilli  were  married  on  August  28  at  the 
First  Congretational  Church.  Pittsfield. 
Mass.  Mrs.  Nelda  Shafer  Davis  '51  was 
one  of  the  bridesmaids.  The  couple  is 
residing  at  2C0  Bradley  Avenue,  State 
College.  Pa. 


3  New  Faculty  Members 
Join  University  Staff 

Three  new  faculty  members  are  on  the 
campus  for  the  first  time — Dr.  Jane  F. 
Barlow,  teacher  of  Latin  and  Greek,  Dr. 
Lyder  L.  Unstad,  who  will  teach  courses 
in  Business  Administration,  and  Miss 
Prances  A.  Rhoads,  instructor  of  physical 
education  for  women. 

Dr.  Barlow  is  a  graduate  of  Smith  Col- 
lege and  received  her  Ph.D.  from  Johns 
Hopkins  University.  She  has  come  to 
Susquehanna  from  Moravian  Seminary 
for  girls 

Dr.  Unstad  has  been  professor  of  Eco- 
nomics at  Thiel  College.  He  is  a  graduate 
of  Concordia  and  received  his  Ph.D.  from 
Ohio  State  University. 

Miss  Rhoads  in  June  received  her  de- 
gree from  the  Sargent  School  of  Physi- 
cal Education,  Boston,  and  is  a  graduate 
of  Shamokin  high  school. 

Mr.  Robert  L.  Amy  on  leave  of  absence 
last  year  to  complete  his  doctorate,  has 
returned  to  Susquehanna  and  will  con- 
tinue his  teaching  in  the  Science  Depart- 
ment. 


H 

Hafer.  Mrs.  Mary  L.:  Hall.  James  W.;  Hall, 
Elizabeth  iMrs,  James  Neideighi;  Handford, 
Hui!h:  Harrington.  Mrs.  Henry  <Gladice  E.  Sig- 
worlhi:  Hauke.  Paul  L;  Heim.  W.  W.;  Hennig, 
Clillord  B.;  Henninger.  Essie  V,;  Herbster.  Artie 
G.:  Hettig,  Stewart  B,;  Heurich,  Mrs.  Charles 
lAlma  C.  Thompsoni;  Hilbish.  William  B.; 
HotTman.  Anna  E.  (Mrs.  Leo  A,  Garveyi;  Hogue. 
Mrs.  Ricliard  W.  Jr.  iLeone  E.  Holtzapplei  ;  Hoke. 
Myrtle  M.;  Houseliolder.  John;  Holthusen,  A. 
H.;  Huang.  Lo;  Hubbard.  Merle  E  ;  Hudkins, 
Winfield  S.:  Hurst.  Clarence  A, 
I 

Imboden.    Harry    M.;    Imler.    John;    Iiikrote.    E. 


Jones.  Sylvanus;  Jones,  Edward  H.:  Johnson, 
Hannah  M. :  Kallir.  Rosemary  iMrs.  Richard 
Levii;  Keebler.  Oscar  S.;  Keil.  Henry  J.;  Keller. 
John  W.;  Kemp.  Benjamin  B.;  Kerstetter.  Frank 
L.;  Ketner.  Mrs.  John;  Kimmel.  Marian  iMrs. 
James  H.  Darsiei;  Klaehn,  O.  C.  D.;  Klick, 
Marvin  W.;  Kline-Gearhart.  Minnie  L,;  Kloss. 
Knight.  George  D.;  Kosuhowski.  Mrs. 
A.    ilsabelle    M,    Moritzi;    Kuster.    Cloyd 


Charles; 
Stanley 
E. 


Lahr. 
Jervis; 
Satzleri 
Maude  E. 


William    B.;    Lauver.    Guy    C;    Lawrence, 
Leadmon.      Mrs,      Harry      D.      "Faye     A. 
Lisinski.  John  L.;  Long.  Ray  K.;  Lucas, 
iMrs.  E.  E.  Owensi;  Lvtcr.  Ruth. 
Mc 
McCarrell,     Mrs.     J.     C.     iJennie    Scharfl;     Mc- 
Groarty.     Frank     P.;     McKeehan.     M.     Catherine 
I  Mrs.   Robert  N.  Smith  i. 
M 
Machette.  Grace;    Maddox.  Mrs.  Ruth  W.    iRuth 
N.   Wrayi;   Magee.  Leila  H.;   Martens.  Mrs.  Mary; 
Martin,    Mrs.    Mabel    (Mabel    J.    Bauderi;    Martin, 
Milton;     Meals,     G.    W.;     Meals.     I.    N.;     Meehan, 
Jacob    H.;    Mertz.    Regina    iMrs.    H.    L.    Elbrightl; 
Meyer,  Albert  C;   Mifflin,  Plummer;   Miller.  Floyd: 
Milligan,     Mrs.     J,     S.     iShirley     Reichi;     Milton, 
Frank;     Moritz.     Isabelle     M.     iMrs.     Stanley     A. 
KosulliOwskii  ;    Morning,   Kathryn  L.    iMrs.   Kath- 
ryn   M.    Meyers!  ;    Morrison,    Mrs.   J.   H.    iPearl   B. 
Keelei  I  ;     Morrison.     J.     H.;     Moser,     George     E.,: 
Moser,     Mrs.     G.    E.     (Beatrice     DeWirei;     Myers. 
Mrs.    Kathryn  M.    iKathryn  L.    Morningi. 


PICTURE  CREDITS  —  cover,  football 
team  and  freshman  girls  with  Dr.  Gil- 
bert done  by  Bill  Davenport  '53,  Luther 
League  group  done  by  Eugene  Kolva   '55. 


Pre-EngineeringAdded 
To  College  Curriculum 

After  two  years  of  planning  and  conler- 
ences,  Susquehanna  and  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania  have  established  a  joint 
five-year  curriculum  enabling  Susque- 
hanna students  to  study  engineering  at 
the  University  of  Pennsylvania. 

The  new  program  was  announced  Sep- 
tember 22  by  President  G.  Morris  Smith 
and  President  Gaylor  P.  Harnwell  of  the 
University  of  Pennsylvania,  Philadelphia. 
By  taking  general  studies  for  three 
years  at  Susquehanna  and  engineering 
for  two  years  at  Pennsylvania,  a  qualified 
student  can  earn  two  degrees — bachelor 
of  arts  from  Susquehanna,  and  bachelor 
of  science  in  a  particular  field  of  engineer- 
ing from  Pennsylvania. 

Under  the  plan,  a  student  completing 
his  third  year  at  Susquehanna  would 
transfer  into  the  junior  class  at  Penn- 
sylvania, where  he  would  study  chemical, 
civil,  electrical,  mechanical  or  metallurgi- 
cal engineerng. 

The  program  is  intended  to  draw  more 
students  into  the  engineering  profession, 
in  which  there  is  an  acute  shortage  of 
personnel,  and  to  produce  engineers  with 
broadened  educational  backgrounds. 

First  of  Susquehanna's  pre-engineers 
are  enrolled  with  this  year's  freshman 
class. 


SEPTEMBER.    1954 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


CRUSADERS'  1954  FOOTBALL  ROSTER 


Nunn.  Haag,  Chamberlain,  Erdley,  Anoia.  Bell,  Pos- 


Susquehannas    1954    football   squad    includes:    front    row    left  to  right 
pisil.  Gulick  and  Quick. 

Second  row  left  to  right  —  Yeich,  Purnell,  DeSilva,  BaUes,  Coates,  Wilson,  Lewis,  Milroy,  Benham  and  Crescenzo. 

Third  row    left  to  right  —  Bartholomew,  Hendricks,  Scully,  Anthony,  Schell,  Garland,  Shaffer,  Keiser,  McLain  and  Yerger. 

Back  row  left  to  right  —  Young,  Pittello,  Stagg  and  Bartlow. 

Not  included  in  picture  are  Morgan,  Grain,  Thompson,  and  Orren. 


Coach  Stagg  Foresees 
Improvement  in  1954 
Record  on  Gridiron 

Philosopher  Coach  Stagg  said  last  year 
"If  the  alumni  will  send  us  more  men 
students,  by  the  law  of  averages  our  foot- 
ball prospects  will  improve." 

With  the  influx  of  so  many  new  students 
Coach  Stagg  was  happy  to  find  20  fresh- 
men joining  his  squad  on  Labor  Day.  To 
be  sure,  five  or  six  had  no  previous  foot- 
ball experience,  but  the  Coach  is  always 
glad  to  give  anyone  who  is  interested  a 
chance  to  make  the  team. 

No  college  in  our  conference  has  been 
harder  hit  insofar  as  returning  letter- 
men  are  concerned.  Even  though  we 
have  had  many  lean  years,  we  probably 
never  have  had  as  few  as  5  lettermen 
return.  Building  the  team  around  Jim 
Anoia.  Bruce  Bell,  Bob  Chamberlain.  Ken 
Erdley  and  George  Pospisil  is  one  of  the 
challenging  propositions  in  which  Coach 
Stagg  has  had  plenty  of  experience. 

Encouraging  note  is  the  return  of 
Charlie  Bailes  outstanding  player  of  49- 
50  who  has  just  returned  from  military 
service.  Hailing  from  Shamokin.  Bailes 
is  experienced  and  will  be  of  tremendous 
help  in  the  back  field. 

Other  returning  players  are  Charlie 
Coates.  6'.  204  lb.  senior  from  Bloomsburg; 
Bob  Gulick,  fast  half-back  from  Sunbury; 
Don    Haag.    147    lbs.    of    dynamite    from 


Susquehanna's  Football  Squad  for  1954 


NO. 

NAME 

POS. 

AGE 

HT. 

WT. 

HOME  TOWN 

CLASS 

*  1 

Anoia.  Jim 

E 

21 

5'  9" 

188 

Atlas,    Pa. 

Sr. 

29 

Anthony.   John 

E 

17 

6' 

165 

E.  Stroudsburg,  Pa. 

Fr. 

17 

Bailes.   Charles 

QB 

26 

5'  7" 

155 

Shamokin.  Pa. 

Jr. 

34 

Bartholomew.  Ron 

FB 

23 

5'  6" 

150 

Sunbury.   Pa. 

Pr. 

*  3 

Bell.   Bruce 

G 

25 

6'  1" 

175 

Northumberland.  Pa. 

Jr. 

10 

Benham.  Walter 

G 

22 

5'  9" 

180 

Lansdowne.  Pa. 

Fr. 

*    5 

Chamberlain.    Bob 

T 

19 

5'11" 

220 

Six  Mile  Run.  Pa. 

Soph. 

14 

Coates.     Charles 

C 

21 

6' 

204 

Bloomsburg.   Pa. 

Sr. 

65 

Crain.  Bill 

HB 

18 

5'10" 

150 

So.   Williamsport.   Pa 

Fr. 

16 

DeSUva.    Lionel 

T 

20 

6'  1" 

185 

St.  Albans.  N.  Y. 

Soph. 

■'   2 

Erdley.  Ken 

HB 

21 

5'  9" 

145 

Mifllinburg.   Pa. 

Sr. 

44 

Garland.   Jim 

E 

17 

6'  2" 

165 

Orange.  N.  J. 

Fr. 

7 

Gulick.   Bob 

HB 

19 

5'  8" 

160 

Sunbury,   Pa. 

Jr. 

9 

Haag.   Don 

HB 

21 

5'  8" 

147 

Hughesville.  Pa. 

Sr. 

32 

Hendricks.  John 

E 

23 

6- 

165 

Sunbury.   Pa. 

Fr. 

■^6 

Keiser.  James 

C 

18 

5'  8" 

135 

Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

Fr. 

12 

Lewis.   Bob 

QB 

18 

5'10" 

170 

Selinsgrove.  Pa. 

Fr. 

39 

McLain.  John 

E 

24 

5'11" 

160 

Albany.  N.  Y. 

Fr. 

11 

Milroy,    Veryl 

E 

18 

5'10" 

170 

West  Milton.  Pa. 

Fr. 

69 

Morgan.  Jim 

T 

18 

6'  4" 

230 

Northumberland.  Pa. 

Fr. 

15 

Nunn.  Peter 

C 

18 

5'10" 

182 

Newark.  New  York 

Soph. 

37 

Orren.   George 

HB 

23 

5'  9" 

140 

Milton,  Pa. 

Pi-. 

-   4 

Pospisil.   George 

FB 

22 

6' 

188 

Union.  New  Jersey 

Soph. 

31 

Schell,   John 

G 

18 

5-  7" 

160 

Lykens.    Pa. 

Fr. 

22 

Scully,  Joseph 

T 

22 

5-10" 

175 

Westville.  N.  J. 

Fi-. 

27 

Shaffer.   Bill 

G 

18 

5'  8" 

150 

Shamokin.  Pa. 

Fr. 

28 

Thompson.  Gordon 

E 

18 

5'11" 

170 

Dover.  Pa. 

Fr. 

8 

Wilson.    Gerald 

G 

24 

510" 

190 

Hawley.    Pa. 

Jr. 

20 

Yeich.  John 

T 

24 

6'  1" 

180 

Selinsgrove.    Pa. 

Jr. 

30 

Yerger.  Bob 

HB 

18 

5'  4" 

130 

Selinsgrove.  Pa. 

Fr. 

18 

Purnell.   Richard 

HB 

18 

5'10" 

175 

Ashland.  Pa. 

Fr. 

6 

Quick.    Leonard 
Letterman 

E 

24 

5-  9" 

175 

Snow  Shoe.  Pa. 

Soph. 

Coaches— A.  A.  STAGG.JR 

(Head) 

BOB  PITTELLO 

RICH  YOUNG 

Manager— CHALMERS  BARTLOW 

Hughesville;  Peter  Nunn,  promising  cen- 
ter from  Newark,  N.  Y.:  Jerry  Wilson, 
hard-working  guard  from  Hawley.  and 
Leonard  Quick,  promising  end  from 
Snow  Shoe. 
Assisting     Coach     Stagg     this    year    is 


Rich  Young,  former  little  All-American, 
and  Bob  Pittello.  well  known  and  popu- 
lar Crusader  of  the  class  of  1950.  Young 
is  assisting  with  the  backfield.  and  Pit- 
tello. the  line. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  .4LUMNUS 


SEPTEMBER,    1954 


Year's  Program  Listed 
By  Women's  Auxiliary 

The  Womer.'s  Auxiliary  of  Susquehanna 
University  is  looking  forward  to  another 
year  of  fellowship  and  service  in  the 
cause  of  Christian  Higher  Education. 

As  in  the  past,  all  Auxiliary  Funds  from 
member.': hips  and  b:ok  entries  will  be  di- 
rected to  the  centennial  goal— The  New 
Music  Building. 

Anticipating  another  season  of  Sat- 
urday afternoons  in  the  pleasant  tradi- 
tion of  the  Auxiliary,  the  following  pro- 
gram offers  interesting  entertainment,  tea 
and  conversation  with  old  and  new 
friends,  along  with  the  satisfaction  of 
participating  in  a  worthwhile  project  for 
our  alma  mater. 

October  9 — Pennsylvania  Week  Celebra- 
tion Honoring  Stephen  Foster,  Pennsyl- 
vania's Own  Composer. 

November  6 — A  Travelogue  of  Scandi- 
navia by  Miss  Phoebe  Herman;  Music  by 
Conservatory  Students. 

December  11 — Program  arranged  by 
Alpha  Delta  Pi. 

January  8 — Program  of  Music  by  Stu- 
dents cf  Conservatory  cf  Music,  arranged 
by  Dr.  P.  M.  Linebaugh. 

February  5 — Program  by  Susquehanna 
Players,  Axel  Kleinsorg,  director. 

March  5 — Program  of  Music,  presented 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


Kilda  Kolpin 


POSTMASTER— Please 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove  Pennsylvania 


notify  if  undelivered 
Pest  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


by  younger  students  of  the  Conserva- 
tory, arranged  by  Miss  Mary  K.  Potteiger. 

April  2 — Selinsgrove  Area  Joint  High 
School  Forensic  Contestants,  arranged 
by  Mrs.  June  Hoke. 

May  14 — Annual  Meeting,  10:30  A.M.; 
8th  Annual  Luncheon;  Program  of  Music 
presented  by  Members  of  the  Faculty  of 
the  Conservatory;   College  May  Day. 


Susquehannans  on  Parade  from  Page  4 


Students  Welcomed  to  Campus 


lentown;  Harold  N.  Johnson,  Price, 
Waterhouse  &  Co.,  N.  Y.  C;  Herbert 
Krauss,  Ft.  Jackson.  S.  C;  Janet  L. 
Laue,  Republic  Aircraft  Corp.,  Farming- 
dale,  N.  Y.;  Mrs,  (Joann  Moshclder)  Lay- 
man, teaching.  Mesa.  Ariz.;  Nancy  Lepley, 
voice  teacher.  MeConnellsburg  Public 
Schools;  George  Liddington,  BoiTOUgh's 
Adding  Machine  Co.;  Stanley  Manning, 
Ft.  Dix,  N.  J.;  Irene  F.  Meerbach,  teach- 
ing. Beard  School,  Orange,  N.  J.;  Ro- 
bert C.  Mickatavage,  medical  student. 
Temple  University;  Irene  Oldt,  social 
worker,  Philadelphia  State  Hospital,  Phil- 
adelphia; Ruth  E.  Osborn,  teacher.  Wood- 
bury. N.  J.  public  schools;  Dorothy  M. 
Sites,  music  supervisor,  township  schools, 
Chambersburg;  Todd  Solomon,  student. 
N.  Y.  U.;  Shirley  A.  Thompson,  medical 
student.  Woman's  Medical  College  of 
Pennsylvania.,  Phila.;  Walter  Tkaczyk, 
Ft.  Jackson,  S.  C;  Betty  M.  'Vincent, 
teaching  music,  public  schools.  Globe, 
Arizona;  Audrey  M.  Warnets,  Department 
cf  Education,  Harrisburg;  Margaret  Web- 
ber, music  teacher,  Millersburg.  Pa.  pub- 
lic school;  Miriam  E.  Wick,  teaching  in 
high  school,  Audubon.  N.  J.  and  Fred 
Winckler,  Jr.,  Ft.  Dix,  N.  J. 


Shown  above  with  Dr.  Russell  A.  Gilbert,  professor  of  German,  are  freshman  co-eds 
Nancy  Lockett.  Moosic,  Pa.;  Linda  Kilbourne,  Irvington,  N.  J.;  Sylvia  Zendt,  Coco- 
lamus.  Pa.,  and  Doris  Keener,  Leek  Kill,  Pa. 


FORMER  FACULTY  IN  THE  NEWS 

Dr.  Robert  T.  Howling,  former  instruc- 
tor in  English  at  Susquehanna,  has  been 
awarded  an  assistant  professorship  at 
the  American  University  in  Beiruit.  Leb- 
-anon.  Mrs.  Howling  and  their  two  chil- 
ing  and  their  two  children.  Robert  5,  and 
Karen  2'-,  will  accompany  him  on  the 
19-day  boat  trip  to  the  Near  East.  I>r. 
Howling  received  his  Ph.D.  from  Penn- 
sylvania  State   University   on   August   27. 

Miss  Frances  Brunkhorst.  former  voice 
teacher  at  Susquehanna,  this  summer 
became  the  bride  of  the  Rev.  Randolph 
Stewart  Smith  of  Gulf  Port,  Louisiana. 
Mrs.  Smith  will  continue  teaching  voice 
in  the  Gulf  Port  school  where  she  has 
been  since  resigning  her  position  at  Sus- 
quehanna. 


SUSQUEHANNA  Ui^ffVERs/rv 

>CUNSGROVE,   PA. 


DECEMBER,  1954 


VOLUME  XXIII,  NUMBER  II 


Clnnstnias.  Hl^'il 


A  Holy,  Happy  Season  is  at  our  doors.  Its  holi- 
ness is  absolute,  and  does  not  depend  on' 
anything  we  do.  This  quality  would  abide  in  it, 
if  we  were  all  a  generation  of  Scrooges.  The  holi- 
ness of  Christmas !  It  is  unchanging.  A  birth  in 
Bethlehem  has  forever  transmuted  the  cold  of  a 
winter's  day  into  the  warmth  and  music  of  a  sum- 
mer's noon.  This  is  the  holiness  of  Christmas. 

But  what  of  its  happiness?  Aye !  This  gives 
us  pause.  It  is  a  relative  thing,  and  depends  on 
us.  Is  this  last  quite  true?  No :  Here  is  what  we 
mean.  How  happy  our  Christmas  will  be,  will 
depend  on  how  much  love  we  put  into  it.  And  I 
cannot  love  but  for  His  enkindling  grace.  "Every- 
one," writes  John,  "that  loveth  is  born  of  God." 
And  again,  "'We  love  Him,  because  He  first  loved 
us." 

Act  upon  this  message?  Yes !  How?  By  wor- 
shipping the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  with 
prayer,  praise,  and  thanksgiving. 

■With  grateful  hearts,  I  hear  the  shepherds  say: 

and  see  this 
come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath 
made  known  unto  us." 


"Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem 
thing  which  ha, 


Christmas  is  holy.  I  hope  it  will  be  happy  too. 
I  know  it  will  be  the  happiest  time  I  have  ever 
had,  if  I  will  unlock  my  heart  to  the  heavenly 


gift  in  Christ  Jesus. 


My  wish  is,  that  every  day  in  the  new  year 
will  be  for  you  Christmas  day  in  the  secret  of  your 
soul. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


DECEMBER,   1954 


Alton  J.  Carman,  '31.  was  fatally  strick- 
en with  a  heai-t  attack  while  attending 
a  football  game  in  Sunburj^  October  1. 
He  had  been  Principal  of  the  Junior 
High  School  and  former  athletic  coach. 
At  Susquehanna  he  took  an  active  part 
in  athletics  and  captained  the  Crusader 
football  team  two  years.  In  1948  he  re- 
ceived his  M.S.  from  Bucknell.  He  began 
his  teaching  career  in  1931  in  Sunbury 
and  played  a  vital  role  in  their  commu- 
nity's program  of  education.  Sen'ing  in 
the  European  theatre  during  World  War 
II.  after  his  discharge,  he  became  prin- 
cipal of  theii-  Junior  High  School.  A 
member  of  Bond  ajid  Key,  he  was  active 
in  the  American  Legion  and  the  Masonic 
Order. 

Beulah  E.  Johnson,  17.  died  at  her  home 
in  Bridgeton.  N.  J.  in  September.  Mrs. 
Johnson  was  well  know  for  her  civic  in- 
terests in  Bridgeton.  having  served  as 
president  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of 
their  Public  Librarj'.  She  was  also  a 
member  of  Bridgeton's  Civic  Club  and 
the  Count}'  Historical  Society. 

George  B.  Roush,  who  for  15  years  was 


custodian  of  buildings  and  fireman  at 
Susquehanna,  died  November  11  at  his 
home  in  Selinsgrove.  He  had  retired  in 
July. 

Dr.  Edward  A.  Phillips.  17,  prominent 
dentist  and  sportsman  was  stricken  with 
a  heart  attack  October  16  while  shopping 
with  his  wife  (Marion  Rose  X'lSi  in  Sun- 
buiy.  Dr.  Phillips  was  a  native  of  Sel- 
insgrove and  after  gi-aduating  from  Sus- 
quehanna received  his  dental  degree  from 
the  University  of  Pittsburgh.  He  served 
in  World  Wai'  I,  and  while  conducting 
his  practice  in  Milton  was  active  in  all 
civic  affairs.  He  was  president  of  the 
Milton  Board  of  Education  for  many 
years  and  it  was  mainly  through  liis 
efforts  that  Milton  now  has  one  of  the 
finest  stadiums  in   the  state. 

Archie  Swanger,  '23,  became  Cambria 
County's  second  polio  fatality  of  the  sea- 
son when  he  died  October  7  in  the  Johns- 
town Memorial  Hospital.  Mr.  Swanger 
had  taught  in  the  Johnstown  schools  for 
10  years.  He  received  his  M.Ed,  from 
Penn  State.  Mr.  Swanger's  wife,  Gladys 
Bantly  '27.  died  September  28,  1952. 

The  Reverend  John  E.  Rme,  '17.  after 
a   brief   illness,   died   in   Danville.   Pa.   in 


early  September.  He  graduated  from  the 
Seminary  in  1920  and  in  1927  received  his 
A.M.  from  S.U.  In  1929  he  also  received 
from  his  alma  matar  his  B.D.  He  was  a 
member  of  Phi  Mu  Delta  and  the  Clio 
Literary  Society.  He  had  served  in  eight 
parishes  in  Pennsylvania.  New  Jersey 
and  North  Carolina,  and  upon  retirement 
early  this  year  moved  to  Milton.  Pa., 
where  his  wife  and  two  children  now  re- 
side. 

Mrs.  Jchn  N.  Greene,  the  former  Mar- 
guer  te  Yagel  '33,  died  August  21  in  Miff- 
linburg.  Pa.  Mrs.  Greene's  home  was  at 
1020  Bryant  Street.  N.E.,  Washington. 
D.C.  where  her  husband  and  son  are  at 
present.  After  receiving  her  A.B.  at  Sus- 
quehanna she  received  an  A.B.  in  Library 
Science  from  the  University  of  Michigan. 
Mrs.  Greene  was  a  public  school  teacher 
from  1933  to  1946.  Librari.in  at  Bucknell 
University  in  1947,  and  for  a  number  of 
years  a  member  of  the  reference  staff 
of  the  Public  Library  in  Washingrton. 


PHILADELPHIAN  IS  HONORED 


S.  Walter  Foulkrod,  Jr.,  '32,  promnient  Philadelphia  .Attorney  is  showTi  above  re- 
ceiving from  the  Philadelphia  District  Alumni  Club  the  annual  "S-in-Life"  award, 
most  coveted  award  given  to  alumni  of  the  Philadelphia  area.  Making  the  presentation 
is  Dr.  Harold  Ditzler,  '28.  chairman  of  the  awards  committee,  as  Rev.  James  Diffen- 
derfer,  '38,  President  of  the  Philadelphia  Club  looks  on. 


Auxiliary  Remembrance 
Books  Proving  Popular 

The  novel  remembrance  books  inaugu- 
rated by  the  Women's  Auxiliary  seven 
years  ago  have  proved  to  be  a  popular 
means  of  remembsring  loved  ones  and 
Alma  Mater  alike.  Among  Alumni,  as  well 
as  Auxiliary  members,  book  entries  are 
increasingly  turned  to  for  memorials  and 
for  commemorating  a  variety  of  occasions. 
Every  month  finds  added  pages  of  "little 
Crusaders"  in  picture  and  print  in  the 
delightful  Children's  Book— resplendent 
as  Christmas  itself  in  red  leather  binding. 
It  takes  only  $5  (or  morei  per  child,  to 
record  for  all  time,  and  for  all  to  see 
in  the  University  library  land  in  the  new 
Music  Building  later  on)  the  name  and 
picture  of  each  little  one.  Rememt)er  to- 
day's entries  are  tomorrow's  college  en- 
trants! These  children  will  enjoy  the 
bui'ding  their  entry  has  helped  to  build. 

The  Golden  Book  has  brought  in  41 
pages  at  $100,  of  loving  Memorials,  Life 
Membirships,  and  Golden  Gifts.  The 
Blue  Book.  Leaves  of  Remembrance,  re- 
cords every  conceivable  expression  of  joy, 
sympathy,  honor,  and  cares  for  contri- 
butions of  from  $5  to  $50  per  page.  Everj^ 
entry  is  followed  by  an  attractive  hand- 
lettned  message  to  the  recipient  in  keep- 
in?  with  the  occasion,  and  announcing  a 
gift  by  the  donor  toward  the  New  Music 
Building  project. 

The  Women's  Auxiliary  thanks  all  of 
the  Alumni  who  have  so  enthusiastically 
taken  hold  of  its  promotion  plan  toward 
the  new  Conservatory.  Keep  the  Books  in 
mind  for  1955,  will  you? 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931.  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
four  times  a  year  by  the  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  in   the   mionths   of 


,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
September,   December,   March   and  June. 


DECEMBER,    1954 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Large  Crowd  of  Alumni  on  Hand  for  Successful 
Homecoming  Celebration;  Reports  Presented 


Sets  Record  for  Entries 


Homecoming,  thanks  to  a  break  in  the 
weather  and  thoughtful  planning  on  the 
part  of  Preston  Smith  '38.  president  of 
the  Willi-imsport  District  Alumni  Club. 
and  his  homecoming  committee,  brought 
one  cf  the  largest  crowds  to  the  campus 
in  recent  yeai's.  Following  the  traditional 
Homecoming  program  with  a  few  innova- 
tions, alumni  began  to  arrive  Fi'iday  af- 
ternoon. Many  remained  through  Sunday. 
For  the  first  time  registration  started 
Friday  afternoon  and  although  early 
lejistraticn  was  light,  those  who  attended 
the  Pep  Rally  and  Bon  Fire  enjoyed  cider 
and  doughnuts  in  the  Student  Lounge 
while  students  held  an  informal  dance 
for  the  benefit  of  those  Alumni  present. 
Winner  of  residence  decorations  was 
Seibert  Hall. 

For  the  fii'st  time  in  a  number  of  years 
the  freshman  football  team  defeated  the 
sophomcres  on  Saturday  morning.  Alumni 
were  impressed  withe  fine  spirit  of  this 
year's  "Centennial"  freshman  class. 

At  the  semi-annual  General  Aliunni 
Council  meeting  Saturday  morning.  Pi'esi- 
dent  Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37  presided,  and 
although  most  of  the  District  Clubs  were 
represented,  many  Class  representatives 
were  unable  to  attend. 

President  Spitzner  gave  a  detailed  re- 
port of  the  progress  made  during  the 
past  six  months,  congratulating  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Lehigh  Valley  Club  for  their 
recent   activation. 

Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  had  been  Invited  to 
come    to    the   council   meeting   to   outline 
plans  for  the  Centennial.    He  stressed  the 
report   of   the  Middle   States   Accrediting 
Committee  of  May   5,   1954  winch  stated 
in  part: 
"In   preparation   for   the   1958   celebra- 
tion, support  for  the  educational  goals 
of    the    college    should    have    priority 
over    buildings:    .    .    .    that    a    Music 
Building  and   an   addition  to  the   Li- 
brary should  await  the  conclusion  of 
a    program    to    support    scholarships, 
faculty      salaries,      sabbatical     leaves, 
aides    to    research,    publications,    etc." 
"This  note,"  said  I>r.  Smith,  "is  struck 
several  times  in  the  report.    In  the  light 
of  this  emphasis,  our  needs  as  suggested 
by  the  Middle  States  report  would  appear 
in  this  order:  The  Human  Side  $250,000; 
to   complete    the    Music    Building    $75,000 
( 175,000  now   en   hand  > ;    the   addition   to 
the  Library  $150,000;   to  increase  capacity 
of  the  Central  Heating  plant  $25,000.  This 
would  give  us  a  total  of  $500,000. 

"The  Directors  at  their  annual  meet- 
ing ton  October  4,"  continued  Dr.  Smith, 
"approved    the    recommendations    of    the 


Special  Committee  on  the  Synodical  Ap- 
peal for  the  Centennial  as  follows: 
Resolved  that  the  Executive  Commit- 
tee together  with  the  supplemental 
members  as  part  of  the  Executive 
Committee  prepare  a  plan  to  be 
presented  to  the  Executive  Board  of 
Synod  in  January,  and  to  the  full 
Synod  next  Spring,  using  their  dis- 
cretion in  the  method  of  preparing 
the  report  and  in  arranging  tor  what- 
ever help  they  feel  is  needed  in  its 
preparation." 

Dr.  Smith  made  it  clear  that  no  defin- 
ite plans  could  be  announced  until  the 
abcve  mentioned  Syiiod  meeting  next 
Spring. 

The  chairman  then  presented  a  report 
on  student  enrollment,  congratulating 
the  alumni  for  their  efforts  in  directing 
to  Susquehanna  176  who  are  now  in  the 
Centennial  class.  Total  enrollment  is 
404. 

A  report  was  also  presented  to  the 
Council  covering  plans  for  this  yeai-'s 
scholarship  program.  The  trustees  once 
again  approved  eight  competitive  scholar- 
ships t:  be  granted  to  freshmen  entering 
in  September,  who  will  qualify  by  taking 
a  competitive  examination  on  the  campus 
April  23.  These  scholarships  range  in 
value  from  $800  to  $2000  for  the  four- 
year  period,  and  are  available  only  to 
Liberal  Ai-ts  students  in  residence. 

The  chali-man  reported  that  the  alumni 
Directory  was  in  the  hands  of  the  printer 
and  in  all  likelihood  would  be  mailed  to 
the  alumni  early  in  1955.  AU  known 
alumni  will  receive  a  copy. 

A  vote  of  thanks  was  given  to  Pi-eston 
Smith  for  serving  as  host  for  the  day's 
activities. 

Raymond  'Rip'  Garman  '30  offered  the 
sei-vices  of  the  Hanover- York  District 
Club  to  be  host  for  next  Spring's  Alimini 
Day. 

Although  the  score  of  the  afternoon's 
football  game  with  Haverford  was  disap- 
pointing, it  was  encom-aging  to  note  that 
many  alumni  became  aware  of  the  ur- 
gency of  referring  more  athletes  to  theii' 
Alma  Mater. 

Mcst  important  innovation  of  the  day 
was  the  general  coffee  horn-,  sponsored  by 
all  the  sororities  and  fraternities  and  held 
in  Seibert  Lounge  after  the  football  game. 
It  was  estimated  that  300  alumni  attend- 
ed this  coffee  hour. 

Large  attendances  were  also  repwrted  at 
the  fraternity  banquets  in  the  evening. 
The  Homecoming  Dance  at  night  drew 
one  of  the  largest  crowds  ever  to  attend 
a  dance  at  Susquehanna. 


Dr.  George  E.  Fisher  holds  the 
record  for  Woman's  Auxiliary  book 
entries,  having  memorialized  his  wife 
in  the  Golden  Book,  presented  a 
Golden  Gift  himself  entered  three 
grown  grandchildren  in  the  Leaves 
of  Remembrance,  and  in  the  Chil- 
dren's Book,  five  grandchildren  and 
four  great-grandchildren.  A  resident 
of  York,  he  is  professor  emeritus  of 
Susquehanna. 

Dr.  Smith  Participates 
In  Fund-Raising-  Drive 

President  G.  Morris  Smith  recently 
joined  a  team  of  thirty  college  Presidents 
and  Administrators  of  Pennsylvania  in 
soliciting  gifts  for  the  Foundation  of  In- 
dependent Colleges,  Inc. 

From  November  30  to  December  3.  the 
team  visited  over  200  firms  and  industries 
in  the  Philadelphia  area,  and  spurred  on 
by  a  gift  cf  $41.0C0  to  the  foundation  by 
the  United  States  Steel  Corp.,  met  with 
an  enthusiastic  response. 

There  are  forty  independent  non-tax 
•suppcrted  members  of  the  Foundation,  of 
which  Susquehanna  is  one.  The  financial 
appeal  extends  from  June  1  to  June  1, 
and  the  sum  total  gathered  is  pro-rated 
back  to  the  forty  colleges  on  a  fair  and 
equitable  basis. 


Former  Susquehanna  Man 
Prisoner  of  Communists 

Word  has  just  been  received  in  the 
Alumni  Office  that  Lt.  John  Buck,  who 
was  a  member  of  Susquehanna's  35th 
College  Training  Detachment  on  cam- 
pus from  September  2,  1943  to  January 
14.  1944.  is  one  of  11  American  Prisoners 
cf  War  now  being  held  by  Communist 
China.  Lt.  Buck's  home  is  in  Armath- 
waite,  Temi. 


POUK 


THE   SUSQVEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


DECEMBER,   1954 


.  Susquehannans  on  Parade  . 


jQ/>    On    their   return    from    the    ULCA 
OU      meetings     in     Toronto.     Dr.     and 
Mrs.   Smith   visited   Susquehaxma's   oldest 
alumnus  —  the  Rev. 
WilUam    H.    Harding 
of     Cicero,     N .     Y . 
They    had     a     very 
pleasant     visit     with 
Pastor  and  Mrs. 
Harding    who    both 
manifested    a    lively 
HARDING  u,terest     in    Susque- 

hanna. Pastor  Harding  celebrated  his  95th 
birthday  December  8. 
J  "I  r'lra  C.  Gross  was  re-elected  a  mem- 
XD  ber  of  the  executive  committee 
of  the  Pennsylvania  State  Grange  at 
their  recent  annual  convention.  Mr.  Gross 
retired  Jime  1  from  the  Soutlimont 
Schools,  Johnstown,  where  he  had  been 
supervising  principal  for  25  years.  He  now 
resides  in  Beaver  Springs,  Pa. 

'OA  ^^^  ^^^'  ^*'"'S^  ^-  Harman  has 
^\J  recently  been  appointed  pastor 
of  St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Church,  Johns- 
town. Pastor  Hai-man  had  formerly  been 
in  Duncansville  for  26  years.  A  member 
of  the  ti-ustees  of  Susquehanna,  Pastor 
and  Mrs.  Harman  (Lulu  Fetterolf  '18) 
wil  reside  at  1348  Virginia  Ave.  Dr.  Jo- 
seph L.  Hackenberg  recently  was  accord- 
ed the  honor  of  a  Silver  Beaver  Citation 
from  the  Susquehanna  Valley  Council  of 
the  Boy  Scouts  of  America. 

^e\n  The  Rev.  L.  J.  Kaufman,  New  Cen- 
^/^  terville,  has  been  elected  president 
of  the  Somerset  County  Lutheran  Pas- 
toral Association.  Other  officers  of  this 
association  include  the  Rev.  David  E. 
Bomboy  '48.  Stoystown,  secretary,  and 
the  Rev.  HiUis  G.  Berkey  '31,  Rockwood, 
member-at-large. 

?f)Q  L.  O.  Raymer,  has  been  transfer- 
^J  red  from  the  Chevrolet  Division, 
General  Motors  Corp..  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  to 
the  Detroit  Plant.  Besides  his  regular 
emplcymer.t,  LjTuie  is  a  part-time  teacher 
of  mathematics  at  'Wayne  Univ.  and  is  an 
ordained  Perpetual  Deacon  of  the  Epis- 
copal Church. 

Chet  Rogowicz,  teacher  ajid  faculty 
manager  of  athletics  at  Potts- 
ville  High  School  was  listed  among  the 
outstanding  personalities  honored  at  the 
dedication  ceremonies  of  the  new  Sun- 
bur>'.  Pa.  Memorial  Stadium. 
)fjn'  The  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod 
^i  of  the  Evangelical  and  Reformed 
Church  has  elected  as  its  president.  Rev. 
Bert  E.  Wynn.  In  accepting  this  office 
Rev.  W>'Tm  has  resigned  his  pastcxrate  in 
Bedford. 


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'29 


After  serving   with   the   Army   two 

and  a  half  years  in  Japan,  Chap- 
lain Raymond  O.  Rhine  is  now  stationed 
at  the  Post  Chapel,  Ft.  'Wadsworth,  N.Y. 
Chaplain  Rhine's  recent  letter  to  the 
alumni  office  relates  many  experiences 
in  serving  with  our  men  of  the  armed 
forces. 

Dr.   Andrew   V.    Kozak,   Chairman, 

Mathematics  Dept..  Concord  Col- 
lege, has  been  elected  into  membership  of 
the  American  Educational  Reseai'ch  Asso- 
ciation for  his  work  in  Kalgometi'ics. 

For  the  first  time  since   1938,   and 

second  in  the  history  of  the  col- 
lege. Bob  Pritchard  has  swept  to  an  un- 
defeated football  season  with  his  WPI 
Engir.eers.  Since  1952.  Bob  lias  dii'ected 
all  athletics  at  'Worcester  Poly.   Inst. 

Jesse     Kemberling,     in    December. 

added  to  his  ah-eady  expanded 
restaurant  business  in  Pennsylvania,  the 
fourth  "Dutch  Pantry",  located  at  St. 
Petersburg,  Fla. 

Returning    from    Springfield.    Mo. 

this  month,  following  completion 
of  duties  with  the  U.S.  Public  Health 
Service.  Di\  Joseph  Greco  will  resume 
private  practice  in  Mt.  Carmel. 
J  J  rt  The  Rev,  John  D.  Ickes  has  recently 
^^  been  appointed  Executive  Secre- 
tary of  the  Bronx  Division.  The  Pi-otest- 
ant  Council,  City  of  N.Y.  Ralph  E.  Wolf- 
gang has  received  his  M.S.  in  Music  Edu- 
cation at  Ithaca  College.  N.Y. 
J  i  A  Elinor  Jane  Stilt,  in  June,  received 
^^  her  M.S.  in  Music  Education  from 
Ithaca  Colege  and  is  now  teaching  music 
at  the  Junior  High  School,  York,  Pa. 


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Elaine    Williams,    diu'ing    the 
summer  Labcrafory  School  of  the 

Univ.  of  Wisccnsin.  was  a  member  of  the 
faculty  of  the  Rer.d  ng  Clinic. 

Portraying  one  of  the  leading  roles 
in  the  Buick  Dynorama  road  shr.v 
is  Jacqueline  McKeever.  The  Buick  show 
co\ering  7,000  miles  throughout  the  U.S. 
will  have  its  final  showing  in  the  Capi- 
tol Theatre,  N.Y.C.  James  Morris  assumed 
the  pastorate  of  the  Ross  Street  Methodist 
Church.  Lancaster.  November  15.  Jim 
win  graduate  from  the  Lancaster  Theo- 
logical Seminary   in   May. 

.Alexander  Oshirak  has  become  as- 
sociated with  Montgomery  'Ward 
&  Co.,  Baltimore,  as  an  employee  super- 
visor. Irene  Oldt,  on  September  1.  ac- 
cepted a  position  at  the  Philadelphia 
State  Hospital  as  Junior  Social  Worker. 


'54 


Dr.  LJnebaiig-h  Improved 
After  3-Week  Illness 

Friends  of  Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh  will 
be  glad  to  learn  that  he  is  just  waiting 
for  a  break  in  the  weather  to  return  to 
his  duties  as  Director  of  the  Conservator}', 
after  a  three  week  period  under  his  doc- 
tor's care. 


CALENDARS  FOR  SALE 

A  six  page,  sixe  9'j  x  11' i  inches, 
turn-over  date  calendar  has  been  es- 
pecially prepared  by  the  University 
and  is  on  sale  in  the  Campus  Book 
Store.  The  face  of  this  calendar  is 
adorned  with  photographs  of  the 
campus. 

Address  orders  to  Susquehanna  Uni- 
ver.'ity,  c/o  "The  Bock  Store"  Price 
65c  postpaid. 


PIC  TORIAL  GLIMPSE  OF  HOMECOMING  m^ 

Picture  No.  1 — 15th  Anniversary  of  class  of  '39.  1st  row  seated,  left  to  right,  Harold 
Bollinger,  Miriam  Miller  Fisher.  Dr.  Edward  Sivick,  Isabel  Tekwe.sburg  Lauden- 
slayer,  Frank  Laudenslayer,  and  Jean  Beamenderfer,  2nd  row  standing,  Verna  Gay- 
man  Baldwin,  Alverna  Reese  Lorah,  Mathilda  Neudoerffer  Powell.  GeneWeve 
Cluck  Slegal,  Louise  E.  West,  Marjorie  Curtis  Hansen.  3rd  row  standing,  Howard  Bald- 
win, Shirley  Finkbeiner  Stehlin,  Gladys  Wentzel  Phillips,  Eleanor  Croft  Learn,  Har- 
old Benion,  and  Robert  Bastress. 

Picture  No.  2 — Homecoming  Queen.  Carlene  Lamade  and  her  court,  1.  to  r.  Mary  Ellen 
Strauch,  Carolann  Zust,  the  Queen,  and  Charlotte   Sandt, 

Picture  No.  3 — Coffee  Hour  in  Seibert  Lounge. 

Picture   No.   4 — "Centennial"   class   "Covered   Wagon'   in    Homecoming   parade. 

Picture  No.  5 — More  of  Homecoming  parade  with  Queen  and  her  court. 

Picture  No.  6 — Kappa  Delta  Float  in  parade. 

Picture  No.  7 — Phi  Mu  Delta  decorations 

Picture  No.  8 — "Centennial"  class  'Crusader'  heading   the   parade. 

Picture   No.   9 — Susquehanna   Band   leading   Friday   night's   parade   through    town. 

Picture  No.  10 — Queen  being  crowned  at  Saturday  night's  dance. 

(All  pictm-es  taken  by  Gene  Kolva,  '56.) 


1954 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


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THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


DECEMBER,   1954 


1954-55  Loyalty  Fund 
Contributions  Gaining 

With  120  c3ntributing.  or  approximately 
4^t  cf  the  total,  our  S.U.  Aluaiini  Loyalty 
Fund  for  1954-55  has  not  yet  gained  much 
momentum.  With  183  contributors  last 
year,  we  fully  jxpect  to  double  this  figure 
before  July  1. 

For  purposes  of  income  tax  deductions, 
alumni  should  send  their  contributions 
before  the  end  of  the  year,  or  at  least  date 
their  checks  for  1954. 

FoUcwing  is  the  list  of  those  who  have 

contributed  to  date: 

1886 — Dr.  George  R.  Ulrich 
1891— B.  Meade  Wagenseller 
1898— Alice  Conner  Fischer 
1899— J.  D.  Bogar.  Jr. 

Luther  C.  Hassinger 
1902— D    B.    Moist 
1903 — Sara  Snyder  Walter 
1904 — J.   B.  Bulick 
1907— Charles    M.    Teufel 
1908 — Bertha  Hough  Federlin 

Dr.  George  Dunkelberger 
1909— Rev.  J.   Bannen  Swope 
1912— Rev.  H.  R.  Shipe 
1914 — Mary  Mowery   Zak 
1915— N.  A.   Danowsky 

Aberdeen  Phillips 
1911- Herbert   S.  Rausch 

Rev.    Parle   W.    Huntington 
1918 — Rc-lda    Robb    Hamilton 
1919 — Rev.   Willard  Allbeck 
1920 — Yvonne  Everest   Harmon 
1921 — Dr.  O.  H.  Aurand 

Marie   Romig  Huntington 

M.  P.  Moller.  Jr. 

Ruth   Larue   Thompson 
1922 — Merle  A.  Beam 

Ruth  Bastian   Richard 
1923 — Cornelius  Jarrett 
1924 — Alvin    Carpenter 

Dr.  Joseph  C.  McLain 

Rachel  Brubaker  Whited 
1925 — Dr.  N.  R.  Benner 

Rev.  Harland  D.  Fague 
1926— Lee  E.  Boyer 

Dr.  Barbara  E.  DeRemer 

Sara   Hassinger   Fague 

W.  Alfred  Streamer 
1927 — Ruth  Brubaker 

Emily   Craig 
1928— Elizabeth  Stong  Eichelberger 

Mary  Farlling  • 

Marshall  Fausold 

Sister  EJorothy  Goff 

Edward  Herr 

Betty  Hauser  Kinsel 
1929 — Helen   Simons  Barrick 
1930 — Rhea  Miller  Frantz 

Simon  B.   Rhoads 
1931— S.  Walter  Foulkrod 

Frank  C.  Gill' 

Paul  M.  Haines 

Rev.  Paul  Hartline 
1932 — Thelma  Crebs 

Rev.  Lewis  R.  Fox 

Dr.  Andrew  Kozak 
1933 — Martha    Fisher 

M.  A.  Graykoskie 

J.  Donald  Steele 

Bruce   and   Mrs.    (Marian   Walborni    Worth- 

ington 
1934 — Rev.  E.  M.  Clapper 

Martha   Bodman   Martz 
1935— Ruth  Bair  Badger 

Robert  R.  Clark 

Dr.  John  F.  Hanna 
1936— Eugene  D.  Mitchell 
1937 — Clyde    and    Mrs.    i Helen    Wcntzeli    Spitzner 

Walter  S.  VanPoyck 
1938— Mary  Heim  Davey 

Rev.  Karl  Kniselcy 
1940— Rev.  J.  Leon  Haines 

Eunice  Arentz  Knupp 
1941 — Margaret  Dunkle  Knlseley 
1942— John  Adams 
1943— Dorothy   Williamson  Adams 

Lawrence  Isaacs 

Anita  Bashore  Roth 
1944 — Ray  Schramm 

Elinor  J.  Stitt 

Catherine   Byrod   Whitman 
1945— Mary   Moyer  Bringman 

John  Kocsis 

Natalie  Kresge  Isaacs 
1946- Jean  Wheat  Schramm 
1947 — Virginia  Hallock  Dam'ienckl 

Hilda  Markley  Kocsis 


JUNIOR  CO-EDS  and  CRUSADERS 


.Addleman — Wajiie  Edgar,  July  7.  to  Mrs. 
Harry  V.  Addleman,  iCannen  Beckwith 
'46  >    of   Boalsburg,   Pa. 

Biddle — Page  Heather,  on  September  22, 
to  Mi-s.  Arden  Biddle  (Emily  Leiby 
x'47).  of  Green  Street,  Muncy.  The 
Biddies  have  a  son.  Branch. 

Buehler — Scott  David,  born  September  21 
ts  Paul  '50  and  Virginia  Blough  '50,  of 
Paupack.  The  Buehlers  have  a  daugh- 
ter,  Stephanie. 

Clark — a  daughter  Beverly  Jean  on  Oc- 
tober 7  to  Mr.  '48  and  Mrs.  William  S. 
Clark.  Bill  is  Director  of  Development 
at  Cedar  Crest  CoUege,  AUentown,  and 
president  of  the  Lehigh  'Valley  District 

MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

MARGARET  WEBBER  '54  and  CAR- 
ROLL MILLARD  '56  became  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
on  November  27  in  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  Basking  Ridge,  New  Jersey.  Mar- 
garet is  teaching  music  in  the  Millers- 
burg,  Pa.  school  while  Can-oil  continues 
his  education  at  S.U. 

SUZANNA  SNYDER,  x'56  in  early  No- 
vember became  the  bride  of  Erdman  N. 
Roof  in  First  Church  of  God,  New  Cum- 
berland, Pa.  Thi-ee  of  the  attendants  were 
sorority  sisters  of  the  bride,  Betsy  Shirk, 
Gtnevieve  Thomas  and  Charlotte  Sandt. 
Ml",  and  Mrs.  Roof  wiU  reside  in  Santa 
Ana,  Calif.  Mr.  Roof  serves  with  the 
Marine  Corps. 

MARILYN  BEERS  '51  and  JAMES  B. 
REILLY  '49  became  Ml',  and  Mrs.  Octo- 
ber 23,  1954  in  East  Oi'ange,  N.  J.  Ethel 
McGrath  '52  was  a  bridesmaid  and  Ro- 
bert Wohlsen  '48  and  Charles  Morris  '49 
were  ushers. 

Ruth   Williams   Zeidler 
1948— Rev.  Dale  Bringman 

Betty  Reisch  Jones 

Rev.  Augustus  V.  Tietbohl 

William   P.   Yancho 

Frank  A.  Zeidler 
1949 — Jean  Blecher  Berninger 

Dr.  and  Mrs.   iDoris  Wanbaughl    Goetz 

Grace  Lau  Hawk 

Ann   Getsinger   Roman 

Charles   A.    Morris 

Columbus   and    Mrs.    I  Ella    Fetherolfi     Raup 

James  B.  Reilly 

S.    Elaine   Williams 

John  H.  Wright 

Evan  and   Mrs.    iFrances  Lybargeri    Zlock 
1951— Shirley  Young 
1952 — Charles  Bomboy 

Patricia  Heathcote 

Cynddylan  M.  Jones 

Lynne   Lightfoot 

Kenneth  A.  Lenker 

Lois  Renfer 
1953— Ensign  Marvel  I.   Cowling 
1954 — Carolyn  Lucas  Boyer 

Irene  K.  Oldt 
HONORARY    and   FRIENDS 

Dr.    George   H.   Berkheimer 

Alice    Holman  Giauque 

Bertha    Hein 

Dr.  Amos  A,  Stagg.  Sr. 

Amos    Alonzo   Stagg,   Jr. 

William   W.   Tomlinson 

Roland  P.   Cook 

Alhalia  T.  Kline 

Mrs.   Margaret   J.   Miller 

Harry   V.   Elliott 


Alumni  Club. 
Hawk— a  daughter  Joan  Ellen  on  August 
15  to  Mrs.  Gene  W.  Hawk,   (Grace  Lau 
'491     of    121    South    Main    St.,    Spring 
Grove,  Pa. 

Johns — Marilyn  Gale,  born  September  14, 
to  Dr.  R,  J.  '46  and  Mi-s.  iGayle  Clark 
'47)  Johns.  Daughter  Nancy  is  two. 
Dr.  and  Mrs.  Johns  reside  in  Millers- 
town. 

Linn — Perry,  born  to  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs. 
Dcnald  Linn.  Pen-y's  sister,  Suzanna 
and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Linn  are  residing  in 
Lewistown. 

Owen — Peter  Holmes,  November  10,  to 
Mr.  '39  and  Mrs.  Stephen  Owen,  II. 
Stephen  Owen,  III,  is  two.  The  Owens 
are   residing   at   Heiinosa  Beach,   Calif. 

Reitz — son,  David  Alan,  bom  October  7 
to  Ml-.  '48  and  Mrs.  Daniel  I.  Reitz,  Jr., 
of  Lititz,  Pa.    David  has  three  sisters. 

Rhoads — Deborah  'Virginia,  on  September 
28.  to  Reverend  '30  and  Mrs.  (Virginia 
Andrews  x'34),  Luke  H.  Rhoads.  Dr. 
and  Mrs.  Rhoads  reside  in  HolUdays- 
burg  where  Pastor  Rhoads  is  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Lutheran  Home. 

Sullivan — Wendy  Kim,  born  July  15,  to 
Bill  '35  and  Mrs.  SuUivan.  Wendy  has 
two  brothers,  Keith  and  Kent.  The 
Sullivans  are  residing  at  40  39th  St., 
Hai-risburg,  Pa. 

Warner — Melodie  Louise,  born  August  14, 
to  Mr.  '45  and  Mrs.  John  D.  Warner  of 
Red  Lion.  This  is  the  first  child  to  the 
Warners,  who  are  owners  of  the  Warner 
Music  House  in  Red  Lion. 

Williams — a  son,  Brian  Harold.  September 
25  to  Mi's.  Eldon  Williams  i  Doris  Gum- 
ble  '501  cf  Tafton.  The  Wilhams  have 
another   child.   Denise. 

Wissinger — Scot.t  Alan,  on  April  7,  to  Mrs. 
(Flora  Banihart  '51)  and  Donald  '50 
Wissinger.  The  Wissingers  reside  on 
West  Philadelphia  Street,  York. 

Wohlsen — a  s:n,  Robert  Thompson,  born 
on  September  10,  to  Robert  '48  and 
Mrs.  (Elsie  Thompson  '47)  Wohlsen. 
The  couple  have  another  child,  Gail. 
Bob  and  Elsie  are  living  in  Franklin 
Square  on  L.I.,  N.Y. 


Jan. 
Jan. 
Jan. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 
Feb. 


BASKETBALL    SCHEDULE 

15 — Ly  ccming     A 

28 — National  Aggies   A 

29— Drexel    A 

2— Lycoming    H 

5— Wilkes    H 

9 — Elizabethtown     H 

12 — Elizabetlitown     A 

14 — Bucknell    A 

18— Fi-ankhn  &  Marshall  A 

19 — Washington    College    H 

21— Hartwick     H 

26 — Juniata    A 


i 


DECEMBER,   1954 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


SUSQUEHANNA  LUNCHEON  HELD  IN  TORONTO 


Standii  s  left  tu  right.  Kev.  Paul  Lottich;  unidentified 
guest:  Kev.  John  Gensel  '40;  Rev.  Benjamin  Lotz,  Faculty; 
Rev.  John  K.  Knaul  39;  Dr.  WiUard  Allbeck  19;  Miss  Cather- 
ine Juram;  Rev.  Robert  G.  Sander  '40;  Kev.  Edwin  M.  Clapper 
'34;  Mrs.  John  R.  Knaul;  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith;  Mrs.  Ray- 
mond E.  Shaheen;  Rev.  Lester  Shannon  '18;  Rev.  Raymond  E. 
Shaheen  '37;  Rev.  Harner  R.  Middleswarth  '24;  Rev.  Jacob  O. 
Kroen  '28;  Rev.  Russell  T.  Shilling  '29;  Dr.  Martin  L.  Tozer; 


Rev.  Lewis  R.  Fox  '32;   unidentified  guest. 

Seated  at  table,  Dr.  Barbara  E.  DeRemer  '26;  President 
G.  Morris  Smith;  Dr.  John  F.  Kindsvatter  '32;  Dr.  Russell 
Auman  '20;  Dr.  George  H.  Berkheimer,  and  Mrs.  Lester  Shan- 
non  (Susan  Geise  '151. 

Arriving  for  dinner  after  picture  was  taken,  were  Mrs. 
Henry  Endress;  Mr.  Harold  l'.  Landis,  and  Rev.  E.  O.  Steiger- 
walt. 


PHILADELPHIA 

F:r  the  benefit  of  the  Scholarship 
Fund,  the  Philadelphia  Club  is  selling 
tickets  to  the  "ICE  FOLLIES"  to  be  held 
at  the  Arena  on  Thursday,  Januai-y  6. 
PLAN  NOW  to  ATTEND.  Contact  Mis. 
Helen  Spitzner.  201  Morlyn  Ave.,  Bryn 
Mawr,  or  ph:ne  LAwrence  5-3515  for  your 
tickets. 

HARRISBURG 

New  officers  recently  elected  are: 

President,  Harvey  A.  Heintzelman  '27. 
116  N.  25th  St..  Camp  Hill;  vice  president. 
David  M.  Swartz  '34,  2006  Swatara  St., 
Han-isburg;  secretary,  Catherine  ByTod 
Whitman  '44,  335  Pine  St.,  Steelton. 

Alumni  will  be  notified  within  a  few 
weeks  of  the  meeting  being  planned  for 
January. 

NEW   JERSEY 

Although  attendance  at  the  2nd  Annual 
Bridge  Party.  October  9,  was  disappoint- 
ing, those  present  discussed  some  future 
plans  for  the  North  New  Jersey  District 
Club.   Officers  elected  were: 

Pi-esident,  Raymond  R.  Schramm  '44. 
Haller  Drive,  Cedar  Grove;  vice  president, 
Ruth  McCorkill  '43,  Upsala  College,  East 
Orange;  secretary,  Ploris  Guyer  Haines 
'50.  232  E.  Cedar  St.,  Livingston;  treas- 
urer. Herbert  Haines  '51,  232  E.  Cedar 
St..  Livingston. 

LEHIGH  VALLEY 

On  October  11  the  alumni  from  the  Al- 
lentown.  Bethlehem,  Easton,  Reading 
areas  met  at  the  Lehigh  Valley  Club,  Al- 
lentown,  and  organized  the  Lehigh  Val- 


ley District  Alumni  Club  of  Susquehanna 
University. 

Presiding  at  the  meeting,  and  appoint- 
ed temporary  Pi-esident  was  William  S. 
Clark  '48.  Other  temporary  officers  ap- 
pointed were:  Dr.  Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer 
'49,  vice  president;  Hannah  Pitner  Lam- 
bert '28,  secretary;  and  Erma  Stahl  Eve- 
ritt  '23.  treasurer. 

A  committee  wa.s  appointed  to  select 
seme  group  project  which  wiU  directly  aid 
the  University. 

A  n:minating  committee  will  bring  in 
a  slate  of  permanent  officers  at  the  next 
meeting  plamied  for  March  or  April  and 
probably  to  be  held  in  Reading. 

Guests  attending  were  Dr.  and  Mrs. 
Smith  from  the  campus.  Clyde  and  Helen 
Spitzner  represented  the  General  Alimmi 
Association  and  the  parent  Philadelphia 
Club. 

Dr.  Orville  Landis  '26  led  in  group 
singing. 

YORK-HANOVER 

A  dinner  meeting  of  the  Alumni  Club 
will  be  held  January  20.  1955.  All  mem- 
bers of  the  club  will  receive  notification 
of  the  TIME  and  PLACE.  PLAN  NOW 
TO  ATTEND. 


Dr.  Dunkelberg-er  Speaks 
At  Special  Assembly 

Dr.  George  F.  Dunkelberger  '08,  Pro- 
fessor Emeritus  and  former  Dean  at  Sus- 
quehanna, addressed  a  special  assembly 
of  students  and  faculty  in  Seibert  Chapel 
during  National  Education  Week.  Novem- 
ber 7  -  13.  Theme  of  Dr.  Dunkelberger's 
addre.ss  was  "The  Role  of  the  Christian 
College  in  the  Development  of  American 
Education." 


28  Alumni  and  Friends 
At  Toronto  Gathering 

Twenty-eight  Susquehanna  aliunni  and 
friends  were  present  at  a  luncheon  at  the 
Rcyal  York  Hotel,  Toronto,  Canada,  on 
October  9,  1954,  arranged  by  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Smith  for  those  present  at  the  Bi- 
ennial Convention  of  the  United  Luth- 
eran Church  in  America.  Dr.  John  P. 
Kindsvatter  '32.  presided  at  the  luncheon, 
and  prayer  was  offered  by  Dr.  George  H. 
Berkheimer.  honorary  alumnus,  and  Sec- 
retary of  the  Central  Pennsylvania  Sy- 
nod. 

The  table  was  tastefully  decorated  with 
flowers  and  mementos  of  Susquehanna 
University.  All  of  the  people  at  the  tables 
rcse  and  introduced  themselves,  giving 
their  present  pcsitions  and  their  places 
of  residence.  Several  guests  were  brought 
to  the  lujicheon  by  alumni  and  they  were 
welcomed. 

Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  Pi-esident  of  the 
University,  spoke  briefly  of  the  present 
situatioa  of  the  college  and  pointed  the 
h:pes  of  alumni  forward  to  the  100th 
anniversary  celebration  in  1958. 

The  meeting  closed  with  the  singing 
of  the  Alma  Mater  with  Professor  Will- 
iam Allbeck  of  Hamma  Divinity  School 
at  the  piano,  and  the  Reverend  Harner 
R.  Middleswarth  of  the  Parish  and 
Church  School  Board  leading  the  sing- 
ing. 


SHOWS   SAFARI  FILMS 

Simon  B.  Rhoads  '30,  who  took  a  six- 
week  safari  to  Africa  last  winter,  showed 
colored  movies  of  his  trip  to  students 
and  faculty  recently. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


DECEMBER,   1954 


WITH  OUR  ALUMNI    jthe  susquehanna  university  alumnus 
HERE  and  AROUND 


THE  WORLD 

by  RUTH  Jl'KAM   SMITH 

Christmas  time  diaws  the  Susquehanna 
family  especiftlly  close  to  our  thoughts. 
We  rejoice  with  Christie  Zinunerman, 
'25  in  Guntur,  and  Hazel  Naugle,  '35  in 
Bhimavaram.  as  they  with  ardent  Indian 
Christians  share  the  glad  tidings  of  the 
Saviom-'s  bii-th  with  villagers  cf  India  who 
heaa-  the  message  for  the  first  time.  Hap- 
py are  we  in  the  closer  fellowship  here  at 
the  college  this  Chi-istmas  with  Dr.  Bar- 
bara DeRemer  '26  recently  returned  after 
nearly  a  quarter  century  of  medical  ser- 
vice in  Kugler  Hospital  in  that  country. 

This  will  be  the  first  Christmas  for 
MariaJine  Pague  '51  in  the  sugar  planta- 
tion counti-y  of  British  Guiana.  Pi'O- 
claiming  the  glad  tidings  challenges  the 
teaching  ability  of  our  most  recent  S.V. 
missionai-j'.  Among  quite  a  different  t>T3e  of 
student — the  Spanish  speaking  of  Buenos 
Aii-es,  Ai-gentina,  Lillian  Smith  '50  is 
spending  her  second  Clu-istmas,  under- 
taking the  important  leadership  train- 
ing  progi-am   in  the   school   and   in   the 


Hiss  WABGARET  CAEEL 
516  W.  Pine  St., 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 


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churches  of  that  busy  metropolis. 

Kei  Sasaki  '53  after  graduating  from 
Susquehanna,  completed  in  one  year,  work 
for  her  master's  degree  at  Columbia  Uni- 
versity, receiving  it  with  special  ccmmen- 
dation  for  outstanding  achievement  in 
the  field  of  English.  Now  returned  to 
Kyushu  Gakuin,  Kumamoto,  Japan,  she 
continues  teaching  at  this  800  student 
boy's  school  of  the  Lutheran  Chm-ch  in 
Japan. 

On  the  North  American  scene,  Susque- 
hannans  continue  to  tell  forth  the 
Good  News  as  they  engage  in  various 
professional    pursuits,    teaching,    preach- 


DR.  WOODRUFF  IS  NINETY 


Dr.  .lohn  I.  'Woodruff,  '88,  beloved  professor  emeritus  :m(l  collese  administrator,  is 
shown  iibove  as  he  received  from  President  G.  Morris  Smith  a  bound  volume  of  personal 
congratulatory  messages  from  former  faculty,  colleagues  and  friends,  as  he  celebrated 
his  ninetieth   birthday   Wednesday,   November  24. 

Dr.  Woodruff  was  also  guest  of  honor  at  a  birthday  party  given  by  the  directors, 
officers  and  personnel  of  the  Snyder  County  Trust  Company,  of  which  he  is  board 
chairman. 

Continuing  the  celebration,  Dr.  Woodruff  was  feted  at  the  20th  annual  Pennsylvania 
German  Dinner,  when  300  gathered  to  pay  him  honor. 


ing,  business,  medicine  and  so  forth,  in 
cities  and  in  rural  areas.  The  Toronto 
Convention  isee  article  in  this  issue)  in 
October  brought  us  into  delightful  fel- 
low^ihip  with  three  score  or  more  "Cru- 
saders," from  the  United  States  and 
Canada.  A  recent  field  trip  by  Catherine 
Juram  (sister  cf  the  writer)  who  is  field 
.'■ecretary  for  the  ULCA  Board  of  Parish 
Education,  revealed  some  excellent  dem- 
onstrations of  leadership — by  S.U.  grad- 
uates. Sister  Maiy  Jane  Jesson  '49  was 
admirably  ^ei-ving  the  youth  program  at 
University  Lutheran  Church,  Seattle, 
Washington.  The  Rev.  W.  Mrrgan  Ed- 
wards '38,  foiTner  chaplain,  now  pastor 
of  Pii'st  English  Lutheran.  Sacramento, 
California,  and  at  Culver  City,  the  Rev. 
William  H.  Blough,  '24 — both  were  repre- 
senting Susquehanna  as  pastors  in  this 
fast  growing  home  mission  field  on  the 
west  coast.  A  very  recent  graduate,  Bet- 
ty Vincent  '54,  in  the  midst  of  her  duties 
as  public  school  teacher  in  Globe.  Ariz- 
ona, was  also  ably  teaching  a  weekday 
church  school  class  in  that  c:mmunity. 

The  impression  cf  Mary  Ami  Dixon's 
'53  good  promotion  and  visual  aid  demon- 
stration in  a  recent  Thank  Offering  Ser- 
vice in  York,  Pa.,  is  vivid  and  worthy 
cf  a  Susquehanna  May  Queen.  And  the 
eager  expressions  cf  Ruth  Osborne  '54 
and  Irene  Oldt  '54,  as  they  darted  among 
the  toy  displays  at  Wanamakers  in  Phila- 
delphia where  we  met  them,  were  evi- 
dence of  tlie  happiness  they  were  having 
in  sharir.g  Christmas  joy  with  children 
in  school,  and  patients  of  a  mental  in- 
stitution to  which  groups  they  respectively 
are  devoted. 

Susquehannans  are  telling  the  Christ- 
mas st:ry — with  effectiveness! 


Plan  Now  for  Alumni 
Day  Reunions 

Is  this  your  year  for  a  big  reunion? 

Plans  will  be  announced  in  the  near 
future  for  Alumni  Day  reunions  for  the 
cla.sses  of  '05,  '10.  '15.  '20.  '25.  '30.  '35.  '40, 
'45  and  '50. 

Plan  to  be  on  hand  May  7. 


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TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


MARCH,  1955 


Message  from  President  Smith: 

THE  ALUMNI  FUND  NEEDS  YOUR  SUPPORT 

This  morning  I  received  a  simple,  beautiful  note  from  Susque- 
hanna's olcest  alumnus,  The  Reverend  William  H.  Harding,  95  years 
old  last  December  8,  and  one  of  our  most  loyal,  interested,  and  gener- 
ous supporters.  His  letter  started  like  this:  "Your  alumni  appeal  had 
its  effect.  Please  find  check."  Congratulations  to  our  alumni  office, 
Dan  MacCuish,  Clyde  Spitzner,  and  our  class  agents!  Inclosed  in  the 
letter  was  his  personal  check  for  $.50C.  This  was  not  the  first  time  he 
had  sent  such  a  check.  Indeed,  he  has  had  his  Alma  Mater  on  his 
heart  for  many  years  as  a  grateful  son  of  this  institution. 

Reverend  Harding's  letter  has  suggested  my  message  for  this  is- 
sue —  S.  U.'s  Alumni  Fund. 


"Alumni  gr'tts"  are  "seed  money"  for 
o.her  financial  help.  Susquehanna 
University  belongs  to  the  Pennsylvania 
Foundation  for  Iiulependent  Colleges. 
Inc.,  but  one  of  the  determining-  factors 
in  S.  U.'s  share  of  these  gifts  from 
business  and  industry  will  be  what 
Susquehanna's  alumni  have  given  to 
their  .A.lma  Mater  during  the  year. 

The  Ford  Foundation  as  of  March  5, 
1955,  announced  a  gift  of  $50,000,000  for 
the  independent  colleges  and  univer- 
sities, notably  for  the  purpose  of  improv- 
ing faculty  salaries,  and  in  the  an- 
nouncement mention  was  made  of  the 
plan  to  distribute  this  help  on  some  sort 
of  matching  basis.  In  proportion  as  the 
natural  costituency  of  a  college  helps, 
.so  outside  funds  will  assist. 

The  General  Electric  Company  is 
matching  gifts  of  their  employes  who 
are  alumni  of  colleges  up  to  $1,000. 
Alread.v  one  of  our  alumnae  has  taken 
advantage  of  this  offer  to  double  her 
gift    to    Susquehanna    University. 

In  1919  Charles  W.  Eliot,  then  Presi- 
dent Emeritus  of  Hai-vard,  wrote: 

"It  is,  of  course,  largely  by  the  extent 
of  the  support  accorded  to  a  college  by 
its  own  graduates  that  the  world  judges 
of  the  right  of  that  college  to  seek 
cooperation  of  others  in  planning  for  the 
future.  An  institution  that  cannot  rally 
to  its  financial  assistance  the  men  who 
have  taken  its  degrees  and  whose  diploma 
is  their  passport  into  the  world  is  in  a 
poor  position  to  ask  assistance  from 
others.  It  is  not  merely  what  the  alumni 
give;  it  is  the  fact  that  they  do  give 
that  is  of  supreme  importance." 

Alumni  interest  in  S.  U.'s  annual 
Alumni  Fund  is  growing.  For  this  we 
are  grateful.  However,  we  still  have 
room  for  improvement.  For  the  year 
1953-54  contributions  totaled  $2726  from 
18.3  out  of  .3164  alumni  for  an  average 
gift  of  $15  per  person.  This  is  good! 
But  only  6'/e  gave.  The  national  aver- 
age for  alumni  giving  according  to  the 
American  Alumni  Council  is  20.57c. 
Princeton  stands  at  the  top  with  68% 
giving.      If     Susquehanna     folks    gave 


ac'CTrding  to  national  average,  we  would 
hive  648  giving  instead  of  183. 

My  word  is  one  of  encouragement  and 
ajjpretiation,  as  I  feel  we  are  doing 
much  better  in  1954-55  with  the  annual 
•A-lumni   Fund. 

Faithfully    yours, 
G.  Morri.s  Smith 
M:iich  9,  1955 


What  Will  Our  Dollar 
Be  Worth  in  1969? 

In  1939  our  dollar  is  said  to  have  been 
worth  100  cents.  At  that  time  the  Na- 
tional Debt  was  $42,000,000,000,  and  the 
National  Budget  $5,000,000,000.  In  1953 
the  National  Debt  was  $275,000,000,000 
and  the  National  Budget  $60,000,000,000. 
According  to  a  graph  prepared  by  Dr. 
Donald  L.  Kemmerer,  Professor  of  Eco- 
nomics, University  of  Illinois,  the  dol- 
lar was  worth  in  1953  about  52c.  If  the 
purchasing  power  of  the  dollar  loses  5''r 
of  its  remaining  value  each  year  until 
1969,  the  dollar  will  be  worth,  says  Dr. 
Kemmerer,  21.55c.  (These  figures  are 
based  on  Bureau  of  Labor  Statistics, 
Consumers'  Price  Index.)  If  legislation 
is  passed  by  Congress  without  reference 
to  deficits,  it  is  likely  that  Dr.  Keni- 
merei's  prediction  will  come  true.  — 
U.L.C.A.   Educational   News. 


So  U.  Honorary  Alumnus 
At  Sunbury  Conference 

Dr.  William  W.  Tomlinson,  well 
remembered  for  his  Commencement 
address  of  last  year,  journeyed  to  Sun- 
bury  high  school  on  March  2  and  de- 
livered the  keynote  address  at  Sunbury's 
Career  Day  Conference. 

Theme  of  Dr.  Tomlinson'.s  address  was 
"The   Adventure   We  Call   Life". 

"If  I  were  to  give  you  my  formula 
for  happiness,"  the  Philadelphia  educa- 
tor told  his  audience,  "it  would  be  to 
view  life  as -a  gi'eat  adventure,  and  put 
into  it  all  of  yourself  that  you  have  to 
give." 


YORK-HANOVER 

Annual  dinner  meeting  was  held  at 
the  University  Club  January  13.  Just 
to  be  different,  a  few  of  the  loyal  mem- 
bers 'picked  up  the  check'  and  invited 
the  member.ship  to  be  their  guests. 
Another  unique  feature  was  that  invita- 
tions had  been  sent  to  presidents  of 
other  district  clubs,  and  trustees  who 
were  Susquehanna  graduates.  Included 
on  the  agenda  were  plans  for  the  Cen- 
tennial year,  student  recioiitlrg,  a 
strong  faculty,  athletic?  and  public  re- 
lations. Plans  for  the  annual  spring 
dinner,  which  will  be  held  at  the  Pine 
Tree  Inn,  West  York,  on  .A.pril  21.  are 
now  being  made. 

NEW  JERSEY 

The  New  Jersey  Club  on  March  26 
held  a  "get  together"  at  the  Friar  Tuck 
Inn,   Cedar   Grove. 

CENTER    UNION 

Center  Union  members  will  hold  their 
annual  Banquet  and  dinner  meeting  at 
the  PENN  HALL  LUTHERAN  Church, 
vest  of  Millheim  on  Rt.  45,  at  6:30 
P.  M.,  APRIL  18.  DR.  RUSSELL  W. 
GILBERT,  Professor  of  German  at  Sus- 
quehanna, will  be  the  speaker. 

PHILADELPHIA 

Philadelphia  District  Club  members 
entertained  the  'Crusaders'  basketball 
team  at  a  basketball  game  between  Tem- 
ple and  Penn  State,  while  the  Crusaders 
were  playing  a  week-end  game  in  the 
Quaker  City. 

Plans  are  being  made  for  the  Spring 
Meeting,  to  be  held  APRIL  27  at  the 
CHATHAM  PARK  ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOL,  Haverford  Township.  A  pro- 
gram of  music  and  dramatics  will  be 
presented  by  S.  U.  Students. 

SUNBURY 

.'\nnual    Dinner    Meeting   will    be   held 
.A.PRIL    18   at    the   Dutch    Pantry,   after 
which  members  will  journey  to  the  cam- 
pus to  see  "Romeo  and  Juliet". 
JOHNSTOWN 

The  Johnstown  District  Alumni  Club 
will  hold  its  Spring  meeting  in  VonLu- 
nen's  Restaurant  in  Johnstown,  Thurs- 
day, APRIL  21,  at  6:30  P.M.,  according 
to  word  received  from  Bob  Sanders, 
President. 


COVER  PICTURE:  The  handsome 
Susquehannan  -  of  -  ihc  -  Future  is 
(  hristopher  James  Pirie,  son  of 
Warren  J.  and  Margo  Giauque  Pirie, 
born   .March  9,  1954. 


Entered  as  seccnd-class  matt«r  September  26.  1931,  at  the  Post  OfQce  at  Selinsgrove.  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912,  Published 
foiu-  times  a  year  by  the  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  in    the    months    of   September.    December,    March    and    June. 


MARCH  1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


8  Class  Reunions  On 
Alumni  Day  Program 

Alumni  Day,  May  7,  1955  promises  to 
be  one  of  the  most  memorable  in  the 
history  of  the  University.  With  eijerht 
class  reunions  scheduled — more  than  in 
any  recent  year,  other  special  events 
should  bring  out  a  biff,  frolickinfr,  en- 
thusiastic crowd. 

The  following  classes,  according-  to 
woitl  received  in  the  Alumni  office,  will 
hold  reunions:  1905,  1910,  1915,  1920, 
1930,  1935,  1945  and  1950.  Yet  to  be 
heard  from  are  the  classes  of  1925  and 
1940.  If  the;e  two  classes  get  together 
it  could  very  well  be  the  first  time  in 
the  history  of  Susquehanna  when  every 
reunion  class  managed  a  celebration. 
Too  bad  these  two  classes  could  not  get 
together. 

Big  innovation  in  this  year's  program 
will  be  luncheon  to  be  served  on  the 
cjnipus  so  that  visiting  alumni  will  not 
have  to  search  for  a  restaurant  in  town. 
An  assembly  program  in  Bogar  Hall 
will  follow  the  noon  lunch.  York  Dis- 
trict Club  members  will  act  as  hosts  for 
the  day. 

With  lunch  scheduled  for  12:00  noon 
the  plan  is  to  serve  a  cold  plate  out-of- 
doors.  If  weather  is  bad  Seibert  Hall 
will  be  used.  Those  classes  holding  re- 
unions will  be  assigned  to  private  rooms 
in  Seibert  whei'e  they  will  find  their 
luncheon  waiting  for  them.  Privacy  will 
be  assured  so  that  a  business  session,  if 
desired,  may  be  held. 


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PROGRAM  FOR  ALUMNI  DAY  —  MAY  7 

10:00  A.M.    Registration 

10:30  A.M.    Council  Meeting  in  Bogar  Hall,  Room 

103 

12:00    Noon    Luncheon  ($1.00  per  plate)  and  Class 

Reunions 

2:00  P.  M.  General  Assembly  in  Little  Theatre 

3:00  P.  M.  Varied    program  —  Baseball,    Play, 

Music,  Etc. 

6:00  P.M Annual  Dinner,  Horton  Dining  Hall 

(Tickets  $1.50) 


Former  Teacher  Cited 
For  Philadelphia  Work 

Mrs.  Janice  Christian  Felman,  former 
Director  of  Physical  Education  for 
Women  at  Susquehanna,  recently  re- 
ceived prominent  publicity  when  her 
picture  appeared  in  the  February  27 
edition  of  The  Philadelphia  Inquirer.  In 
her  spare  time  IVIrs.  Felman  is  directing 
sports  activities  for  girls  in  the  German- 
town  area,  under  the  sponsorship  of 
the  Police  Athletic  League.  She  is  also 
teaching  swimming  at  the  Y.  W.  C.  A. 


STUDENTS  TO  VISIT  CAPITAL 

The  Art  Department  of  Susquehanna 
under  the  leadership  of  Asst.  Prof. 
Meader  is  conducting  a  student  tour  to 
Washington  the  weekend  of  April  29. 
Having  conducted  these  tours  for  the 
past  seven  years,  IMr.  Meader  says  the 
students  react  most  enthusiastically  to 
them. 


MAKING  1958  CENTENNIAL  PLANS 


ALTking  plans  for  Susquehanna's  19.^S  Centennial  Celebration  are  these 
members  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  grouped  around  President  G.  .Morris  Smith, 
seated  in  the  center.  At  his  right  is  Frank  A.  Eyer,  Selinsgrove,  secretary- 
treasurer. 

Standing,  left  to  right,  are  Jerry  I).  Bogar,  Jr.;  the  Rev.  John  Harkins,  D.D.; 
Dr.  L.  S.  Landes.  Dan  Smith,  Jr..  the  Rev.  Viggo  Swensen,  D.D.,  and  Charles  A. 
Nicely. 


Two  Concerts  Presented 
On  Campus  During:  March 

Two  outstanding  concerts  were  pre- 
sented by  Conservatory  of  Music  organ- 
izations during  the  month  of  March  

the  first  by  the  band  under  the  direction 
of  Dr.  John  Leach  on  Friday,  March  4, 
and  the  second  by  the  Symphony  under 
the  direction  of  Professor  Russell  C. 
Hatz  on  Friday,  March  18. 

Both  programs  were  well-rounded  and 
included  music  of  the  classic,  semi-classic 
and  popular  type.  The  Band  concert  fea- 
tured an  all-girl  trumpet  trio  consisting 
of  Margaret  Sultzbaugh,  Berrysburg, 
Elinor  Wolfe,  Herndon,  and  Barbara 
Boob,  Millheim,  and  presented  as  a  group 
such  numbers  as  Bach's  "Sleepers  Wake," 
"Iiish  Tune  from  County  Derry,"  by 
Grainger,  Jerome  Kern's  "Smol<e  Gets 
in  Your  Eyes,"  and  "Pavanne"  by  Mor- 
ton Gould.  They  also  played  the  well- 
loved  "Finlandia"  by  Sibelius,  the  "Pil- 
grims' Chorus"  from  Tannhauser  by 
Wagner  and  compositions  by  Weinberg- 
er, Prokofieff,  Goldman,  Fillmore,  and 
Sousa. 

Major  pre-^entation  by  the  orchestra 
was  Mozart's  "Symphony  in  G  Minor 
No.  40",  and  featured  soloist  was  Miss 
Helen  Griflnths,  pianist,  in  Grieg's 
"Piano  Concerto  in  a  minor."  Miss  Grif- 
fiths is  a  senior  music  education  student 
frcm  Philadelphia,  and  proved  herself 
a  most  competent  soloist  in  a  very  ar- 
tistic interpretation  of  this  familiar  con- 
cert piece.  In  addition  the  orchestra 
played  compositions  by  Beethoven,  Boro- 
din and  Romberg. 

Much  praise  was  given  Dr.  Leach  and 
Professor  Hatz  for  their  choice  of  pro- 
gi-ams  and  soloists  and  to  the  organiza- 
tions  for  their  excellent   performances. 


CHAMBER  MUSIC  ON  CAMPUS 

A  series  of  Chamber  Music  Concerts 
is  being  presented  on  Saturday  after- 
noons this  year  by  Conservatory  of 
Music  students.  Held  in  Seibert  Chapel, 
the  concerts  are  plaimed  by  students  and 
are  proving  to  be  of  great  interest. 


POUR 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


MARCH,  1955 


.  Susquehannans  on  Parade  _ 


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'28 


'30 


The  Rev.  Wm.  H.  Harding,  "Sus- 
quehanna's oldest  alumnus",  has 
moved  from  Cicero,  N.Y.  to  Westmont, 
N.J.  His  many  friends  will  be  g-lad  to 
know  his  new  address,  25  Stratford 
Ave.,  Westmont,  N.J. 
fey-t  Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston,  of  the 
^X  Board  of  Education,  ULCA,  was 
one  of  the  leaders 
who  met  with  stud- 
ents in  individual 
conference  sessions 
at  Susquehanna's 
recent  Christian  Ca- 
reer  Conference. 

Dr.  Harold 
Ditzler,  pas- 
tor of  St.  John's 
Evangelical  &  Re- 
MISS  WINSTON  formed  Church, 
Lansdale,  Pa.,  was  principal  speaker  for 
Religrious  Emphasis  Week  at  Heidelberg 
College  in  early  February.  Dr.  Ditzler 
also  was  guest  pi'eacher  last  August  in 
the  American  Church  of  Paris  and  in 
South  Morningside  Church,  Edinburgh, 
Scotland.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Ditzler  visited 
in  Italy,  Austria,  Germany  and  England 
on  their  tour. 

John  H.  Wall  was  recently  ap- 
pointed a  Vice  President  and  Gen- 
eral Manager  of 
Sei-vel,  Inc.  Home 
Appliance  Division, 
Evansville,  Ind.  For 
the  past  five  years 
he  had  been  associ- 
ated with  Kent 
Plastics  as  a  Vice 
President  in  charge 
of  manufacturing 
At  SU  he  captained 
both  the  football 
and  basketball  teams. 

Former  Supeiintendent  of  Schools 
at  Dunellen,  N.J.,  W.  A.  Miller, 
Jr.  has  been  appointed  to  the  same  po- 
sition at  North  Bergen,  N.J.  LaRue 
Shempp  has  been  having  much  success 
with  a  unique  form  of  photography  and 
projection.  With  Mrs.  Shempp  he  illus- 
trates Bible  stories  with  a  flannel  board. 
Effective  use  is  made  of  a  panel  board 
of  lights.  By  means  of  controlled 
switches,  transformeis,  a  i-heostat  and 
spot  lights,  a  phantom  effect  is  as  start- 
ling as  3D  film.  "Williamsport  Sun" 
wrote  a  feature  article  fii-st  of  the  year. 
'/iA  •''*'"'  ^^  •  Hoffman  has  recently 
^U  been  aijpointed  associate  director 
of  the  Engineering  Experiment  Station, 
Michigan  State  College.  Before  going 
to  Michigan  State  he  held  teaching  po- 
sitions   at    the    Univ.   of   Illinois,    Penn 


WALL 


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REV.    SANDER  HOFFMAN 

State  and  Susquehanna.  Rev.  Robert  G. 
Sander,  pastor  of  Mt.  Calvary  Lutheran 
Church,  Geistown,  was  honored  as 
Johnstown's  "Outstanding  Young  Man 
of  1954".  The  honor  was  bestowed  by 
a  committee  of  local  judges  and  the  U.S. 
Junior  Chamber  of  Corrmierce.  Award 
was  based  on  his  organization  of  a  Lu- 
theran Church  in  the  Geistown  area,  his 
counseling  in  juvenile  cases  and  for 
local  civic  interests.  He  is  President  of 
Johnstown   District   Alumni  Club. 

40    Christia 


Principal  speaker  for  the  two  day 
an  Career  Conference  held 
recently  on  campus 
was  the  Rev.  Dale 
S.  Bringman,  pastor. 
Church  of  the  Re- 
deemer, Harrisburg, 
Pa. 


^J    Tietbohl,      Jr. 


has  left  his  practice 
in  Reading  for  a 
two-year  tour  of 
duty    as    a    Naval  BRINGMAN 

Medical  afficer.  Mrs.  Tietbohl  (Susan 
Foltz  '51)  will  reside  at  539  Holly  Rd., 
Yeadon,  Pa.,  during  his  absence.  Edwin 
Lee  Bittenbender  was  recently  commis- 
sioned to  serve  as  a  Missionary  to  India. 
He  will  receive  his  BD  degree  from  Gar- 
rett Biblical  Institute,  Evanston,  111.,  in 
June,  after  which  he  and  Mr-s.  Bitten- 
bender, who  was  commissioned  at  the 
same  service,  will  go  to  their  new  field. 

>["/>   Dick    Westervelt    has    been    trans- 
JU    feired  to  the  Chicago  office  of  the 
Prudential  Insurance  Company.    Dick  is 
an   ad  writer  for  Prudential. 

Fancher  E.  Wolfe  spent  a  day  on 
impus  soon  after  the  new  year. 
Out  of  his  experience  as  Student  Aid 
Counselor  at  the  University  of  Minne- 
sota, he  discussed  with  the  Administra- 
tion several  good  suggestions  for 
improving  Susquehanna's  student  aid 
jii'ogi'am. 

'rO  (Qualified    for    the    Army's    Scien- 

O^    tific    and    Professional    Personnel 

program,  John  Diehl  has  been  assigned 

to  the  .Medical  Laboratories  of  the  Army 


'51 ': 


Chemical  Center,  Md.  Mrs.  Diehl  is  the 
former  Maxine  Chambers  '52.  J.  Rob- 
ert Dunlap  x"52  was  the  first  baritone 
in  over  5  years  to  be  chosen  by  .Amer- 
ica's only  non-profit  concert  organiza- 
tion, the  National  Music  League.  He  is 
also  a  member  of  the  Robert  Shaw 
Chorale,  with  which  he  has  appeared 
as  soloist  and  has  sung  leads  in  two 
productions  sponsored  by  the  McMillan 
Theatres. 


'53 


At    ceremonies    held    at    the    U.S. 

Naval  Station  Treatre,  Newport, 
R.  I.,  Richard  Bidelspach  received  his 
Commission  as  Ensign  in  the  Reserve 
Otticei's.  He  is  now  qualified  to  serve 
as  Junior  Officer  aboard  any  of  the 
Navy's  warships  or  supporting  com- 
mands. 1st  Lt.  Ernest  R.  Walker,  now 
serving  with  the  Marine  Corps  in  Ko- 
rea, will  shortly  finish  his  overseas  duty 
and  plans  to  enter  law  school  this  Fall. 


'54 


Ronald     Goodman     has      recently 
been  elected  to  the  faculty  of  the 
Red  Lion  Area  Schools. 


'55 


A  Januar.v  graduate,  James  Gorm- 
ley,  has  secured  employment  with 

the   manufacturing  chemists,   Rohm  and 

Haas,  of  Philadelphia. 


8  Scholarships  Offered 
For  Incoming'  Freshmen 

Announcement  has  been  made  by  the 
administration  that  last  year's  very  suc- 
cessful competitive  scholarship  program 
for  freshmen  would  be  continued  this 
year.  Eight  outright  grants  (with  no 
work  responsibilities)  and  ranging  in 
value  from  $200  to  $500  per  year  are  to 
be  competed  for  by  Liberal  .Arts  stu- 
dents planning  to  live  on  campus. 

To  make  the  day  a  pleasant  one,  can- 
didates are  invited  to  come  between  9:00 
and  9:30  A.M.  for  early  registration, 
coffee  and  doughnuts.  At  9:30  A.M.  all 
those  competing  will  be  interviewed.  At 
10:30  a  program  of  music  will  be  given 
in  Seibert  Chapel.  From  11:00  to  12:00 
there  will  be  an  official  tour  of  the  cam- 
pus and  films  of  campus  life. 

All  will  be  invited  to  lunch  in  Horton 
Dining  Hall  at  12:15  and  after  a  siesta 
the  test  will  be  given  at  1:30  P.M. 

While  candidates  are  taking  the  test, 
parents  and  Alumni  will  be  invited  to  a 
program  of  chamber  music  in  Seibert 
Hall. 

Last  year  the  majority  of  candidate- 
were  sent  to  the  campus  by  the  Alumni 
and  it  is  hoped  this  year  more  Alumni 
will  talk  with  student  prospects  about 
this  splendid  opportunity. 

Write  to  the  Public  Relations  office 
for  application  forms. 


MARCH   1955 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


259  Alumni,  Friends 
Contribute  $3,666.20 
To  1955  Alumni  Fund 

Success  of  this  year's  Alumni  Fuml 
is  now  assured  with  259  contributors 
and  $3,(561.20  to  date.  With  last  year's 
total  contributors  for  the  year  standing 
at  183,  the  four  remaining  months  of 
1955  may  very  well  double  last  year's 
total.  Success  is  due  to  the  cooperation 
of  class  representatives  who  took  time 
out  to  personally  mail  letters  to  all 
classmates.  The  response  has  been  most 
eriCouraging. 

Final  report  will  be  made  at  a  later 
date  and  recognition  will  be  given  to 
the  class  showing  the  highest  percentage 
of  contributors  and  the  highest  total 
amount  contributed. 

Susquehanna's  fiscal  year  runs  from 
July  1  to  June  30.  Listed  in  the  adjoin- 
ing columns  are  those  who  have  con- 
tributed to  the  curient  fund  since  July 
1,  1954. 


CONTRIBUTORS  TO  ALUMNI  FUND 


[\1 

Aug:usta  C.  Long:,  '37,  after  being  in 
ill  health  for  more  than  a  year,  died 
February  1(3  at  her  home  in  Northumb- 
erland, Pa.  Mrs.  Long  was  the  first 
woman  to  graduate  from  Susquehanna 
after  the  Calle5>'e  became  a  University, 
and  was  well  known  for  her  interests 
in  church  and  community  activities. 
Sui'viving  \t^  addition  to  her  husband, 
are  fom   thildren. 

The   Reverend   Albert    M.   Lutton,   '16, 
'  former    pastor    of     the     First     English 
Lutheran    Church    in    Cincinnati,    Ohio, 
diod  January   13   at   his   home   in   Albu- 
querque,   N.    M.,    where    he    had    been 
I  residing  since  his  retirement  four  yeai*s 
ago.     He  graduated  from  the   Seminary 
in  '19   and   later  did   graduate   work    at 
I  the    University    of    Chicago.      Sui-viving 
are  his  wife,  Mrs.  Bertha  Imler  Lutton, 
and  three   children. 

Just    before    going    to    press    details 
v/ere  received  of  the  untimely  death  of 
Joseph    G.    Streamer    '21    of    264    High- 
■  land    Ave.,    Downingtown.      Suffering    a 
.  slight    heart    attack    two   years    ago,    he 
!  had  not  been  in  good  health  since.    On 
I  February    19    he    passed    away    with    an 
acute  coi-onary  occlusion,   and  was   bur- 
ied in  the  family  plot  in  Punxsutawney, 
Pa.,  on  February  22. 

Mr.  Streamer,  since  gi*aduation  had 
been  actively  interested  in  his  Alma 
Mater,  and  for  a  number  of  years  had 
been  the  alumni  representative  on  the 
Board  of  Directors.  In  1952  he  received 
from  the  Philadelphia  District  Alumni 
Club  the  coveted  "S-In-Life"  Award. 


IR86-N0    Representative 

Dr.    George    R.    Ulrich 

Rev.    Will.    H.   Harding 
1888-No    Representative 

Dr.   John   I.   Woodruff 
1891 -No    Representative 

B.    Meade    Wagenseller 
1898-No    Representative 

Frank  A.  Eyer 

Alice  Gortner  Fischer 

Bruce    A.    Metzger 
1899-No    Representative 

J.   D.   Bogar,   Jr. 

Luther   Hassinser 

Dr.    Harvey   D.   Hoover 
1900-No    Representative 

Harry   Weis 
1901-No  Representative 

E.    M,    Brungart 

S.    Ward    Gramley 
1902-No   Representative 

D.    B.   Moist 
1903-No   Representative 

Sara   Snyder  Walter 
1904- No    Representative 

J.    B.   Bulick 

Mildred   Arbogast    Morgan 
1905-No    Represent  a ti\'e 

Dr.    Isaac   D.    App 
1906-No   Representative 

Bertha  Hough  FederHn 
1907-No    Reijresentative 

Charles    M.    Teufel 
1908-Dr.    John    Houtz.    Rep. 

Dr.   George  Dunkelberger 

Kathryn   Moser 

Marion   Ferner   Sellers 
1909-No    Representative 

Rev.   Mervyn   V.   Ross 

Rev.   J.   Bannen   Swope 
1910-Miss  Mary  A.  Phillips.  Rep. 

Dr.    George    B.    Manhart 
1911-Dr.    Latimer  S.    Landes, 
Rep. 

Claude   G.    Aikens 
1912-Dr.    Claude   Mitchell.    Rep. 

Laura    M.    Knepshield 

Rev.  H.  R.  Shipe 

Rev.    Paul    H.    Stahl 
1913-Rev.    John    B.    Kniseley. 
Rep. 

Helen  G.  Fisher 

Rev,   John  and   Mary  Gray- 
bill    Kniseley 

Rev.    R.   L.   Lubold 
1914-Dr.    Frank    P.    Boyer,    Rep. 

Dt,   Frank   P.   Boyer 

Euphemia   Brown   Kerns 

Rev,    A.   W.   Smith 

Mary    Mowery    Zak 
1915-N.    A,    Danowsky.    Rep. 

Rev.    Walter    E.    Brown 

Jess    Pleasanton    Coxe 

N.    A.    Danowsky 

Rev.    John   F.    Harkins 

John    HoUenbach 

Ralph    W.    E.    Kline 

Emma  Moyer  Masteller 

Aberdeen   Phillips 

Alice    F.    Weaver 
1016-Rev.    William   E.    Swoope. 
Rep. 

Katherine  Wagner  Harkins 
1917-Rev.    Park    W.    Huntington. 
Rep. 

Rev.   Park  W.   Huntington 

Herbert   S.    Rausch 
1918-Eva   Herman.   Rep. 

Relda   Robb  Hamilton 

Miriam   Grossman   Lundahl 
1919-Rev.    H.    A.    Shoaf.    Rep. 

Rev.  Willard  Allbeck 
1920-Dr.   Joseph  Hackenberg. 
Rep. 

Russell  F.   Auman 

Evelyn    Allison    Boeder 

Yvonne    Everest    Harmon 

Ralph    Woodruff 
1921-Dr.    Maurice    R.    Gortner, 
Rep. 

Dr.  O.  H.  Aurand 

Marie    Romig    Huntington 

M.   P.    Moller.   Jr. 

Ruth   Larue   Thompson 

Ernest    F.   Walker 
1922-Rev.    George   R.   Groninger. 
Rep. 

Merle    A.    Beam 

Ruth  Bastian  Richard 
1923-Dr.    Beatrice    Rettinger. 
Rep. 

Dorothy  Margerum   App 

Cornelius   Jarrett 
1924-Dr.    Joseph   C.    McLain. 
Rep. 

Rev.   I.   Wilson  and  Lottie 
Brosius   Kepner 

Alvin  Carpenter 

W.    John    Derr 

Alma   V.   McCuUough 

Dr.    Joseph   C.    McLain 

Rachel    Brubaker    Whited 


1925-Naonii    Ulrich    Linebaugh, 
Rep. 

Dr.   Norman  R.   Benner 

Dr.   Roger  Blough 

Rev.    Harland  D.   Pague 

Alda    Long 

Luther  Salem 
1926-Theodore    Ebberts,    Rep. 

Dr.   Eugene  T.   Adams 

Lee  E.  Boyer 

Dr.  Barbara  E.  DeReamer 

Theodore   Ebberts 

Sara    Hassinger   Fague 

Gertrude    McKee    Kaup 

Margaret   E.   Keiser 

Dr.    Orville    B.   Landis 

Anna    M.    Norwat 

W.   Alfred  Streamer 
1927-Laura    Arnold.    Rep. 

Ruth   Brubaker 

Emily  Craig 

Anne   Gealing   Landis 
1928-Dr.    Harold    Ditzler,    Rep. 

Dr.    Harold   Ditzler 

Elizabeth    Stong   Eichelberger 

Mary    Farlling 

Marshall   Fausold 

Sister   Dorothy   Goff 

Edward  Herr 

Betty    Hauser    Kinsel 

Dr.    C.   M.    Shaffer 

Helen  Ott  Soper 
1929-Henry   R.   Carichner.    Rep. 

Helen  Simmons  Barrick 

Carl   O.   Bird 

Helen  Ammerman  Brown 

Henry  R,  Carichner 

Helen    Carter    Gehret 

Gertrude  Fisher   Jones 

Rev.   F.   A.   Lundahl 

George    and    Gertrude    Arbo- 
gast   Spaid 
1930-Clifford    A.    Kirakofe,    Rep. 

Paul  Bishop 

Rhea   Miller   Frantz 

Florence  Lauver 

Ruth   Goff  Nicodemus 

John  S.  Rhine 

Simon   B.   Rhoads 
1931-S.   Walter  Foulkrod.  Rep. 

S.   Walter   Foulkrod 

Frank    C.    Gill 

Paul    M.    Haines 

Rev.    Paul    Hartline 

Rev.    Ronald    E.    Kehler 

Mary  E.  Lauver 

Dr.  B.  E.  Nicodemus 
1932-Margaret  Markle  Artley. 
Rep. 

Dorothy  Puckey  Clark 

Thelma  Crebs 

Rev.   Lewis  R.   Pox 

Dr.  Andrew  Kozak 

Dr.    M.   L.    Rachunis 
1933-Selon  Dockey.  Rep. 

Martha   Fisher 

M.   A.   Graykoskie 

J.  Donald  Steele 

Bruce  and  Marian  Walborn 
Worthington 
1934-Daniel   T.    McKelvy.    Rep. 

Rev.  E.  M.  Clapper 

Isabella    Horn    Klick 

Helen   Guss   Lauver 

Martha  Bodinan  Martz 

Blanche   Savidge 

George  P.  Schwartz,  Jr. 
1935-Louise    Mehring    Koontz, 
Rep. 

Xavier   Abbott 

Ruth  Bair  Badger 

Robert  R.  Clark 

Dr.  John  F.   Hanna 

Louise   Mehring   Koontz 

Erie   I.    Shobert.    II 
1936-Horace   Hutchison.   Rep. 

Walter  and  Anna  Bock  Hertz 

Horace    Hutchison 

Eugene    D.    Mitchell 

Marcella  Chaya  Turnbach 
1937-A.   Mary  Scott  Gumpher, 
Rep. 

Clyde   and    Helen    Wentzel 
Spitzner 

Walter  S.  VanPoyck 
1938-Dr.   Robert  Boyer.   Rep, 

Dr.  Robert  A.  Boyer 

Ethel    Ramer    Coulter 

Mary   Heim   Davey 

Rev.    Karl    Kniseley 
1939-Frank    Laudenslayer.    Rep. 

Howard    Baldwin 

Miriam    Miller    Fisher 

Robert   L.    Herr 

Mathilda    Neudoerffer    Powell 

Louise  West 
1940-Anna   Hill  Groce.   Rep. 

Dr.    Louis   P.    B?.ylor 

Elizabeth   J.   Barnhart 

David  Coren 

Dr.   Wm.    L.    Davis 

Rev.  Robert  F.  Fisher 


Rev.  John  G.  Gensel 

Dr.  W.  H.  Gehron 

Rev.  J.  Leon  Haines 

John  W.  Hoffman 

Clair  Kaltreider 

Eunice  Arentz  Knupp 

Florence   Landback   Latsha 

William  L.   Mease 

Dr.    Paul    M.   Orso 

Jack  P.  Shipe 

Barner  Swartz 

Eugene   F.   Williams 
1941-Dorothy    Artz,    Rep. 

Doiolhv    Artz 

Carl  He  It 

Margaret  Dunkle  Kniseley 

W.    Edgar   Meek 

H.  B.  Thatcher 
1942-Sanford   P.    Blough.    Rep. 

John   Adams 
1943-Ferne  Lauver  Zeigler,  Rep. 

Dorothy   Williamson    Adams 

Lawrence    Isaacs 

Anita   Bashore   Roth 
1944-Catherine  Byrod   Whitman. 
Rep. 

Ray  Schramm 

Elinor  J.  Stitt 

Catherine   Byrod   Whitman 
1945-William    Hays.    Rep. 

Mary  Moyer  Bringman 

John  Kocsis 

Natalie    Kresge    Isaacs 

Rev.   Herman  G.  Steumpfle. 
Jr. 

Jack   Warner 
1946-Dr.   Arthur  J.  Gelnett.  Rep, 

Dr.   R.    J.   Johns 

Jean  Wheat  Schramm 

Dorothy   Sternat    Thomas 
1947-Frank    Corcoran.    Rep. 

Virginia     Hallock     Damiencki 

Jean    L.    Huver 

Gale  Clark  Johns 

Hilda   Markley  Kocsis 

Elsie    Thompson    Wohlsen 

Ruth    Williams    Zeidler 
1948-Robert    Wohlsen.    Rep. 

Rev.   Dale   Bringman 

Betty   Reisch    Jones 

Allan    B.    Packman 

Rev.    Augustus   V.   Tietbohl 

Robert  Wohlsen 

William   P.  Yancho 

Frank  Zeidler 
1949-Janies    B.    Peters,    Rep. 

E'ouglas  Arthur 

Jean   Blecher   Berninger 

Dr.    Robert    and    Doris    Wan- 
baugh  Goetz 

Juanita   Keller  Hartle 

Grace  Lau   Hawk 

Ann    Get  singer    Hoinan 

Charles  A.  Morris 

Columbus    and    Ella    Fetherolf 
Raup 

James  B.  Reilly 

Charles    H.    Rohmann 

Mary   H.    Smith    Sanders 

Lawrence    Smith 

Dr.    R.    H.    Tietbohl,    Jr. 

S.    Elaine    Williams 

John   H.  Wright 

Evan    and    Frances    Lybarger 
Zlock 
1950-Donald    E.    Wissinger.   Rep. 

Lillian    C.    Smith 

Janet   Wolf  Statler 
1951-Ben   Alter.   Rep. 

June  Klingler  Biglieri 

Shirley    Young 

Susan  Foltz  Tietbohl 

Wm.  D.   Fisher 
1952-James    Hazlett.    Rep. 

Charles  Bomboy 

Patricia  Heathcote 

Cynddylan   M.   Jones 

Lynne  Lightfoot 

Kenneth  A.  Lenker 

Ethel    McGrath 

Lois   Renfer 
1953-David   Bennett.    Rep. 

Ensign  Marvel  I,   Cowling 

Pamela   McKegg  Doney 

Jane   Wehr 
1954-No    Representative 

Carolyn   Lucas    Boyer 

Marilyn   J.   Huyett 

Irene    K.    Oldt 
HONORARY    and    FRIENDS 

Dr.   George   H.   Berkheimer 

Roland   F.  Cook 

Harry  V.  Elliott 

Alice    Holmen    Glauque 

Bertha   Hein 

Athalia    T.    Kline 

Dr.    Wm.    D.    Lewis 

Dr.    P.    M.    Linebaugh 

Mrs.  Margaret  J.   Miller 

Dr.   Amos   A.   Stagg,  Sr. 

Amos  Alonzo  Stagg.   Jr. 

Dr.   William  W.   Tomlin.son 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


MARCH,  1955 


Susquehanna  Program,  Publications,  Faculty 
Recognized  in  Carl  Carmer's  New  "River"  Book 


Susquehanna  Univei-.sity  h:is  receivod 
outstanding  recognition  by  Carl  Canner 
in  his  new  book,  The  Susquehanna, 
released  at  the  beginning  of  February 
by  Rinehai-t  and  Company.  Commenda- 
tion is  given  to  the  college  for  the  excel- 
lence of  its  academic  program,  and 
special  mention  is  given  to  the  Susque- 
hanna University  Studies,  an  annual 
journal  of  faculty  research  articles  now 
about  to  enter  upon  twenty  years  of  un- 
interrupted  publication. 

Prominence  is  awarded  to  Dr.  Fred- 
eric Brush,  who  endowed  the  Susque- 
hanna University  Press  and  who  has 
written  many  books  about  the  Susqu- 
hanna.  These  are  listed  by  Carl  Carmer 
in  the  bibliography  Several  chapters 
in  the  book  are  head(  .1  by  poetry  written 
by  Dr.  Brush  and  published  previously 
by    the    Susquehanna    University    Press. 

Other  members  of  the  university  fam- 
ily to  be  singled  out  for  special  mention 
include  Dr.  Aithur  Herman  Wilson, 
professor  of  English,  with  quotations 
from  an  article  of  his  on  the  Pantisoc- 
racy.  This  article  was  part  of  a  longer 
piece  of  research  in  which  Dr.  Wilson 
studied  the  literature  of  the  Susque- 
hanna Valley  for  two  hundred  years, 
from  1743  to  1943.  It  was  published 
in  the  Proceedings  of  the  Northumber- 
land  County    Historical    Society. 

Dr.  George  F.  Dunkelberger,  professor 
emeritus  of  education,  is  cited  in  the 
bibliography  for  his  history  of  Snyder 
County.  And  Dr.  William  Russ.  Jr.. 
professor  of  history,  appears  in  the  sec- 
tion on  acknowledgements,  along  with 
Dr.  Wilson,  for  the  aid  which  both  men 
contributed  to  Carl  Carmer  as  he  was 
gathering  material   for  his   book. 

Concerning  Susquehanna  the  exact 
words  of  the  author  are,  "Unlike  many 
other  American  colleges  which  though 
founded  to  inculcate  the  creeds  of  dis- 
tinctly separate  denominations  have  now 
become  non-denominational,  Susque- 
hanna has  maintained  its  Lutheran  char- 
acter in  marked  degree.  It  has  held 
to  its  religious  purposes  and,  at  the 
same  time,  has  made  such  progress  in 
the  field  of  education  that  it  is  highly 
regarded  by  these  scholars  and  execu- 
tives who  make  up  the  staffs  of 
America's  foremost  colleges.  Members 
of  its  faculty  contribute  important 
monographs  to  a  professional  joui'nal 
locally  published,  Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity Studies.  Students,  both  men  and 
women,  have  upon  gi-aduation  proved 
the  worthiness  of  their  training." 

No  other  college  along  the  more  than 
five  hundred  miles  of  the  river  has 
received    this    kind    of    unstinted    praise 


fi-oni  Carl  Carnit'i'.  himself  a  former 
college  professor. 

Susquehanna  University  figures  in 
another  quotation  when  Carl  Carmer 
states,  "The  facts  about  the  Pantisocracy 
have  best  been  told  by  Arthur  Herman 
Wilson,  professor  of  English  at  Susque- 
hanna Uuiversity,  who  reports:  'Pant- 
isocracy did  not  have  any  effect  upon 
the  Susquehanna,  but  it  did  seem  to 
have  an  effect  elsewhere,  that  is,  in  the 
Fricker  family,  because  it  brought  hus- 
bands to  all  three  girls,  Mary,  Edith,  and 
Sara.  However,  Robert  Lovell  died 
young;  Coleridge  deserted  his  wife;  and 
so  Southey  was  the  one  man  in  the  world 
who  felt  the  full  weight  of  the  Pantiso- 
cracy because  he  was  left  to  support  all 
tliree  of  the  Fricker  girls  for  the  rest 
of   his   life.'  " 

In  1944,  when  it  was  known  that  Carl 
Carmer  was  to  undertake  the  writing 
of  the  volume  on  the  Susquehanna,  the 
university  awarded  him  the  honorary 
degree  of  doctor  of  letters.  Great  satis- 
faction was  expressed  that  Dr.  Carmer 
was  to  prepare  the  book  because  his 
ability  to  wiite  lively  narrative,  embel- 
lished with  humor,  was  widely  recog- 
nized. 

A  graduate  of  Hamilton  College,  New 
York,  Call  Carmer  went  to  the  Univer- 
sity of  Alabama  to  teach  English  some 
decades  ago.  It  was  there  that  he  burst 
into  fame  with  a  national  bestseller. 
Stars  Fell  on  Alabama,  a  magnificent 
book  of  folklore.  After  returning  to  the 
East,  he  wrote  a  great  deal  about  the 
folklore  and  natural  scenes  of  his  na- 
tive state.  New  York,  in  such  books  as 
Listen  for  a  Lonesome  Drum  and  Dark 
Trees  to  the   Wind. 

He  then  became  associated  with  the 
"Rivers  of  America"  series,  published 
by  Rinehart  and  Company,  and  wrote 
The  Hudson.  Dr.  Cai-mer  is  at  present 
the  editor  of  this  series,  and  The  Susque- 
hanna is  the  forty-eighth  "River"  book. 

At  the  invitation  of  President  and  Mrs. 
G.  Morris  Smith,  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Carmer 
will  be  guests  of  Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity on  the  campus  for  April  22  and 
April  2.3.  At  that  time  they  will  attend 
the  Shakespeaiean  spring  festival  when 
Romeo  and  .Juliet  will  be  performed. 
Foi-  Saturday  afternoon,  April  23,  a 
literary  tea  is  planned.  Word  will  be 
sent  to  various  societies  in  Northumber- 
land, Union  and  Snyder  counties  inviting 
their  members  to  meet  the  Carniers  at 
the  tea.  About  forty  librarians,  who 
will  be  on  the  campus  on  that  <lay  for 
a  conference,  will  also  have  the  oppor- 
tunity to  meet  the  Cjirmers  at  the  tea, 
which  will  be  open  to  the  general  public. 


REUNION  NOTES 

1905  ^'''^"""''"'■'  plans  tor  50TH  reuii- 
mii  of  the  clas.s  of  1905  are  in  the  hands 
of  Jacob  B.  Bulick.  Members  planning 
to  be  present  should  notify  him  at  2() 
N.  Market  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
1910  ^'''^  word  was  received  fiom 
Mary  A.  Phillips  saying  she  had  can- 
vassed members  of  her  class  and  fiml.s 
a  number  interested  in  attending  a  re- 
union this  year.  She  expects  others  to 
sign  up  later.  Her  address  is:  218  West 
Walnut  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
1915  ^*>^^  ^^  ^^^  alumni  office  from 
N.  A.  Danowsky  said:  "Ralph  Witmer, 
with  a  committee  of  Walter  Brown,  Wil- 
bui-  Bennag'e,  Aberdeen  Phillips  and  Ira 
Gross,  has  been  requested  to  make  nec- 
essary local  arrangements  for  our  40TH 
I'eunion." 

1 920  "^"^  Hackenberg  spearheading 
l)lans  for  their  35TH  reunion,  wants  to 
make  it  clear — that  dinner  will  be  helil 
on  the  campus  instead  of  at  the  Dutch 
Pantry.  Reservations  should  be  sent  to 
him  at  127  West  Chestnut  St.,  Shamo- 
kin.  Pa. 

1930  P'-'"^  *°''  the  25TH  reunion  of 
the  class  of  1930  are  progressing  under 
the  direction  of  Mrs.  Marjorie  Phillips 
Mitchell.  Members  will  meet  for  lunch 
on  the  campus  to  be  followed  by  a  pe- 
riod of  renewing  old  friendships. 
1933  ^'^^  ^^^^  reunion  (to  be  held 
in  1958)  will  be  a  joint  celebration  the 
same  year  our  Alma  Mater  celebrates 
its  100th  year.  Class  oflScers  were  elect- 
ed last  May  to  plan  for  this  reunion. 
Goal  is  a  special  gift  of  money  to  be 
given  the  University  with  an  average  of 
at  least  $25.00  from  each  member.  Don- 
ald Steele  is  class  treasurer.  His  ad- 
dress is  180  Orange  St.,  Northumber- 
land, Pa.  Send  your  suggestions  to  Jo 
Hoy  Lamb,  21  Kensington  Terrace, 
Maplewood,  N.  J. 

1 QQ^  In  a  lettei'  to  the  alumni  ottice 
from  Erie  I.  Shobert  II  he  said,  "Sev- 
ei-al  members  of  the  class  of  1935  are 
making  arrangements  so  that  our  20TH 
reunion  will  be  somewhat  different  than 
those  of  the  past."  Local  arrangements 
and  reservations  are  being  made  by  Mrs. 
Kenneth  L.  Badger,  11  E.  Mill  St., 
Selinsgiove,  Pa. 

1945  ^"^^^'^  °^  the  lOTH  reuniim  will 
go  out  soon  from  Laverne  Kohn  Maho- 
ney.  She  wi  itos  ....  "my  two  tiny  boys 
keep  me  busy,  but  I  am  glad  to  put  the 
piomotion  into  this  10th  reunion."  Her 
addiess:  1344  Chestnut  Ave.,  Haddon 
Heights,  N.  J. 

1  QKf)  Telephone  call  to  the  campus 
fiom  Don  Wissinger  just  as  the  'Quar- 
terly' was  going  to  press,  brought  the 
good  news  that  plans  are  being  made 
for  a  5TH  reunion.  Woid  will  go  out 
from  Don  at  a  later  date. 


MARCH   1955 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


CRUSADERS'  1954-55  BASKETBALL  SQUAD 


Front  row,  left  to  right:  Frank  Romano,  Wealherly, 
Pa.;  Dick  McCarty,  Hughesville.  Pa.;  Dick  Owens, 
Stroudsburg,  Pa.:  Frank  Smith,  Maiich  Chunk,  Pa.,  and 
Gary   Schroeder,  Honesdale,  Pa. 

Back  row,  same  order:  Don  James,  Hawley,  Pa.;  Pete 


Bergey,  Strasburg,  Va.;  Val  Avot.s,  Danville,  Pa.;  Bill 
Morris,  Newport,  Pa.;  Coach  PfeilTer;  Dwight  Huseman, 
White  Haven,  Pa.;  Gerald  Herbster,  and  James  Keiser, 
Selinsgrove;  Joe  Chase,  Stroudsburg,  Pa,  and  Bill  Korbich, 
Shamokin,  Pa. 


A.  A,  Stagg,  Jr.  Ends 
31  Years  of  Coaching 

On  Febiuaiy  3  Piesident  G.  Morris 
Smith  released  the  following  news  story 
to  our  complete  press  list: 

".■\t  the  suggestion  of  Amos  Alonzo 
Stugg,  Jr.  the  Executive  Committee  of 
the  Board  of  Direc- 
tors of  Susquehanna 
University  decided 
to  strengthen  the 
department  of  phys- 
ical education  by 
the  engagement  of 
an  additional  man 
who  will  coach  foot- 
ball. Mr  Stagg  will 
give  his  time  to  his 
duties  as  teacher  of 
physical  education  and  pea-sonal  hy- 
giene, and  as  manager  of  intra-muj'al 
games. 

"Mr.  Stag-g  has  requested  to  be  reliev- 
ed of  his  duties  as  coach  of  football,  and 
the  new  coach  will  have  complete  charge 
of  this  field  under  the  direction  of  the 
faculty-administration  athletic  commit- 
tee. A  program  of  intercollegiate  ath- 
letics will  operate  under  the  direction 
of  the  faculty-administration  committee 
on  athletics,  of  which  Mr.  Stagg  is  a 
member." 

Stagg,  strong  influence  in  the  lives 
of  those  who  played  under  him,  as  a 
result   of   this    decision,    has    completed 


thirty-one  years  of  coaching  football. 

Beginning  his  coaching  cai'eer  at 
Chicago  University,  under  his  famous 
father,  A.  A.  Stagg,  Sr.,  he  moved  to 
Susquehanna  in  1935,  and  the  famous 
father-son  combination  again  teamed  up 
at  Susquehanna  when  the  father  came 
fiom  coaching  at  the  College  of  the 
Pacific  in  1947,  and  for  six  years  assisted 
his   son  as   advisory  coach. 

A  number  of  applications  have  been 
received  for  the  vacancy  but  at  the  time 
of  going  to  press  no  decision  had  been 
made  about   Stag'g's  successor. 


STAG(, 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

GERALDINE  V.  ROSENBAUM  X'SO 
became  the  bride  of  William  W.  Stewart 
on  December  31  in  the  First  Baptist 
Church,  Lewistown,  Pa.  Mr.  Stewart 
is  stationed  with  the  Navy  at  Norfolk, 
Va.,  and  Mrs.  Stewai-t  will  continue 
working   in    Lewistown. 

ROWIE    V.    DURDEN,    JR.    '52    and 

Marcia  Miller  were  married  December 
26  in  the  First  Presbytei'ian  Church, 
Pitman,   N.   J. 

JUNE  E.  KLINGLER  '51  is  now  Mrs. 
Biglieri  and  is  residing  at  5  Van  Ant- 
werp Rd.,  Schenectady,  N.  Y.  Mrs. 
Biglieri  is  employed  by  General  Elec- 
tric  in   Schenectady, 


2  Transfer  Students 
Aid  Basketball  Team 

t-iiach  Ed.  Pfeiffer's  basketball  players 
wound  up  one  of  Susquehanna's  toughest 
schedules  with  a  record  of  only  four 
wins  ag'ainst  14  losses.  Encouraging 
note  is  that  the  team  improved  greatly 
as  the  season  progressed. 

Two  transfer  students,  Frank  Romano 
and  Dwight  Huseman,  helped  consider- 
ably after  the  second  semester. 

Romano,  6'  2",  160  lbs.,  from  Weather- 
ly.  Pa.,  came  to  Susquehanna  from 
George  Washing-ton  University,  where 
he  captained  the  freshmen  team.  He  is 
shooting  at  Ev  Zlock's  '49  record,  and 
this  year  had  an  average  of  28.8  points 
per  game. 

Dwig-ht  Huseman,  strong  man  at  the 
back-boards,  came  to  Susquehanna  fi'om 
Lehigh,  and  with  his  6'  6"  gives  the 
team  much  needed  heig-ht  and  reach. 
Both  Romano  and  Huseman  crashed  the 
National  Collegiate  Athletic  Associa- 
tion's statistics  for  small  colleges,  Ro- 
mano placing  eighth  in  the  Nation  for 
individual  scoring,  and  Huseman  14th 
for  rebounds. 

Thre^  Seniors  completed  their  inter- 
collegiate playing  careers  this  year — 
Dick  Owens,  set-shot  artist  from 
Stroudsburg:  Frank  Smith,  speedy  for- 
ward from  Mauch  Chunk,  and  Dick 
McCai-ty,  shifty  guard,  from  Hughes- 
ville. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


MARCH,  1955 


Women's  Auxiliary 
Donates  $31,000  for 
New  Music  Building 

by   Marjorie  Wolfe  McCune  '43 
President.  Women's  Auxiliary 

Alumnae  are  tiiuiing  jrreat  satisfaction 
in  helping  to  assure  fulfilment  of  a 
dream  that  has  haunted  the  University's 
Women's  Auxiliary  for  at  least  eig-ht 
years. 

The  dream  began  at  a  time  when  a 
300,000  dollar  building  was  a  large 
vision  indeed  for  a  ladies'  society  of 
approximately  three  hundred  members. 
Whoever  it  was  who  warned  the  world 
never  to  underestimate  the  power  of  a 
woman  probably  had  the  Auxiliary  in 
mind,  for  on  its  25th  Anniversary,  in 
1947,  wonderful  things  began  to  happen 
to  this  group  of  enterprising  ladies. 

With  multiplied  memberships  and 
memorial  book  entries  its  only  means 
of  raising  funds,  the  Auxiliary  launched 
a  new  and  greatly  expanded  life. 
Inspired  by  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith  and 
a  tlevoted  executive  and  promotion  com- 
mittee, the  org'anization  began  mush- 
rooming to  its  present  membership  of 
over  1700  women  dedicated  to  the  inter- 
ests of  Christian  Higher  Education, 
particularly  as  it  concerns  Susquehanna 
University.  Construction  of  a  new  music 
building  on  the  campus  by  1958  was 
the  overwhelmingly  popular  goal  toward 
which  all  funds  are  now  directed.  More 
than  $31,000  is  available  for  the  new 
building  fund  to  date,  with  the  promise 
of  much  more  to  come. 

Alumnae  weie  quick  to  see  an  oppor- 
tunity to  serve  their  Alma  Mater 
through  Auxiliary  channels;  hence  every 
phase  of  the  Auxiliary's  many  activities 
finds  enthusiastic  alumnae  well  rep- 
resented. In  the  Executive  Committee 
Sally  Brungart  Stevens  ('25)  is  First 
Vice  President,  Olive  Barry  ('13)  is 
Recording  Secretary,  Ruth  Bair  Badger 
('35)  and  Janet  Rohrbach  ('40)  share 
the  chairmanship  of  the  Program  Com- 
mittee, and  Enrigean  Pensyl  Whitnioyer 
('43)   is  Publicity  Chairman. 

Alumnae  talents  are  always  in  demand 
and  are  generously  offered.  Currently, 
the  Promotion  Committee,  which  is 
readying  new  promotion  materials  foi' 
the  Apiil-May  membership  drive,  the 
climax  of  all  Auxiliary  activities,  is 
utilizing  the  special  abilities  of  Betty 
Miller  Leach  ('47),  who  secures  entries 
of  children  of  alumni  in  the  Childien's 
Red  Book.  On  this  committee,  too,  is 
Jean  Beamenderfer  ('39),  who  contacts 
parents  of  all  students  to  enlist  them 
as  members  and  contributors,  while 
Janet    Rohrbach    is    invaluable    as    all- 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


Miss  HILDA  KOLPIN 
101  N.  Market  St., 
gelinsgrove,  Pa, 


POSTMASTER— Please 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove  Pennsylvania 


notify  if  undelivered 
Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


Copies  of  "Lanthorn" 
Sought  by  S.  U.  Library 

Miss  Hilda  Kolpin,  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity's Librarian  finds  that  there  are 
a  number  of  Lanthorns  missing  from 
her  files,  and  sends  out  a  request  to 
alumni  who  might  be  able  to  help.  The 
following  editions  are  needed:  1931, 
1932,  1935,  1936,  1937,  1938,  1940,  1941, 
1942,  1944,  1945,  1940,  1947,  1948,  1951, 
1952. 

around  liaison  person  and  mimeograph- 
er-in-chief.  Also  helpful  has  been  the 
work  of  Catherine  Fisher  ('42),  direct- 
ing activities  in  the  Williamsport  area. 

The  important  job  of  addressing, 
stuffing,  and  mailing  the  more  than 
0000  pieces  of  correspondence  sent  oul 
annually  is  efficiently  handled  by  Sec- 
retary Barry  and  staff,  which  includes 
Naomi  LTlrich  Linebaugh  ('25)  with 
others  who  are  willingly  pressed  into 
jei-vice  as  the  work  requires. 

The  monthly  programs  make  liberal 
use  of  the  talents  of  Susquehannans. 
The  April  program  will  present  Selins- 
grove Hig-h  School  Forensic  contestants 
under  the  supervision  of  June  Hendricks 
Hoke  ('42).  Mary  Potteiger  ('24)  pie- 
sented  her  younger  Conservatory  stu- 
dents in  a  delightful  program  at  the 
special  children's  meeting  in  March,  and 
earlier  in  the  season,  Phoebe  Herman 
('17)  was  most  interesting  with  her 
Travelogue  of  Scandinavia.  A  highlight 
of  the  Annual  Meeting  last  May  was  a 
lovely  half-houi'  of  music  by  four  accom- 
plished alumni — Marcella  Chaya  Turn- 
bach  ('30),  Clark  Nevin  ('43),  Jane 
Southwick  Peters  ('49),  and  Janet 
Rohrbach   ('4fi). 

To  list  all  of  the  contributions  to  the 
Auxiliary  of  these  and  other  alumnae 
would  require  a  pamphlet,  at  least. 
.\lunHiae  serve  as  keywomen  in  churches 
and  other  spheres  where  they  devote 
themselves  to  winning  new  members; 
alumnae  sei-ve  as  hostesses  at  the  social 
hours  which  follow  the  monthly  meet- 
ings; alumnae  serve  as  promoters  of  the 
memoiial   books    (which   last  year  alone 


JUNIOR  CO-EDS 
and  CRUSADERS 

JONES — a  daug'hler,  Nancy  Hazt-n,  born 
to  Mrs.  Ralph  E.  Jones  (Norma  Hazen 
'40)  May  31.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jones 
reside  at  Green  House,  Radnor  Rd., 
Wayne,   Pa. 


MAHONEY— Brian  Phillip,  born  Febru- 
ary 4  to  Mrs  John  L.  Mahoney,  Jr. 
(Laverna  Kohn  '45)  of  1344  Chestnut 
Ave..  Haddon  Heights,  N.  J.  This 
is   the   second   son   for  the   Mahoneys. 

MATTHEWS— Stephen  Eugene,  born  in 
in  October  '54,  has  been  adopted  by 
Dr.  John  '41  and  Mrs.  (Evelyn  Wil- 
liamson '43)  Matthews  of  920  S.  9th 
St.,  Edinburg,  Texas.  The  Matthews 
have  another  child,  John  Robert,  who 
is  two. 

SMALL — a  son,  Kenneth  Scott  on  No- 
vember 27  to  Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  (Sally 
Mitchell  '51)  Kenneth  Small.  The 
Smalls  reside  at  101  Manchester  Ave., 
Paterson,   N.  J. 

TIETBOHL— Gregory  Lewis,  boin  Feb- 
ruary 21  to  Dr.  '49  and  Mis.  (Susan 
Foltz  '51)  Ralph  Tietbohl,  229  N. 
25th  St.,  Mount  Penn,  Reading,  Pa. 
Gregory  Lewis  has  a  sister.  Patty 
.\  n  n . 

ZIM.MERMAN — lefTrey  Collins,  Novem- 
ber 23  to  Mrs.  Raymond  L.  Zimmer- 
man (Marianna  Hazen  '48).  The 
Zimmermans  make  their  home  at  508 
S.   Orange   St.,  Media,  Pa. 

added  more  than  $1700  to  the  treasury); 
they  serve  as  "ordinary"  members, 
broadcasting  the  name  of  Susquehanna 
to  places  near  and  far,  creating  good 
will  and  interest  for  the  university. 

With  such  loyal  advocates  the  dream 
of  the  New  Music  Building  in  '58  is 
certain  to  be  realized,  as  alumnae  work 
with    others   toward    this   common    goal. 


SUSQUEHAWNAUNIVERSfTT 
•aiNSOiOVE,  PA. 


y. 


JUNE,  1955 


VOL.  XXIII,  NO.  IV 


"HcK-  dear  to  one  and  all  the  name 
Their  Alma  Mater  bears, 

When  they  have  left  its  classic  halls 
To  shoulder  worldly  cares.  .  .  ." 


TWO 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


June,   1955 


YORK-HANOVER 

The  spring  dinner  meeting  was  held  at 
the  Pine  Tiee  Inn,  West  York,  May  12. 
The  club  was  entertained  by  David 
Coren,  vioUnist  of  the  class  of  '40  and 
Madame  Annette  Roussel  Pesche,  a 
graduiite  of  the  Paris  Consei-vatory  and 
a  foi-mer  pianist  of  Phil  Spitalny's 
orchestra.  Mr.  Dan  MacCuish  and  Dr. 
William  Russ  were  guests  from  Susque- 
hanna. 

Officers  elected  for  the  coming  year 
were:  Raymond  Gai-man  '30,  president; 
Vei-non  Fereter  '36,  vice-president;  Pat- 
ricia Heathcote  '52,  treasm-er;  and  Anna 
E.  dinger  '35,  secretary. 
SUNBURY 

The  annual  dinner  meeting  was  held 
at  the  Dutch  Panti-y  on  April  18.  Fol- 
lowing dinner,  membei-s  came  to  Bogar 
Hall  where  they  had  a  business  meeting 
before  witnessing  "Romeo  and  Juliet," 
Officers  elected  were  Patricia  Houtz  '50, 
president,  and  B.  Mary  Shipe  '42,  sec- 
reUiry.  Harold  Benion  '39,  retiring 
president,  presided. 

JOHNSTOWN 

Dr.  William  A.  Russ  addressed  the 
club  at  its  meeting  on  April  21.  Election 
of  officers  was  held  as  follows:  Mai'lyn 
R.  Fetteroff  '23,  president;  Russell  N 
Carmichael  '34,  vice-president;  Thomas 
J.  Weible  '23,  secretary;  and  Robert  A. 
Gabrenya  '40,  treasurer.  Mrs.  Marlyn 
R.  Fetterolf  (Mabel  Kinzey  '24)  was 
elected  to  the  executive  committee. 
NORTH  JERSEY 

The  Susquehanna  University  Alumni 
"S"  Club  of  New  Jersey  sent  trophies 
to  the  campus  to  be  presented  to  out- 
standing players  on  both  basketball  and 
baseball  teams  of  this  year. 

Dick  McCarty,  senior  student  from 
Hughesville,  was  selected  by  the  coaches 
and  athletic  committee  as  the  outstand- 
ing player  on  both  teams  and  on  May 
21   wiis  presented  both  trophies. 

For  the  past  two  years  the  "S"  Club 
has  presented  trophies  to  outstanding 
players  participating  in  Susquehanna's 
three  major  sports —  football,  ba.sketball, 
and  baseball.  The  awards  are  popular 
on  the  campus,  and  it  is  hoped  this  act- 
ivity of  the  "S"  Club  will  become  a 
tradition. 

PHILADELPHIA 

The  spring  meeting  was  held  April 
27  at  the  Chatham  Park  Elementary 
School,  Haverford  Township.  Invited 
as  guests  to  this  dinner  and  meeting 
were  student  prospects  from  the  Phila- 


Alumni  Urged  to  Send 
More  Students  for  Sept. 

The  .A-dmissions  Office  reports  that  all 
indications  point  to  a  good  freshman 
class  in  September,  thanks  to  the  many 
alumni  who  took  the  time  and  trouble 
lo  refer  students  to  their  alma  matei\ 

As  of  June  1,  135  had  been  accepted; 
and  if  we  can  do  as  well  during  the 
ummer  as  we  did  last  summer,  Sus- 
quehanna will  have  another  freshman 
chiss  of  which  all  of  us  can  be  proud. 

There  are  still  vacancies,  however, 
for  both  men  and  women  students,  and 
it  is  hoped  the  alumni  will  continue 
their  splendid  efforts  during  the  sum- 
mer to  insure  the  success  of  this  year's 
recruiting    program. 

Send  names  of  prospects  to  the  Pub- 
lic   Relations-  Office. 


Jean  Lauver  Joins  S.  U. 
Public  Relations  Staff 

Mrs.  Jean  Rowe  Lauver  on  May  2 
joined  the  staff  of  the  Public  Relations 
Department  of  the 
Univer.<;ity  in  the 
capacity  of  secre- 
tary and  will  assist 
the  department  in 
:ill  it.s  functions  of 
alumni  work,  pub- 
licity, and  student 
recruiting.  As  Mrs. 
Lauver  becomes  bet- 

T  » .n'-.^T>    ter   acquainted   with 
LAUVER     ,  ,         -     .. 

the     work     of     the 

Public  Relations  Department,  it  is 
expected  she  will  be  able  to  greatly 
assist  the  alumni  office  in  all  its  work. 
She  will  give  special  attention  to  the 
improvement  of  the  akunni  records,  will 
assist  wdth  the  publication  of  the  Quar- 
terly, and  will  help  plan  for  the  various 
Reunion    Days. 

Mrs.  Lauver's  husband,  Orville  H., 
also  of  the  class  of  '54,  is  presently  at 
Fort  Jackson,   South  Carolina. 


MRS. 


HOMECOMING   —   1955 

Plan  now  to  attend  Homecoming  on 
Saturday,  November  5.  A  reminder  will 
be  sent  out  later,  but  in  the  meantime 
put  the  date  on  your  calendar.  The 
football  game  this  year  is  to  be  with 
Wagner  College,  and  friends  of  our  new 
Coach,  "Whitey"  Kell  '39,  will  want 
to   see  his   team   in  action. 

dolphia  area.  Parents  of  Susquehanna 
students  were  also  invited.  Entertain- 
ment was  provided  by  Mr.  Axel  Klein- 
sorg  and  a  gi-oup  of  students  from  the 
campus. 


Pres.  Smith's  Message: 

SYNOD  APPROVES 
$700,000  APPEAL 

It  is  with  pleasure  that  we  announce 
that  at  the  meeting  of  the  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Church  in  America  held  in  Gettysburg, 
Pennsylvania,  June  6  to  8,  the  Centen- 
nial Appeal  of  Susquehanna  University 
for  $700,000  was  unanimously  approved. 
The  appeal  will  be  in  two  parts  as 
follows:  $200,000  to  be  raised  by  the 
University  and  $500,000  to  be  contri- 
buted by  the  620  churches  of  the  Synod. 
The  appeal  is  scheduled  for  the  fall  of 
1956. 

The    needs    which    the    money    is    to 
supply  are  the  following: 
$250,000  for  the  human  side  of  the  Uni- 
versity    (this     recommendation 
is    of  first   importance    by    the 
advice  of  the  Accrediting  Com- 
mission    which     met     on     the 
campus   in   February    1954) 
$300,000  Music   Building 
$125,000  addition   to   the    Libraiy 
$  25,000  for   renovating   and    adding   to 
the   heating  plant 

Susquehanna  University  will  celebrate 
its  Centennial  in  1958.  The  aim  is  to 
have  the  buildings  erected,  dedicated 
and  free  of  encumbrance  by  that  date. 
The  endowment  must  be  increased  to 
strengthen  the  support  of  faculty  and 
staff. 

A  number  i;f  our  Directors  were  pre- 
sent as  delegates  to  Synod  and  were 
greatly  delighted  with  the  friendly  spirit 
which  was  shown  by  Synod  toward  the 
forthcoming  Centennial  in  1958  and 
toward  the  large  amount  of  work  which 
needs  to  be  done  in  order  to  have  a 
fitting  and  glorious  celebration  of  that 
event. 

I  am  sure  our  alumni  will  be  delighted 
with  the  progress  made  in  the  Loyalty 
Fund  gifts  to  the  human  side  of  the 
institution.  The  number  of  givers  has 
been  greatly  increased  and  the  total 
sum  raised  has  been  almost  doubled. 
As  President  I  am  most  grateful  for 
this  increasing  appreciation  on  the  pait 
of  our  alumni  of  the  importance  of  a 
more  geneious  support  for  the  personnel 
of  the  institution.  Every  giver  has  my 
own  sincere  thanks  for  his  interest  in 
this  phase  of  tlie  L'niversity  adminis- 
tration. 

I  trust  this  summer  will  be  one  of 
great  profit  and  benefit  to  all  of  our 
alumni  who  are  serving  in  responsible 
l)i>sitions  in  all  walks  of  life. 

Faithfully    yours, 
G.   Morris   Smith 


Entered  as  second  cla.ss  matter  September  26.  1931.  at  the  Post  Office  at  Sellnsgrove,  Pa., 
four  times    a  year  by  the  Susquehanna  University.  Sellnsgrove,  Pa.  in  the  months  of 


under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
September.  December,  March  and  June. 


June,  1955 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


THREE 


53  Receive  Degrees  at 
97th  Commencement 

Susquehanna  observed  its  97th  Com- 
mencement prog:iam  on  May  28,  jji-ad- 
uating-  53  seniors  and  conferring'  an 
honorary  degree  on  a  prominent  alum- 
nus, The  Reverend  Harland  Dinim 
Fague. 

President  and  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smitli 
g-ave  the  traditional  luncheon  to  the 
seniors  on  May  26  at  the  Hotel  Edison, 
at  which  time  the  seniors  presented 
their  class  memorial  g-ift  to  the  Univer- 
sity w^hieh  included  tihe  following-  items 
— an  electric  basketball  scoreboard,  two 
tape  recorders,  a  three-way  record  play- 
er, brass  appointments  for  the  chapel 
altar,  and  a  contribution  toward  film 
sti'ips  for  the  New  York  Times  mici-o- 
film   reader  in   the   library. 

Pleaching  the  Baccalaureate  sermon 
on  Friday  night  was  Dr.  Dwight  F. 
Putman,  President  of  the  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Church  in  America.  After  the  Bac- 
calureate  sei-vice  President  and  Mrs. 
Smith  received  gTaduates,  parents,  and 
fiiiends   at  Pine  Lawn. 

Commencement  speaker  was  Dr.  Don- 
ald L.  Helfferich,  Vice-President  of  Ur- 
sinus  College. 

The  only  other  recipient  of  an  honor- 
ary degree  was  Dean  Malcolm  Eugene 
Musser   of   Bucknell    University. 

The  Reverend  Harland  Dimm  Fague 
is  pastor  of  St.  Stephen's  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  Lancaster.  After  re- 
ceiving his  A.  B.  degree  at  Susuehanna 
in  1925,  he  graduated  from  the  Theolog- 
ical Department  of  Susquehanna  in  1928. 
In  1942  he  received  his  Master  of  Sac- 
red Theology  degree  from  the  Phila- 
delphia Lutheran  Seminary. 

Pastor  Fague's  wife,  the  former  Sara 
Aima  Hassinger  of  Mifflinburg,  is  also 
a  graduate  of  Susquehanna  in  the  class 
of  1926.  Their  daughter,  Marianne, 
now  is  a  missionary  in  British  Guiana; 
she  received  her  degree  from  Susque- 
hanna  in   1951. 


FORMER  COACH  AT  S.  U.  DIES 

Henry  J.  Mowles,  Federal  Parole 
Officer  for  twenty-six  years  died  un- 
expectedly at  his  home  in  Selinsgrove 
May  23.  Mr.  Mowles  sei-ved  as  athletic 
coach  at  Susquehanna  University  from 
192G  to   1928. 


LOCAL   STUDENTS  ENROLL 

A  total  of  16  of  the  115  graduates  of 
Selinsgrove  Ai-ea  Joint  High  School, 
Class  of  1955,  have  selected  Susquehanna 
for  enrollment  in  the  fall.  The  gi-oup 
includes  nine  girls  and  seven  boys. 


Left  to  Right: 


COMMENCEMENT   PERSONALITIES 

Dr.  Donald  L.  Helfferich,  Vice  President  Ursinus 
College,  Commencement  speaker;  Malcolm  E.  Musser,  Dean  of  Men 
at  Bucknell  U.,  who  received  the  Honorary  Degree  of  Doctor  of 
Pedagogy;  President  G.  Morris  Smith;  The  Reverend  Harland  Dimm 
Fague  '25,  who  received  the  Honorary  Degree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity. 


SECOND  GENERATION  ALUMNI 

Larry  Bingaman  with  his  dad,  Paul;  James  Showalter  and  his 
father,  Fred  S.;  Nancy  Hermann  with  her  parents,  William  S.  and 
Madeline  Steininger  Hermann;  Mary  Ann  Bingaman  with  her  mother 
and  father,  The  Reverend  Reid  and  Miriam  Rearick  Bingaman;  Fred 
Shilling  with  father  the  Reverend  Russell  T.,  and  mother,  Flora 
EUmore  Shilling. 


POUR 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


June,  1955 


Company  Representatives 
Interview  S.  U.  Students 

By   Dr.  Lyder  L.  Unstad. 
Asst.   Prof.  Bus.  Admin. 

More  and  more  industries  of  various 
types  are  visiting  college  campuses 
today  in  search  of  potential  executives, 
and  the  placement  services  at  colleges 
and  universities — Susquehanna  among 
them — received  many  inquiries  regarding 
possible  employees  who  have  been  stu- 
dents in  Business  Administration,  Eco- 
nomics, Physics,  Chemistry,  etc.  With 
some  companies  the  regular  Liberal  Arts 
student  is  preferred  to  those  who  have 
specialized.  These  companies  prefer 
graduates  with  a  well-rounded  education, 
and  they  themselves  conduct  the  nec- 
essary speciality  and  indoctrination 
ti-aining  programs.  Regardless  of  course 
of  studies  in  college,  all  companies  find 
it  necessary  to  give  new  employees  some 
specialized  training  during  a  period  of 
six  months  to  a  year. 

Since  Januaiy  of  this  year  more  than 
twenty  companies  have  sent  representa- 
tives to  Susquehanna  campus  to  inter- 
view seniors.  Salaries  offered  this  year 
have  ranged  from  $50  a  week  to  $380  a 
month. 

In  all  cases,  firms  ai-e  seeking  potential 
candidates  for  future  managerial  posi- 
tions (mercantile,  manufacturing  and 
insurance  firms),  or  the  highly  special- 
ized work  such  as  chemists,  accountants, 
actuarians,  etc.  Aside  from  academic 
standing,  the  intei-viewers  look  for  good 
health  and  well-rounded  experience  out- 
side the  classroom.  Candidates  must 
be  free   to  travel   fi-om   plant  to   plant. 

The  companies  have  developed  various 
kinds  of  tests  which  are  given  to  poten- 
tial candidates  in  oixier  to  discover 
latent  characteristics  and  success  for 
the  future. 

America's  great  position  in  the  world 
today  is  due  mainly  to  our  abundant 
natural  resources  and  the  productive 
know-how  in  construction  and  manage- 
ment, and  corporations  look  increasingly 
to  the  colleges  for  men  and  women  of 
quality  and  vision.  Frequently,  gi-ad- 
uates  from  Christian  institutions  are 
preferred  because  it  is  believed  they 
have  gained  a  more  than  average  por- 
tion of  such  qualities  as  honesty,  re- 
liability,  loyalty,  and  friendliness. 

Some  of  the  companies  that  have 
visited  Susquehanna  this  year  are:  Bur- 
rough's  Adding  Machine,  Price  Water- 
house,  Sacony  Vacuum,  Armstrong  Cork, 
Bell  Telephone,  General  Electric,  Gen- 
eral Motors,  Intel-national  Business 
Machines,  Firestone  Rubber,  Proctor  & 
Gamble,  and  Du  Pont. 


Class  Representatives  Spur  Alumni  Giving; 
More  Than  Twice  as  Many  Respond  This  Year 

More  than  twice  as  many  alumni  responded  this  year  to  the 
Loyalty  Fund  appeal  than  did  last  year.  With  total  contributions 
clcse  "to  $5,000,  the  record  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  history  of  the 
university  except  for  years  when  special  appeals  were  made. 

Last  year  183  contributed  a  total  of  $2726.76.  This  year  397 
contributed  $4959.20. 

The  percentage  of  alumni  contributing  jumped  from  six  percent 
in  1954  to  ten  percent  in  1955. 

Such  a  splendid  record  is  due  to  the  efTorts  of  Class  Represen- 
tatives who  willingly  accepted  the  responsibility  of  personally  con- 
tacting all  their  classmates. 

Not  included  in  our  Loyalty  Fund  total  are  the  contributions  of 
many  who  support  scholarship  programs  and  other  projects  in  their 
District  Clubs.  In  many  cases  these  gifts  are  substantial  and  con- 
tribute greatly  to  the  general  program  of  the  University. 

Since  the  last  issue  of  the  Quarterly,  gifts  have  been  received 
from  the  following: 


1887  Dr.    Samuel    T,    Nicholas 

1888  Dr.    George   E.    Fisher 
1891  Dr.    Frederick    Schrader 

1898  Dr.  I.  Hess  Wagner 

1899  William    M.    Schnure 

1900  W.    Ralph    Wagenseller 

1901  Robert    Z.    Burns 

1902  S.     B.     Burkhart 

1907  Mary    Jacobs    Russell 

1908  S.    Luther    Reed 

1909  Grace    A.     Geiselman 

1910  Paul    H.     Hartman 
Dr.  Warren  W.  Inkrote 
Ethel    Smyser    Kemble 
Mary    Phillips 

Dr.    Walter    H.    Traub 

1913  Sara    B.    Manhart 
Dr.  John   B.  Rupley 

1914  Rev.    Harry    W.    Miller 

1915  Wilbur    E.     Bennage 
Dr.    J.    Frank    Faust 

1916  Clovd    E.    Bottiger 

Rev.    David   S.    Kemmerer 

1919  Helen    Salem    Wescoat 

1920  Dr.    Dallas    C.    Baer 
Amnion     K.     Bateman 
Calvin    V.    Erdly 
Harold     Y.     Fisher 
Albert    R.    Potteiger 
Paul    G.    Winey 

1921  Dr.     Maurice    Gortner 
Ellis    K.    Lecrone 

Dr.    Mildred    E.    Winston 

1922  Luther    A.    Fisher 

1923  Rev.    John    and   Stella   Ris- 

ser    Cole 
Marlyn    R.    Fetterolt 
Marv    Beck    Grant 
William    E.    Mitchell 
Dr.    Beatrice    Rettinger 


Martha   Larsen  Martin 
Austin  C.   Roche 
Ethel    v.    Taylor 

1927  Laura    M.    Arnold 
Ruth    Evans 

Harvey   A.    Heintzelman 

1928  Margaret     Buyers 
Edwin     O.     Constable 
Laura    L.    Gemberling 
Benjamin    T.    Moyer 
Ray    Sheeler 

Mary    Wentzel    Updegrove 

1929  Harry   J.   Lupfer 
Mildred    I.     Potteiger 
Russell    T.    Shilling 
Clarence     Updegrove 

1930  Dorothy    Strine    Bowers 
Dorothy   Heiser   Fisher 
Miller     Gerhardt 
Myer   R.    Musser 

L.    A.    Pelton 

1931  Lois    Brungart    Bendigo 
H.    Vernon    Blough 

Dr.    Lawrence    C.    Fisher 
Esther    Larsen 
Helen    OConnell 
Herbert    C.    Pearson 
Minnie    Wolfe    Walters 

1932  Harriet  Leese  Beck 
Rev.    Samuel   Brosius 
Herman    R.    Fenstermacher 
Dr.    John    F.    Kindsvatter 

1933  Beatrice    Gentzler     Armold 
Grace  C.  Boyle 

Martin  A.  Graykoskie 
Flora  Ellmore  Shilling 
Amelia    Krapf    Williams 

1934  Ruth     Bergstresser 
Rev.    E.    W.    Huston 
James   C.    Suter 


1924  Rev.    William    and    Marga-     1935  Dorothy    C.    Eastep 


ret     Widlund     Blough 
Mabel  Kinzey  Fetterolf 
Glenn   E.    Fisher 
Mary    K.    Potteiger 

1925  Ruth    Albert    Baer 
Rev.    Marlin    M.    Enders 
Marlin    E.    Grubb 
Sara    Brungart    Stevens 
Adeline    Strouse 

1926  Percy    B.    Davis 
Hayes  Gordon 


1936  Katherine       Weber       Pink- 

biner 
Rev.    Jerome   V.    Guss 
John    T.    Skuba 
Anna    Mease    Wagner 
Julius    Weinberger 

1937  A.    Mary    Scott    Gumpher 
Rev.    John   C.    McCune 
Frances    Smith    Novinger 

1938  Helen    Hisdorf    Dauberman 

1939  Jean    Beamenderfer 


Harold    Benion 

W.   Frank  Laudenslayer 

1940  Lt.   Col.  John  D.   Bice 
Betty    Lerew    Bloodworth 
Anna    Hill    Groce 
Margaret   Grenoble   Long 

1941  Katherine  Dietterle  Benion 
Rev.   J.   Alfred   Fryer 
Faith    Harbeson    McNltt 

1942  Melvin    E.    Haas 

Edward     S.     and     Blanche 

Forney    Rogers 
Phillip  R.  Templin 

1943  Ruth    E.    McCorkill 
Marjorie    Wolf    McCune 

1944  Lois    Kramer    Pritz 
Jean    H.    Renter 
Ada    Jayne    Romig 

Rev.   George    Morris   Smith 

1946  James    R.    Clark 

1947  Naomi   E.   Day 

Mary    Lizzio    Govekar 
Alan    Parcells 
Joseph   Taylor 

1948  Lois  C.   Dauberman 
Carolyn      Graybill      Helm- 

berger 
Aria   Bilger   Marks 

1949  Robert    and   Nancy  Everett 

Hoover 
Richard    L.     Wilson 

1950  Robert    L.    Block 

Shirley     Nicklin    Bogdanffy 
Patricia   Houtz 
Lillian  C.   Smith 
Rev.   Lloyd   T.    Wilson 

1951  Marianne    E.    Fague 
Gardhier    Marek 

.Tane    Bollinger    Schroedter 

1952  Robert     O.     Bogdanffy 
Richard    L.    Fyler 

C.    Dale    Gateman 

James   Hazlett 

G.    Allan  VoUmers 

1953  Clara    M.    Williams 

1954  Joyce    K.    Gilbert 

Orville   H.   and  Jean  Rowe 
Lauver 
HONORARY    and    PRIENES 
Bertha   M.  Hein 
Rev.    Richard    Martin 
Dr.   George   G.   Peery 


AMY  RECEIVES  PH.D.  DEGREE      STAGG,   SR.  AT  CHICAGO  U. 


Mr.  Robert  L.  Amy,  Assistant  Pro- 
fe.ssor  of  Biology  at  Susquehanna,  on 
June  13  was  granted  a  Ph.D.  degree  at 
the  University  of  Virginia,  Charlottes- 
ville. Mr.  Amy  has  been  doing  his  work 
in  the  field  of  biology  and  has  made  a 
special  study  of  "The  KfTects  of  Radia- 
tion   on    Insect    Developement." 

Mr.  Amy  is  continuing  work  in  the 
above  field  this  summer  at  the  biological 
Division  of  Oak  Ridge  National  Lab- 
oratories, Oak  Ridge,  Tennessee. 


Cnach  Stagg,  Sr.,  and  Mrs.  Stagg 
journeyed  from  their  home  in  Stockton, 
California,  im  .June  2  to  tittend  the 
annunl  "C"'  Dinner  at  Chicago  Univer- 
sity where  500  were  in  attendence.  The 
Occasion  was  a  special  celebration  for 
the  fiftieth  anniversary  of  Chicago's 
football  and  track  teams  of  1905.  Coach 
Stagg  was  the  principal  speaker. 

Coach  Stagg,  Jr.,  and  Mrs.  Stagg 
attended    the    meeting. 


June,   1955 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


LOYALTY  FUND  RLPOKT  — 

BY  CLASSES, 

1954-55 

Total  number  contributing 

--   397 

Percent  of  known  alumni  contributing  __  _ 

-  10% 

Total  amount  contributed  _ 

$4959.20                  1 

Average  contribution 

$12.50                 1 

("lass 

No.  Con- 

Class 

Itepresentative 

tributors 

%  of  Class        Amount           | 

1886 

2 

100% 

$515.00 

1887 

1 

100%' 

25.00 

1888 

— 

2 

100% 

45.00 

1891 

2 

50% 

60.00 

1898 

— 

4 

50%, 

65.00 

1899 

— 

4 

29% 

45.00 

1900 

— 

3 

33% 

527.00 

1901 

2 

29% 

15.00 

1902 

— 

2 

10% 

15.00 

1903 

— 

1 

13% 

2.00 

1904 

1 

5% 

5.00 

1905 

2 

18% 

10.00 

1906 

— 

1 

8% 

3.00 

1907 

2 

13% 

7.00 

1908 

Dr.  John  Houtz 

4 

17% 

25.00 

1909 

3 

12% 

45.00 

1910 

Mary  A.  Phillips 

6 

26% 

100.00 

1911 

Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes 

1 

5% 

25.00 

1912 

Dr.  Claude  Mitchell 

3 

13% 

18.00 

1913 

Rev.  John  B.  Kniseley 

7 

35% 

60.00 

1914 

Dr.  Frank  P.   Boyer 

4 

17% 

30.00 

1915 

N.   A.   Danowsky 

11 

31% 

107.50 

1916 

Rev.  William  E.  Swoope 

3 

9% 

22.50 

1917 

Rev.  Park  W.  Huntington 

2 

6% 

7.50 

1918 

Eva  Herman 

2 

7% 

35.00 

1919 

Rev.  H.  A.  Shoaf 

2 

6% 

20.00 

1920 

Dr.  Joseph  Hackenberg 

9 

20% 

122.50 

1921 

Dr.  Maurice  Gortner 

9 

16% 

102.50 

1922 

Rev.  George  R.  Groninger 

3 

7% 

130.00 

1923 

Dr.  Beatrice  Rettinger 

8 

18% 

49.00 

1924 

Dr.  Joseph  McClain 

12 

21% 

117.00 

1925 

Mrs.  Percy  Linebaugh 

10 

13% 

338.00 

1926 

Theodore  Ebberts 

15 

19% 

100.00 

1927 

Laura  Arnold 

6 

6% 

50.00 

1928 

Rev.  Harold  E.  Ditzler 

15 

9% 

175.00 

1929 

Henry  R.  Carichner 

13 

8% 

69.50 

1930 

Clifford  A.  Kiracofe 

11 

9% 

64.70 

1931 

S.  Walter  Foulkrod,  Jr. 

14 

9% 

104.50 

1932 

Margaret  Markle  Artley 

9 

8% 

90.00 

1933 

Selon  Dockey 

9 

10% 

64.00 

1934 

Daniel  T.  McKelvy 

9 

11% 

102.00 

1935 

Louise  Mehring  Koontz 

7 

9% 

477.00 

1936 

Horace  Hutchinson 

10 

13% 

53.00 

1937 

A.  Mary  Scott  Gumpher 

6 

11% 

31.00 

1938 

Dr.  Robert  A.  Boyer 

5 

9% 

21.00 

1939 

Frank   Laudenslayer 

8 

14% 

54.50 

1940 

Anna  Hill  Groce 

21 

27% 

133.50 

1941 

Dorothy  Artz 

8 

13% 

65.00 

1942 

Santord   P.   Blough 

5 

7% 

42.50 

1943 

Feme  Lauver  Zeigler 

5 

11% 

14.50 

1944 

Catherine  Byrod  Whitman 

7 

21% 

60.00 

1945 

William  Hays 

5 

17% 

37.50 

1946 

Dr.  Arthur  Gelnett 

4 

14% 

20.00 

1947 

Frank  Corcoran 

10 

16% 

43.50 

1948 

Robert  Wohlsen 

10 

12% 

49.50 

1949 

James  Peters 

22 

18% 

117.50 

1950 

Donald  E.  Wissinger 

6 

5% 

55.00 

1951 

Ben  Alter 

7 

9% 

40.50 

1952 

James  Hazlett 

12 

13% 

62.50 

1953 

David  Bennett 

4 

4% 

16.00 

1954 

— 

6 

6% 

52.00 

MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

WILDA  OUENTHAL  '52  is  now  Mrs. 
Brady  and  is  residing  at  The  Parkway 
— Apt.9G,  14  Marshall  Street,  Irvinglon, 
N.  J. 

JANET  MAE  MILLER  X'54  became 
the  bride  of  CHARLES  WILLARD 
TAYLOR,  JR.  '51  on  April  9  in  the 
Camp  Hill  Trinity  Lutheran  Church. 
Mr.  Taylor  will  be  graduated  this 
summer  from  the  School  of  Dentisti-y, 
University  of   Pittsburgh. 

AUDREY  J.  VOLLMAN  X'5G  and 
WILLIAM      VANDERHOOF,     JR.     '55 

wei-e  married  in  Selinsgrove's  Trinity 
Lutheran  Churoh  on  May  28.  They  will 
be  at  home  at  430  North  Line  St.,  Laji- 
caster,  while  Mr.  Vanderhoof  studies 
at  the  FrankJin  and  Marshall  Seminary. 

VOYLET    DEITZ    '52    and    HAROLD 

CARR  '52  became  Mr.  and  Mrs.  on 
June   4. 

HELEN  GRIFFITHS  '55  also  chose 
June  4  as  her  wedding  date.  She  is 
now  Mrs.   Charles   Abbott  Hendry. 

NANCY     LEE    HERMANN     '55    and 

Luther  Snook  were  united  in  marriage 
cm  June  4  in  the  Emmanuel  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church  of  Middleburg.  Mrs. 
Snook  will  begin  teaching  in  the  Lock 
Haven   Junior   High   School   in   the   fall. 

NANCY  RICHARDS  '55  on  June  4, 
became  the  bride  of  John  McLain  '58. 
The  wedding  took  place  in  North  Wales. 

ROSE  MARIE  SHARRETTS  '55  and 
CHARLES  W.  COATES  '55  were  wed 
in  Bloomsburg  on  June  4.  Classmates 
of  the  couple  in  the  bridal  party  were 
Carlene  Lamade,  Mary  Ellen  Krebs, 
Ruth  Scott,  Kenneth  Erdley,  William 
Vanderhoof,  Larry  Bingaman,  and  Fred 
Shilling. 

LOIS  C.  DAUBERMAN  '48  on  June 
11  became  the  bride  of  William  C. 
Schultz  of  Dubois  in  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Selinsgrove.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Schultz  will  reside  in  Shanksville,  where 
they  are  both  faculty  members  of  the 
Shanksville-Stonycreek  Joint  High 
School. 

ELINOR  M.  SMITH  '53  and  RICH- 
ARD C.  BURLEY  '53,  Lieutenant  junior 
grade.  United  States  Naval  Resei-ve, 
were  married  on  June  8.  The  ceremony 
took  place  in   Pottsville,  Pa. 


SIX 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALXTMNUS 


June,   1955 


Class  of  1935  Compiles 
Interesting-  Statistics 

One  of  the  successful  reunions  on 
Alunmi  Day  was  the  class  of  1935,  and 
Erie  I.  Shobert,  II,  has  provided  the 
Alumni  Office  w-ith  the  results  of  an 
interestinjT  questionnaire  that  had  been 
sent  to  all  members  of  the  class. 

Thirty-two  out  of  a  class  of  seventy- 
six    completed    the    questionaire. 

Some  of  the  interesting  personal  facts 
are:  twenty-six  ai-e  married  and  six 
still  single.  The  size  of  families  ranges 
from  one  to  six  children  with  an  average 
of  2.5. 

There  are  eleven  teacheis,  eight  home- 
makers,  four  in  business,  three  ministers, 
one  engineer,  one  surgeon,  one  high 
school  principal,  one  music  supervisor, 
one  nurse,  :md  one  doing  research  work. 

In  reference  to  church  membership, 
there  are  fifteen  who  are  Lutheran,  five 
Reformed,  four  Presbyterian,  two  Cath- 
olic, two  Episcopalian,  two  Congrega- 
tion;iIist  and  one  Methodist. 

Twenty-five  are  members  of  service 
clubs,  fifteen  belong  to  social  organiza- 
tions, six  to  veteran's  organizations, 
five  are  members  of  professional  soci- 
ities,  three  are  active  in  political  clubs, 
and  four  in  scouting.  In  these  organ- 
izations thirty-seven  oflices  are  held. 

In  reply  to  the  question:  Do  you  own 
your  own  home  ?  Twenty-one  replied 
"yes"  and  ten  "no." 

Aside  from  personal  statistics,  the 
class  wanted  to  have  some  fun  vrith 
their  questionnaire.  The  question  was 
asked  of  the  married  members:  Do  you 
sleep  in  twin  or  double  beds  ?  Nineteen 
replied  "in  double  beds",  and  two  "in 
twin  beds."  Two  replied  that  this 
question    was    impertinent. 

In  an  effort  to  learn  the  favorite 
beverage  of  the  class  members,  the  re- 
sult was  as  follows:  coffee,  thirteen; 
water,  four;  milk,  three;  beer,  three; 
coke,  three;  scotch,  two;  tea,  two;  rye 
and  gingerale,  one;  boui'bon,  one;  and 
martinis,   one. 

The  favorite  movie  actor  was  Spencer 
Tracey,  and  the  favorite  actress  was 
Grace  Kelly. 

The  question  was  asked:  Do  you  con- 
sider yourself  successful  ?  Ten  replied 
"yes",  five  "no."     Seven  were  not  sure. 

The  final  question  asked  was:  What  do 
you  remember  most  vividly  about 
Susquehanna  ?  Among  the  answers 
were:  W.ishing  dishes;  Freshmen  Get- 
Away;  gym  fire;  waiting  for  Governor 
Earle  on  Commencement  Day;  inspiring 
teachers;  fun  I  could  have  wth  a  dime; 
Motet  Choir;  breaking  a  whole  tray  of 
dishes;  burning  leaves  in  the  fall;  un- 
defeated football  team  of  1932;  meeting 
my  wife;  dark  and  dingy  G.  A.  Hall; 
Erie    Shobert's    cello    playing;    oat    lice 


Mrs.  Kline  Leaves  S.  U. 

President  G.  Moms  Smith,  at  the  last 
faculty  meeting  of  the  academic  year, 
anounced  that  Mrs.  Carol  Kline,  for  the 
past  nine  years  pre- 
ceptress at  Hassing- 
ir  Hall,  had  resign- 
.-.1. 

Mrs.  Kline,  al- 
ways popular  witli 
Susquehanna  stu- 
dents, has  accepted 
a  position  as  Resi- 
dence Diiector  of  a 
sorority  house  at 
\\'estminster  C  o  1- 
lege. 


.MRS.  KLINE 


John  Leig-h  Smith 
Ordained  in  Virginia 

John  Leigih  Smith,  son  of  Piesidrnt 
G.  MoitLs  Smith,  and  well-known  to 
many  alumni  was  ordained  June  12  in 
St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Church,  Strasburg, 
Va.  His  brother,  the  Reverend  George 
M.  Smith  '44  is  the  present  pastor  of 
this  church  where  his  grandfather,  Dr. 
Luther  Leig'h  Smith  served  as  pastor 
for  28  years. 

Participating  in  the  ordination  service 
were  President  G.  Morris  Smith  and  Dr. 
Smith's  brother.  Dr.  Charles  J.  Smith, 
Provost  of  Roanoke  College. 

The  newly  ordained  minister  has  ac- 
cepted a  call  to  Reformation  Lutheran 
Church,    Greenville,    Tenn. 


S.  U.  Musicians  Active 

At  the  Eastern  All-State  high  school 
band  festival  held  this  year  in  the  Cath- 
olic High  School  of  Harrisburg,  Sus- 
quehanna graduates  were  prominent  in 
directing    its    activities. 

Russell  H.  Williams  '48  served  as 
host;  the  guest  conductor  was  Allen  W. 
Flock  '47;  and  the  presiding  officer  of 
the  Pennsylvania  Music  Educators  As- 
sociation   was    William    0.    Roberts    '29. 


DR.  ARMSTRONG   TO   11  AW. All 

Dr.  Thomas  F.  Armstrong,  Jr.,  with 
his  mother,  will  leave  their  home  in 
Philadelphia  in  early  July  to  spend  the 
summer  in  California.  His  mother  will 
remain  in  California,  but  Dr.  Armstrong 
plans  to  spend  .several  weeks  in  Hawaii. 

on  mashed  potatoes:  Peg  Carson  print- 
ing her  initials  on  her  hand  with  acid; 
the  evening  vespers  on  campus;  the 
Sunday  walks  to  the  cemetery;  baseball 
at  the  colony;  Selinsgi-ove  Local  puffing 
uj)  the  hill;  friendliness  and  good  spirit 
of  nearly  everyone;  onion  s;mdvvich 
parties;  truck  load  of  colony  boys  being 
delivered  everyday;  Teddy  Bear's  sand- 
wich loaves  at  dorm  "feeds." 


Susquehanna  Senior  Plans 
Visit  with  (ierman  Family 

.\  Susquehanna  student.  Miss  Jessie 
Smith  '5(i  of  Schuylkill  Haven,  will  visit 
Geiinany  this  summer  under  the  pro- 
gram known  as  ".An  Experiment  in 
International    Living." 

FouMd(>d  in  1932  this  program  is  a 
non-profit  educational  corporatiim  whose 
purpose  is  to  build  up  in  all  countries 
groups  of  people  who  are  eager  to 
promote  mutual  understanding  and  re- 
spect betiveen  their  own  and  other  lands. 

On  July  4.  Miss  Smith — sister  of 
Elinor  M.  Smith  '.53 — will  leave  Quebec, 
Canada,  and  go  directly  to  Germany 
where  for  thi-ee  weeks  she  will  be  the 
guest  of  a  German  family.  With  a 
daug-hter  of  this  family  who  is  the  same 
age  as  Miss  Smith,  she  will  tour  all  of 
Germany  for  another  three  week  period. 
She  will  return  to  the  home  of  her 
hostess  for  a  farewell  party.  She  will 
leave   Germany   September  13. 


Fraternity  "Help  Week" 

For  the  first  time,  fraternities  this 
year  turned  "Hell  Week"  into  "Help 
Week"  and  offered  their  services  to  the 
community  in  any  constructive  phase 
during  the  week  of  April   18-23. 

The  borough  council  sug'gested  a  pro- 
ject of  clearing  an  old  field  for  a  play- 
ground. Fifty-five  pledges  of  the  three 
fraternities  gave  a  total  of  more  than 
200  hours  to  the  project,  each  pledge 
giving  at  least  five  hours. 

The  program  was  very  successful, 
and  the  Inter-fraternity  Council  decided 
to  repeat  it  next  year.  The  pledges 
were  enthusiastic  and  cooperated  100 
per  cent. 


SUMMER   SCHOOL  OPENS 

With  an  enrollment  of  71,  this  year's 
summer  school  is  one  of  the  largest  in 
recent  years.  Included  in  the  group  are 
15  veterans,  several  of  whom  plan  to 
continue  in  the  fall.  In  attendance  are 
21    women  and   50  men  students. 


PICTORIAL.  (iLIMPSE 
OF  ALUMNI  DAY 

1.  Class  of  1920 

2.  Ethel  Smyser  Kemblc  '10, 
President  G.  Morris  Smith, 
Jerry  D.  Bogar.  Jr.,  '99 

3.  One  table  of  non-reunion 
alumni  lunching  on  campus 

4.  Class  of  1915 

5.  Class  of  1910 

6.  Class  of  1945 

7.  Class  of  1930 

8.  Class  of  1905 


June,   1955 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


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EIGHT 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


June,   1955 


.  Susquehannans  on  Parade  . 

'15  v" 


Kyty  L.  s 

^^  s  i  n  ( 


I. 


'29 


'37 


Guy  C.  Lauver  of  Falls  Church, 
rginia,  for  the  past  eleven 
years  has  been  budget  examiner  in 
the  U.S.  Bureau  of  the  Budg'et,  respon- 
sible for  checking  a  budget  of  over  two 
billion  dollai-s  on  education  of  veterans. 

M.  Baker. 
1 c  e  1933 
with  the  Union 
Barge  Line  Corpor- 
ation, Pittsburgh, 
was  recently  elect- 
ed Vice-President  of 
the  Line  and  its  sub- 
sidiary company. 
Southern  Transfer 
M.  BAKEK  Co.,  Memphis. 
Major  Kusseil  P.  Knoebel,  serv- 
ing as  Chaplain  since  1950  in  the 
armed  forces,  has  been  transferred  from 
Harlingen,  Texas,  to  Wheeler  Air  Force 
B;Lse  located  in  Tripoli,  North  Africa. 
Carl  Bird  is  President  of  the  Tar- 
pon Springs,  Florida,  tourist 
club;  and  in  a  letter  to  the  Alumni  Of- 
fice said,  "1  want  my  friends  to  know 
where  1  spend  winters  and  hope  they 
will  come  to  see  me."  Mi-.  Bird's  per- 
manent address   is  Volant,  Pa. 

Clyde  K.  Spitzner,  President  of 
the  General  Alumni  Association 
and  commercial  manager  of  radio  sta- 
tion WIP,  was  x-ecently  elected  as  a 
member  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the 
Poor  Richard  Club  of  Philadelphia,  the 
oldest  advertising  club  in  America. 
)QQ  L)"".  Kobert  A.  Boyer,  head  of  the 
00  physics  department  of  Muhlen- 
berg College,  hiis  recently  been  elected 
Vice-President  of  the  Central  Pennsyl- 
vania Section  of  the  American  Associ- 
ation of  Physics  Teachei-s. 
'/11  t:iydc  Sechler,  formerly  with  Fred 
^J.  Waring,  is  now  with  the  Martha 
Raye  TV  show. 

y  AQ  William  S.  Clark,  for  the  p;ist  two 
T:0  years  director  of  Development 
and  Public  Relations  at  Cedar  Crest 
College,  has  recently  organized  the  Bev- 
erly Publishing  Company  and  will  pub- 
lish a  monthly  magazine  to  be  known 
as  the  "Lehigh  Valley  Jounial."  The 
magazine  is  scheduled  to  make  its  first 
appearance  August  2.  R.  H.  Williams, 
as  coach  of  Harrisbm-g  Catholic  High 
School  junior  varsity  basketball  team, 
this  past  season  won  the  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Catholic  Leagoie  Championship, 
as  well  ii&  the  Hai-risburg  Junior  Var- 
sity Championship. 

Carl  E.  Dahlgren  has  accepted  the 
piisition  of  administrative  assist- 
ant for  the  Central  Committee  for  Con- 
scientious    Objectors,     2006     Walnut 


'49 


Street,  Philadelphia  3,  Pa.    He  had  for- 
merly been  employed  as  a  drtiftsman  in 
the    Water   Department   of    the   city    of 
Philadelphia. 
Jr' A  Theodore  Horace  (Mark  this  month 

t)\J   re<-eived   hi.s   Miuster  of  Education 
degi-ee    from    the    University    of    Dela- 
ware. 
>ri    The   Reverend   William    K.    Smeltz 

t/J.  has  accepted  a  call  to  the  Jerome- 
Boswell  charge  in  western  Pennsylvania. 
^rrO  The  Reverend  Charles  L.  Bomboy 

tJLd  hes  recently  been  re-assigned  by 
the  E.U.B.  Chureh  to  the  Castenea- 
Farrandsville  charge  near  Lo<-k  Haven, 
Pa.  He  was  formerly  located  in  Milton. 
The  Reverend  James  W.  Morris  was  re- 
cently graduated  from  the  Lancaster 
Theological  Seminary  of  the  Evangel- 
ical and  Reformed  Church.  He  is  pastor 
of  the  Ross  Street  Methodist  Church  in 
Lancaster.  The  Reverend  David  G.  Volk, 
recently  gi-aduated  from  Theological 
Seminary  at  Gettysburg,  is  now  as.sist- 
ant  pastor  of  Zion  Lutheran  Church, 
Sunbury. 

Leonard  A.  Carlson,  Susquehan- 
Jniversity's  first  Fulbright 
scholar,  will  sail  in  early  September  for 
Germany,  where  he  will  study  at  the 
State  Institute  of  Music  in  Frankfurt. 
His  wife,  the  former  Carol  Ahr  x'54, 
will  join  him  about  Christmas.  Mr. 
Carlson  in  June  received  the  degree  of 
Master  of  Sacred  Music  from  Union 
Theological  Seminary,  New  York  City. 
Sieve  Frank  Torok  this  month  received 
his  M.A.  degree  in  physics  from  the 
University  of   Delaware. 

Joanne  Heinly  x,  Ann  Schuniach- 
and  Alice  Schweighofer  x, 
were  members  of  the  gri-aduating  class 
at  Presbyterian  Hospital,  New  York 
City,  on  June  2.  Miss  Schumacher  was 
president  of  her  class,  which  included 
109  members;  and  Miss  Heinly  was  vice- 
president.  All  received  their  R.N.  and 
A.B.  from  Columbia  University.  Presi- 
dent G.  Morris  Smith  attended  the  ex- 
ercises. 


Jr'Q   Leonari 
JO   na     Ur 


Ot'   er    X,    ai 


S.  U.  to  Share  Grant 
From  General  Motors 

Word  has  just  been  received  by  Pres- 
ident G.  Morris  Smith  that  the  General 
Motors  Corporation  will  make  unre- 
stricted grants  of  $10,000  each  to  founda- 
tions representing  colleges  in  Indiana, 
Michigan,  New  York,  Ohio,  Pennsyl- 
vania, and  New  England.  Susquehanna 
University  is  a  member  of  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Fiiundation  of  Independent  Col- 
leges and  will  benefit  from  this  $10,000. 


U.  S.  steel  Elects 
Blough  to  High  Post 

S.  U.  alumni,  students  and  friends 
rejoiced  hust  month  when  announcement 
was  made  that  Roger  Mylos  Blough  of 
the  class  of  1925  was  elected  Boaixi 
Chaii-man  and  Chief  Executive  Officer 
of  the  world's  largest  steel  firm — U.  S. 
Steel. 

Press  wires,  national  magazines,  radio 
and  newspapers  across  the  nation  can-ied 
the  story  in  which  Susquehanna  was 
mentioned  prominently  for  contributing 
to    Roger's    educational    background. 

Alumni  will  remember  that  Roger  was 
comniemenient   spcuker  in   1953  an<l   re- 


us*'™* 


ROGER   M.   BLOUGH 

ceived  from  his  Alma  Mater  an  honor- 
ary LL.D  degree. 

Lanthorn  of  1924,  after  listing  offices 
held    carried    this    prophetic    paragraph: 

"  'Nic'  is  a  faithful,  honest,  energetic 
worker,  taking  an  active  interest  in  the 
literary  and  religious  oi-ganizations  at 
Susquehanna.  As  a  student,  there  are 
few  to  equal  him  and  none  better.  It  is 
in  athletics  Chat  Roger  shines  forth 
most  conspicuously.  For  two  consecutive 
years  "Nic"  has  nuide  the  Varsity  Fcwt- 
ball  Stiua<l,  and  has  gained  a  reputation 
of  being  one  of  the  most  consistent 
players   on  the  team. 

"Those  of  us  who  know  Roger  licsi 
have  learned  that  behind  that  kind  smile 
and  those  laughing  eyes  there  lies  a 
character  containing  those  elements  of 
greatness  before  which  the  world  will 
some  day  bow  in  awe. 

"So  here's  to  "Nic"  Blough,  the  most 
loved,  the  most  admired,  and  the  most 
respected  man  of  the  class." 

Roger's  many  friends  and  all  alumni 
wish  him  well  as  he  assumes  his  now 
responsibilities. 


June,  1955 


THE    SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Pre-Eng-ineering-  Added 
3-2  Progrram  with  U.  of  P. 

By    Dr.   t.  townsend    Smith. 
Prof,   of    Physics 

Susquehanna  University  has  entered 
into  an  agreement  with  the  Univer- 
sity of  Pennslyvania  by  which  we  have 
added  a  pre-eng-ineering'  curriculum  in 
the  Liberal  Arts  course.  LTnder  this 
plan  Susquehanna  University  will  award 
the  Liberal  Arts  degree  and  the  Uni- 
versity of  Pennsylvania,  the  engineering 
degree.  The  student  remains  at  Sus- 
quehanna for  three  years  and  then 
spends  two  years  in  the  engineering 
schools  of  the  University  of  Pennsyl- 
vania. 

In  the  three  years  at  Susquehanna 
the  student  will  study  the  less  technical, 
introductory  parts  of  an  engineering 
curriculum.  Such  courses  are  English 
composition,  chemistry,  mathematics, 
and  physics.  Economics  and,  at  times, 
psychology  are  included  in  the  program. 
Some  schools  also  include  work  in 
English    literature. 

Since  the  above  mentioned  courses  are 
traditional  Liberal  Arts  courses,  theie 
seems  to  be  no  good  reason  why  such 
introductory  basic  work  should  not  be 
given  in  a  Liberal  Arts  college  prior  to 
a  student's  entrance  to  an  engineering 
school. 

Last  fall  for  the  first  time  about  a 
half  dozen  freshmen  started  on  this  cur- 
riculum. The  first  group  will  be  apply- 
ing for  admission  to  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania  in  the  fall  of  1957,  with  an 
engineering  degree  in  prospect  in  the 
spring  of  1959.  They  will  have  spent 
one  year  more  in  study  than  they  would 
have  spent  had  they  gone  directly  from 
high  school  to  an  engineering  school; 
but  there  are  a  number  of  reasons  why 
it  is  profitable  to  spend  this  extra  time. 

One  item  of  profit  is  the  courses  a 
student  will  study  under  the  Liberal 
Arts  program,  coui-ses  which  are  not 
customarily  given  in  technical  schools. 
Under  the  agreement  between  Susque- 
hanna and  the  University  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, just  under  fifty  hours  can  be 
listed  as  technical  requirements  and  some 
thirty  to  forty  hours  Liberal  Arts. 
Such  Liberal  Arts  courses  should  open 
up  fields  of  thought  and  present  problems 
of  great  value  which  the  technical  stu- 
dent ordinarily  does  not  get  in  his 
studies. 

A  second  item  of  profit  is  the  freedom 
of  choice  which  a  student  retains  during 
his  early  college  years.  One  of  our  pre- 
sent pre-engineering  students  decided 
after  a  year  that  he  did  not  want  to 
study  engineering  after  all.  He  is  now 
planning  to  study  law  and  is  able  to 
make  the  change  without  any  loss  of 
time.  If  a  pre-engineering  student  de- 
cides  not   to   pursue   engineering,   there 


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Members  of  Class  of  '55  on  their  way  to  becoming  Alumni 


are  excellent  possibilities  in  mathema- 
tics, physics,  or  chemistry.  Some  as 
undergraduates,  more  as  graduate  stu- 
dents may  turn  to  the  study  of  pure 
.science.  A  fair  proportion  of  our  phys- 
icists started  as  engineers. 

There  is  one  other  considerable  ad- 
vantage in  the  pre-engineering  program. 
The  starting  pace  is  somewhat  slower 
in  Liberal  Arts  colleges.  In  some  of  the 
engineering  colleges  a  freshman  starts 
the  study  of  calculus  immediately  upon 
entering.  For  many  students  the  math- 
ematical introduction  is  likely  to  be  a 
rough  one,  at  times  too  rough  for  the 
student's  preparation.  The  number  of 
students  who  drop  out  of  engineering 
schools  in  the  first  two  years  is  appall- 
ingly large.  More  than  a  few  have  to 
repeat  freshman  and  sophomore  courses. 
This  is  a  wasteful  and  discourging  pro- 
cess. Standai-ds  of  achievement  have  to 
be  met,  but  they  can  be  met  much  moi'e 
leadily  if  the  initial  pace  is  not  too  fast. 

The  student  contemplating  the  study 
of  engineering  should  realize  that  he 
will  be  entering  a  difficult  course  of 
study.  He  can  be  promised  a  lot  of  hard 
work;  but,  of  course,  a  rewarding  pride 
of  accomplishment  if  and  when  he 
finishes   his   course. 

The  installation  of  a  pre-engineering 
curriculum  at  Susquehanna  has  required 
very  little  change  in  the  course  offerings. 
Courses  in  mechanical  drawing  and  in 
projective  geometry  have  to  be  added. 
The  only  other  reaiTangement  necessary 
is  in  the  physics  program  where  it  will 
be  necessary  to  give  every  year  courses 
in  electricity  and  mechanics,  which  in  the 
past  were  offered  only  in  alternate  years. 

The  quality  of  the  students  who 
entered  our  pre-engineering  program 
last  fall  is  gratifyingly  good.  If  the 
promise  of  the  freshmen  here  is  fulfilled 
by  their  subsequent  accomplishment, 
some  competent  students  will  go  from 
Susquehanna  University  to  the  Univer- 
sity of  Pennsylvania,  students  who  will 
be  well  prepai-ed  to  continue  there  their 
preparation  for  the  engineering  pro- 
fession. 


1955  Lanthorn  Dedicated 
To  Dr.  P.  M.  Linebaugh 

The  1955  LANTHORN,  one  of  the 
most  attractive  in  recent  years,  was 
dedicated  to  Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh, 
director  of  the  Conservatory  of  Music. 
The  dedication  was  in  appreciation  for 
what  Dr.  Linebaug-h  has  contributed  to 
Susquehanna  during  more  than  thirty 
years   of   unselfish   service. 

The  theme  of  this  year's  LANTHORN 
was  "Shadows"  and  was  successfully 
developed  throughout  the  entire  book, 
ending    with    these    appropriate    words: 

"Go  forth  to  meet  the  shadowy  future 

Without  fear  and  with  a  manly  heart." 


Women's  Auxiliary 
Holds  May  Day  Meeting 

The  Women's  Auxiliary  of  Susque- 
haiyna  University  rounded  out  eight 
years  of  concentrated  eff"ort  for  the  new 
music  building  with  $.35,000  on  hand 
for  its  objective.  Approximately  four 
hundred  women — many  of  them  S.  U. 
graduates,  gathered  on  May  Day  for 
a  time  of  fellowship,  business,  special 
music,  and  the  May  Day  festivities. 

Mrs.  John  McCune  (Marjorie  Wolf 
'43)  most  capably  completed  two  years 
of  leadership  as  president,  and  handed 
the  gavel  to  Miss  Margaret  Gabel  as- 
sistant librarian  of  the  college,  who  is 
the  newly  elected  President. 


CAREER  CONFERENCE  AT  S.  U. 

On  April  27  Susquehanna  was  host  to 
the  Snyder  County  Career  Conference 
when  700  students  from  four  high 
schools  gathered  on  the  campus. 

At  an  assembly  in  Seibert  Hall  Pres- 
ident G.  Morris  Smith  welcomed  the 
group.  Students  then  had  an  opportun- 
ity to  listen  to  consultants  from  twenty- 
eight  occupational   fields. 

This  is  the  fourth  year  the  Snyder 
County  Principals'  Association  in  coop- 
ei-ation  with  Susquehanna  has  held  such 
a  conference. 


TEN 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


June,   1955 


CLYDE 


SPITZNEK 


SPITZNER  REELECTED  ALUMNI  PRESIDENT 

Alumni  Day  Sees  8  Class  Reunions;  Lunch 
For  All  Served  on  Campus 

At  an  enthusiastic  meeting  of  tJie 
General  Alumni  Association  on  Alumni 
Day — May  7,  Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  radio 
executive  from  Philadelphia,  was  re- 
elected  President    of   the    Association. 

The  Alumni  Association  during  the 
past  year,  under  the  leadership  of 
Spitzner,  has  showTi  great  progress,  and 
alumni  everywhere  have  great  confidence 
in  his  leadership  as  the  university  ap- 
proaches   its    centennial    year. 

Highlighting  this  year's  program  vi^ere 
eight  class  reunions,  more  than  in  any 
other  recent  year.  Classes  celebrating 
anniversaries  were:  1905,  1910,  1915, 
1920,  1930,  1935,  1945,  and  1950. 

In  planning  for  the  day's  program, 
Pi-esident  Spitzner  had  suggested  that 
luncheon  be  sei-ved  on  the  cam,pus  to 
reunion  gi'oups  and  pi-ovision  also  be 
made  for  others  so  that  they  would 
not  have  to  leave  the  campus  for  lunch. 
Rooms  in  Seibert  were  tastefully  decor- 
ated for  the  reunion  classes,  and  a  buf- 
fet luncheon  was  sei-ved  out-of-dooi-s 
for  other  alumni   and  their  families. 

An-iving  early  in  the  morning,  mem- 
bers of  the  York-Hanover  district  club 
took  charge  of  registration  and  in  gen- 
eral directed  the  activities  of  the  day. 
Chainnan  of  the  committee  was  Ray- 
mond P.  Gai-man  '30. 

Presiding  at  the  morning  Council 
meeting.  President  Spitzner  gave  an 
encouraging  report  on  this  year's  Alumni 
Fund  and  reported  on  the  progress  of 
the   Centennial   Building   Fund. 

During  the  meeting  a  resolution  was 
presented  empowering  the  president  to 
appoint  a  committee  to  draw  a  set  of 
rules  governing  an  award,  which  shall 
be  knovvTi  as  the  "Outstanding  Achieve- 
ment Award"  and  empowering  the  com- 
mittee to  select  an  outstanding  alumnus 
for  this  year. 

Another  innovation  of  this  year's  pro- 
gram was  an  assembly  held  after  lunch 
at  which  time  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  gave 
a  detailed  report  on  the  college.  He 
spoke  enthusiastically  about  the  support 
of  the  alumni  and  said,  "We  are  rolling 
along"  in  several  directions —  in  tradi- 
tion, in  making  a  little  go  a  long  way, 
in  student  enrollment  and  in  alumni 
support. 

Continuing,  Dr.  Smith  said,  "We  are 
rolling  along  in  intelligent  discernment 
of  the  real  things  that  are  needed."  He 
described  the  philosophy  of  Susquehanna 
— "a  superior  college  within  the  limita- 
tions of  its  resources,"  and  spoke  of 
the  future  of  Susquehanna  ;us  being  a 
"quality  college  of  some  600  students." 

Paying  tribute  to  able  and  wise  lead- 


ership on  the  part  of  the  alumni,  Pres- 
ident Smith  said  the  college  was  proud 
of  the  achievement  of  so  many  of  its 
graduates. 

At  the  conclusion  of  Dr.  Smith's  talk, 
a  prog-ram  of  music  was  presented  by 
students   of  the  Consei-vatoi-y  of  Music. 

Immediately  following  the  program  in 
Seibert  Hall,  alumni  went  to  the  Little 
Theati-e  and  enjoyed  a  variety  show 
under   the   direction   of  Axel   Kleinsoi-g. 

To  round  out  the  afternoon's  program, 
many  alumni  attended  the  Susquehanna- 
Teniple   baseball    game. 

At  the  annual  banquet  held  in  the 
evening,  election  of  officers  for  the  en- 
suing year  resulted  as  follows:  Clyde 
R.  Spitzner  '37,  president;  Dr.  John  I. 
Woodruff  '88,  honorary  president;  Win- 
ston Emerick  '23,  first  vice-president; 
Mai'y  Farlling  '28,  second  vice-president; 
Janet  Rohrbach  '46,  recording  secretary; 
W.  David  Groce  '47,  treasurer;  Edwin 
W.  Brungart  '00,  statistician;  Raymond 
Garman  '30  and  Glenn  Musser  '41,  mem- 
bers-at-large. 

President  Spitzner  expressed  appre- 
ciation for  the  long-time  service  of 
Miss  Ruth  Bergstresser  '34,  who  faith- 
fully kept  minutes  and  acted  as  secre- 
tary to  the  Council  for  nine  years. 

Honored  guest  at  the  banquet  was  Di\ 
Russell  W.  Gilbert,  professor  of  German 
at  Susquehanna,  who  was  admitted  into 
the  Quarter  Centui-y  Club  and  who  was 
presented  with  a  cup  emblematic  of 
twenty-five   years   of  sei"vice. 

President  Spitzner  gave  recognition 
to  alumni  in  attendence  who  graduated 
Continued  ore  Page  Twelve 


JUNIOR  CO-EDS 
and  CRUSADERS 

HITTENBENDER  —  their  first  child. 
Amy  Maureen,  born  to  Mr.  '49  and 
Mrs.  Edwin  L.  Bittenbender  in  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  on  May  4.  Eaiiy  in  Septem- 
ber The  Reveiend  and  Mrs.  Bitten- 
bender will  leave  for  India  where  they 
will  serve  under  the  Board  of  Missions, 
Livision  of  World  Missions,  of  the 
Methodist   Church. 

CHURCH— Deborah  Ann,  born  to  Mr. 
'54  and  Mrs.  (Helen  Spaeth  x'55) 
William  C.  Church  on  May  31.  They 
are  presently  residing  at  1501  Wake- 
field  Place,   New   Orleans,   La. 

DERR — a  daughtei',  Di)nn:i  Jane,  born 
March  20  to  Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  Donald 
Den-.  The  Dens  reside  at  4860  66th 
Ave.,  Landover  Hills,  Hyattsville,  Md. 

GOETZ—  Susan  Elaine  born  to  Dr.  '49 
and  Mrs.  (Doris  Wanbaugh'49)  Robert 
L.  Goetz  on  March  11.  Dr.  Goetz  is 
presently  located  at  the  Naval  Re- 
cruiting  Station    in   Jacksonville,    Fla. 

HORNING— a  son,  Ronald  Kermit,  on 
May  3  to  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  Keniiit  G. 
Horning.  Mother  and  son  are  making 
their  home  in  Shamokin,  Pa.,  until  Mr. 
Hoi-ning  completes  his  lour  of  duty 
with  the  armed  forces. 

IjANDIS — a  second  daughter,  Joanne 
Mai-ie,  born  March  19  to  Mrs.  Richard 
M.  Landis  (Nancy  Myers  '47).  Baby 
has  a  sister,  Suzanne,  who  is  2% 
years  old.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Landis  reside 
at  653  W.  Chestnut  St.,  Lancaster,  Pa. 

OBERHEIM— a  daughter,  Karen  Lee, 
born  to  Mrs.  Robert  J.  Oberheim 
(Leah  Cryder  '47)  on  May  19.  Karen 
is  the  first  child  to  arrive  at  the 
Oberheim  residence,  518  Allegheny 
Street,    Hollidaysbui-g,    Pa. 

PRITZ— a  son,  Alan  Keith,  born  Nov- 
ember 2,  1954,  to  Mrs.  Donald  D. 
Pritz  (Lois  Kramer  '44)  of  425  Chest- 
nut St.,  Perkasie,  Pa.  A  daughter, 
Karen  Lois,  three,  and  a  son,  David 
Mark,   six,  complete   the   Pritz    tiio. 

SMELTZ— William  Clair,  born  June  2, 
two  weeks  after  his  fathei''s  giadu:i- 
tion  from  Gettysburg  Seminaiy.  Tlie 
Reverend  William  R.  Smeltz  '51  and 
Mrs.  Smeltz  have  moved  from  Gettys- 
burg to  the  piLslorate  of  the  Lutheran  j 
church    in    Boswell. 

WAHL— Margaret     Ida.     born     to     Mrs.     ! 
Robert   Wahl    (Ruth   Schwenk   '42)    on 
April  26.     Margaret  joins  John,  three, 
and  Nancy,  two,  at  the  Wahl's  Pied-    i 
mont,   California,   residence.  . 


June,  1955 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


ELEVEN 


May  Day  Events 
Honor  Story  Teller 

Several  hundred  persons  jammed  the 
campus  of  Susquehanna  on  Saturday, 
May  1-4,  to  witness  the  annual  May  Day 
activities. 

A  pageant  entitled  "Hans  Christian 
Anderson's  Tale  of  May"  was  presented 
on  the  athletic  field.  The  big  event  in 
Denmarl<  this  year  marks  the  150th 
birthday  of  Hans  Christian  Anderson, 
bu;  the  students,  parents,  and  friends 
of  Susquehanna  didn't  have  to  cross  the 
ocean  to  view  Anderson's  enchanting 
fairy   tale   world. 

The  famed  story  teller  was  portrayed 
by  Larry  Bingaman  '55,  of  Elizabeth- 
ville. 

Carlene  Lamade  of  Kingston  was 
crowned  as  the  good  and  beautiful  Queen 
by  Miss  Eleanore  Steffey,  who  reigned 
as  the  1954  May  Queen.  This  was  the 
second  time  during  the  year  that  the 
student  body  had  chosen  Miss  Lamade 
as  a  campus  queen,  Homecoming  in  the 
autumn  sei-ving  as  her  debut.  Queen 
Carlene  had  as  her  lady-in-waiting 
Barbara  May  of  Baldwin,  N.  Y.     Princ- 


May  Queen  and  Iler  Court 


esses  in  the  Queen's  royal  court  in- 
eluded  Barbara  Frank,  Delanco,  N.  J.; 
Margaret  Gordon,  Philadelphia;  Nancy 
Hermann,  Middleburg;  Ann  Lacock, 
Wayne;  Ruth  Scott,  Coatesville;  and 
Rose    Marie    Sharretts,    Bloomsburg. 

May  Day  festivities  ended  on  Satur- 
day night  with  a  Royal  Ball  held  in  the 
Queen's  honor  at  the  college  gymnasium. 


NECMOLOGY 

Harold  L.  Bolig  A.  B.  '2(),  supervising 
principal  of  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint 
Schools  since  1946,  died  suddenly  May 
26.  He  had  been  suffering  with  a  heart 
condition  for  the  past  four  years. 

Active  in  athletics  at  Susquehanna, 
"Pete"  Bolig's  first  position  was  at  the 
Duncannon  High  School  where  he  taught 
science  and  coached  football.  When  he 
first  came  to  Selincgrove  he  coachod 
football,  basketball,  and  track.  He  re- 
mained in  the  coaching  field  until  1912 
when  he  left  his  teaching  career  to 
become  a  field  representative  for  the 
American  Red  Cross,  in  which  capacity 
lie  served  two  years.  A  daughter, 
Xancy,  and  a  sister,  Mrs.  Isabolle  Bolig 
Heckert,  attended  Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity. 

Robert   W.   Mitchell   B.   S.   '26,   A.    M. 

'29,  died  recently  at  his  home  at  300  S. 
Locust   St.,   Myerstown,   Pa. 

Since  leaving  Susquehanna  Mr.  Mitch- 
ell had  been  a  teacher  of  science  at  the 
Myerstovni  Boro  High  School.  He  was 
widely  known  throughout  the  state  for 
his  pioneer  work  in  setting  up  a  student 
(hiver  training  program  in  the  schools. 
Under  the  sponsorship  of  the  A. A. A. 
he  also  started  the  first  adult  driver 
training  course  in  the  country. 
Coach  Bob  Bastress  and  his  1955  Crusaders  with  a  season's  "'^  ^'^e,  the  former  Mabel  Kessler, 
record  of  five  wins  and  eight  losses.    Left  to  Right  -  1st  Row:  B.  Gulick,     s^raduated  from  Susquehanna  in  1928. 

D.  McCarty,  G.  Herbster,  H.  Kocher  r^,„<.  r   i  „.!>  '•,•>' a-  a        t 

.  ^    „  ^    „T,    .L      T-,    T-,  ueorge  C.   Lyter    22  daed  on  Januai-y 

2nd  Row:  R.  Fleming,  G.  Thompson,  J.  White,  R.  Fox  2,  1955.     He  had  been  living  in  Port 

3rd  Row:  Coach  Bastress,  G.  Schlucterer,  F.  Romano,  M,  Kratzer,     Royal,  having  retired  after  thirty-two 

G.  Lewis  years    as    Supervising    Principal    of    the 

4th  Row:  D.  Purnell,  S.  Shilling,  J.  Rodkey,  R.  Sheldon  Montoursviiie  schools. 


TWELVE 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


June,   1955 


•WHITEY"    KEIL 


"Whitey"  Keil  Joins 
S.U.  Coaching  Staff 

Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  on  May  19th 
announced  the  appointment  of  Henry  J. 
"Whitey"  Keil  as  head  football  coach 
for   1955. 

Keil,  well-known  as  an  outstanding 
athlete  at  Susque- 
hanna during  the 
years  1935-39,  jour- 
neyed to  the  campus 
on  May  19  from  his 
home  in  New  Jersey 
and  was  introduced 
to  the  members  of 
the  football  team. 

"Whitey"  has  had 
extensive  experience 
in  the  coaching  field 
and  made  an  impressive  record  for  him- 
self at  J:unes  Milliken  University,  Deca- 
tur, Illinois,  where  he  was  head  coach 
of  football  and  baseball  from  1948-51. 
In  1947  he  was  line  coach  and  baseball 
coach  at  Carthage  College,  Carthage, 
Illinois,  and  in  1951  was  line  coach  at 
Upsala  College,  East  Orange,  New  Jer- 
sey. He  has  had  extensive  high  school 
coaching  responsibilities  and  has  re- 
cently been  directing  the  football  activi- 
ties in  his  home  town  at  Union  Hill 
High  School. 

After  graduation  from  Susquehanna 
in  1939,  Keil  took  special  courses  in 
education  at  Seton  Hall  College,  Jersey 
City,  and  at  the  State  Teachers  College 
in  Montclair,  New  Jersey.  He  received 
a  Master  of  Arts  degree  in  Physical 
Education  from  Columbia  University 
in  1945. 

Making   a   big   impression   with   mem- 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY 

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BOSSART    GRANTED    LEAVE 

Ml'.  Phillip  C.  Bossart,  Instructor  in 
Psychology  at  Susquehanna  for  the  past 
three  years,  has  been  granted  a  one-year 
leave  of  absence  to  continue  work  tov^^ard 
his  doctorate  in  the  field  of  psychology. 
He  has  been  granted  a  fellowship  at 
Syracuse  University  and  will  be  an  as- 
sistant in  the  Department  of  Psychology. 

bers  of  the  athletic  council  and  football 
team,  Coach  Keil  outlined  his  plans 
for  September.  "I  want  you  to  get  the 
desire  to  be  on  a  winning  team,"  he 
said.  There  is  nothing  wrong  with  win- 
ning, and  we  are  going  to  do  our  utmost 
to  win  as  many  games  as  possible." 

Continuing,  the  new  coach  said  that 
he  expected  members  of  the  team  to 
be  in  shape  when  they  arrived  on 
campus.  Outlining  a  number  of  con- 
ditioning exercises  that  would  be  of 
value,  he  urged  all  the  players  to  faith- 
fully condition  themselves  during  the 
summer. 

Firally,    he   said,   "I    want    you    to    be 


SPITZNER  REELECTED  .  .  . 

Continued  from  Page  Ten 

more  than  fifty  years  ago  and  also 
introduced  members  of  the  various  re- 
union classes. 

President  G.  Morris  Smith  was  en- 
thusiastically received  and  brought  be- 
fore the  members  an  encouraging  report 
of  the  progress  being  made  by  the 
university. 


FOOTBALL    SCHEDULE    FOR    i;»55 
Oct.     1 — Ursinus    at    Collegevillc 
S— Swathmore  at  S.  U. 
(Parent's  Day) 
15 — National  Assies  at   Doylestown 
29 — Juniata    at    Huntinfvdon 
Nov.    5 — Wagner   at    S.    U. 
(Homecoming) 
12 — Haverford    at    Haverford 

100  per  cent  football  players;  during 
the  football  season  you  must  make  foot- 
ball  your  number  one  interest." 

"Whitey's"     present     address     is     340 
Westview  Avenue,  Fort  Lee,  N.  J. 


Business  Society  Auction  of  1955 


SELINSOBOVE,  PA. 


Vol.  XXIV 


September,  1955 


No.  1 


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HOMECOMING  PROGRAM-SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER  5,  1955 

Registration  will  begin  in  Student  Lounge  Friday  night.  Come  and  enjoy  the  traditional  parade  and  pep  rally. 

SATURDAY  MORNING 

9:00     Traditional  Frosh-Soph  Football  Game. 
10:30     Susquehanna  University  Alumni  Council  Meeting — Room  103,  Bogar  Hall. 
Noon     Buffet  luncheons  at  Phi  Mu  Delta,  Bond  and  Key  and  Theta  Chi. 

Snack  Bar  in  G.  A.  will  be  open  for  alumni  desiring  to  lunch  there. 

AFTERNOON 

1 :30     Football  Game— S.  U.  vs.  Wagner. 

4:00     Coffee  hour  for  everyone — Seibert  Lounge — sponsored  by  the  sororities. 

9:00     Homecoming  Dance  in  alumni  gymnasium. 

Do  not  forget  to  register  in  G.  A.  Lounge 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1955 


DR.  SMITH  OUTLINES  PLANS  FOR  CENTENNIAL; 
EXCERPTS  FROM  HIS  REPORT  TO  BD.  OF  DIRECTORS 

Planning  for  the  Centennial  in   1958 

Susquehanna  University  will  be  100  years  old  in  1958.  During  the  past  year, 
besides  routine  duties  in  connection  with  the  normal  conduct  of  the  college,  our 
major  work  has  been  planning  for  the  worthy  celebration  of  the  centennial.  This 
has  involved  a  number  of  important  meetings  with  faculty  and  staff,  directors, 
architects,  fund-raising  counselors,  synodical  committees,  and  finally  with  the 
Central  Pennsylvania  Synod  itself  on  June  8,  1955,  when  the  synodical  appeal  for 
$500,000  for  the  Susquehanna  University  centennial  was  approved  for  the  fall  of 
1956.  The  fine  spirit  of  unanimity  with  which  synod  gave  its  approval  is  a  source 
of  hope  and  encouragement  to  all  of  us  as  we  gird  ourselves  for  this  worthy  effort. 
By  pulling  together,  and  with  God's  blessing,  we  can  achieve  in  this  appeal  a 
resounding  success  for  Christian  higher  education. 

An  additional  sum  of  $200,000  will  be  available  to  finance  the  Centennial 
Program,  making  a  total  objective  of  $700,000. 


Steps  So  Far  Taken 

In  a  movement  of  this  magnitude  it 
will  be  helpful  to  outline  the  decisive 
steps  so  far  taken: 

April  16,  1953 — The  Executive  Com- 
mittee of  the  Board  of  Directors  met 
with  representatives  of  Administration, 
Faculty,  Alumni,  and  Women's  Auxil- 
iary to  discuss  centennial  objectives  and 
the  financial  appeal.  Result:  (1)  the 
need  for  a  new  Music  Building  and  an 
addition  to  the  Library,  already  ap- 
proved by  the  directors,  reaffirmed  by 
this  over-all  committee;  (2)  Resolved 
that  the  campaign  for  funds  "be  started 
in  1956,  or  before  that  date  if  the  cir- 
cumstances  warrant." 

February  2-4,  1954 — Evaluating  team 
from  Middle  States  makes  observations 
and  suggestions  on  centennial  planning. 
May  24-26,  1954 — Approval  in  prin- 
ciple by  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod  of 
Susquehanna  University  Centennial  Ap- 
peal, details  to  be  submitted  to  the 
Executive  Board  of  Synod  in  January 
1955  for  approval  by  Synod  in  June, 
1955. 

September  1,  1954 — Questionnaire  to 
faculty  on  projected  enrollment  and 
primary  needs.  Response:  Ideal  enroll- 
ment 500 — an  increase  of  40%  over 
1954. 

September  15,  1954— The  President, 
Director  of  Conservatory,  Librarian  and 
Business  Manager  met  with  a  repre- 
sentative of  the  architects,  Lawrie  and 
Green,  on  the  campus  to  discuss  pre- 
liminary details  as  to  the  size  and  func- 
tion of  the  Music  Building  and  addition 
to  the  Library. 

September  16,  1954 — Meeting  of  spe- 
cial committee  of  the  Board  of  Direc- 
tors on  size  and  primary  needs — discus- 
sion based  on  reports  of  faculty  ques- 
tionnaire and  Middle  States  evaluating 
committee's  recommendations. 

September  30,  1954 — Meeting  of  Spe- 
cial Committee  of  faculty  and  adminis- 


tration (music  faculty  largely  repre- 
sented) to  discuss  in  detail  the  archi- 
tects' memorandum  on  tentative  plans 
for  Music  Building  and  Library. 

October  4,  1954 — Board  of  Directors 
approve  report  of  Special  Committee  of 
the  Board  on  size  and  building  needs, 
and  request  the  appeal  to  the  Central 
Pennsylvania  Synod  for  a  campaign  in 
the  fall  of  1956  of  $500,000  to  be  distri- 
buted: $250,000  for  the  human  side  and 
$250,000  for  plant  improvement. 

February  15.  1955  —  Report  of  archi- 
tects on  heating  needs  for  plant  im- 
provement. 

June  8,  1955  —  Centennial  appeal  of 
$500,000  for  Susquehanna  University 
unanimously  approved  by  the  Central 
Pennsylvania  Synod  meeting  at  Gettys- 
burg, Pennsylvania. 

The  mere  outlining  of  the  course  of 
developing  plans  can  by  no  means  set 
forth  the  prayer,  thought  and  effort  that 
have  underlain  the  progress  so  far 
made.  The  big  hurdle  is  still  ahead — 
the  actual  gathering  of  $500,000.  With 
God's  spirit  leading  us,  I  am  confident 
our  goals  can  be  achieved.  So  far  He 
has  guided  us  beyond  our  deserving; 
my  prayer  is  that  He  may  bless  us  in 
all  our  efforts  and  lead  us  to  ever 
growing  victories  in  His  Name. 

Education  and  the  Human  Factor 
In    a    letter    dated   May    5,    1954,    the 
chairman  of  the  accrediting  commission 
wrote  as  follows: 

"ParJicularlv  does  the  commission 
wish   to    caution    the    institution    to 
'n-ure  that  its  objectives  are  clari- 
fied, and  that  it  has  strengthened  its 
program   ?nd   financial  structure  in 
order  to  be  able  to  maintain  them 
adequately.      We   feel   that   the   in- 
stitution should  not  subordinate  ed- 
ucational considerations  in  its  cen- 
tennial  as   it   is   likely   to   do,   if   it 
see'iis  funds  primarily  for  the  erec- 
tion of  new  physical  facilities." 
There  is   a   generally   increasing   ap- 
preciation that  excellence  in  education 
depends  more  on  the  personal,  human 


material  in  classroom  and  faculty  than 
on  brick  and  mortar.  The  alumni  are 
seeing  this,  and  are  devoting  their  giv- 
ing to  the  human  side  of  the  college  by 
investing  their  gifts  in  a  larger  per- 
manent endowment. 

We  are  most  grateful,  too,  for  the 
vision  of  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
Synod  in  this  matter  of  stronger  sup- 
port for  the  faculty  and  personnel.  Of 
the  $500,000  to  be  raised  by  Synod 
through  the  centennial  appeal,  $250,000 
is  to  be  set  up  for  strengthening  the 
human  factor.  More  generous  support 
for  personnel  is  one  of  the  outstanding 
needs  of  the  university.  The  competi- 
tion for  able  men  and  women  of  char- 
acter is  keen.  Without  highly  qualified 
teachers  no  college  can  do  distinguished 
work. 

Alumni  Giving  on  the  Rise 

The  Alumni  responded  in  multiplied 
fashion  to  the  appeal  of  Clyde  Spitzner, 
President  of  the  Alumni  Association, 
for  support  of  Alma  Mater  through  the 
annual  Roll  Call.  Contributions  rose 
from  $1201  in  1950-51  to  $5072  in  1954- 
1955.  Below  is  a  summary  of  totals  for 
the  past  two  years: 

1953-54,  $2726.76,  number  of  contri- 
butors, 183;  percent  of  known  alumni 
contributing,  6%;  average  contribution, 
$14.90. 

1954-55,  $5072.20;  number  of  contri- 
butors, 408;  percent  of  known  alumni 
contributing,  13%;  average  contribution, 
$12.43. 

Our  sincere  thanks   to  all  who  have 

demonstrated    the   growing    capacity   of 

our  alumni  in  this  matter. 

Conclusion 

We  must  ever  be  mindful  of  the  pur- 
pose of  the  college, — "to  provide  for  its 
students  adequate  educational  facilities, 
and  competent  Christian  scholars  as 
teachers  who  shall  create  an  environ- 
ment and  an  atmosphere  conducive  to 
the   production  of  Christian  character." 

We  have  had  a  good  year;  in  many 
ways,  one  of  our  most  constructive 
years.  We  have  laid  the  groundwork 
for  a  great  Centennial.  Now  it  remains 
for  all  arms  of  support  to  team  their 
efforts  cooperatively  so  that  by  1958  we 
will  have  achieved  our  goals.  God 
helping  us,  we  cannot  fail.  Let  His 
Name  be  praised.     To  Him  be  the  glory! 

For   the    help   and    friendship    of   the 
directors  I  am  most  grateful. 
Respectfully  submitted, 


September  1,  1955 


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September,   1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


FRESHMAN  CLASS  NUMBERS  184;  SCORE  HIGH; 

INCREASE  IN  STUDENT  BODY  OF  16% 


Susquehanna  University  opened  its 
98th  academic  year  on  Monday,  Sep- 
tember 19,  when  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Robinson, 
Secretary  of  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran  Church 
in  America,  spoke  to  the  student  body 
and  the  faculty  on  the  subject  "What 
Next?" 

Early  reports  from  Dean  Gait's  office 
show  an  increase  of  16%  in  the  size  of 
Susquehanna's  student  body. 

The  Freshman  Class  numbers  184,  a 
slight  increase  over  last  year's  record 
of  179. 

Once  again  Alumni  can  take  a  bow 
for  their  splendid  efforts  in  directing  to 
Susquehanna  what  appears  to  be  one 
of  our  best  Freshman  Classes. 

Dr.  A.  A.  Zimmer,  head  of  Susque- 
hanna's Department  of  Education,  in 
commenting  on  the  quality  of  the  new 
class,  said,  "From  indications  of  the 
testing  program  offered  during  Orien- 
tation Week  to  our  Freshmen,  this  pres- 
ent class  records  the  highest  standards 
in  the  history  of  Susquehanna". 

Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  as  he  intro- 
duced the  Convocation  speaker,  said, 
"In  opening  its  98th  session,  Susque- 
hanna does  so  in  the  providence  of  God 
and  in  a  continuing  faith  in  His  leader- 
ship." 

Dr.  Robinson  urged  his  audience  to 
consider  the  basic  principles  for  a  real- 
ly successful  life.  "There  are  three 
such  basic  principles,"  said  the  speaker: 
"spiritualize  your  concept  of  life,  regu- 
late your  life  by  the  principle  of  service, 
and  energize  your  Ufe  through  the 
power  of  God. 

"The  price  of  real  success  in  life  is 
complete  self-dedication.  The  selfish 
man  will  always  be  a  failure.  The  vital 
question  for  each  of  us  is  not  so  much 
'What  do  I  want  to  do?'  but  'What 
does  God  want  of  me?'  " 

To  one  of  Susquehanna's  largest  stu- 
dent bodies  in  recent  years.  Dr.  Robin- 
son spoke  frankly  and  bluntly  when  he 
said  "The  world  doesn't  owe  you  a 
thing.     You  are  the  debtors. 

"You  owe  your  freedom  to  the  mil- 
lions who  have  fought  and  bled  and 
died  upon  some  field  of  battle,"  said 
the  speaker.  "You  also  owe  your  health 
to  an  army  of  dedicated  men  and  wo- 
men in  white  uniforms  who  through  the 
years  have  been  waging  a  ceaseless  war 
against  disease." 

Describing  other  debtors.  Dr.  Robin- 
son said,  "You  owe  your  opportunities 
for  success  to  a  great  company  of  men 
and  women  in  our  industrial  economy 
— who  by  using  their  intelligence  and 
working  long  hours  have  created  in 
America  the  most  productive  nation  the 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

Jacob  M.  Spangler,  Jr.  '52  was  married 
on  April  23  to  Shirley  Mae  Crosby  of 
Baltimore,  Md.  They  reside  at  10 
Wetmore  Avenue,  Morristown,  N.  J. 

Kent  R.  'VVeHer  '50  took  as  his  bride 
Nancy  Ruth  Hampton  in  June.  Mr. 
Weller  is  a  member  of  the  high  school 
faculty  at  Hatboro. 

Robert  J.  MacNamara,  Jr.  '53  heard 
wedding  bells  on  June  11  when  he 
was  married  to  Linda  L.  Fox  in  Hol- 
lidaysburg.  Pa.  Kay  Campbell  '54 
served  as  best  man.  They  are  resid- 
ing near  Greensburg,  Pa.,  where  Mr. 
MacNamara  is  on  the  high  school 
teaching  staff. 

Joyce  L.  Wagner  '53  and  Steve  F.  Torek 
'53  became  Mr.  and  Mrs.  in  Beaver 
Springs  on  June  11.  Matron  of  honor 
for  her  sister  was  Mrs.  Glen  Bingman 
(Dorothy  Wagner  '47).  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Torok  are  at  home  at  504  Anne  Street, 
Bethayres,  Pa. 

Eleanor  F.  Banner  '55  on  June  19  be- 
came the  bride  of  Donald  C.  Stuck. 
Mrs.  Sterling  Naugle  '56  presented 
the  organ  recital,  and  Anne  Hepler 
'56  was  soloist  at  the  ceremony  which 
took  place  in  Middleburg. 

Clara  Mae  Williams  '53  was  married  to 
Edmund  A.  Anderson,  Jr.  on  June  25 
in  Hazleton.  Mrs.  Anderson  is  Music 
Supervisor  of  Elementary  Grades  in 
the  Alfred  I.  DuPont  School,  Wil- 
mington, Del. 

Shirley  Jean  Decker  x'55  and  C.  Dale 
Gateman  '52  were  united  in  marriage 
on  June  25  in  Elysburg.  Best  man 
was  Jay  L.  Hand  '50,  and  serving  as 
ushers  were  the  Rev.  Gerald  Moore- 
head  '51  and  Dale  Fulmer  x'52.  Sol- 
oist was  Richard  Fyler  '52.    The  couple 


world  has  eve-  known." 

Dr.  Robinson  then  described  the 
noble  army  of  men  and  women,  the 
teachers  in  our  schools  to  whom  all  of 
us  owe  a  great  debt. 

"Last  but  not  least",  continued  the 
speaker,  "you  owe  your  present  secure 
status  to  the  home  which  since  your 
arrival  in  this  world  —  has  cherished 
you,  loved  you,  waited  on  you,  prayed 
for  you." 

With  his  audience  listening  intently 
the  speaker  concluded  his  address  by 
saying,  "At  this  hour  you  are  largely 
the  result  of  the  devotion  and  sacrifices 
others  have  made.  What  are  you  going 
to  do  about  it?" 


will  reside  in  New  Jersey  while  Mr. 
Gateman  attends  Columbia  University 
Graduate  School. 

Carolyn  J.  Hester  x'57  and  Donald  S. 
Haag  '55  have  announced  their  mar- 
riage which  took  place  July  12  in 
Frederick,  Md.  They  are  presently 
residing  at  1186' 2  Park  Avenue,  Wil- 
liamsport.  Pa. 

Helen  G.  Williams  '55  and  Richard  K. 
Boyd  '55  are  at  home  at  47D  Brook- 
dale  Gardens,  Bloomfield,  N.  J.,  since 
their  marriage  on  August  20. 

Louise  Caroline  Miller  '31  on  April  2, 
became  the  bride  of  W.  Curtis  Proth- 
ers  in  Kingston,  Pa.  Mrs.  Prothers 
is  Mathematics  teacher  in  Dallas- 
Franklin-Monroe  High  School. 

Melva  Schmeltz  '55  and  Harold  E.  Vog- 
ler  '54  were  united  in  marriage  on 
August  6.  Susquehanna  graduates  in 
the  wedding  party  were  Anne  Lacock 
'55,  Mary  Ann  Bingaman  '55,  Mimi 
Vogler  Olson  '51  and  Dave  Volk  '51. 
Mrs.  Volger  is  teaching  in  the  Lake 
Township  High  School,  Lake  Ariel, 
Pa. 

Dr.  James  Rumbaugh  '50  was  married 
to  Pat  Baer  on  July  16,  1955.  Jim 
has  completed  his  internship  at  Poly- 
clinic Hospital,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Fat  Hess  and  Stan  Manning  (both  '54) 
made  it  Mr.  and  Mrs.  in  June. 

Lorraine  Rarich  '52  and  George  Lid- 
dington  '54  were  married  August  20. 
Attending  her  sister  as  matron  of 
honor  was  Jean  Rarick  Detweiler  '53. 
Bridesmaids  were  Ruth  Smith  Rob- 
inson '52  and  Janet  Miller  Waite  x'52. 

Les  Heilman  '52  and  Helen  Thomas  x'57 
heard  wedding  bells  on  August  27. 
They  were  married  in  Trinity  Evan- 
gelical United  Brethren  Church,  New 
Cumberland. 

Max  J.  Herman  x'57  took  as  his  bride 
Peggy  Ann  Casson,  August  27.  Mr. 
Herman  entered  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania  School  of  Veterinary 
Medicine,  Philadelphia,  in  September. 

Sandra  Gilfillan  x'57  and  James  G. 
Showalter  '55  are  now  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
They  were  married  in  Philadelphia 
on  August  27.  Attendants  were  Beth 
Linebar  x'57,  Elizabeth  Stradling  '57, 
Harry  F.  Kocher,  Jr.  '55,  Walter  C. 
Albert  Jr.  '55,  Kenneth  F.  Erdley  Jr. 
'55  and  Franklin  G.  Smith  '55. 

June  L.  Hoffman  '46  became  the  bride 
of  Nicholas  R.  Repke,  on  August  27, 
in  Hazleton.  Mrs.  Repke  is  teaching 
in  Chicago,  where  the  couple  is  re- 
siding. 

Danfel  W.  Williamson  '53  and  Joan 
Wiant  x'53  were  married  June  4,  in 
Westfield,  New  Jersey.  They  are  pres- 
ently residing  at  Ft.  Bragg  while  Dan 
is  in  training. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1955 


Of  Winning  Maids 
and  Noble  Lords 

— ^—    by  Ruth  Juram  Smith    ^■^— 

More  than  two  hundred  women  had 
assembled  for  Conference  Hour  at 
Lakeside  -  on  -  Lake  Erie  this  summer 
and  as  a  warmer  up-er  (not  that  we 
needed  one  with  the  Ohio  temperatures 
hovering  in  the  90's  all  week)  song 
sheets  had  been  distributed,  and  then 
we  looked  around  for  a  pianist  and  song 
leader.  "Dr.  Dolberr  is  here,"  several 
cried,  and  sure  enough,  up  the  aisle 
walked  Dr.  Martin  L.  Dolberr  '16,  re- 
turned from  more  than  a  score  of  years 
as  missionary  in  India  and  now  a  pas- 
tor in  Marion,  Ohio.  With  professional 
skill  our  S.  U.  friend  had  the  rafters 
ringing.  He's  doing  the  same  thing,  we 
heard  later,  for  the  coming  convention 
of  the  Women's  Missionary  Society  of 
the  U.L.C.A.,  in  Cleveland  in  early  Oc- 
tober. Dr.  Russell  Auman  '20  is  sched- 
uled to  conduct  a  Bible  Study  at  the 
Hotel  Statler  on  World  Communion 
Sunday  for  the  same  occasion.  Dr. 
Auman  is  on  the  faculty  of  Hamma  Di- 
vinity School,  Springfield,  Ohio. 

We  were  sitting  in  the  mammoth 
auditorium  at  Massanetta  Summer  As- 
sembly, enjoying  one  of  the  Lutheran 
Week  mass  meetings  attended  by  1000 
Virginia  men,  women  and  children, 
when  who  shared  a  book  with  us  but 
the  Rev.  Robert  R.  Sala  '34  who  is  a 
mission  developer  at  present  in  the 
suburbs  of  Richmond!  Dr.  Paul  M. 
Orso  '40,  Director  of  Lutheran  Welfare 
in  Washington,  D.  C,  was  a  member 
of  the  faculty  of  this  school. 

The  Rev.  Hamer  Middleswarth  '24 
of  U.L.C.A.'s  Parish  Education  Board 
staff  led  more  than  2500  youth  in  daily 
worship  at  the  Luther  League  Conven- 
tion at  Ann  Arbor  from  August  15  to  20. 
Visiting  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stanley  Bussey 
(Prudence  Fish,  former  S.U.  faculty 
voice  teacher),  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Russell 
Hatz  tracked  down  another  S.U.  clergy- 
man, the  Rev.  David  J.  Heim  '44  by 
way  of  a  neighbor  of  the  Busseys. 
Pastor  Heim  had  just  been  called  to 
Burlington,  Vermont's  First  Baptist 
Church  and  his  coming  was  featured  in 
that  evening's  Burlington  Free  Press. 

When  the  Rev.  Oliver  Nace  an- 
nounced the  100th  Anniversary  cele- 
bration of  St.  Paul's  Evangelical  and 
Reformed  Church  of  Selinsgrove,  he 
named  the  top  attraction  of  the  event, 
the  coming  of  Dr.  Cyril  Haas  '99.  Dr. 
Haas  has  served  as  medical  missionary 
for  a  lifetime  in  the  Near  East  and  with 
Mrs.  Haas,  is  now  retired  and  living  in 
Tennessee. 


SPITZNER  LAUDS  SUCCESS  OF  LOYALTY  FUND! 

GIVES  CREDIT  TO  CLASS  REPRESENTATIVES 

At  the  close  of  the  academic  year, 
final  total  contributed  by  alumni  was 
$5072.20.  With  408  contributing,  the 
fund  showed  a  greater  increase  than  in 
any  other  one  year,  as  far  as  we  could 
learn  from  our  records. 

President  Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  com- 
menting on  the  report,  said,  "Success 
of  last  year's  Loyalty  Fund  is  due  to 
those  Class  Representatives  who  co- 
operated and  did  so  much  to  enlist  the 
support  of  their  classmates." 

Three  early  classes,  1886,  1887  and 
1888,  considerably  reduced  in  size,  had 
100%  response.  The  classes  of  1891 
and  1898  had  a  50%  response.  Best 
record  for  more  recent  years  was  that 
of  the  Class  of  1913  with  Rev.  John  B. 
Kniseley  as  Representative,  which 
showed  a  record  of  35%.  Class  of  1915 
with  N.  A.  Danowsky  as  Representa- 
tive, had  31%.  contributing.  As  wo 
come  down  to  more  recent  years,  the 
Class  of  1940  with  Anna  Hill  Groce  as 
Representative  reported  an  excellent 
27%. 

President  Spitzner,  through  the  col- 
umns of  the  ALUMNUS,  wants  to  thank 
all  those  Class  Representatives  who  did 
so  much  to  make  the  Fund  successful. 
His  hope  is  that  they  again  will  share 
some  of  this  responsibility  and  having 
met  with  such  success  last  year,  will 
be  able  to  show  an  even  better  record 
for  the  year  1955-56. 

There  are  always  a  few  rare  souls 
who  send  in  their  contributions  early 
in  the  year,  without  even  a  reminder. 
This  year  early  responses  came  from 
the  classes  of  1909,  1941,  1946,  1950  and 
1954. 


Contributions  received  for  last  year 
but  too  late  to  be  included  in  the  June 
issue  of  the  ALUMNUS  were: 

1910— Clyde  W.  Shaeffer 

1913 — Maria  Geiselman  Gabrielson 

1915 — Guy  C.  Lauver 

1925 — Christie  Zimmerman 

1927 — ^Katherine  Kleinbauer 

1930 — Clifford  A.  Kiracofe 

1941 — Earl  G.  Minkwitz 

David  S.  Keim 
1948 — Rev.  H.  Lee  Hebel 
1949 — Edith  Wegner  Hebel 
1950 — Lillian  Hoover  Bloomquist 

Other  alumni  were  prominent  this 
summer  at  Camp  Susquehanna  —  on 
Susquehanna's  Campus  for  its  31st 
season.  The  Rev.  A.  P.  Bingaman  '29, 
chairman  of  the  program,  had  on  his 
staff  as  chief  counselor.  Dexter  Weikel 
'48,  Ada  Jayne  Romig  '44  as  Girls'  Ath- 
letic Director  and  two  teachers,  the  Rev. 
Jerome  V.  Guss  '36  and  the  Rev.  John 
Weikel  '22. 


Homecoming  To  Draw  Crowd; 
Harrisburg  Club  Host 

Members  of  the  Harrisburg  District 
Alumni  Club  will  act  as  hosts  at  this 
year's  Homecoming  Program,  the  week- 
end of  November  5.  Harvey  A.  Heintz- 
elman,  '27,  President  of  the  Harrisburg 
Club  is  moving  ahead  with  a  committee 
to  develop  plans. 

President  of  the  General  Alumni  As- 
sociation, Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  pleased 
with  changes  inaugurated  last  year,  has 
asked  that  insofar  as  possible,  last 
year's  program  be  repeated. 

President  G.  Morris  Smith  has  ap- 
pointed a  committee  from  the  campus 
to  work  with  the  Harrisburg  club. 
Chairman  will  be  Dan  MacCuish,  Direc- 
tor of  Public  Relations  and  committee 
members  will  be:  Miss  Ruth  A.  Meister, 
Dean  of  Women,  Miss  Jean  B.  Beam- 
enderfer  '39,  Miss  Betsy  McDowell, 
newly  appointed  Director  of  Physical 
Education  for  Women,  Dr.  John  R. 
Leach  and  A.  A.  Stagg,  Jr. 

Since  many  alumni  coming  from  dis- 
tant points  often  arrive  Friday  evening 
and  stay  in  Selinsgrove  over  night,  a 
successful  social  hour  was  held  last  year 
in  the  Student  Lounge,  giving  early  ar- 
rivals an  opportunity  to  see  the  tradi- 
tional parade  and  take  part  in  the  pep 
rally.  Students  served  cider  and  dough- 
nuts and  music  was  provided  for  those 
interested  in  dancing. 

Notices  will  be  sent  out  later  by  the 
various  Fraternities  and  Sororities  an- 
nouncing plans  for  special  meetings. 
Special  announcement  will  be  seen  else- 
where of  plans  for  an  S.  A.  I.  luncheon 
to  be  held  at  the  Blue  Hill  Restaurant. 

The  most  impressive  change  in  last 
year's  program  was  the  coffee  hour  held 
in  Seibert  Lounge.  Sponsored  by  So- 
rorities and  Fraternities,  once  again  all 
alumni  will  be  invited  to  get  together 
in  one  place  after  the  game,  rather  than 
attend  coffee  hours  at  the  different  So- 
rorities and  Fraternities. 

Members  of  the  student  body  are 
making  elaborate  plans  for  the  Annual 
Homecoming  Dance  which  is  always 
enjoyed  by  so  many  alumni. 


Picture  Credits 

Cover  and  football  pictures  taken 
by  Frederick  C.  Stevens,  Assistant 
Professor  of   Sociology  at   S.   U. 


September,   1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


Club  News 


NEW  JERSEY 

The  North  Jersey  District  Club  will 
have  another  informal  buffet  -  supper 
meeting  in  October  or  November.  Facil- 
ities will  be  available  for  projecting 
photographs  and  35  mm  slides  which 
should  help  us  get  to  know  each  other 
better.  Bring  shots  of  your  family, 
home,  vacation,  pet,  etc.  —  limit  12. 
Members  will  be  notified  of  place  and 
date.  Alumni  or  friends  who  did  not 
receive  an  announcement  of  our  spring 
meeting  notify  our  secretary,  Mrs.  Her- 
bert R.  Hains,  232  Cedar  Street,  Liv- 
ingston, N.  J.,  so  we  may  put  you  on 
our  mailing  list. 

Ray  Schramm,  President 
North  Jersey  District 
Alumni  Club 

SUNBURY 

At  the  spring  meeting  of  the  Sunbury 
District  Alumni  Club,  it  was  suggested 
that  the  Selinsgrove  -  Snyder  County 
Chapter  be  invited  to  meet  with  the 
Sunbury  group  at  the  fall  meeting  to 
discuss  a  merger  of  the  two  clubs. 

Presidents  of  the  respective  clubs, 
Pat  Houtz  '50  and  Davis  Gross  '47,  have 
discussed  possible  dates  for  the  meeting 
which  will  be  held  in  Selinsgrove  and 
announced  at  a  later  date. 

HANOVER- YORK-LANCASTER 

The  annual  summer  picnic  of  the 
Hanover-York-Lancaster  Alumni  Club 
was  held  August  25,  1955  at  St.  Paul's 
Lutheran  Picnic  Grove  in  Hametown, 
Pa.  It  was  an  old  fashioned  picnic  with 
all  baskets  opened  and  shared  as  in  one 
big  family  with  corn  on  the  cob  fur- 
nished by  the  club  as  the  main  course. 
About  50  people  attended  at  which 
time  the  president  of  the  club,  Raymond 
Garman,  announced  that  Miss  Joyce 
Hancock  of  Spring  Grove,  Pa.,  had  been 
awarded  the  George  E.  Fisher  Memorial 
Scholarship. 

Recent  contributors  to  the  Scholar- 
ship Fund  are:  Dr.  Paul  Ochenrider, 
Patricia  Heathcote,  Mary  FarlUng,  Dr. 
Spurgeon  Shue,  Clair  Kaltreider,  David 
Coren,  Selon  Dockey,  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Donald  Wissinger,  Rev.  Lester  Karsch- 
ner,  H.  Vernon  Ferster,  Anna  dinger. 
Rev.  Kenneth  James,  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Raymond  Klinedinst,  Anna  Allewelt, 
Joseph  Fopeano,  Mrs.  G,  A.  Livingston, 
Raymond  P.  Garman,  Grace  Geiselman, 
Henrietta  Flickinger,  Ethel  Reuning, 
and  Anna  Koontz. 

It  was  also  announced  that  there  are 
other  scholarships  available  for  stu- 
dents living  in  this  area.  If  you  know 
of  anyone  interested  please  contact  any 


Carl   Shoemaker,   promising   back   from   Ashland   and   Jack   Anthony, 

Sophomore  end  from  East  Stroudsburg,  assist  the  Coach 

in  carrying  new  equipment  to  field — (air  dummies). 

Junior  Co-eds  and  Crusaders 


ACCIAVATTI  —  a  new  personality, 
Richard  Gerard,  was  announced  by 
Mr.  x'51  and  Mrs.  Richard  Acciavatti 
on  June  12.  The  father  is  Director 
of  the  Rehabilitation  Department,  Tu- 
berculosis  Sanitorium,   Cresson,   Pa. 

BOTHWELL— a  bouncing  boy,  Kenneth 
H.,  Ill,  arrived  June  5  at  the  home  of 
Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  Kenneth  H.  Both- 
well,  Jr.,  in  New  Providence,  N.  J. 

BRANDAU— Mark  Allen  was  born  to 
Rev.  "51  and  'Mrs.  Walter  L.  Brandau 
June  21.  Rev.  Brandau  is  now  in  Espy. 

FISHER— a  daughter,  Willa  Mina,  was 
born  February  22  to  Mrs.  William  S. 
Fisher  (Edith  Kemp  '47).  The  Fish- 
ers reside  in  Wilmington,  Del. 

GEHRIS — Judith  Louise  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Dr.  '50  and  Mrs.  (Martha 
Martin  '51)  James  C.  Gehris  May  23. 
Her  brother,  John,   is  two  years  old. 

member    of   the   scholarship    committee 
or  notify  the  college  office. 

Patricia  Heathcote  '52,  Treas. 
LEHIGH  VALLEY 

Plans  have  been  made  for  the  annual 
meeting  to  be  held  on  Friday,  October 
21.  The  time  is  6:30  p.  m.  and  the 
place  is  the  University  Room  of  the 
Hotel  Bethlehem,  Bethlehem,  Pa.  Fur- 
ther information  will  be  sent  to  mem- 
bers at  a  later  date. 


JONES — proud  parents  of  a  son  born 
June  28  are  Mr.  '51  and  Mrs.  Paul 
Jones.  Paul  is  a  teacher  in  the  Nor- 
thumberland High  School. 

LARRIMORE— their  first  child,  Judson 
Kepner,  was  born  June  17  to  Mrs. 
Jack  L.  Larrimore  (Lillian  Kepner 
'50).  The  Larrimores  reside  in  Laur- 
el, Md. 

MARTS— the  birth  of  Thomas  E.  Marts, 
III,  has  been  announced  by  his  par- 
ents, Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Charlotte 
Neuman  x'54)  Thomas  Marts.  Little 
Tom  arrived  July  8  in  Philadelphia. 

PERSAN— a  son,  Richard  Henry,  was 
born  May  29  to  Mrs.  Herbert  Persan 
(Mary  Ellen  Wood  '48).  Richard 
joins  Wanda,  four,  and  Nancy,  two,  at 
Persan's  Massapequa,  N.  Y.  residence. 

SPOONER  —  John  Allen  is  the  main 
topic  of  conversation  at  the  home  of 
Mr.  '43  and  Mrs.  (Ruth  Billow  '43) 
Donald  Spooner.  He  was  born  on 
June  28  and  is  the  Spooners'  second 
son. 

REILLY — Katherine  Jean,  a  darling  lit- 
tle girl,  was  added  to  the  home  of  Mr. 
'49  and  Mrs.  (Marilyn  Beers  '51) 
James  B.  Reilly  on  August  22. 

MILLARD  —  Stanley  Wendall  born  in 
Community  Hospital,  Sunbury,  Aug- 
ust 30.  The  proud  parents  are  Mr. 
'56  and  Mrs.  (Peggy  Webber  '54)  Car- 
roll Millard. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,   1955 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  —   '41 


'05 


Walter  Young,  although  retired 
for  the  past  few  years,  has  re- 
cently received  generous  newspaper 
publicity  on  the  contribution  he  has 
made  to  the  stage  and  the  movies.  In 
the  publicity  re- 
leases, Mr.  Young 
gives  credit  to  Sus- 
quehanna for  his 
start  in  the  dramat- 
ic field.  While  at 
S.  U.,  he  developed 
his  iirst  love  for  the 
stage  and  organized 


Walter  Young 


a  dramatic  club 
which  was  known 
as  the  Themard  Club.  Some  of  the 
plays  produced  were  Shakespeare's 
"Othello",  "Way  Down  East",  "La  Belle 
Marie",  and  several  others  of  the  same 
type. 

After  college,  the  young  actor  was 
fortunate  enough  to  play  with  Ethel 
Barrymore  at  the  old  Empire  Theati'e 
in  New  York.  He  also  played  with 
John  Barrymore  in  "His  Excellency  the 
Governor". 

For  12  years  Young  played  in  stock 
with  Jessie  Bonstelle.  Following  this, 
he  played  with  Douglas  Fairbanks,  Sr. 
in  "The  Show  Shop". 

During  World  War  I,  Mr.  Young  en- 
tertained in  France,  Belgium,  London, 
Helsinki  and  Moscow.  He  later  spent 
three  years  in  Hollywood  where  he  was 
under  contract  with  Warner  Brothers, 
Universal  and  Fox,  playing  in  19  pic- 
tures. 


'16 


In  memory  of  Luther  D.  Gross- 
man, a  set  of  electronic  chimes 
will  be  placed  in  the  Tresslertown  Lu- 
theran Home  where  he  had  served  as 
superintendent  for  14  years. 


'17 


Phoebe  Herman  and  Eva  Her- 
man, '18  with  their  sister  Bea- 
trice (S.  U.  Bursar  for  25  years)  have 
just  returned  from  a  two-months'  Med- 
iterranean tour.  On  this,  their  third 
European  trip,  the  Misses  Herman  vis- 
ited Spain,  France,  Italy,  Egypt;  and  in 
the  holy  lands  they  traveled  to  Damas- 
cus, Syria,  Jordan,  Jerico,  Jerusalem, 
Bethlehem,  and  Nazareth.  They  flew  to 
Tel-Aviv  and  Istanbul  before  returning 
to   Athens   to   sail  back   to   the   States. 


'27 


The  Rev.  Bert  E.  Wynn  has  been 
installed  as  full  -  time  President 
of  the  Central  Penn- 
\^  sylvania     Synod    of 

■     ■       the    EvangeUcal    & 
Reformed  Church. 


*9Q  ^^ 

LJUk 


Judith     Ann 

)unkle,    the 

daughter    of    Frieda 

Deese    Dunkle,    was 

chosen    to    reign    as 

Rev.  Wynn  "Miss    Washington, 

D.   C.   of   1955"   and  participated  in  the 

"Miss    America     Pageant"    at    Atlantic 

City. 


'32 


Michael    A.    Strohosky    received 
his   master   of   arts   degree   from 

Bucknell  University  at  the  close  of  the 

summer  session. 


'35 


Dr.  Hazel  Naugle  has  recently 
been  transferred  from  Bhima- 
varam,  India,  where  she  has  been  serv- 
ing as  director  of  Christian  education 
for  the  Lutheran  missions  in  the  prov- 
ince, to  Guntura,  South  India. 

Dr.  RRl.ih  C.  Ge'?!e  received  prominen: 
men:ion  in  a  lecent  issue  of  Modern 
Schools  when  the  featured  article  de- 
sc-iteJ  his  development  program  at  the 
Oakmont,  Pa.  Public  Schools  where  he 
has  been  Superintendent  since   1953. 


'36 


Charles  L.  Fasold  has  been  ap- 
pointed   assistant   to   the   super- 

Vismg    principal    of    Selinsgrove    Area 

Joint  Schools. 


'38 


Mrs.     Harvey     C.     (Frances     E. 

Moyer)  Wynn  received  her  mas- 
ter of  arts  degree  from  Bucknell  Uni- 
versity at  the  close  of  the  summer  ses- 
sion. Mrs.  Wynn  is  teaching  in  the  Sel- 
insgrove Area  Joint  Junior  High  School. 


'39 


Robert  M.  Bastress  has  been  ap- 
pointed assistant  county  super- 
intendent of  Snyder  County  Schools. 
He  previously  held  the  position  of  guid- 
ance director  of  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint 
High  School.  For  the  past  few  years. 
Bob  has  coached  S.  U.'s  baseball  team. 


'40 


Dr.  John  A.  Leain  accepted  a 
position  at  St.  Clair  Memorial 
Hospital,  Mt.  Lebanon,  Pittsburgh,  ef- 
fective September  1.  Dr.  Learn  former- 
ly was  on  the  staff  at  Sunbury  Com- 
munity Hospital. 


Donald  L.  Ford  has  successfully 
completed  all  examinations  for 
the  designation  of  Chartered  Life  Un- 
derwriter in  The  Northwestern  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Company. 

9  AC\    Mr.    and    Mrs.    (Jeanne    Fenner) 

^^  John  Helm  were  recent  visitors 
on  the  campus. 

^  A  A    "^^^  Rev.  David  J.  Helm,  minis- 

TTT  ter  of  Huntingdon's  First  Bap- 
tist Church  for  the  past  seven  years  has 
resigned  to  become  pastor  of  the  First 
Baptist  Church  in  Burlington,  Vermont. 

f  A'J  Ongkar  Narayan  of  British  Gui- 
T I  ana  was  a  recent  visitor  on  the 
campus.  He  has  spent  the  past  summer 
in  England  and  will  remain  in  the 
United  States  to  complete  further  edu- 
cation in  the  State  Teachers  College  in 
Southern  Missouri.  Clair  Eastep,  with 
Burroughs  Adding  Machine  Co.  since 
1947,  has  recently  been  promoted  from 
Senior  Salesman  in  Harrisburg  to  Re- 
gional Promotion  Man  in  Philadelphia. 
Major  Frank  Corcoran  is  now  on  Army 
assignment  as  Assistant  Professor  of 
Military  Science  and  Tactics  at  Penn- 
sylvania Military  College  in  Chester. 
Howard  H.  Soloman  was  a  recent 
caller  on  the  campus,  returning  from 
Indonesia  where  he  is  employed  by  the 
Standard  Vacuum  Oil  Co.  Howard  is 
enjoying  a  six  month  furlough  and  was 
happy  to  see  some  old  friends,  some  of 
whom  were  Robert  Wohlsen  '47,  Robert 
Radell  '48  and  Earl  Bernstine  '50. 


'48 


The  Rev.  H.  Lee  Hebel  has  been 
called  by  the  Central  Pennsyl- 
vania Synod  of  the  U.L.C.A.  to  be  the 
first  rural  missionary  in  this  synod.  He 
will  serve  small  congregations  within 
an  area  30  miles  from  Bedford,  Pa. 

'Jim'   Peters   is   the   new   varsity 
football   coach   at   Western   Area 

Joint     High     School,     Mifflinburg,     Pa. 

■Jim'   was   a   former   all-around   athlete 

at  S.  U. 

John  Hospodar,  Jr.  was  appointed  As- 
sistant to  the  Manager,  Systems  and 
Methods,  General  Offices,  Campbell 
Soup  Company,  Camden.  N.  J.  on  June 
16,   1955. 

Dr.  Robert  L.  Goetz  has  left  his  gen- 
eral practice  in  Corning,  N.  Y.,  for  duty 
at  the  U.  S.  Navy  Recruiting  Station  in 
Jacksonville,  Fla.  In  January  Bob  will 
attend  the  Naval  Aviation  School  of 
Medicine  in  Pensacola,  studying  supple- 
mentary medical  courses,  flight  train- 
ing, rescue  work,  etc. 
Dorothy  I.  Shaffer  has  been  assigned 
to  a  Department  of  the  Army  Depend- 
ent School  in  Germany,  where  she  ex- 
pects to  teach  upper  elementary  grades. 
(Continued  on  Page  7) 


September,   1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


New  Faces  On  Campus 

Very  few  faculty  and  administratior, 
changes  have  occurred  this  year.  Mr. 
Harold  Gullbergh  has  come  to  the  De- 
partment of  Education  to  fill  the  va- 
cancy created  by  a  one  year  leave  of 
absence  granted  to  Mr.  Phillip  C.  Bos- 
sart.  Mr.  Gullbergh  has  come  to  us 
from  Colby  College,  Me.  He  holds 
masters'  degrees  from  Cornell  and 
Rutgers,  and  has  recently  finished  his 
residence  study  for  the  doctorate  at 
Syracuse.  His  last  teaching  position 
was  at  Colby  College. 

Mrs.  Rachel  M.  Thompson  of  Harris- 
burg  is  the  new  House  Mother  of  Has- 
singer  Hall.  She  replaces  Mrs.  Carol 
Kline  who  resigned  last  spring  to  ac- 
cept a  position  at  Westminister  College, 
New    Wilmington,    Pennsylvania. 

Miss  Betsy  McDowell  is  the  new 
Phj'sical  Director  for  Women.  She  re- 
places Miss  Frances  A.  Rhoads  who  was 
at  Susquehanna  for  only  one  year. 
Miss  McDowell  is  a  graduate  of  Luther 
College,  Decorah,  Iowa,  and  was  a  stu- 
dent of  Mrs.  Ruth  Sparhawk  Soule, 
well  known  to  many  alumni. 

Mrs.  Jean  Lauver  '54  and  Mrs.  Anna 
Shaffer  resigned  their  positions  in  the 
Public  Relations  Department  and  have 
been  succeeded  by  Mrs.  Goldie  Moyer. 
Freeburg,  Pa.  and  Miss  Ann  Lee  Day, 
Danville,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Aria  Marks,  Secretary  to  Dean 
Gait  for  the  past  10  years,  has  also  re- 
signed. Mrs.  Martha  Leach,  Port  Trev- 
orton,  Pa.  is  the  new  Secretary  to  the 
Dean. 


"SUSQUEHANNANS  ON  PARADE" 

(Continued  from  Page  6) 


'50 


Richard  G.  Westervelt  has  been 
promoted  to  Assistant  Sales 
Promotion  Manager  with  the  Prudential 
Insurance  Co.  He  is  located  in  Chicago. 
Dr.  Joseph  A.  Ladika  has  completed 
his  internship  at  Misericordia  Hospital, 
Philadelphia,  after  graduating  from 
Jefferson  Medical  College.  He  has  op- 
ened a  medical  practice  in  Kulpmont, 
Pa. 

Dr.  James  C.  Gehris  has  completed  a 
one-year  internship  at  Reading  Hospi- 
tal and  has  opened  practice  of  general 
medicine  in  Shamokin,  Pa. 


'53 


Orville   Glass   and   Paul   Nestler, 

Jr.  have  received  their  Master 
of  Business  Administration  degrees 
from  the  Wharton  Graduate  School. 
Arthur  W.  Roush  has  been  discharged 
after  two  years  in  the  Army  and  will 
begin  teaching  in  the  Montrose,  Pa. 
High  School. 


NECROLOGY      ""^^'^  ""^  ^^^^^^  %f. 

A 


Sig:mund  Weis  '03,  Vice  President  and 
Treasurer  of  Weis  Pure  Food  Stores, 
Inc.,  Sunbury,  died  in  the  Sunbury 
Community  Hospital,  July  3.  Mr. 
Weis  was  co-founder  of  the  Weis 
Markets,  which  started  as  a  small 
grocery  store  and  has  grown  until  at 
present  the  corporation  is  operating 
34    self-service   supermarkets. 

Ira  T.  Fiss  x'09,  former  Speaker  of  the 
State  House  of  Representatives,  died 
June  18  in  the  Geisinger  Memorial 
Hospital,  Danville,  Pa.  Well  known 
as  a  contractor,  Republican  Assem- 
blyman, civic  and  church  leader,  he 
had  retired  in  1951. 

Rev.  Joseph  M.  Janson  '21,  pastor  of 
Trinity  Lutheran  Church,  Sunbury, 
since  1929,  died  in  the  Parsonage, 
July  18.  His  only  other  pastorate 
was  in  Mon'cursville,  Pa. 

Robert  L.  App  '08,  died  on  July  4.  He 
had  been  high  school  principal  at 
Millheim,  Pa.,  for  a  number  of  years. 

Rev.  E.  S.  Keller  '26,  retired  Lutheran 
pastor  and  former  superintendent  of 
the  White  Hill  Industrial  School,  died 
suddenly,  August  30.  He  was  the 
first  Protestant  chaplain  at  the  school 
and  served  as  superintendent  from 
1946  until  1950. 

At  one  time  he  was  pastor  of  the 
English  -  Lutheran  Church,  Miners- 
ville,  Pa.,  and  for  eight  years  was 
pastor  of  the  First  Lutheran  Church, 
Watsontown,  Pa. 

William  S.  Beckwith  '52,  died  suddenly 
August  12  in  the  Presbyterian  Hospi- 
tal, Pittsburgh.  After  graduating 
from  Susquehanna's  Conservatory  of 
Music,  Bill  taught  music  for  two 
years  in  the  Lewisburg,  Pa.  High 
School.  He  later  moved  to  S.  C. 
where  for  the  past  year  he  was  a 
member  of  the  faculty  at  Greer 
School.  He  would  have  received  his 
Master's  Degree  from  Columbia  Uni- 
versity this  summer.  A  sister.  Car- 
men Marie  (Mrs.  H.  V.  Addleman)  of 
Boalsburg,  Pa.,  received  her  degree 
from  Susquehanna  in  '46. 
Willis  W.  Pratt  '28,  died  suddenly,  Sep- 
tember 13,  in  Ashland,  Pa.  He  had 
served  as  athletic  director  and  teacher 
in  the  Ashland  High  School  since 
1936.  Prior  to  that,  he  had  been  head 
coach  at  the  Kane,  Pa.  High  School. 


FOOTBALL  SCHEDULE 

Oct.     1 — Ursinus    A 

Oct.     8 — Swarthmore   (Parents'  Day).H 

Oct.   15 — National  Aggies   A 

Oct.  29 — Juniata    A 

Nov.    5 — Wagner (Homecoming). H 

Nov.  12 — Haverford    A 


Walter  C.  Albert,  Jr.— trainee  for  Sears, 

Roebuck  &  Co.,  Philadelphia. 
Ivars  Avots  —  University   of  Pennsyl- 


John  Edward  Barrett,  III  —  Princeton 
Theological  Seminary. 

Bruce  A.  Bell  —  Agency  Instructor 
Trainee,  New  York  Life  Insurance 
Co.,  Harrisburg. 

Sister  Shirley  Anne  Bell  —  St.  John's 
Lutheran  Church,  409  W.  Shipley  Rd., 
Linthicum  Heights,  Md. 

Larry  R.  Bingaman  —  Technical  Corre- 
spondent, Carbide  and  Carbon  Chem- 
icals Co.,  New  York. 

Mary  Ann  Bingaman— Math  Teacher  in 
the  Berwyn  Junior  High  School,  Ber- 
wyn.  Pa. 

Helen  Williams  Boyd  —  residing  in 
Bloomfield,  N.  J.  with  husband  Rich- 
ard K. 


Charles  W.  Coates  —  Gettysburg  Semi- 
nary. 

Anna  Austin  Corporon  —  residing  in 
Northampton,  Mass. 

Phyllis  A.  Crumbling— Director  of  Vo- 
cal Music,  Newport  Joint  Schools, 
Newport,  Pa. 

D 

Annabel    Broeske    Delp   —   residing    in 

Lansdale,  Pa. 
Eleanor  S.   Dively  —  graduated   in  May 

from  the  Lutheran  Deaconess  School, 

Ruxton,  Md. 

E 
Kenneth  F.  Erdley,  Jr.— U.  S.  Army. 

F 

Lana  A.  Fegley— Secretary,  The  Magee 
Carpet  Co.,  Bloomsburg,  Pa. 

Polly  Ann  Fisher— Medical  Technician, 
Geisinger  Memorial  Hospital,  Dan- 
ville, Pa. 

Russell  E.  Furman  —  Accountant,  J.  H. 
Drass  Co.,  Inc.,  Sunbury,  Pa. 

G 

Arlan   K.    Gilbert   —   Graduate   School, 

University  of  Delaware. 
James  J.  Gormley — employed  by  Rohm 

&    Haas    Co.,    Philadelphia:    planning 

graduate    study    this    fall    at    Temple 

University. 

H 

Donald  S.  Haag — Management  Trainee, 
S.  S.  Kresge  Co.,  Williamsport,  Pa. 

Barbara  J.  Harper — Peabody  Conserva- 
tory of  Music. 

Helen  L.  Hassinger — Deputy  Prothono- 
tary  and  Clerk  of  Courts,  Snyder 
County  Prothonotary's  Office,  Middle- 
burg. 

(Continued  on  Page  8) 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1955 


Football  Squad  Showing 

Spirit  And  Hustle 

Coaches  "Whitey"  Keil  and  Bob 
Pittello  are  working  hard  to  produce  a 
football  team  that  will  show  improve- 
ment over  the  last  couple  of  years. 
Working  alone.  Coaches  Keil  and  Pittel- 
lo are  doing  a  wonderful  job  and  feel- 
ing on  campus  is  that  their  efforts  will 
be  productive. 

On  the  first  day,  twenty-four  men 
reported,  giving  Susquehanna  the  larg- 
est first-day  turnout  in  many  years. 
However,  it  looks  as  if  the  final  roster 
will  have  about  the  same  number. 
Only  five  major  "S"  winners  are  on 
the  team,  backfield  men  Dick  Purnell 
of  Ashland,  Bob  Lewis  of  Selinsgrove, 
and  Bob  Gulick  of  Sunbury.  Up  front, 
only  Veryl  Milroy  of  Milton  and  Walt 
Benham  of  Philadelphia  lend  experi- 
ence. 

Coach  Keil,  in  commenting  on  this 
year's  prospects  has  recently  said,  "If 
spirit,  hustle  and  hard  work  will  bring 
about  an  upswing  in  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity football  fortunes,  then  we're  on 
the  way  back." 

Eight  promising  Freshmen  give  hope 
for  the  future.  In  a  recent  scrimmage 
with  Dickinson,  four  frosh  were  listed 
in  the  starting  combination.  Most  prom- 
ising of  the  first-year  men  are  Harry 
Haney,  tackle  from  Mifflinburg;  Fritz 
Fichtner,  tackle  from  Wyommissing; 
John  Vought,  guard  from  Mifflinburg; 
Joe  Yocum,  center  from  Northumber- 
land; Carl  Shoemaker,  back  from  Ash- 
land; Ted  Sees,  back  from  Northum- 
berland, and  Ronald  Forster,  back  from 
Selinsgrove. 

Upper  classmen  who  are  battling 
Freshmen  for  starting  posts  are:  Bill 
Shaffer  and  Jack  Anthony,  ends;  Joe 
Scully,  Jack  Bishop,  and  Chalmers 
Bartlow,  tackles;  John  Schell,  Jerry 
Wilson,  and  Gordon  Boop,  guards;  Jim 
Kaiser,  center;  Bob  Yerger  and  Joe 
Maher,  backs. 

Lost  to  this  year's  squad  by  way  of 
graduation  are  four  boys  who  were 
standout  players  during  the  past  four 
yeai-s:  Jim  Anoia  of  Atlas,  Charles 
Coates  of  Bloomsburg,  Ken  Erdley  of 
Mifflinburg,  Don  Haag  of  Hughesville, 
and  Bruce  Bell  of  Northumberland. 

Not  returning  to  college  this  year  are 
Bob  Chamberlain,  huskiest  man  on  last 
year's  team.  Bill  Crain,  promising  back, 
and  Lionel  DeSilva,  lanky  tackle.  Other 
letter-men  who  for  one  reason  or  an- 
other decided  not  to  play  this  year  are 
Chuck  Bailes,  Peter  Nunn,  George 
Oran,  George  Pospisil,  John  Yeich  and 
Leonard  Quick. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


LIBRARY, 

Susquehanna  University 

Selinsgrove,  Pa. 


POSTMASTER — Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


NEWS  OF  CLASS  OF  1955— 

(Continued  from  Page  7) 

Nancy  Henderson  —  attending  Lutheran 
Deaconess  School,  Baltimore,  Md. 

Helen  Griffiths  Hendry  —  studying  pri- 
vately (music)  in  New  York. 

Donald  E.  Heilman — Officers  Candidate 
School  at  U.  S.  Naval  Station,  New- 
port, R.  I. 

Daniel  O.  Hoy — teacher  at  Tredyffrin- 
Eastown  Junior  High  School,  Berwyn, 
Pa. 

K 

Harry  F.  Kocher,  Jr. — Chemist,  duPont, 
Philadelphia. 

Mary  Ellen  Krebs — Music  Supervisor, 
Johnsville,  Pa. 

L 

Anne  Lacock — Secretary  in  the  Wyeth 
Laboratories,   Inc.,   Philadelphia. 

Carlene  M.  Lamade  —  Resident  Profes- 
sional Woi-ker,  Children's  Service 
Center  of  Wyoming  Valley,  Wilkes- 
Barre. 

W.  Deen  Lauver  —  Automobile  Sales- 
man, Roush  Motor  Co.,  McAlister- 
ville.  Pa. 

M 

Richard  E.  McCarty  —  Deltox  Rug  Co., 
Trainee,  Oshkosh,  Wis. 

Nancy  Richards  McLain — living  in  Sel- 
insgrove with  husband,  John  '58,  who 
is  continuing  college. 

Wayne  E.  Miller  —  Temple  University 
School  of  Medicine,  Philadelphia. 
O 

Edgar  W.  Oestreich — Lutheran  Theolog- 
ical Seminary,  Mt.  Airy,  Pa. 

Richard  Owens — ^Military  Service. 
R 

Annabelle   Thomas   Rogers   —   recently 
moved  to  State  College,  Pa. 
S 

Ruth  E.  Scott — Film  Speciahst  with  E. 
I.  duPont  de  Nemours  &  Co.,  Wil- 
mington, Del. 

Rose  Marie  Sharretts-Coates — with  hus- 
band, Charles  W.,  in  Gettysburg. 

Frederick  L.  Shilling — Gettysburg  Sem- 
inary. 


Sigma  Alpha  Iota 
Luncheon 

Attention  all  S.  A.  I.'s!  There 
will  be  a  Homecoming  Luncheon 
for  all  returning  S.  A.  I.'s  on  Sat- 
urday, November  5,  at  11:45  a.  m., 
at  the  Blue  Hill  Restaurant  (In- 
tersection of  Rts.  11  &  15).  Res- 
ervations must  be  sent  to  Mrs. 
Anna  Heimbach,  R.  R.  =2,  Selins- 
grove, Pa.,  by  October  29.  We're 
looking  forward  to  a  wonderful 
reunion  with  all  of  you,  so  send 
in  your  reservations  without  de- 
lay! 


Don't  Forget! 

Homecoming  Nov.  5 

James  G.  Showalter — Claims  Adjuster, 
Liberty  Mutual  Ins.  Co.,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

Frank  G.  Smith — Trainee,  Sears-Roe- 
buck &  Co.,  AUentown. 

Eleanor  Benner  Stuck — English  teacher, 
Southern  Joint  School  District,  Glen 
Rock,  Pa. 

Nancy  Hermann  Snook  —  English 
teacher.  Lock  Haven  Junior  High 
School. 

Sandra  Swinehart — Student  nurse  at  the 
Memorial   Hospital,   Wilmington,   Del. 
U 

Merle  F.  Ulsh,  Jr.— U.  S.  Navy. 

V  I 

William   H.   Vandcrhoof,   Jr.  —  Franklin 
&  Marshall  Seminary,  Lanca.ster. 
W 

D.  Richard  Walk — Hahnemann  Medical 
College,  Philadelphia. 

H.  Lee  Walker — Chicago  Lutheran  Sem- 
inary. Worked  in  Yellowstone  Nat- 
ional Park  during  the  summer. 

Carl  R.  Winey — U.  S.  Army.  ' 

Z 

Charles  W.  Ziegenfuss — Music  Teacher 
at  Cumberland  Valley  Joint  School 
System. 


SUSQUEHAh,«iA  UNIVbRS/n 
6ELINSOROVE,  PA. 


VOL.  XXIV 


December,  1955 


No.  2 


The  holy,  joyous  season  is  at  our  doors.  It  is 
the  festival  of  love  and  good  will.  God  was  in  Christ 
reconciling  the  world  unto  Himself.  The  Word  be- 
came flesh  and  dwelt  among  us,  full  of  grace  and 
truth.  God  hath  visited  His  people,  to  give  light  to 
them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
and  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

May  our  alumni  everywhere  fix  their  faith  in 
Him  where  true  joys  abide. 


TWO THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS December.   1955 

Dr.  Smith  Reports  on  Centennial  Plans; 
New  Music  Building  to  be  Started  Soon 

Progress  is  being  made  in  new  building  plans.  On  November  4,  1955  the 
Executive  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the  architects  to  pro- 
ceed with  preliminary  drawings  for  the  new  music  building  and  the  addition  to  ■*  ^l^\  *"%  * 
the  library.  Following  the  approval  of  these,  a  brochure  will  be  prepared  show- 
ing general  outline  of  buildings  and  something  of  the  interior  of  these  structures. 
It  is  hoped  that  ground  may  be  broken  for  the  new  music  building  before  the  end 
of  the  present  academic  year. 

The    music    building    alone    without  ~  7     ~        ,       . ,  ,  , 

..,     .  _.   J    .  .    •      ..,  management.     His  value  is  enhanced  by 

auditorium   is  expected   to   cost  in  the  .u  -  u»    ■   *  ..■       ,  ,  , 

■  uu     u     J     i-  ^ocn  n,^^        •■!-  '"6    insight    into    operational    problems 
neighborhood   of   $250,000 — with   equip-  uuu  ^u..,.- 

*  „„„-  ,,„„      „  Ji     •  4  which  he  gains  through  his  experience 

ment  $275,000.     If  an  auditorium  is  to  •  •  ,  ■  ^       .,  Z     ■  ■,,     ■ 

.      .  ..  J  •     .,_  ,     •,  ,.        .,  in  a  wide  variety  of  businesses.     He  is 

be  incorporated  in  the  new  building  it  -.        -.  ,.    ,  .     , 

.•       .  J  *u   *  .^^,=  r.,,r.     jj-.-        ,      ■„  therefore  rehed   upon  increasingly,   not 
is  estimated  that  $75,000  additional  will  i     <•      .u  *■         <■  .  .  __^^__ 

,    ,  T   /,      ,  „„^„  „„„       ..  only  foi"  the  preparation  of  tax  returns  ^H^^^H         *■ 

be  needed — or  a  total  of  $350,000.     At  ^   r  *  *  .■  ^^^^^^m 

.,  ,    ^.  ,       ^    .„„   '  „    .      .  and   for  suggestions   on   tax   accounting 

the   present   time   about   $245,000   is   in  ,..         u   *     i       *      •  ^      .  ,      ■ 

matters,  but  also  for  important  business 

advice  and  for  assistance  in  procedural,  r,n^w-^   „m    w,,  ^,i^.. 

The    Centennial    appeal    for    $500,000  organizational  and   administrative   mat-  ROGER  M.   BLOUGH 

from   the   625   churches   of   the   Central  tg^s       y^s    demands    on    the    profession  '^^^    Board    of    Directors    at    the    an- 

Pennsylvania     Synod     of     the     United  ^ave  grown,  so  has  the  appreciation  of  ""^'  nieeting  in  October,  elected  to  the 

Lutheran    Church    has    been    approved  jjg   services    with  the   result   that   it   is  Board,  Roger  M.  Blough  '25,  Chairman 

for  the  fall  of  1956.    What  the  churches  now  one  of' the  best  paid  professions.  °^    ^^^    Board    of    U.    S.    Steel.     As    a 

give    will    be    divided    equally    between  ^         „  .,  ■      ■     ,     ^^       ^-  ^  x,  leader  in  the  steel  industry,  Mr.  Blough 

,  ,        J     ,     .  .  "  ,     ,  One  of  the  principal  attractions  of  the  ,  -    .    .  .     ■   ^        .    •        f 

endowment  and  plant  improvement.    In  *•      ■■     ^u       »•       ,  .i-  ■  ^       ^  nas    manifested    great    interest    in    the 

,,-,.,,,  ,  profession  is  the  stimulating  variety  of  ,      ,  .i.     ■    j  j     .       n 

the  years  ahead,  it  will  be  necessary  to  .,  ,        j  4u    u       j  ^  ,  work  of  the  independent  college. 

„  .   ,  ,  ^  the  work  and  the  broad  range  of  people 

have  more  financial  strength   to  secure  ,  .  -xi,      ,_■  u  u 

,,,,,.,,  ,..,,,  ,  and  companies  with  which  one  becomes 

and  hold  highly  qualihed  faculty  people.  acquainted.     Because  most  of  the  work  counting.       The  period  of  internship  is 

Money  to  provide  for  a  hmited  amount  j^  ^^^^.^^  ^^^   .^  ^^^  ^^.^^^,^  ^^^^_  ^^^  one   month,   beginning  with   the  end   of 

of  research    too,  is  needed.     The  total  ^^^^  .^  ^^^^  ^^  ^^^^^^^  ^^  ^^.^^  ^^^^  ^^^,  the    first    semester. 

budget  needs  for  the  Centennial  plan-  .      ■  ,  ,  ,,  t  .,_•.■■.■,,         ., 

.  f  11        ■  various     businesses,     large     and     small,  Internship  training  is  founded  on  the 

'  operate,   gaining   a   knowledge   of  busi-  educational   philosophy   that   supervised 

Endowment   $250,000  ^ess    management    far    sooner    than    is  employment    in    public    accounting    en- 

Music  Building 350,000  possible  in  other  fields  of  endeavor.    To  hances     comprehensive     learning     and 

Addition  to  Library 150,000  those  debating  the  choice  between  pub-  professional  adaptation.     It  exposes  the 

Larger   heating   capacity —     25,000  Hq  and  private  accounting,  a  feature  of  student  to  the  practical  values  of  a  bus- 

particular   interest   is   the   fact   that   the  iness    environment,    in    addition    to    the 

Total $775,000  broad  and  concentrated  experience  ob-  usual    classroom    and    laboratory    exer- 

G.  MORRIS  SMITH,  tained   in   the   profession   qualifies   cap-  cises,  enabling  him  not  alone  to  become 

President.  able  staff  members  for  important  posi-  acquainted  with  auditing  and  account- 

tions    in    industry.      Many    accountants  ing  skills  concurrently  with  his  acadcm- 

S  and   other   executives,   including   presi-  ic  training,  but  also  to  develop  his  con- 

II      MPVPlnn^    InTPrnQnin  ^ents   of   a   number   of   companies,   re-  fidence  and  capacity  to  arrive  at  con- 

•    ''■    Ww'UlUpU    ■lll.Jl  IIOIlip  ceive    their    initial    training    in    public  elusions   based   on   knowledge   of   prac- 

1%                         I           11                   X        &  accounting,  and  we  are  proud  that  our  tical,  as  well  as  of  theory.     Important, 

I  rOQ^ram    lOr    ACCOUnL^nrS  °^"  alumnl  are  in  positions  of  import-  too,   is   the   fact  that  it  teaches   how  to 

w  ance   throughout   the   business   world.  deal     with     people     under     work-a-day 

The  growth  of  the  American  economy  Here  at  Susquehanna  University  our  conditions. 

has    made    increasingly    essential    the  Business  Administration  Department  is          An    internship    program    as    planned 

role  of  the  public  accountant  in  inde-  establishing   an   internship    program   in  and  operated  here  at  Susquehanna  Uni- 

pendently     examining     and     reporting  accounting  with  Price   Waterhouse   and  versify     serves     as     an     indoctrination 

upon    financial    statements.      There    can  Company  of  New  York.      The  program,  course,  at  the  same  time  permitting  the 

be    no    question    of    the    mounting    de-  starting  with  the  Class  of  1956,  is  open  intern  and  the  firm,  without  embarrass- 

mand     by     management,     stockholders,  to    seniors    with    an    accounting    major.  ment    to    either,    to    decide    whether    a 

creditors  and  the  government  for  such  To   be   eligible   for   the   internship   pro-  later  permanent  connection  is  desirable, 

independent   examinations   by   C.P.A.'s.  gram,   a   student   must   demonstrate   in  It    also   takes    to    nonparticipating   stu- 

Today,  however,  the  public  accountant's  classroom  discussions,  in  the  results  ac-  dents  word-of-mouth  reports  by  fellow 

work  encompasses  much  more  than  aud-  complished  in  school  and  national  tests,  students  on  the  life  of  a  public  account- 

iting,   for   accounting   is   a   language  of  and  in  his  attitude  toward  accounting,  ant    and    on    the    encouragement    and 

business,  and  the  public  accountant,  as  that   he   has  the   necessary   understand-  training  given  by  the  more  experienced 

its   skilled    interpreter,    is   in    a    unique  ing  of  the  subject,  the  aptitude  and  the  members  of  the  staffs  with  whom  they  |. 

position    to    render    many    services    to  personality    for    the    profession    of    ac-  worked. 

Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  lit  12. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  Juiu'. 


December,  1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Christmas  Letter  from 
Alumni  President 

Greetings : 

One  of  the  joys  of  Yuletide  season  is 
that  which  gives  us  opportunity  to  express 
appreciation  to  our  many  friends. 

For  your  kind  thoughts  ...  for  your 
friendly  support  ...  for  the  many  courtesies 
and  hearty  cooperation  which  you  have  extended 
me  during  the  past  year  as  President  of  the 
General  Alumni  Association,  I  want  to  say  thank 
you  sincerely. 

Susquehanna  University  is  looking  forward 
to  the  1957  Centennial  Celebration.   We  must 
prepare  now  if  we  wish  to  make  the  Centennial 
Celebration  a  complete  success.   I  hope  that 
each  and  everyone  of  you  will  think  about 
Susquehanna  and  how  you,  as  aliomnus,  can  assist 
in  the  Celebration — not  necessarily  financially, 
but  spiritually. 

I  do  hope  that  everyone  will  make  a 
special  effort  to  return  to  the  campus  on  Alumni 
Day,  Ma^  5,  1956. 

So,  thank  you  for  all  your  favors,  and 
a  MOST  MERRY  Christmas  and  a  PROSPEROUS,  HAPPY 
New  Year  1 

Sincerely  yours. 


Club  News 


CRS/rb 


Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  President 
General  Alumni  Association 
Susquehanna  University 


Junior  Co-eds 

BURGESS — a  bouncing  boy,  Gregory 
Thomas,  arrived  September  22  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Frances  M. 
Bittinger  '45)  Edward  F.  Burgess, 
University  Heights,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

FISHER — Karen  Louise  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Dr.  '31  and  Mrs.  Lawrence 
C.  Fisher,  August  30. 

HOCHSTUHL— a  daughter,  Jane  Ann, 
was  born  April  20  to  Mr.  '47  and  Mrs. 


(Dorothy  Delleclcer  '43)  Ray  Hoch- 
stuhl. 

STEIGER  —  proud  parents  of  a  son, 
Keith  John,  born  on  September  2, 
are  Mr.  '51  and  Mrs.  (Lois  Gordon 
'52)  John  Steiger.  The  Steigers  re- 
side at  1  Pine  Court,  Little  Falls, 
N.  J. 

MAYPER — Robin  Sue,  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Jacqueline 
Bravemen  '47)  Myron  L.  Mayper,  Oc- 
tober 13.  Robin  Sue  is  the  Mayper's 
second  daughter. 


LEHIGH-VALLEY 

The  second  annual  meeting  of  the 
Lehigh  Valley  District  Alumni  Club  was 
held  Friday,  October  21  at  the  Hotel 
Bethlehem.     There  were  25  present. 

Officers  elected  for  the  coming  year 
were  as  follows:  Pres.  Mrs.  Erma  Stahl 
Everitt  '23;  V.  Pres.  Harold  R.  Kramer 
'48;  Sec.-Treas.  Mrs.  Margaret  Maguire 
'33. 

Bill  Clark  was  asked  to  select  a  com- 
mittee to  think  over  club  projects  with 
the  following  suggestions:  1.  How  the 
club  can  draw  more  students  to  Sus- 
quehanna. 2.  What  project  can  be  un- 
dertaken for  the  Centennial. 

Speaker  of  the  evening  was  Coach 
"Whitey"  Keil.  Dan  MacCuish  brought 
a  report  from  the  campus. 

SUNBURY-  SELINSGROVE 

A  combined  meeting  of  the  Sunbury 
and  Selinsgrove  District  Clubs  was  held 
November  5  at  the  Dauntless  Hook  & 
Ladder  Co.,  Selinsgrove.  Forty  were  in 
attendance. 

Members  of  the  two  clubs  discussed 
the  advantages  of  merging  and  all  were 
in  favor. 

Coach  "Whitey"  Keil  was  the  prin- 
cipal speaker  of  the  evening. 

The  following  nominating  committee 
was  appointed  by  Patricia  Houtz  who 
presided  at  the  meeting:  Harold  Ben- 
nion  (Chairman),  Janet  Rohrbach, 
Simon  Rhoads,  and  Mary  Potteiger. 

Guests  attending  were  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  Dr.  and  Mrs.  G.  Mor- 
ris Smith,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dan  MacCuish, 
Assistant  Coach  Robert  Pittello  and 
Mrs.  Keil. 

A  spring  meeting  is  being  planned  for 
April. 

NEW  JERSEY 

The  North  Jersey  District  Club  will 
hold  a  meeting  in  the  form  of  a  buffet 
dinner  on  February  25,  1956  at  the 
Friar  Tuck  Inn.  Each  member  may 
bring  a  dozen  slides  or  photographs 
of  his  family  to  be  projected  on  a 
screen.  Nominations  for  new  officers, 
will  also  take  place  at  this  meeting. 

The  cost  per  person  will  be  $3.00  and 
reservations  may  be  made  early  by 
mailing  your  money  to:  Raymond 
Hochstuhl,  35  Hawthorne  Avenue, 
Bloomfield,  N.  J.,  or  Herbert  R.  Hains, 
Jr.,  232  East  Cedar  Street,  Livingston, 
N.  J. 

FREEBURN — a  son,  Thomas,  was  born 
July  4  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Anne  Wright 
'49)   Robert  Freeburn.     Thomas  joins 
Robert,  Susan,  and  James. 
(See  Co-Eds,  Page  4) 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1955 


NECROLOGY    Coronation  Sets  New  Homecoming  Tradition; 

Alumni  Council  Informed  of  Centennial  Plans 


FRED  R.  FISHER,  '31.  manager  of  the 
Bellefonte  Theaters,  died  September 
24,  in  the  Centre  County  Hospital.  He 
is  survived  by  his  wife,  the  former 
Margaret  Hoffmeiser  '31  and  two 
daughters.  Margaret  and  Diana. 

THE  REV.  WILLIAM  H.  HARDING, 
'86,  retired  Lutheran  minister,  died 
September  29  at  the  home  of  his  son 
Reed  M.  Harding  in  Westmont,  N.  J. 
Dr.  Harding  had  founded  two 
churches.  Trinity  Lutheran  of  Darby, 
Pa.  in  1900  and  Holy  Trinity  of  Aud- 
ubon, N.  J.  in  1913.  He  also  held 
pastorates  at  Camden,  N.  J.,  Wil- 
liamsport.  Pa.  and  Guilderland  Cen- 
ter, N.  Y.  At  95,  he  was  Susquehan- 
na's oldest  alumnus. 

MRS.  FRANKLIN  LEE  ROSSON,  (Mar- 
garet Johns  '47),  her  husband,  and 
their  six  year  old  son  Harvey  were 
fatally  injured  on  September  20  in  a 
tragic  highway  accident  near  their 
home  in  Brandy,  Va.  Margaret  had 
taught  for  the  past  six  years  in  the 
Culpepper  High  School,  was  active  in 
the  community,  PTA,  and  was  a 
worthy  matron  of  the  Eastern  Star. 
She  is  survived  by  her  parents,  Mr. 
&  Mrs.  H.  P.  Johns,  Honesdale,  Pa., 
and  a  brother.  Dr.  R.  J.  Johns  '46, 
Millerstown,  Pa. 

MRS.  FRANK  A.  STAIB  (Dorothy 
Rearick)  '18,  died  October  2  at  her 
home,  605  Fourth  Street,  Monanga- 
hela.  Pa.  Her  husband,  Frank  A.  was 
of  the  class  of  '18.  He  and  one  son, 
Robert  B.,  survive.  Mrs.  Staib's  fa- 
ther and  mother.  Dr.  &  Mrs.  Wil- 
liam M.  Rearick  of  Mifflinburg  pre- 
sented a  Golden  Book  memorial  in 
her  honor  at  the  November  meeting 
of  the  Women's  Auxiliary  of  Susque- 
hanna U. 

JUNIOR  CO-EDS 

(Continued  from  Page  3) 
CARLSON— Mark  Steven  was  born  Oc- 
tober 17,  to  Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Carol 
Louise  Ahr  x'54)  Leonard  Carlson. 
Len  it  at  present  in  Germany  on  a 
FuUbright  Scholarship  and  Carol  ex- 
pects to  join  him  before  Christmas. 
LINDEMANN— Gary  Richard  arrived 
at  the  home  of  Mr.  '48  and  Mrs.  (Ger- 
trude A.  Roberts  '48)  Richard  Linde- 
mann,  October  21.  Gary  joins  Susan 
who  is  now  three  years  old  at  their 
home  at  81  Jackson  Avenue,  Pompton 
Plains,  N.  J. 
HEBEL — Thomas  Lee,  was  born  on  No- 
vember 6  to  The  Reverend  '48  and 
Mrs.  (Edith  M.  Wegner  '49)  H.  Lee 
Hebel.  The  Reverend  and  Mrs.  Hebel 
with  Ernest,  Donald,  and  little  Tommy 
live  at  732  Green  Lane,  Bedford,  Pa. 


In  an  effort  to  draw  more  alumni  to  the  campus  on  Friday  evening  of  Home- 
coming week,  this  year's  early  arrivals  were  particularly  happy  to  witness  a  beau- 
tiful pageant  in  Seibert  Chapel,  when,  for  the  first  time  in  the  history  of  the  college, 
the  Homecoming  Queen  and  her  attendants  were  presented  to  an  enthusiastic 
audience  of  students  and  alumni.  


What  undoubtedly  will  become  a  tra- 
dition at  Susquehanna,  this  Coronation 
ceremony  was  breath  -  taking  in  its 
beauty  and  startling  in  its  simplicity. 
After  a  brief  program  of  music.  Presi- 
dent of  the  Men's  Student  Council,  John 
Yeich,  introduced  the  four  girls  who 
had  been  chosen  by  their  classes  for 
Homecoming  honors.  By  popular  vote 
Miss  Charlotte  Sandt  '56  of  Havertown, 
Pa.  was  selected  Queen.  Her  attendants 
were:  Elizabeth  Stradling  "57  of  Barclay, 
Pa.;  Janis  Quigley  '58  of  Boyertown, 
Pa.  and  Joan  Hoffman  '59  of  Athens,  Pa. 

After  the  Coronation.  President  of  the 
General  Alumni  Association,  Clyde  R. 
Spitzner,  congratulated  the  students  for 
their  splendid  program  and  thanked 
them,  on  behalf  of  the  Alumni  Associ- 
ation, for  all  the  time  they  had  given  to 
making  Homecoming  a  success. 

After  the  traditional  torch-light  parade 
through  town,  followed  by  a  bon-fire. 
students  and  alumni  gathered  in  the 
student  lounge  for  informal   dancing. 

With  weather  that  could  not  be  sur- 
passed, more  alumni  started  to  arrive 
early  Saturday  morning  and  after  reg- 
istering, witnessed  a  thrilling  football 
game  between  the  freshmen  and  sopho- 
mores. 

Council  Meets 

Presiding  at  the  Alumni  Council 
meeting  Saturday  morning.  Clyde  Spitz- 
ner welcomed  thirty  Council  members 
and  briefly  outlined  the  progress  made 
by  the  Alumni  Association  in  the  past 
few  years. 

Present  at  the  meeting  was  Coach 
"Whitey"  Keil  who  spoke  enthusiastic- 
ally about  the  spirit  of  the  football 
players.  He  urged  the  alumni  to  help 
him.  as  the  job  of  rebuilding  a  team 
continues. 

President  Spitzner  later  introduced 
Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  who  brought  the 
Council  up  to  date  on  recent  develop- 
ments in  the  University's  building  pro- 
gram and  plans  for  the  Centennial. 
Alumni  were  interested  in  learning  that 
authorization  had  been  given  to  the 
architect  to  prepare  by  January  1, 
sketches  of  the  music  building  and  the 
addition  to  the  library.  Dr.  Smith's 
letter,  published  elsewhere  in  the 
"Alumnus",  covers  much  of  the  infor- 
mation presented  to  the  Council  mem- 
bers. 


In  reply  to  a  question  by  one  of  the 
members.  Dr.  Smith  prepared  a  graph 
showing  comparative  position  of  Sus- 
quehanna in  faculty  salary  scale  with 
sixteen  other  colleges  of  approximate 
size. 

In  reply  to  another  question  as  to  the 
EKjlicy  of  the  administration  in  refer- 
ence to  inter-collegiate  athletics.  Presi- 
dent Smith  described  the  difficulty  of 
finding  opponents  who  hold  to  the  phil- 
osophy of  amateurism  in  sports.  He 
told  of  some  possible  changes  in  the 
football  schedule  and  made  it  clear  that 
the  Athletic  Committee  is  doing  every- 
thing possible  to  maintain  a  wholesome 
program  in  inter-collegiate  athletics. 

At  the  invitation  of  President  Spitz- 
ner, John  Yeich  then  presented  the 
Homecoming  Queen  and  her  attendants 
to   the   Council. 

Dan  MacCuish  was  asked  to  give  a 
report  on  student  enrollment  and  in 
giving  credit  to  the  Alumni  for  their 
efforts  in  referring  students,  he  reported 
that  there  was  a  16%  increase  in  en- 
rollment this  year,  bringing  the  student 
body  to  four  hundred  and  seventy-five. 
One  hundred  and  eighty-three  freshmen 
entered  in  September. 

"Rip"  Garman,  President  of  the  Han- 
over-York District  Club  explained  in 
detail  their  club  scholarship  program. 
He  offered  to  visit  any  club  that  might 
be  interested  in  starting  such  a  program. 

President  Spitzner  then  appointed  the 
following  nominating  committee:  John 
Auten  (Chairman).  "Rip"  Garman,  and 
S.  Walter  Foulkrod. 

The  President,  in  reporting  for  the 
chairman  of  the  Outstanding  Achieve- 
ment Award  Committee,  said  that  a 
candidate  would  be  nominated  in  the 
near  future.  The  Council  agreed  to  ap- 
prove the  selection  to  be  made  by  this 
committee,  pending  final  approval  by 
the  President  of  the  Alumni  Association 
and  the  President  of  the  University. 

President  Spitzner  then  advised  the 
Council  of  a  visit  he  had  made  to  the 
American  Association  of  University  Wo- 
men and  reported  that  Susquehanna's 
application  for  membership  will  be 
acted  upon  in  the  near  future. 

Following  the  afternoon  football 
game,  a  story  of  which  may  be  found 
elsewhere,  alumni  and  friends  enjoyod 
a  coffee  hour  in  Seibert  Parlor. 


December,  1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


SCENES  FROM  HOMECOMING 


(1)  President  of  the  General  Alumni  Association,  Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37  crowns  Homecoming  Queen,  lovely  Charlotte  Sandt 
'56  of  Havertown,  Pa.  (2)  The  Queen  presents  football  to  team  representatives  before  Susquehanna-Wagner  game.  Left 
to  right,  Jack  Anthony,  sophomore  end  from  East  Stroudsburg;  Dick  Purnell,  sophomore  back  from  Ashland,  Pa.  and  Wal- 
ter Benham,  sophomore  guard  from  Lansdowne,  Pa.  (3)  President  G.  Morris  Smith  outlines  plans  for  Centennial  Appeal  to 
Alumni  Council.  Seated  are  President  Spitzner  and  Secretary  Janet  Rohrbach.  (4)  Performing  at  half  time  with  Susque- 
hanna's band  is  Tommy  Enterline  of  Milton,  former  world's  champion  baton  twirler.  The  band  having  one  of  its  most  suc- 
cessful seasons,  has  been  under  the  direction  of  Dr.  John  R.  Leach  '47.     (5)  Kappa  Delta  float  in  pre-game  parade. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1955 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  —  '48 


'88 


Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  was  hon- 
ored on  the  occasion  of  his  91st 
birthday  at  a  Pennsylvania  German 
Dinner  in  Selinsgrove,  when  275  friends 
gathered  and  presented  him  with  a 
birthday  cake. 


'99 


Dr.  Harvey  D.  Hoover,  supply 
pastor  at  St.  Paul's  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  Spring  Grove,  Pa., 
presided  over  the  75th  Anniversary  of 
this  church  the  week  of  October  9-16. 


X'03 


Dr.  Thomas  J.  Smull  who  was 

Dean  of  Engineering  at  Ohio 
Northern  Univer- 
sity for  12  years 
and  chief  examiner 
of  the  Ohio  Engi- 
neer Registration 
Board  since  1923, 
retired  in  July. 
Known  as  the 
"Dean"  of  Ohio 
Engineers,  Doc 
Smull  was  honored 
by  some  40  engineers  and  staff  members 
of  the  Ohio  Department  of  Highways, 
as  he  stepped  down  from  regular  duty. 
He  reminds  us  that  while  at  Susque- 
hanna, the  Crusaders  baseball  battery 
was  composed  of  Deibler  and  Smull. 
He  is  listed  in  "Who's  Who  in  America" 
and  in  retirement,  plans  to  do  some 
traveling. 


Dor    Smull 


'17 


Dr.  Park  W.  Huntington  of  Wil- 
mington, Delaware,  was  recent- 
ly   honored    by   the 
a      State    of    Delaware 
at  the  annual  Gov- 
ernor's Day  at  Fort 
Miles,     Delaware. 
He  was   cited   in   a 
special  order  by  the 
State  Adjutant  Gen- 
eral for  his  "many 
years  as  a  National 
Dr.  Huntington       Guard  chaplain,  for 
his  military  service 
in   two   World   Wars   and   his   Christian 
example   and    work   among   all   faiths." 
Dr.   Huntington   has  recently   published 
a  devotional  booklet  "This  is  the  Hour". 


'29 


The   Reverend   Charles   I.   Rowc 

recently  invited  President  G. 
Morris  Smith  to  be  special  speaker  for 
the  Trindle  Spring  Lutheran  Church, 
Mechanicsburg,  Pa.  as  members  cele- 
brated their  190th  anniversary. 


'30 


Paul  M. 

pointed 


r» 


Bishop  was  recently  ap- 
Director  of  the  Harris- 
fa  urg  Evening 
School  Program 
where  he  has  been 
on  the  faculty  for 
23  years.  Paul  is 
also  on  the  faculty 
of  the  William  Penn 
High  School. 


Paul   M.   Bishop       'QQ     Walter      C. 
tJv     M  e  t  z  gr  e  r 

writes  that  he  would  be  glad  to  be  of 
service  to  any  Susquehanna  Personnel 
on  military  duty  in  his  area.  For  the 
past  9  years,  he  has  been  Civilian  Man- 
ager of  the  Navy  Exchanges  in  the 
Pennsylvania  Area.  His  present  address 
is  Custic  Woods,  711  Bridle  Road,  Glen- 
side,  Pa. 


'35 


The   Reverend   Robert  R.   Clark 

moved  October  3  from  his 
Church  in  Mechanicsburg  to  the  United 
Lutheran  Publication  House,  1228 
Spruce  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  He 
edits  two  Church  Publications,  "Light 
For  Today"  and  the  Pastor's  Desk  Book. 
He  is  residing  at  404  Linden  Avenue, 
Glenside,  Pa.  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle,  Su- 
pervising Principal  of  the  Oakmont,  Pa. 
Schools  has  been  elected  to  the  Board 
of  Directors  at  Lycoming  College. 


'39 


Louise  West  is  now  a  teacher  in 
the  Commercial  Department  of 
the  West  Chester  Joint  Senior  High 
School.  She  formerly  taught  in  the 
Coaldale  High  School. 


'41 


Willard  H.  Schadel  has  been 
promoted  to  the  rank  of  major 
in  the  U.  S.  Air  Force  Reserve,  and  is 
presently  assigned  to  the  flight  oper- 
ations training  course  at  Lehigh  Uni- 
versity. 


William  S.  Clark  is  now  the  ed- 
itor and  publisher  of  a  new 
monthly  magazine,  "The  Lehigh-Valley 
Journal".  "Bill"  resigned  his  position 
as  Development  Director  at  Cedar  Crest 
College  to  publish  this  magazine  of  40 
pages  which  features  articles  on  Lehigh- 
Valley  industries,  institutions,  personal- 
ities, history,  etc.  Two  feature  articles 
were  written  by  Dr.  Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer. 
x'49.  James  F.  Howell  has  recently  ac- 
cepted the  position  of  High  School  Prin- 
cipal in  the  Orbisonia  Area  Joint 
Schools. 


'49 


Edward   D.   "Skip"   Madden,   Jr. 

has  recently  been  promoted  to 
the  National  Advertising  staff  of  The 
Milwaukee  Journal.  His  new  address 
is  1720  E.  Newport,  Milwaukee  11,  Wise. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  (PEGGY  BATHGATE 
'48)  William  Ruhl  while  touring  Eu- 
rope this  summer  met  Ethel  Taylor  '26 
at  a  hotel  in  Paris.  The  Ruhls  were 
just  beginning  their  tour,  while  Miss 
Taylor  was  ending  hers. 


'51 


Virginia  Lee  Yinger  has  been 
appointed  as  the  first  full-time 
campus  worker  for 
the  National  Luth- 
eran Council  of 
Churches.  She  will 
serve  as  advisor  to 
Lutheran  student 
associations  in  col- 
leges and  universi- 
ties of  the  Houston 
and  Galveston  area 
of  Texas.  Joseph 
P.  DriseoU  recently  accepted  a  position 
on  the  faculty  of  the  New  London  Higli 
School  as  an  instructor  in  English.  His 
new  address  is  36  Fern  Street,  New- 
London,  Conn. 


Virginia    Yinger 


'52 


Chester  G.  Rowe  was  recently 
elected  Guidance  Director  of  thf 
Selinsgrove  Area  Joint  Schools.  "Chet" 
is  also  assistant  football  coach. 


'54 


Bette  Vincent  has  recently  been 
appointed  Music  Supervisor  at 
the  Mendota  Union  Schools.  Her  ad- 
dress is  P.  O.  Box  83,  Mendota,  Calif. 


December,   1955 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


S.  U.  Alumni  at  Cleveland  Convention 


^  J- 


Susquehannans  take  time  out  lor  a  reunimi  whMc  at  the  Cleveland  Convention 
of  United  Lutheran  Church  Women.  Seated  around  the  luncheon  table  at  Captain 
Frank's  Sea  Food  House  are  Dr.  Martin  L.  Dolbeer,  Sr.  '16,  Marion,  Ohio,  and  Dr. 
Barbara  E.  DeRemer  '26,  Montoursville,  Pa.,  both  of  whom  have  served  as  mission- 
aries in  India  for  more  than  a  quarter  century;  Mrs.  Franklin  C.  Fry,  guest,  New 
York  City,  wife  of  the  President  of  the  U.L.C.A.;  Mrs.  Essex  Botsford  Wagner  '28, 
Front  Royal,  Va.;  Mrs.  Hilda  Bahner  Lutz  '24,  Mahanoy  City,  Pa.;  Mrs.  John  F. 
Kindsvatter,  (husband  '32),  Wooster,  Ohio;  Mrs.  Susan  Geise  Shannon  '15,  Wil- 
liamsport.  Pa.;  Mrs.  Janet  Earhart  Harkins  '36,  Bloomfield,  N.  J.;  Mrs.  Ruth  Bastian 
Richard  '22,  Havertown,  Pa.;  and  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith,  wife  of  President  Smith. 
Others  at  the  convention  unable  to  join  the  party  were  Dr.  Russell  Auman  '20, 
Springfield,  Ohio;  Dr.  Nona  M.  Diehl  '49,  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston 
'21,  Washington,  D.  C;  Joanne  Heinley  x'54.  New  York  City. 

Standing  on  the  dock  afterward,  ten  hearty  voices  sent  the  music  of  Susque- 
hanna's Alma  Mater  ringing  out  over  the  waters  of  Lake  Erie. 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

CAROL    ANNE     CLEMENT    x'56    and 

KAY  G.  CAMPBELL  '54  became  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  in  the  First  Presbyterian 
Church,  Blairsville,  Pa.  on  August  13. 
Alumni  serving  in  the  wedding  party 
were:  Robert  MacNamara  '53,  best 
man;  Betsy  Shirk  x'56,  maid  of  honor 
and  Margie  Lamon  x'56,  vocalist. 
Kay  is  teaching  and  is  Co-Head  Coach 
of  Football  at  the  Jersey  Shore,  Pa. 
High  School.  Their  address  is  311i'2 
Smith  Street,  Jersey  Shore. 

BARBARA  MAY  '55  and  JAMES 
ANOIA  '55  were  united  in  marriage 
on  September  11.  Barbara  is  em- 
ployed by  the  Department  of  Public 
Welfare,  Mineola,  N.  Y.  as  a  Case 
Worker  while  husband  Jim  is  in 
Military  Service. 

JAMES  ALBERT  TREXEL  '50  took  as 
his  bride  Jane  Barbara  Zimmer,  Oc- 
tober 9,  in  the  Moxham  Lutheran 
Church,  Johnstown,  Pa. 


CLAIRE  ROSENGARTEN  x'56  became 
the  bride   of   WALTER   C.   ALBERT, 

Jr.  '55  on  June  4,  "in  a  little  red  brick 
church  in  the  State  of  Virginia".  The 
wedding  was  kept  secret  until  mid- 
September.  They  are  living  at  1614 
Ridgeway  Road,  Havertown,  Pa. 

LT.   (j.g.)  GARDINER  MAREK  '51  was 

married  to  Miss  Evelyn  Crosby  on 
August  21,  in  Charleston,  S.  C.  Their 
address  will  be  1  Wesson  Avenue, 
Charleston,  S.  C.  until  Gardiner's  dis- 
charge on  March  5. 

ROBERT  J.  FENSTERMACHER  '52  was 

married  on  November  5  to  Doris 
Warfel,  in  the  Lancaster  Avenue 
Methodist  Church.  They  reside  at 
421  North  Pine  Street,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
were  Bob  is  employed  by  the  Raup 
Supply  Co. 

LENORE  GARMAN  '47  became  the 
bride  of  Jackson  G.  Horner  on  No- 
vember 11,  in  the  Redeemer  Lutheran 
Church,  Harrisburg.  Mrs.  Horner  is 
a  music  supervisor  in  the  Harrisburg 
school  district. 


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Susquehanna 

. . .  And,  there's  ^ 
/JEYI  MUSIC  BUlLUim 

in-the-rik,  "poo  -' 
Come  more  nonev notes 

TO  do  IN  THE  MUSIC  NOTES- 

RND   we'll  bring-   ■ 
THAT   BUILDIN& 
RIGHT  DOWN 


To  THE  S.U.CbMPUS  EFIRThI 

A  NEW  YEAR'S  RESOLUTION  of  the 
Women's  Auxiliary  of  Susquehanna  as 
they  face  the  last  lap  of  their  efforts 
toward   the   NEW   MUSIC    BUILDING! 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1955 


Football  Changes 
Announced;  Juniata 
Out  After  24  Years 

The  Crusaders  victory  over  Wagner 
on  Homecoming  is  now  history,  but  the 
echoes  still  ring.  If  the  boys  could  win 
but  one  game  this  year,  it  had  to  be 
for  the  Alumni,  and  for  the  Alumni  it 
was.  To  be  sure,  the  team  had  come 
close  to  winning  other  games  this  year 
and  they  eventually  had  to  break 
through.  With  their  Coaches  "Whitey" 
Keil  and  Bob  Pittello  all  set  to  welcome 
their  Alumni  friends,  the  boys  decided 
it  was  to  be  this  game. 

Our  two  Coaches  did  a  magnificent 
job  this  year.  Carrying  one  of  the 
smallest  rosters  in  recent  years  and  a 
team  made  up  mostly  of  Freshmen  and 
Sophomores,  their  success  was  due  to 
the  tremendous  enthusiasm  whipped  up 
by  the  Coaches,  and  the  expert  scout- 
ing of  Coach  A.  A.  Stagg,  Jr. 

Coach  Keil,  before  leaving  campus 
said,  "Prospects  for  next  year  are 
bright.  We  lose  only  two  men  through 
graduation  and  have  several  experi- 
enced players  now  on  campus  who  are 
anxious  to  turn  out  for  the  first  time. 

"If  the  Alumni  will  help  us",  con- 
tinued "Whitey",  "we  should  be  able  to 
recruit  10  or  12  good  Freshmen; — and 
please  get  word  to  the  Alumni, — al- 
though we  will  be  very  happy  to  get 
some  first  string  players,  we  will  be 
just  as  happy  if  they  will  send  us  some 
boys  who  are  not  necessarily  stars  but 
who  have  had  the  opportunity  of  play- 
ing under  good  systems." 

It  is  well  know  that  the  solution  to 
the  woes  of  any  athletic  team  is  "sched- 
uling", and  Susquehanna's  problem  in 
football  is  finding  opponents  who  rep- 
resent colleges  of  similar  size  and  who 
maintain    the    same    athletic    policies. 

The  1956  schedule,  just  released  by 
the  Athletic  Committee,  shows  some 
changes  from  the  past  few  years. 
Ursinus,  Swarthmore,  Wagner  and  Hav- 
erford  are  still  listed,  but  notably  miss- 
ing is  Juniata.  After  a  series  of  24 
games  dating  back  to  1923,  Juniata's 
contract  has  not  been  renewed. 

Our  contract  with  the  National  Aggies 
expires  with  the  1956  game  and  is  not 
to  be  renewed  thereafter. 

The  Athletic  Committee,  shooting  for 
a  seven  game  schedule,  has  brought  in 
one  new  opponent  and  is  looking  for  a 
second.  The  new  opponent  is  Bridge- 
water  College  of  Bridgewater,  Va. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


Miss  HILDA  KOLPIN 
101  N.  Karket  St., 
Selinsgrove,  Fa. 


POSTMASTER — Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


REUNION  CLASSES  FOR  ALUMNI  DAY 

Alumni  Day,  May  5,  should  be  on  the  calendar  of  every  Alumnus. 

President  Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  happy  over  the  success  of  last  year's  Alumn' 
Day  Program,  wants  nothing  short  of  100%   response  from  Reunion  Classes. 

Listed  below  are  this  year's  Reunion  Classes  with  names  and  addresses 
of  class  presidents.  If  class  presidents  cannot  promote  Reunion  Programs 
this  year.  President  Spitzner  would  like  them  to  select  some  other  class  officer 
and  so  notify  the  Alumni  Office. 

Anniv.  Year  President 

55th  1901  Mr.  Murray  B.  Herman,  Linwood,  Pa. 

50th  1906  Rev.  1.  W.  Bingaman,  2019  Vt.  St.,  Quincy,  111. 

45th  1911  Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes,  454  W.  Market  St.,  York,  Pa. 

40th  1916  Rev.  William  E.  Svvope,  1406  Oak  Street,  Lebanon,  Pa. 

35th  1921  Mr.  Guy  M.  Bogar,  2936  Green  Street,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

30th  1926  Mr.  Theodore  E.  Ebbe.-ts,  608  Pickering  St.,  Ogdensburg,  N.  Y. 

25th  1931  Mr.  S,  Walter  Foulkrod,  12  E.  Princeton  Road,  Cynwyd,  Pa. 

20th  1936  Mr.  Horace  M.  Hutchison,  625  Osborn  Avenue,  Morrisville,  Pa. 

15th  1941  Mr.  Clyde  D.  Sechler,  228-07  A  69th  Ave..  Bavside,  L.  I.,  N.  Y. 

10th  1946  Dr.  Arthur  J.  Gelnett,  327  High  Street,  Milton,  Pa. 

5th  1951  Mr.  Herbert  R.  Hains,  Jr.,  232  E.  Cedar  St.,  Livingston,  N.  J. 


Dr.  Cyril  H.  Has.s,  i(J,  pictured  above  with  President  G.  Monis  Smith  and 
Dean  Russell  Gait,  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Science  from  Sus- 
quehanna University  at  a  special  Chapel  Service  September  30.  Dr.  Haas  had  been 
recommended  by  the  faculty  and  Board  of  Directors  for  this  degree  some  years  ago 
but  had  not  been  able  to  attend  any  of  our  Convocation  exercises  until  his  recent 
return  from  Turkey  where  he  had  been  a  medical  missionary  for  40  years. 


VOL.  XXIV 


SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVlRSItiF 


March,  1956 


No.  3 


Day 
Issue 


May 
5th 
1956 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1956 


THE  PRESIDENTS'  CORNER  .  .  . 


Friendi; 

This  is  the  last  opportunity  I  shall 
have  before  Alumni  Day  to  urge  you  to 
return  to  the  campus  for  a  day  of  fel- 
lowship and  rejuvenation  on  May  5. 
At  this  time  we  shall  need  every  one 
of  you  to  assist  in  forming  plans  for 
the  Centennial  in  1958. 

As  all  of  us  rec- 
ognize, 1956  is  the 
crucial  year  in  our 
planning,  for  this 
is  the  year  that  will 
tell  whether  or  not 
we  shall  get  the 
$700,000  from  syn- 
od, alumni,  and  our 
friends,  without 
which  we  cannot 
have  a  proper  cele-  !*■■•   Smith 

bration  of  the  first  100  years.  But  this 
appeal  will  go  over  the  top,  if  all 
sources  of  support  work  cooperatively. 
In  order  that  all  parts  of  our  con- 
stituency take  off  with  assurance,  im- 
portant announcements  will  be  made 
on  May  5  to  all  alumni.  It  is  urged 
that  you  plan  to  be  present.  We  are 
counting  on  every  ono  of  you. 

Susquehanna  had  an  unusual  basket- 
ball team  this  year,  winning  a  majority 
of  their  games.  The  regular  team  was 
made  up  of  a  fine  group,  all  of  whom 
were  above  average  students.  Brains 
and  good  athletics  go  together.  Now 
the  baseball  season  is  on  us  and  we 
lock  for  a  good  season  in  this  sport. 
We  feel,  too,  we  have  turned  the  corner 
in  football. 

Hoping  to  greet  you  on  May  5,  I  am 
Faithfully    yours, 
G.  MORRIS  SMITH 
President 
Susquehanna  U. 


Dear  Alumnus: 

Alumni  Day  this  year  will  be  Satur- 
day, May  5! 

Plans  have  been  completed  to  make 
Alumni  Day  1956  the  finest  in  the  his- 
tory of  the  institu- 
tion.   A  packed-full 
schedule    of    activi- 
ties has  been  plan- 
ned    for     returning 
alumni,   their  wives 
and    friends    begin- 
ning promptly  at  10 
in    the    morning. 
Activities  have  been 
so  arranged  to  pro-         Clyde  Spitzner 
vide   diverjiflcation   and   selection. 

All  class  reunion  luncheons  will  be 
served  on  the  campus  promptly  at  12 
noon.  The  various  class  reunion  meet- 
ings will  be  held  immediately  following 
the  luncheon  in  individual  x'ooms  in 
Seibert  Hall. 

For  the  returning  alumni  whose 
classes  are  not  having  anniversary  re- 
unions, a  "picnic-style"  luncheon  will 
be  served  on  the  campus  at  12  noon. 

The  Johnstown  Club  is  serving  as  the 
official  host  for  the  occasion.  A  de- 
tailed program  schedule  is  listed  in  this 
issue  of  the  Alumnus.  Class  represen- 
tatives who  are  spearheading  the  anni- 
versary reunion  celebrations  are  like- 
wise listed  in  this  issue. 

Please  make  a  special  effort  to  return 
to  the  campus  May  5  and  enjoy  the  day 
renewing  old  acquaintances. 

Slincerely  yours, 

CLYDE  R.  SPITZNER, 

President 

General  Alumni  Assn. 


—  Flashes  from  the  Campus  — 


Frederick  C.  Billman,  Associate  Pro- 
fessor of  Music,  presented  his  annual 
piano  recital  on  January  6.  As  usual  it 
was   enthusiastically   received. 


ary  9.  Miss  Potteiger's  collection  con- 
tained landscapes,  still  life,  and  por- 
traits in  various  media. 


On  February  3  the  music  students 
presented  on  the  campus  "A  Night  At 
The  Opera",  a  thoroughly  enjoyable 
opera  containing  much  humor.  The 
program  was  in  two  parts:  "The  Im- 
presario," a  delightful  Mozart  comedy, 
and  "Sunday  Excursion"  by  Alec 
Wilder. 


The  New  York  University  Glee  Club 
presented  a  special  program  in  Seibert 
Hall  on  February  21  under  the  spon- 
sorship of  the  Chapel  Choir.  Playing 
to  a  capacity  audience,  the  proceeds 
went  to  the  Chapel  Choir  for  new  choir 
gowns. 


Miss  Ann  Potteiger,  '12,  well-known 
Ambler,  Pa.  artist,  held  an  exhibit  of 
her  paintings  in  Bogar  Hall  on  Febru- 


Two  authorities  on  the  current  scene 
in  Russia  debated  in  Seibert  Hall  on 
Thursday,  Mar.  15,  on  the  question,  "Is 
Revolution  Possible  in  Russia?".  The 
debaters  were   Dr.   Harry   Schwartz,   a 


specialist  on  Soviet  affairs  with  the 
New  York  Times,  and  Mr.  Boris  Shub, 
a  writer  and  authority  on  international 
affairs. 


Susquehanna  held  its  most  successful 
Career  Conference  on  March  8.  All 
classes  were  canceled  and  the  program 
opened  with  a  key-note  address  by  Dr. 
Arthur  A.  Hitchcock,  Executive  Secre- 
tary of  the  American  Personnel  and 
Guidance  Association,  Washington,  D. 
C.  Then  followed  a  panel  discussion 
on  "What's  Your  Line?"  After  a  re- 
laxing coffee  break,  one-hour  group 
sessions  were  held  when  qualified  rep- 
resentatives of  the  various  professions 
met  with  students  interested  in  their 
particular  fields. 

The  Conference  was  brought  to  an 
end  by  a  stimulating  talk  by  Dr.  Paul 
C.  Empie,  of  the  National  Lutheran 
Council,  New  York  City.  Taking  part 
in  the  Conference  were  several  Sus- 
quehanna people  including  William  O. 
Roberts  '29,  Dr.  Joseph  Greco  "41,  Mr. 
Earle  I.  Shobert,  II  '35,  Dr.  Mildred  E. 
Winston  '21,  and  Mr.  Paul  C.  Shatto  '41. 


On  February  13,  Susquehanna  stu- 
dents were  privileged  to  hear  a  concert 
by  the  Thiel  College  Choir  under  the 
direction  of  Marlowe  Johnson. 


The  Susquehanna  University  Library 
recently  has  been  selected  to  receive 
one  of  the  1600  sets  of  Great  Books  of 
the  Western  World.  The  books  were 
distributed  through  a  selection  commit- 
tee of  the  American  Library  Association 
under  a  grant  from  the  Old  Dominion 
Foundation.  The  set  contains  54  vol- 
umes, spanning  Western  thought  from 
Homer  and  the  Bible  to  the  20th  cen- 
tury. 


Members  of  the  three  fraternities  at 
S.  U.  will  assist  in  moving  the  Selins- 
grove  Little  League  baseball  field  as 
their  annual  "Help  Week"  project.  They 
will  begin  work  the  week  after  Easter. 


On  March  9th,  the  Su.squchanna  Uni- 
versity concert  band  presented  to  an 
over  -  capacity  audience  in  Seibert 
Chapel,  their  6th  annual  program  un- 
der the  direction  of  Dr.  John  R.  Leach 
'47.  Featured  soloist  was  Eleanor 
Hinkle,  Clarinetist. 


Second  quarter  of  the  1956  ULCA 
Commentaries,  used  in  Sunday  schools 
across  the  nation,  is  written  by  The 
Reverend  Benjamin  Lotz,  Assistant 
Professor  of  Religion  and  Philosophy 
at  S.  U. 

(Continued  on  Page  5) 


March,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


S.  U.  History  to  Be 

Published  by  1958 

Susquehanna  University  Press,  which 
is  committed  to  editing  and  publishing 
the  history  of  the  University  in  time 
for  the  Centennial  year  of  1958,  is  glad 
to  report  that  the  writing  of  the  manu- 
script is  completed  up  to  the  present 
year  of  1956.  The  finished  material  is 
now  in  the  hands  of  the  editors  who 
will  be  busy  with  it  for  many  months 
to  come. 

By  appointment  of  the  Executive 
Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors, 
William  S.  Clark  '48  was  named  to  write 
the  history.  After  a  number  of  years 
of  work,  "Bill"  completed  the  first  sev- 
enty years  (1858-1927).  Then  the  press- 
ure of  business  activities  prevented  him 
from  having  time  to  carry  on  the  pro- 
ject farther,  and  so  in  the  summer  of 
1955  the  Executive  Committee  ap- 
pointed Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson,  Profes- 
sor of  English  since  1931,  to  do  the 
writing  from  1928  onward,  the  span  of 
the  Smith  Administration. 

Dr.  Wilson  is  well  fitted  to  undertake 
this  assignment,  not  only  through  his 
long  interest  in  writing,  editing,  and 
publishing,  but  also  through  his  posi- 
tion as  an  eye  witness  of  the  thirty 
years  that  he  will  be  narrating. 

When  William  S.  Clark  started  his 
work  on  the  history,  he  was  a  graduate 
student  at  the  University  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, following  his  war  service.  At 
Penn  he  centered  his  studies  in  the  field 
of  American  Civilization,  a  combination 
of  American  History  and  American  Lit- 
erature. At  Susquehanna  "Bill"  had 
concentrated  his  work  in  this  same 
combined  field.  At  present  he  is  editor 
and  publisher  of  the  "Lehigh  Valley 
Journal,"  a  quality  magazine  with 
headquarters  in  Fogelsville,  Pa. 

The  general  editors  for  the  Centen- 
nial History  of  Susquehanna  University 
are  Dr.  Russell  W.  Gilbert,  Professor  of 
German  at  Susquehanna  University 
since  1930,  and  Dr.  William  A.  Russ,  Jr., 
who  came  to  the  campus  as  Professor  of 
History  in  1933.  Both  of  these  profes- 
sors have  been  members  of  the  editor- 
ial board  of  the  "Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity Studies"  for  many  years. 

By  the  time  that  the  history  is  on  the 
press  during  the  coming  year,  it  will 
be  the  tenth  volume  to  bear  the  imprint 
of  the  Susquehanna  University  Press 
during  the  past  twenty-  years,  a  record 
which  is  definitely  unusual  for  a  small 
American  college  and  which  warrants 
the  assertion  that  Susquehanna  has 
been  a  pioneer  in  publication  among 
small  colleges  in  the  United  States.   The 


NECROLOGY 

JOSEPH  FOPEANO  '26,  a  former  Mid- 
dleburg.  Pa.  resident,  died  January 
3  at  his  home  in  Columbia,  Pa.  He 
had  been  employed  by  the  Peter 
Lumber  Co. 

DR.  HARRY  C.  ERDMAN  '99,  retired 
Lutheran  minister,  died  January  3, 
at  the  Penny  Farms  Memorial  Home 
near  Greencove  Springs,  Florida.  He 
had  served  charges  in  Freeport  and 
Pittsburgh,  Penna.,  and  Burkettsville, 
Md.,  where  he  spent  33  years.  Upon 
his  retirement  in  1948,  he  and  his 
wife  moved  to  Florida. 

DR.  ROBERT  J.  POTTEIGER  x'18, 
member  of  a  well-known  Susquehan- 
na family  and  Veterinarian  for  28 
years  in  Selinsgrove,  died  December 
13,  1955.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife, 
the  former  Marian  Moyer  '17:  two 
brothers,  Albert  R.  '20,  principal  of 
Selinsgrove  High  School  and  Jack  F., 
of  New  York  City.  Surviving  sisters 
are  Mildred  I.  '29,  teacher  at  Selins- 
grove High  School;  Ann  L.  '12, 
teacher  in  Ambler;  Mary  K.  '24,  who 
is  teaching  in  Susquehanna's  Conser- 
vatory of  Music  and  Mrs.  C.  D.  Over- 
dorf  of  Aldan. 

JOHN  W.  WILSON  '21,  former  vocalist 
with  the  St.  Louis  Opera  Company, 
died  January  16  in  New  York  City 
while  waiting  to  get  a  train  for  his 
home  in  Lewistown.  He  was  a  veter- 
an of  two  World  Wars  and  had  been 
very  active  in  community  activities. 

JOSEPH  B.  CLEMENT  '15,  former  prin- 
cipal of  schools  in  Celoron  and  Gerry 
counties,  N.  Y.,  died  in  December. 
Since  retiring  in  1954  he  had  been  a 
resident  of  Salamanca,  N.  Y.  At  one 
time  he  had  been  a  research  chemical 
engineer  for  the  Aluminum  Company 
and  Union  Carbide  Company.  He  is 
survived  by  his  wife  Rebecca,  who 
at  one  time  also  had  been  a  student 
at  Susquehanna.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Clement  were  at  the  40th  Reunion  of 
his  class  last  Alumni  Day. 

CHARLES     H.     ZIMMERMAN      16,     of 

Elizabethville,  Pa.,  died  December  6 
in  Harrisburg.  He  had  served  as 
high  school  principal  in  the  Upper 
Dauphin  County  area  for  twenty- 
two  years.  A  veteran  of  World  War 
I,  he  also  served  as  manager  of  the 
State  Unemployment  Compensation 
Office  in  Upper  Dauphin  County. 

reason  for  this  record  lies  in  the  excel- 
lent nucleus  of  creative  scholars  to  be 
found   on  the  faculty   of   Susquehanna. 


98th  Commencement  Plans 
Announced  by  Pres.  Smith 

President  G.  Morris  Smith  has  re- 
cently announced  plans  for  Susque- 
hanna's 98th  Commencement  Exercises, 
to  be  held  May  25  and  26.  Plans  are 
being  made  for  a  memorable  weekend 
when  degrees  will  bo  conferred  upon 
seventy-two  students. 

At  7:30  p.  m.  on  Friday,  May  25,  The 
Reverend  Viggo  Swensen,  D.D.,  Pastor 
of  Zion  Lutheran  Church,  Harrisburg, 
will  deliver  the  Baccalaureate  Sermon. 
Prominent  in  church  and  community 
work.  Pastor  Swensen  is  a  member  of 
the  Board  of  Directors  of  Susquehanna 
University. 

Addressing  graduates  and  their  friends 
on  Saturday  morning  at  10  o'clock  will 
be  Chancellor  William  P.  ToUey,  of 
Syracuse  University.  Chancellor  Tolley 
is  one  of  America's  great  educators  and 
our  graduates  are  greatly  privileged  to 
have  the  opportunity  of  having  him  as 
Commencement    speaker. 

BARBARA  E.  HILLARD  '26,  died  on 
December  15,  1955  in  Newville,  Pa., 
where  she  had  been  living  for  the 
past  two  years. 

HERBERT  I.  BRUNGART  00,  member 
of  a  well-known  Susquehanna  fam- 
ily, died  March  5  at  his  home  in 
Columbus,  Ohio.  In  1950,  he  had 
been  on  the  campus  for  his  50th  re- 
union and  throughout  the  years  had 
been  a  faithful  alumnus.  One  of  five 
brothers,  his  death  marked  the  first 
break  in  the  family,  but  within  a 
week,  word  was  received  in  Selins- 
grove that  his  wife,  Viola  May  had 
also  passed  away.  Professor  Edwin 
M.  Brungart,  for  many  years  at  Sus- 
quehanna, is  a  brother,  and  Sally 
Brungart  Stevens,  registrar  at  Sus- 
quehanna, is  a  niece. 

CHARLES    PENROSE     SCHADEL      16, 

according  to  word  just  received  on 
campus,  died  December  3,  1954.  He 
had  been  living  in  Clingerstown,  Pa. 

MRS.  SALLIE  BURNS  LENKER,  a  stu- 
dent in  the  early  years  of  the  Mis- 
sionary Institute,  died  March  7  at  the 
age  of  92  years.  Her  husband,  Dr. 
John  N.  Lenker,  until  his  death  had 
been  a  surgeon  specialist  on  the  staff 
of  St.  Luke's  Hospital,  Cleveland, 
Ohio.  Since  1940,  Mrs.  Lenker  had 
lived  in  Dalmatia,  Pa.  She  was  deep- 
ly interested  in  Susquehanna,  and  in 
1945  endowed  the  Sallie  Burns  Len- 
ker Scholarship  for  students  of  the 
Dalmatia  area. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1956 


S.  U.  Receives  $108,500  From  Ford  Foundation 
A  Challenge  To  Alumni,  Says  Pres.  Smith 

Great  joy  was  occasioned  on  the  Susquehanna  campus  when  under  date  of 
Monday,  December  12,  1955,  a  release  was  made  from  the  Ford  Foundation  indi- 
cating that  Susquehanna  University  would  receive  the  sum  of  $108,500  as  an  addi- 
tion to  the  endowment  to  be  used  for  improving  faculty  salaries.  The  Ford  Foun- 
dation had  first  considered  making  it  necessary  for  each  institution  to  match  the 
sum  allocated  because  it  realized  that  its  own  contribution  would  need  to  be  sup- 
plemented by  additional  endowment  in  order  to  bring  faculty  salaries  to  a  point 
where  they  would  be  sufficient  to  secure  able  faculty  people.  However,  the  Foun- 
dation finally  decided  not  to  make  the  matching  of  the  gift  a  necessity. 
It  was  also  stated  that  the  first  half 


of  the  gift  might  be  expected  by  July 
1,  1956,  and  the  final  payment  by  July 
1,  1957.  It  is  therefore  clear  that  in- 
terest on  the  full  gift  could  not  be  ex- 
pected until  July  of  1957,  and  that  at 
4%  it  would  amount  to  only  $4,340  for 
a  full  year  eligible  for  faculty  salary 
increments. 

The  Foundation  meant  its  gift  to 
stimulate  the  giving  of  all  supporters 
of  the  college  so  that  they  would  build 
upon  their  inspiring  gift  additional 
amounts  in  the  endowment  which  could 
be  made  useful  in  bringing  faculty  sal- 
aries where  they  ought  to  be.  We  are 
anxious  to  have  all  supporters  of  the 
institution,  tlierefore,  understand  that 
the  need  is  very  great  for  making  our 
campaign  this  fall  highly  successful, 
since  $250,000  of  the  $700,000  goal  will 
be  allocated  to  the  general  endowment 
to  strengthen  the  human  side  of  the  in- 
stitution. Let  there  be,  therefore,  no 
thought  that  Susquehanna's  endowment 
is  now  sufficient  and  nobody  needs  to  give 
to  it,  but  on  the  other  hand  let  e\-eryone 
who  believes  in  the  need  of  making  the 
teaching  profession  attractive  to  our 
finest  and  ablest  people  take  a  real 
stock  in  the  coming  Centennial  Appeal. 


Junior  Co-eds 

FISHER — Karen  Louise  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '51  and  Mrs.  (Marilyn 
Kretz  x'52)  W.  Donald  Fisher,  5 
Manor  Drive,  Apt.  8N,  Newark  6, 
N.  J.  Another  daughter.  Donna  Lyn 
is  two  years  old. 

MATTHEWS  —  a  daughter,  Evelyn 
Christine,  born  September  2,  1955  to 
Dr.  '41  and  Mrs.  (Evelyn  Williamson 
'43)  Matthews  of  920  S.  Ninth  Street, 
Edinburg,  Texas.  Two  sons,  John 
Robert,  four,  and  Stephen  Eugene, 
one,  complete  the  trio. 

BOTTIGER— Ann  Vern,  born  Septem- 
ber 29,  1955  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Carol 
Reidler  '53)  E.  Lawrence  Bottiger. 
The  Bottigers  reside  at  231  Hanover 
Street,  Gettysburg,  Pa.  while  Larry 
continues  his  studies  in  Theology. 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

MARILYN  JANE  FETTEROLF    54  was 

married  to  Richard  Bowers,  June  16, 
1955,  by  The  Rev.  Harold  L.  Rowe 
'34,  in  Trinity  Lutheran  Church, 
Johnstown,  Pa.  Marilyn's  husband 
is  a  graduate  of  Penn  State  and  is 
employed  by  E.  I.  DuPont  de  Ne- 
mours Co.  They  are  residing  at  5 
Wofford  Circle,  College  Acres,  Aiken, 
S.  C. 

MARY  ELLEN  KREBS  '55  and  KARL 

NORMAN  STAHL  '54  were  married 
in  St.  Paul's  Reformed  Church,  Beav- 
ertown,  Pa.,  on  December  24.  Mrs. 
Stahl  is  teaching  music  in  Southamp- 
ton, Pa.,  while  Karl  teaches  in  the 
Chambersburg  H.  S. 

ALICE  FELLOWS  x  56  and  DWIGHT 
E.  KEENER  '54  were  united  in  mar- 
riage in  Trinity  Episcopal  Church, 
Swarthmore,  Pa.  in  early  December. 
Dwight  is  associated  with  General 
Motors  Acceptance  Corp.,  Harrisburg. 

HELEN  LOUISE  HASSINGER  55  be- 
came the  bride  of  Richard  Morgan 
Hughes,  on  Christmas  Day,  in  Em- 
manuel Lutheran  Church,  Middle- 
burg,  Pa.  Mrs.  Hughes  is  employed 
as  secretary  in  the  Snyder  County 
Prothonotary's  Office. 

.■VDDLEMAN  —  a  daughter,  Margaret 
Belle,  born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Carmen 
Beckwith  '46)  Harry  V.  Addleman. 
Brother  Wayne  is  eighteen  months 
and  proud  as  a  peacock. 

JOHNS — a  unique  birth  announcement 
from  Dr.  '46  and  Mrs.  (Gayle  Clark 
'47)  Roswell  Johns  of  Millerstown 
informed  us  that  James  Clark  was 
born  December  24,  1955.  James  has 
two  sisters,  Nancy  and  Marilyn. 

GRUND— Gail  Ann,  born  to  Mr.  '50  and 
Mrs.  (Lois  Seybrecht  x'51)  Charles 
Grund  on  October  12,  1955.  They 
are  presently  residing  at  51  Grove 
Street,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 


Crusaders  Basketball 

Team  Best  Since  1947 

(By   George   Pospisil) 

The  Crusader  varsity  basketball  team 
turned  in  their  best  record  since  the 
1947-48  season.  They  finished  the  year 
with  a  10-8  log;  the  courtmen  of  "47-48" 
racked  up  12-5. 

The  Orange  &  Maroon  played  some 
tough  competition  and  were  considered 
the  underdog  in  more  than  half  of  their 
contests. 

The  team  was  led  by  the  brilliant 
Frank  Romano,  a  junior  from  Weather- 
ly.  Pa.  Frank  was  ranked  sixth  in  the 
nation  in  scoring  with  his  29  point 
average  in  18  games.  He  broke  the  all- 
time  Susquehanna  scoring  record  with 
an  amazing  total  of  521  points.  Evan 
Zlock  was  the  previous  record  holder. 
(Continued  on  Page  8) 

LAYMAN  —  a  daughter,  Barbara  Jo, 
born  on  November  28,  1955  to  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Joann  Mosholder  '54) 
Frank  R.  Layman.  The  Laymans  re- 
side at  735  East  1st  Place,  Mesa, 
Arizona. 

HARTLEY— David  Allan,  born  to  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Barbara  Watkins  '50)  Al- 
lan Hartley  on  December  1,  1955. 
The  Hartleys  make  their  home  at  12 
Wyman  Street,  Waterbury,   Conn. 

HAAG — a  daughter,  Cathy  Lynne  is  the 
main  topic  of  conversation  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '55  and  Mrs.  (Carolyn 
Hestor  x'57)  Donald  Haag  of  II86V2 
Park  Ave.,  Williamsport. 

ROSS — Randall  Lee  arrived  November 
21,  1955  at  the  home  of  Mr.  '54  and 
Mrs.  (Dorothy  Apgar  '53)  Sam  Ross 
of  Mahwah,  N.  J.  Another  son,  David 
Allan,  celebrated  his  first  birthday 
in  October. 

HUGAS — Margaret  Louise,  born  to  the 
Rev.  '48  and  Mrs.  (Rachael  Berg- 
stresser  x'49)  Howard  S.  Hugas  on 
February  24  in  the  General  Hospital, 
Wilmington,  Del.  They  reside  in 
Newark,  Del. 

LADY — a  son,  Timothy  was  born  to  the 
Rev.  '48  and  Mrs.  (Eleanor  Steele  '48) 
Charles  L.  Lady  on  November  9, 
1955.  They  have  one  other  son,  Jon- 
athan who  is  three  and  a  half  .years 
old.  Their  home  is  in  Stewartstown, 
Pa.,  where  the  Rev.  Lady  is  the  Pas- 
tor of  Felton  Lutheran  Church. 

DAVENPORT  —  a  son.  William  Clark 
Davenport,  II,  was  born  March  10  to 
Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Margaret  Hender- 
son x'54)  William  C.  Davenport.  The 
Davenports  have  another  child,  Ann, 
who  is  now  two  years  old. 


March,   1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVK 


Dick  Hummel 


Dick  Hummel  Takes  Over 
Baseball  Coaching  Duties 

With  basketball  tucked  away  for  an- 
other year  and  a  high  sports  spirit  on 
campus,  baseball  now  is  the  chief  topic 
of   conversation   with   everyone. 

Early  spring  training  has  been  con- 
siderably delayed  because  of  the 
weather,  but  the 
team  has  been 
working  out  in  the 
gym.  Several  boys 
from  last  year's 
squad  have  turned 
out  and  a  flock  of 
new  candidates  are 
available. 

Bob  Bastress  '39, 
coach  for  several 
years,  has  recently  been  appointed  As- 
sistant Superintendent  of  Schools  in 
Snyder  County  and  is  not  able  to  con- 
tinue his  coaching  interests.  Bob, 
through  the  years,  made  an  outstanding 
contribution  to  Susquehanna's  sports 
program,  and  it  was  with  deep  regret 
that  his  resignation  was  received. 

Another  former  student  of  S.  U.,  Dick 
Hummel,  has  taken  over  the  coaching 
responsibilities.  Dick,  a  well  -  known 
Northumberland,  Pa.  teacher  and  coach, 
attended  Susquehanna  in  1937  and 
played  both  basketball  and  baseball. 
He  is  a  graduate  of  Bloomsburg  State 
Teachers  College  and  has  been  active  in 
baseball  circles  since  his  first  year  at 
S.  U.  He  has  played  in  the  Michigan 
State  League,  the  Middle  Atlantic  Lea- 
gue, and  the  Canal  Zone  League  of 
Panama.  After  serving  with  the  Armed 
Forces,  he  was  a  member  of  the  orig- 
inal House   of  David   Club. 

A  pitcher  and  utility  infielder,  Hum- 
mel has  been  coaching  in  the  Sunbury, 
Selinsgrove,  Northumberland  area  for 
the  past  few  years,  and  has  devoted 
much  of  his  time  to  officiating  both 
basketball  and  baseball  throughout  the 
Central  Pennsylvania  area.  He  is  now 
Principal  of  the  Charles  Steele  Element- 
ary School,  Northumberland,  Pa. 


The  spring  schedule  is  as  follows: 

April    7 — Lebanon  Valley A 

April    9 — National  Aggies H 

April  12 — Elizabethtown    A 

April  14 — Kej-stone H 

April  16 — Juniata    H 

April  20 — Temple    A 

April  21— Drexel    A 

April  23— Bucknell    A 

April  28— Albright    A 

April  30— Bucknell    H 

May    5 — Lycoming    H 

May    7 — Dickinson   H 

May  10— Wilkes   H 

May  12 — Juniata    A 

May  15— Gettysburg   H 


Alumni   Day 

Program  —  May 

5 

10:00  A.  M. 

Registration    (and   all   day 
thereafter) 

10:30  A.M. 

Council  Meeting  in  103  Bogar 

12  Noon 

Luncheon   and   Class   Reunions 
on   the   campus    (weather   per- 
mitting,  otherwise,   inside.) 

2:00  P.  M. 

General  Alumni  Assembly  in 
Seibert  Hall 

3:00  P.  M. 

Miscellaneous  activities  .  .  . 
take  your  choice: 

1.  Baseball — Crusaders  vs. 
Lycoming. 

2.  "Little   Theatre"   production. 

3.  Musical    Festival. 

6:00  P.  M. 

Annual  Dinner 

Hosts  for  the  day Members 

of  the  Johnstown  District  Alumni 

Club. 

Flashes  from  the  Campus 

(Continued  from  Page  2) 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Russell  C.  Hatz,  mem- 
bers of  the  faculty  of  the  Conservatory 
of  Music,  presented  to  an  enthusiastic 
audience,  the  second  of  the  S.  U.  fac- 
ulty recitals  on  Friday,  January  13,  in 
Seibert  Chapel. 


Apologies 


The  cast  of  "A  Night  At  The  Opera" 
journeyed  to  the  Johnstown  area  the 
week  of  January  8  and  presented  high 
school  assembly  programs  in  six  dif- 
ferent schools. 


The  editorial  staff  of  the  Alumnus 
offers  apologies  to  S.  U.'s  Lamar  D.  In- 
ners.  Instructor  in  Accounting,  for  not 
giving  him  a  by-line  in  his  most  inter- 
esting article  which  appeared  in  the 
last  issue  of  the  Alumnus. 

Many  expressed  interest  in  learning 
of  Susquehanna's  internship  program 
for  accountants  and  due  to  an  error  in 
proof-reading,  Mr.  Inners  was  not  given 
credit  for  writing  the  article. 


ALUMNI  DAY,  MAY  5,  1956 


The  Boy 


and  His  Career* 


"Somewhere  in  this  day's  twilight, 
there  is  a  boy  sitting  alone.  He  may 
be  your  son  or  a  neighbor's  son.  He 
is  thinking  about  his  most  pressing 
obligation — what  to  do  with  his  life, 
what  to  make  of  himself.  .  .  .  Out 
of  nowhere,  perhaps,  will  come  the 
realization  that  he  will  find  personal 
growth  and  confidence  and  the  full 
life  if  he  can  onl.y  make  a  plane  that 
will  fly  better  in  the  air,  or  a  machine 
that  will  run  better  on  rails:  or  .  .  . 
a  device  to  lessen  human  drudgery 
in  the  home,  or  build  a  home  so 
beautiful  and  so  full  of  human  satis- 
faction that  it  will  excel  all  that  has 
gone  on  before.  .  .  .  Somewhere  to- 
day that  boy  .  .  .  will  hear  the  sounds 
of  industry,  the  turbulence  of  the 
giant  tools  that  must  be  designed 
and  serviced  and  redesigned  and 
rebuilt.  He  will  hear  the  rumbles  in 
a  steel  plant,  the  ring  of  glass,  the 
clatter  of  machines  that  spin  and 
weave,  the  whirl  of  the  printing 
presses,  and  the  roar  of  the  jets.    He 


may  even  hear  the  depressing  an- 
guished cries  of  our  outworn  cities 
— cities  that  need  new  architectural 
life,  that  need  new  modes  of  human 
shelter;  that  need  his  youth  and  his 
groping  mind. 

"Somewhere  in  that  young  valiant 
mind  struggling  with  its  grave  prob- 
lem will  emerge  the  image  of  men 
of  science  and  men  of  engineering 
— men  like  you — who  became  what 
they  are,  not  through  compulsion, 
but  of  their  own  free  will — not  in 
the  expectation  of  easy  riches,  but 
rather  in  the  dedicated  hope  that 
their  chosen  career  may  afford  them 
at  least  one  fleeting  moment  of 
major  achievement.  .  .  .  He  will  see 
himself  grasping  your  work,  build- 
ing mightily  upon  what  you  have 
built.  In  what  you  have  pioneered, 
he  will  see  the  great  challenge  of 
America  for  his  own  work  and  for 
his  own  life." 


•■■Excerpt  from  an  address  by  Roger  M.  Blough  '25  before  the  American 
Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1956 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


'11 


Mr.  and  Mrs.  Claude  G.  Aikens 

left  Saturday,  March   17,  to  sail 

from  New  York  City  for  a  trip  abroad. 

f-tn    Dr.     Park    W.     Huntington    has 

1  I  started  a  second  radio  program 
entitled,  "Wake  Up  America"  in  addi- 
tion to  "This  Is  The  Hour"  which  is 
now  in  its  third  year. 

9t\-t  Mrs.  (Marie  Romig)  Park  W. 
Li  1  Huntington  was  recently  elected 
President  of  the  Wilmington  Council  of 
the  United  Church  Women.  She  is  also 
serving  as  Chairman  of  Radio  for  the 
Department  of  Delaware,  American 
Legion  Auxiliary. 

>rtp  Roger  M.  Blough,  Chairman  of 
LiO  the  Board  of  United  States  Steel 
Corp.,  was  one  of  the  award  winners  in 
the  public  address  division  of  Freedoms 
Foundation  at  Valley  Forge,  in  the 
Foundation's  annual  awards  program 
for  the  greatest  contribution  to  a  bet- 
ter understanding  of  the  American  Way 
of  Life  during  1955. 


'27 


Addison  Pohle,  at  the  annual 
conference  at  Buckhill  Falls  in 
October,  was  elected  Vice-President  of 
the  Pennsylvania  Congress  of  Parents 
and  Teachers. 


'28 


The  Rev.  Martin  L.  Dolbeer,  Sr., 
Pastor  of  Saint  Paul's  Evangeli- 
cal Lutheran  Church,  Marion,  Ohio, 
sent  to  the  Alumni  Office  a  "Susque- 
hanna Hymn"  which  he  had  written 
some  time  ago.  It  has  been  turned  over 
to  the  Conservatory  of  Music.  Our 
thanks  to  the  Rev.  Dolbeer. 


William    O 

this    year    as 


Wm.   O.   Roberts 


Roberts  is  serving 
President  of  the 
Pennsylvania  Music 
Educators  Associ- 
ation. At  this  year's 
annual  meeting  in 
Harrisburg,  he  was 
instrumental  in 
having  Susquehan- 
na's S.  A.  I.  chorus 
sing  in  conjunction 
with  a  talk  given 
by    Dr.    John    R. 


Leach   '47,   "On   Contemporary   Music." 

Harold  N.  Moldenke,  author  of  "Plants 
of  the  Bible",  "American  Wild  Flow- 
ers", etc.,  and  his  wife  will  act  as 
guides  on  a  trip  to  the  Holy  Land  this 


spring.  The  tour  is  being  offered  in 
co-operation  with  the  Dee  Travel  Ag- 
ency, Inc.,  an  agency  with  much  exper- 
ience in  arranging  garden  tours  to  var- 
ious parts  of  the  world. 


'31 


Commander     Warren     L.     Wolf, 

chaplain  of  Mare  Island,  Calif. 
Naval  Base  for 
more  than  two 
years,  has  been  as- 
signed as  the  first 
chaplain  aboard  the 
SARATOGA,  super 
aircraft  carrier. 
The  SARATOGA  is 
the  second  of  the 
Forrestal  class  car- 
riers. Prior  to  be- 
ing chaplain  at 
Mare  Island,  Com- 
mander Wolf  was  aboard  the  carrier 
USS  BADOENG  STRAIT  and  during 
World  War  II  was  on  the  carrier  USS 
WINDHAM  BAY. 


Cmdr.   Wolf 


'33 


J.  Donald  Steele,  prominent 
Northumberland,  Pa.  attorney, 
was  elected  President  of  United  Hos- 
iery Mills,  Inc.  He  is  past  commander 
of  American  Legion  Post  44  and  serves 
as  solicitor  for  Northumberland  Bor- 
ough Council. 


'35 


The  Rev.  Robert  T.  Clark  re- 
cently resigned  from  his  pas- 
torate of  Trinity  Lutheran  Church  in 
Mechanicsburg,  Pa.,  and  is  now  on  the 
editorial  staff  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Publication  House,  Philadelphia.  Now 
serving  Trinity  Lutheran  is  the  Rev. 
Elmer  Drumm. 


'37 


The   Rev.   E.   Raymond   Shaheen 

accepted  a  call  to  become  pastor 
of  St.  Luke  Lutheran  Church,  Silver 
Spring,  Md.  He  had  been  pastor  of 
Messiah  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 
South  Williamsport,  for  15  years.  Be- 
fore leaving,  more  than  600  members 
of  Messiah  gathered  in  the  new  edu- 
cational building  of  the  parish  to  say 
goodby  to  the  Shaheens.  The  farewell 
took  the  form  of  a  TV  program,  "This 
is  Your  Life",  on  which  President  G. 
Morris  Smith  appeared. 


'39 


Jess  Kemberling,  President  of 
the  Dutch  Pantry,  has  built  a 
new  restaurant  to  add  to  his  present 
chain  of  six.  It  is  located  in  St.  Peters- 
burg, Fla. 


The  Rev.  John  R.  Knaul,  Pastor  of  the 
E\-angelical  Church,  Montgomery,  Pa., 
had  a  mortgage  burning  ceremony  on 
January  8.  The  new  Church,  under 
construction  since  1950,  cost  over  $100,- 
000. 


'41 


The  Rev.  G.  Robert  Booth,  pas- 
tor of  Pleasant  Valley,  Pa.  Ev- 
angelical and  Reformed  Church,  has 
been  named  to  serve  as  good-will  am- 
bassador to  New  England  in  April. 

Merle  V.  Hoover,  since  1948  with  RCA 
in  Lancaster,  Pa.,  has  recently  cooper- 
ated on  a  published  study  by  the  title 
of  "High-Speed  Electronic  Fault  Pro- 
tection For  Power  Tubes  And  Their 
Circuitry".  For  several  years  he  has 
been  engaged  in  the  development  of 
super-power  circuits  and  rectifiers,  to- 
gether with  UHF  circuitry.  He  is  at 
present,  manager  of  Application  Engi- 
neering for  Large  Power  Tubes. 

Dr.  William  D.  May  has  been  named 
dean  of  Johnson  Teachers  College, 
Johnston,  Vt.  Dr.  May  served  on  the 
faculty  of  the  University  of  Florida, 
Texas  College  of  Arts  and  Instructions, 
and  Berea  College,  Ky. 

>  J  p  Franklin  Wolfe,  head  of  the 
^D  Frackville  High  School  Music 
Department,  was  Host  Director  for  the 
Eastern  All-State  Band,  a  group  repre- 
senting all  high  schools  in  the  eastern 
section  of  Penna.  The  Festival  was  held 
February  3  and  4  in  the  Frackville 
High  School  Auditorium.  Eric  Leidzen, 
NYC,  nationally  prominent  arranger, 
director,  and  conductor  was  guest  con- 
ductor. 


'47 


Mrs.     Betty     Leach      (Elizabeth 
Anne    Miller)    taught    music    at 

Lycoming  College  the  first  semester  of 

this  year. 


'49 


The  Rev.  Edwin  L.  Bittenbender. 

of  Berwick,  Pa.  and  his  wife, 
Methodist  missionaries,  left  in  Febru- 
ary for  Lucknow,  India,  where  they 
will  serve  for  the  next  five  years.  The 
Rev.  Bittenbender  will  teach  in  the 
Department  of  Religion  at  Lucknow 
Christian  College.  The  conplc  previ- 
ously were  in  India  from  1949  to  1952. 

Lt.  Robert  L.  Goetz  (MC),  USNR  is 
studying  at  the  School  of  Naval  Avi- 
ation Medicine,  Pensacola,  Fla. 


'50 


1st  Lt.  James  O.  Rumbaugh,  Jr. 

was  recently  graduated  from 
the  Military  Medical  Orientation  pro- 
gram at  the  Medical  Field  Service,  Fort 


I 


March,   1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


PFEIFFER- COACHED  NET  WIZARDS  OF  '55 -'56 

(See  Pospisil  Story  Page  4) 


Back  row  (left  to  right) — Frank  Romano,  Gene  Wltiak,   Dwight  Huseman,  Jim   Stone,  John  Anthony,   and 
Coach  Ed  Pfeiffer.     Front  row — Joe  Osinchak,  Dick  Purncll,  Brian  Donley,  Gerry  Herbster,  and  Bob  Fiscus. 

Mascots  are  Edward  and  Elwood  Stetler. 


Sam  Houston,  Tex.  Lt.  Rumbaugh  has 
received  orders  assigning  him  to  Fort 
Bragg,  N.  C. 


'51 


Robert  J.  Henninger  has  accept- 
ed a  position  with  the  Independ- 
ent Oil  Company  of  Pennsylvania  which 
is  affiliated  with  the  Socony  Oil  Com- 
pany. He  is  presently  undergoing  a 
six  month  training  program  in  Altoona, 
Pa. 


'52 


Jacquelyn  McKeever  at  the  time 
of  going  to  press  had  won  first 
prize  on  the  TV  program  "Chance  of  a 
Lifetime",  for  three  successive  weeks. 
Each  week  the  prize  has  been  $1000 
and  a  week's  engagement  at  the  Ver- 
sailles  Hotel,   Fla. 

Bob  Dunlap  has  been  studying  at  the 
Vienna  State  Academy  under  a  fellow- 
ship with  the  Austrian  Government.  He 
is  the  first  American  musician  to  be 
given  a  full  fellowship  under  this  plan. 


'53 


Chitose  Kei  Sasaki,  back  in  Ja- 
pan, has  recently  written  the 
Alumni  Office  saying  she  "enjoyed  the 
Susquehanna  football  scores  through 
the  Japanese  papers."  She  sends  her 
greetings  to  all. 


Charles  A.  Snyder,  Jr.,  a  senior  at  Lu- 
theran Theological  Seminary,  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.,  has  accepted  a  call  to  be- 
come assistant  pastor  of  Trinity  Lu- 
theran Church,  Chambersburg,  Pa.  He 
will  assume  full  duties  the  first  week 
in  June,  following  his  graduation  and 
ordination. 


'54 


Lt.  Frank  D.  Richards,  AF,  has 

recently  been  awarded  his  silver 
observer's  wings  and  Second  Lieuten- 
ant's commission.  He  will  receive  fur- 
ther advanced  specialty  training  in 
radar  bombardment  and  electronics  af- 
ter an  operational  tour.  He  is  now  as- 
signed to  Mather  Air  Force  Base,  Calif. 


'55 


Ivars  Avots  was  graduated  from 
the  Univ.  of  Penna.  in  January. 
He  received  a  master's  degree  in  busi- 
ness   administration. 


Kenneth  Erdley,  Jr.  recently  completed 
nine  weeks  of  basic  training  at  the 
Naval  Training  Center,  Bainbridge,  Md. 
He  is  still  at  Bainbridge  as  a  medical 
corpsman. 

Ruth  E.  Scott  appeared  in  a  recent  Du 
Pont  publication  "The  Salesman  Story". 
She  is  currently  employed  in  the  Film 
Dept.  Sales  Service  laboratory  near 
Wilmington,  Del.,  where  she  tests  cello- 
phane for  better  supermarket-type  food 
cases  for  keeping  meats  and  vegetables 
fresh. 


'56 


Doris  Moon  has  accepted  a  posi- 
tion in  the  bacteriology  labora- 
tory at  the  Pennsylvania  Hospital  in 
Philadelphia. 

Carroll  S.  Millard  has  accepted  a  posi- 
tion with  the  Bell  Telephone  Company 
in  Reading,  Pa. 


i:iGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1956 


JOHNSTOWN 

The  spring  meeting  of  the  Johnstown 
District  Alumni  Club  will  be  held  Ap- 
ril 12,  at  the  White  Star  Hotel,  Jenners. 
Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson,  Professor  of 
English  at  S.  U..  will  be  the  speaker. 
NEW  JERSEY 

The  spring  meeting  of  the  North  Jer- 
sey District  Club  was  held  February  25 
at  Friar  Tuck  Inn,  Cedar  Grove.  The 
speaker  for  the  evening  was  Mr.  Henry 
J.  "Whitey"  Keil,  football  coach  at  S.  U. 
CENTER-UNION 

The  Alumni  office  has  received  word 
from  Ralph  E.  Beahm,  President  of  the 
Center-Union  Club,  saying  that  plans 
are  being  made  for  a  meeting  to  be 
held  some  time  in  April.  Within  a 
short  time,  notice  will  go  out  to  mem- 
bers. 

YORK-HANOVER 

The  annual  Spring  Banquet  and 
Meeting  is  to  be  held  on  April  12,  at 
the  Colonial  Hotel  on  Continental 
Square,  York,  Penna. 

PITTSBURGH 

Word  has  been  received  from  Dr. 
Reed  Speer,  President  of  the  Pittsburgh 
Alumni  Club,  that  a  meeting  is  being 
planned  for  the  early  spring.  At  a  later 
time,  details  will  be  sent  to  members. 
HARRISBURG 

The  Harrisburg  District  Alumni  Club 
will  hold  its  spring  meeting  on  April  27, 
at  the  Dutch  Pantry,  Lemoyne. 
ALTOONA 

The  Altoona  District  Alumni  Club 
will  hold  its  annual  spring  meeting 
April  24  at  the  Replogle  Party  House, 
Roaring  Spring,  Pa.  Dr.  Russell  W. 
Gilbert  will  be  the  speaker. 
PHILADELPHIA 

The  annual  Spring  Banquet  of  the 
Philadelphia  Club  will  be  held  Thurs- 
day, April  26  at  St.  Paul's  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  Plumstead  and  Con- 
gress Avenues  in  Lansdowne.  Dinner 
will  be  served  at  6:30  p.  m.  preceded 
by  the  usual  half-hour  fellowship. 


Crusaders  Basketball 

(Continued  from  Page  4) 
Romano   was   nominated   to   the   all- 
state    team    and    captured    the    eye    of 
several   professional  teams. 

The  Crusaders  started  slowly  losing 
their  opener  to  Juniata,  downing  Ur- 
sinus,  and  then  dropping  successive 
games  to  Lycoming,  Wilkes  and  Ly- 
coming again. 

A  strong  Dickinson  team  was  next  on 
the  schedule;  they  were  beaten  77-62 
and  the  PfeifEer-coached  team  was  off 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


I'^L 


POSTMASTER — Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


Anniversary  Class  Reunions  For  Alumni  Day 

The  various  class  reunions  are  the  heart  of  an  ALUMNI  DAY  Program, 
and  it  is  the  hope  of  the  Alumni  Council  that  reunion  groups  will  get  be- 
hind this  year's  program  with  enthusiasm. 

Listed  below  are  the  classes,  with  their  representatives,  that  will  have 
an  anniversary  this  year.  If  you  have  not  heard  from  your  representative, 
will  you  write  and  say  you  are  interested  in  a  reunion  of  your  class. 

Anniv.      Year     Representative 


*55th 
«50th 
45th 
40th 
35th 
30th 
25th 
20th 
15th 
10th 
*  5th 


1901 
1906 
1911 
1916 
1921 
1926 
1931 
1936 
1941 
1946 
1951 


Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes,  454  West  Market  Street,  York.  Pa. 
The  Rev.  William  E.  Swoope,  1406  Oak  Street,  Lebanon,  Pa. 
Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston.  3060  16th  St.  N.W.,  Washington,  D.  C. 
Theodore  E.  Ebberts,  608  Pickering  St..  Ogdens'ourg,  N.  Y. 
S.  Walter  Foulkrod,  12  East  Princeton  Road.  Cynwyd,  Pa. 
Horace  M.  Hutchison.  625  Osborne  Avenue,  Morrisville,  Pa. 
Clyde  D.  Sechler,  228-07A  69th  Avenue.  Bayside.  L.  I.,  N.  Y. 
Dr.  Arthur  J.  Gelnett,  327  High  Street.  Milton,  Pa. 


*At  the  time  of  going  to  press,  no  definite  word  of  reunion  plans  had  been 
received. 


on  a  five  game  victory  string.  Among 
the  vanquished  teams  were  Drexel  Tech 
and  Hartwick  College  of  New  York. 

After  losing  to  Juniata  and  Elizabeth- 
town,  the  Crusaders  knocked  off  Frank- 
lin &  Marshall,  Western  Maryland  and 
Washington  College. 

The  highlight  of  the  entire  season 
was  the  Philadelphia  Textile  game  on 
March  3.  Textile  came  to  Selinsgrove 
sporting  a  19-2  record,  and  their  league 
championship.  The  S.  U.  cagers  played 
a  fine  game  to  beat  the  visitors  64-61. 

The  basketball  picture  is  very  bright 
for  next  year.  In  addition  to  Romano, 
Coach  Ed.  Pfeiffer  will  have  returning 
Dwight  Huseman  6'  6"  rebounder,  Ger- 
ry Herbster,  ace  floorman  and  play- 
maker.  Gene  Witiak  6'  3"  freshman, 
who  made  a  tremendous  difference  to 
the  team  this  year,  and  3  letter-man 
Dick  Purnell. 

The  other  boys  on  the  squad  who  did 
not  see  much  action  this  year  are  ex- 
pected back,  along  with  two  players 
who  will   join  the  squad   for  the  first 


TROPHY  IN  HONOR 
OF  STAGG 

A  trophy,  to  be  known  as  the  Amos 
Alonzo  Stagg  Memorial  Trophy,  has 
recently  been  purchased  by  the  Men's 
Student  Council  and  will  be  awarded 
to  the  intramural  team  that  compiles 
the  most  points  throughout  the  school 
year. 

Competition  for  this  trophy  will  be 
determined  on  a  point  basis.  Each 
group  or  fraternity  will  have  a  running 
score  throughout  the  year  according  to 
its  showing  in  all  sports  under  intra- 
mural league  competition  and  the  group 
or  fraternity  having  the  accumulated 
highest  point  total  at  the  conclusion  of 
the  spring  program,  shall  be  awarded 
the  trophy.  The  trophy  must  be  won 
three  times  in  succession  in  order  to  be 
retired. 

The  trophy  is  a  beautiful  one  and 
has  been  admired  by  all  who  have  seen 
it. 


time  and  who  should  give  Coach  Pfeif- 
fer  the  all-important  depth  which  was 
lacking  this  year. 


^SQUEHAhWAl'iSI/VERSiry 


m  mi.  m  t€m. 


VOL.  XXIV 


June,  1956 


No.  4 


Susquehanna's   new   music   building,   pictured   above,  will  contain  besides  twenty  practice  rooms,  four 

classrooms,  a  rehearsal  room,  ten  studios  for    individualized    instruction,    a    library   and 

listening  room,  a  reception  room,  and  an   office   for   the  director  of  the 

music   division.      Detailed   plans  are  now  in  process,  and 

it  is  expected  construction  will  be  started 

in  the    fall. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,    1956 


Dr.  Smith  Says  '1956 -A  Crucial  Year"; 
Centennial  Program  Based  on  S.U/s  Needs 

The  98th  session  at  Susquehanna  University  closed  with  Commencement, 
May  26,  when  75  seniors  were  graduated.  The  day  was  beautiful,  sunny  and 
clear  and  there  was  a  fine  spirit  of  fellowship  in  evidence.  The  address  by 
Chancellor  William  P.  Tolley  on  the  subject,  "Your  View  cf  the  Universe,"  was 
well  taken  and  pointed  out  that  the  educated  man  affirms  ccnstantly  the  pos- 
sibility of  "change  for  the  better." 

During  these  summer  months  we  shall  be  working  to  bring  about  "changes 
for  the  better"  at  S.U. 


Cluh  News 


These  changes  are  contingent  upon 
a  successful  Centennial  Appeal. 
1956  —  A  Crucial  Year  —  To  students, 
faculty,  alumni.  Church  constituency 
and  friends  of  Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity, this  is  a  crucial  year.  For  it  is 
during  this  year  we  have  determined 
to  match  the  needs  of  the  college  with 
adequate  plant  and  human  resources. 
Our  answer  to  these  needs  will  be 
made  this  fall. 

Program  Based  en  Long  Study  —  Our 

centennial  program  has  been  based  on 
a  thorough  study  of  the  institution's 
needs  as  made  by  faculty,  adminis- 
tration, alumni  and  trustees.  These 
needs  are  very  real.  No  longer  can 
we  hold  or  secure  competent  personnel 
without  strengthening  the  financial 
roots  cf  the  university  by  a  substan- 
tial addition  to  the  endowment.  And 
our  library,  the  intellectual  heart  of 
the  college,  must  have  more  space 
both  for  books  and  readers.  By  1958, 
our  100th  anniversary,  we  have  care- 
fully planned  the  following  accomplish- 
ments: 

(1)  An  addition  to  endow- 
ment for  stronger  sup- 
port of  personnel 5250,000 

(2)  A  New  Music 

Building     $300,000 

(3)  An  addition  to  the 

Library     $150,000 


$700,000 


This  means  a  total  cf  $700,000  is 
needed  to  achieve  our  centennial  ob- 
jectives. Toward  this  goal  Synod  voted 
last  year  to  raise  this  fall  $500,000. 
The  college  can  now  guarantee  the  ad- 
dition of  $200,000  over  and  above  the 
Synodical    objective   of    $500,000. 

A   Worthy    Record   of    Service   —   It    is 

practically  impossible  to  appraise  the 
results  flowing  from  98  years  of  Chris- 
tian testimony  in  the  education  of  more 
than  8000  young  men  and  women  who 
have  gone  into  many  vocations.  The 
(Continued   on   Page   Seven) 


Junior  Co-eds 

ALBERT — a  son,  Glenn  David,  arrived 
on  March  30.  The  parents  are  Mr.  '55 
and  Mrs.  (Claire  Rosengarten  x'56) 
Walter  Albert  who  are  residing  at 
1614  Ridgeway  Road,  Havertown,  Pa. 

DORWARD— John  Stephen,  on  Feb.  21 
arrived  at  the  home  of  The  Rev.  and 
Mrs.  (Marian  Steigerwalt  '49)  Craig 
J.  Dorward,  who  live  in  Kutztown, 
Pa.  The  Dorwards  have  a  daughter, 
Kristin  Anne,  who  is  a  cute  2V2. 

GUNDRLM — Daniel  Goss  appeared  on 
the  scene  March  31,  at  the  home  of 
Mr.  '48  and  Mrs.  (Edith  Dorothy  Eil- 
hardt  '48)  Eugene  H.  Gundrum,  R.  D. 
4,  Oak  Grove,  Library,  Pa.  Daniel 
is  their  first  child. 

ISAACS — a  daughter,  Mary  Ellen,  was 
born  on  March  24,  in  St.  Luke's  Hos- 
pital, Bethlehem,  Pa.,  to  Mr.  '43  and 
Mrs.  (Louise  Kresge  '45)  Lawrence 
M.  Isaacs.  The  Isaacs'  residence  is 
at  826  Maple  Rd.,  Hellertown,  Pa., 
and  they  have  three  other  children, 
Jane  Louise,  six;  John  David,  five, 
and    Thomas   Lawrence,    three. 

JEFFERS  —  Karen  Anne  and  Sharon 
Lee,  lovely  identical  twin  girls,  ar- 
rived on  May  4  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
■53  and  Mrs.  (Helen  Elise  Von  Lynn 
'53)  Harvey  P.  Jeflfers.  The  Jeffers 
are  now  residing  at  56  South  Ave., 
Hilton,  N.Y.,  where  "Jeff"  is  em- 
ployed with  the  Phoenix  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.  as  a  field  representa- 
tive. They  have  one  other  child, 
"Kirk,"   who   is   now    18   months   old. 

JONES — Nancy  Bronwyn  was  born  to 
Mr.  '52  and  Mrs.  (Betty  Reisch  '48) 
Cynddylan  M.  Jones,  5383  Charles 
St.,  Philadelphia.  Pa.,  on  April  12. 
Nancy  is  their  second  child;  the 
first,   a   young   man   named   Billy. 

McLAIN — a  daughter,  Megan  Elizabeth, 

arrived   at   the   McLain    home   at    111 

W.    Walnut    Street,    Sclin.sgrove,    Pa., 

on   April    1.     The   happy   parents   are 

(Continued  on  Page  Five) 


ALTOONA 

Members  of  the  Altoona  District 
Club  held  an  enthusiastic  meeting  at 
the  Replogle  Party  House,  Roaring 
Spring,  April  24.  Campus  representa- 
tive and  guest  speaker  was  Dr.  Russell 
W.  Gilbert.  Ofilcers  elected  were  Rus- 
sell F.  Brown  '48,  President;  Dr.  Mil- 
lard G.  Fisher  '50,  Vice-President  and 
Mrs.  Melvin  (Mary  Weaverling  '32) 
Garber,  Secretary-Treasurer.  April  27, 
1957  has  been  set  as  the  date  for  next 
\ear's  meeting. 

CENTER-UNION 

The  Spring  meeting  of  the  Center- 
Union  Club  was  held  April  26  at  the 
Evangelical  and  Reformed  Church. 
Aaronsburg.  Guest  speaker  was  Dr. 
William  A.  Russ,  Jr.  All  officers  were 
re-elected.  President,  Ralph  E.  Beahm 
'30:  Vice-President,  Paul  D.  Reamer  '31 
and  Secretary-Treasurer  Shirley  Sho- 
walter  Boyer   '50. 

JOHNSTOWN 

The  Johnstown  District  Alumni  Club 
held  its  annual  spring  banquet  at  the 
White  Star  Hotel,  Jennerstown,  April 
12.  There  were  42  present.  Newly 
elected  officers  are  Michael  L.  Masto- 
vich  '39,  President:  Ernest  F.  Walker 
'21,  Vice  President;  Mrs.  George  R. 
(Grace  R.  Walter  '40)  Fries,  Secretary, 
and  Robert  Gabrenya  '40,  Treasurer. 
Dr.  I.  Hess  Wagner,  '98,  was  named 
to  the  executive  committee.  Guest 
speaker  for  the  evening  was  Dr.  Ar- 
thur H.  Wilson,  head  of  the  English 
Department  at  the  University.  Enter- 
tainment was  provided  by  three  of  Mr. 
Mastovich's   students. 

HARRISBURG 

The  spring  meeting  of  the  Harris- 
burg  District  Alumni  Club  was  held 
Friday,  May  11,  at  the  Dutch  Pantry 
in  Lemoyne.  The  following  officers 
were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year: 
President,  Marsh  C.  Bogar  '51;  Vice 
President,  Lester  C.  Heilman  '52;  Sec- 
retary -  Treasurer,  Catherine  Byrod 
Whitman  '44. 

Entertainment  for  the  evening  was 
provided  by  Miss  Marilyn  Slyoff,  stu- 
dent violinist  at  S.U.,  accompanied  by 
Miss  Janet  Rohrbach  '46.  Harvey  A. 
Heintzleman  '27.  outgoing  president, 
after  brief  remarks,  introduced  Dr.  G. 
Morris  Smith  who  outlined  plans  for 
Susquehanna's    Centennial. 

Present  at  the  meeting  was  Mr.  Ray- 
mond P.  Garman  of  the  York  District 
(Continued   on   Page   Three) 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,   1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


June,    1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


CLUB  NEWS 

(Continued    from    Page    Two) 
Club,    who    explained    York's    student 
scholarship    program. 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  was  also  pres- 
ent and  read  some  of  his  poetry  to  the 
enjoyment  of  those  present.  Special 
tribute  was  paid  to  Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr  , 
because  of  his  birthday. 

During  the  meeting,  members  dis- 
cussed the  possibility  of  the  York  and 
Harrisburg  District  Clubs  jointly  rent- 
ing for  an  evening,  the  Allenberry 
Playhouse,  Boiling  Springs,  in  order 
to   raise   funds. 

LEHIGH-VALLEY 

The    Lehigh-Valley    District    Alumni 
Club  is  planning  a  July  picnic  accord- 
ing  to   word   received   from   the   Presi- 
dent,  Mrs.   Erma   Stahl   Everitt    '23. 
SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY 

Election  of  Newton  Kerstetter  '13, 
Sunbury,  as  president,  merging  of  the 
Sunbury  and  Selinsgrove  Clubs,  and 
an  address  by  Dean  Gait,  featured  the 
April  24th  meeting  of  the  Sunbury 
Area  Alumni  which  was  held  this  year 
in  the  Hotel  Neff,  Sunbury.  Re-elected 
to  the  office  of  secretary  was  Miss  B. 
Mary  Shipe  '42.  Speaking  briefly  was 
Raymond  P.  Garman  '30,  who  described 
the  scholarship  program  of  the  York 
Alumni  Club  and  stated  that  he  and  his 
brother  would  contribute  fifty  dollars 
yearly  in  memory  of  their  brother  Al- 
ton, if  a  scholarship  program  for  the 
Club  were  planned.  Harold  Benion  '39 
and  Jane  Schnure  '39  were  asked  to 
make  a  study  of  a  possible  scholarship 
program. 

Fred  Billman  '36  introduced  mem- 
bers of  the  Phi  Mu  Delta  Fraternity 
quartet  who  entertained  with  several 
numbers.  'With  the  merging  of  the  two 
clubs,  the  new  name  decided  upon  was 
the  Susquehanna-'Valley  District  Alum- 
ni Club  of  Susquehanna  University. 
YORK 

The  York  District  Alumni  Club  held 
its  spring  meeting  on  April  12  at  the 
Colonial  Hotel  in  York.  Approximately 
fifty  members  were  present.  Dr.  G. 
Morris  Smith  was  the  principal 
speaker.  Elected  as  president  was  H. 
■Vernon  Ferster  '36. 

PHILADELPHIA 

Philadelphia  Club  members,  on  April 
26,  met  at  St.  Paul's  Evangelical  Luth- 
eran Church,  Lansdowne,  and  elected 
Kenneth  A.  Lenker  '52  as  president  for 
the  ensuing  year.  Highlight  of  the 
meeting  was  the  awarding  of  the  "S" 
in  Life  Award  to  Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  for 
many  years  active  in  the  Philadelphia 
Club  and  for  the  past  three  years.  Pres- 
ident of  the  General  Alumni  Associ- 
ation. Guest  speaker  from  the  campus 
was   Coach   •■'Whitey"   Keil   '39. 


June  Commencement  Pays  Honor  to 
25 -year  Faculty  and  Church 


Alumni, 
ignitaries 


Eleven  Faculty  members,  active  and  emeriti,  receive  frcm  Dr.  John  F. 
Harkins,  Pres.  of  the  Bd.  of  Directors,  awards  of  honor  fcr  distinguished  service 
to  the  University.     This  was  a  feature  of  this  year's  Commencament  program. 

L.  to  R.  are:  Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh,  Dr.  Arthur  H.  'Wilson,  Dr.  George 
E.  Fisher,  Prof.  E.  M.  Brungart,  Dr.  Harkins,  Dr.  Smith,  Miss  Mary  Pctteiger, 
Dr.  George  F.  Dunkelberger,  Dr.  John  1.  'Woodruff,  Dr.  Russell  'W.  Gilbert  and 
Dr.  John  J.  Houtz.     Not  present  was  Dr.  A.  'W.  Ahl. 


Three  Pastors  receive  the  Honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity  —  the 
Rev.  Paul  W.  DeLauter  of  Mifflintown,  the  Rev.  Thomas  Atkinson  '23,  Chaplain 
of  the  State  Penitentiary  at  Graterford,  and  the  Rev.  Herbert  H.  Schmidt  '31, 
Librarian  at  the  Gettysburg  Theol.  Sem.  Center  (next  to  Pres.  Smith)  is  Dr. 
Wm.   P.   Tolley,   Chancellor  of   Syracuse   Uni\'.   and   Commencement   speaker. 


FOUE 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,    1956 


SPITZNER  RE-ELECTED 
PRES.  OF  GENERAL 
ALUMNI  ASSOCIATION 

With  the  father-son  combination  of 
Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr.,  and  Guy  M.  Bogar 
receiving  Susquehanna's  first  outstand- 
ing achievement  award,  and  Dr.  Arthur 
H.  Wilson  receiving  a  25-year  Faculty 
cup.  Alumni  of  Susquehanna  held  one 
of  their  most  enthusiastic  Alumni  Day 
Programs   on    May   5. 

Re-elected  to  the  office  of  President, 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  "37  of  Phila.,  will 
serve  his  third  term.  Other  officers 
elected  were:  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff, 
Hon.  Pres.;  Raymond  P.  Garman.  1st 
Vice-Pres.;  Mary  Farlling,  2nd  Vice- 
Pres.;  Janet  Rohrbach,  Recording 
Sec'y.:  W.  David  Gross,  Treas.;  Edwin 
M.  Brungart,  Stat.;  Dr.  Glenn  Musser 
and  Benjamin  Moyer,  members-at- 
large. 

President  Spitzner.  presiding  at  the 
afternoon  General  Assembly,  intro- 
duced Dr.  G.  M.  Smith  who  outlined 
plans  for  the  Centennial  Appeal.  There 
was  an  enthusiastic  response  to  Dr. 
Smith's  talk,  and  alumni  in  attendance 
pledged  themselves  to  the  full  support 
of   the   Centennial   program. 


.  .  .  Scenes  Frc 


SCENES  FROM  ALUMNI  DAY 

Picture  Identiflcation: 

( 1 )  Clyde  Spitzner  addresses  afternoon 
assembly  of  Alumni.  Seated  on 
platform  are  Dr.  John  F.  Harkins, 
Pres.  of  Bd.  of  Directors,  and  Pres. 
G.  Morris  Smith. 

(2)  Reunion   of  Class   of    1941. 

(3)  Class  of  1921  gets  together. 

(4)  Pres.  Spitzner,  at  the  annual  eve- 
ning banquet,  presents  25-year 
Faculty  Cup  to  Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wil- 
son. 

(5)  W.  Alfred  Streamer,  Chairman  of 
the  Alumni  Achievement  Award 
Com.,  presents  Susquehanna's  first 
outstanding  Achievement  Award 
to  the  father-son  combination  of 
Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr.,  and  Guy  M. 
Bogar.  Looking  on  are  Alumni 
Pres.  Clyde  Spitzner  and  S.U.  Pres. 
G.  Morris  Smith. 

(6)  Members  and  families  of  Class  of 
1926  enjoy  lunch  in  Seibert  Hall. 

(7)  Class  of  1916  celebrates  its  40th 
reunion. 

(8)  Class  of  1946  meets. 

(9)  Class  of  1931  gets  together  for  25th 
reunion. 

(lO)Largest  class  reunion  was  that  of 
1936. 


June,    1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


lumni  Day 


JUNIOR  CO-EDS 

(Continued    from    Page    Two) 

Mr.  '58  and  Mrs.  (Nanc.y  W.  Rich- 
ards '55)  John  D.  McLain. 

MANNING— A  son,  Robert  William, 
arrived  on  April  15.  Robert's  par- 
ents are  Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  (Jeanne 
Kahler  '50)  Everett  Manning,  180  N. 
17th  St.,  East  Orange,  N.J. 

MILLER — Deborah  Jean  arrived  on  the 
scene  on  August  12,  1955,  according 
to  a  note  just  received  from  her  par- 
ents, The  Rev.  and  Mrs.  (Jean  A. 
Rothermel  '50)  Gerald  Miller.  The 
Millers  reside  in  Reedsville  where 
The  Rev.  Mr.  Miller  is  pastor  of  the 
Reedsville  Lutheran  Church. 

KEENER— Seth  Elverson,  III,  became 
a  welcome  addition  to  the  family 
of  Mr.  '56  and  Mrs.  (Jeanne  M. 
Krogh  x'56)  Seth  E.  Keener,  Jr.,  on 
April  9.  The  Keeners  live  at  1539 
Lingelstown  Rd.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

LAWRENCE — a  daughter,  Mary  Alice, 
wa?  born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Alice 
Dietrich  '40)  J.  William  Lawrence,  of 
344  Arlington  St.,  Tamaqua,  Pa.  The 
Bundle  of  Joy  arrived  on  November 
10,  1955. 

MYERS  —  Beth  Ann  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Marjorie  Bar- 
ton '46)  Leon  C.  Myers,  Jr.,  on  De- 
cember 6.  1955.  Beth  Ann  is  the 
fourth  child.  Others  are  Keith,  Jay 
and  Karen.  The  Myers  reside  in 
Hughesville,    Pa. 

NEWMAN — Jane  Elizabeth  was  born 
on  May  8  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Grace 
Jane  McKeever  '51)  William  R.  New- 
man. The  Newmans  reside  in  Fair- 
field, Pa. 

STEHLIN — a  daughter,  Muriel  Ger- 
maine,  was  born  on  May  15  to  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Shirley  Finkbeiner  '39) 
Roger  R.  Stehlin.  The  Stehlins  live 
at  26  Vernon  Ave.,  Rockville  Center, 
N.Y. 

WHEELER  —  a  son,  James  Lawrence, 
was  the  third  child  to  arrive  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Arlene  Kreps 
■48)  James  R.  Wheeler,  of  219  Sixth 
Avenue,  Burnham,  Pa.  James  ar- 
rived on  March  2.  The  two  other 
children  are  girls;  Beverly,  three,  and 
Sharon,  one. 

WISSINGER — Donna  Ruth  joined  the 
Wissinger  family  on  April  7.  The 
parents  are  Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  (Flora 
Barnhart  '51)  Donald  Wissinger,  of 
1968  W.  Philadelphia  St.,  York,  Pa. 
Another  child,  Scott,  was  born  on 
the  same  date  two  years  previously, 
1954. 

ZLOCK— Charles  Gilbert  was  born  to 
Mr.  '49  and  Mrs.  (N.  Frances  Lybar- 
ger  '49)  Evan  P.  Zlock  on  December 
24,  1955.  The  Zlocks  live  at  17 
Smoketree   Road,   Levittown,   Pa. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,    1956 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


ffi(\  The  Rev.  Dr.  Ira  S.  Sassaman, 
yj/  Pastor  of  St.  Matthew's  Luth- 
eran Church,  Williamsport,  retired 
from  the  ministry,  July  1,  1956.  He 
had  completed  48  years  in  the  ministry. 
Dr.  Sassaman  plans  to  move  to  Selins- 
grove  and  hopes  to  do  some  supply 
preaching. 

ft\f\  Or.  Russell  F.  Auman  on  April 
^\j  23  was  installed  as  full  profes- 
sor of  practical  theology  at  Hamma 
Divinity  School,  Wittenberg  College, 
Springfield,  Ohio.  He  had  served  at 
Hamma  for  three  years  as  associate 
professor. 


'21 


Mildred  E.  Winston,  staff  mem- 
ber of  the  Board  of  Educ.  of 
the  U.L.C.A.  since  1928,  received  an 
honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Humane 
Letters  from  Gettysburg  College  at  its 
124th   commencement,   June   3. 

>rtA  The  Rev.  Paul  R.  Hoover,  Pas- 
^J/  tor  of  Grace  Lutheran  Church, 
Rochester,  N.Y.,  received  praise  for  an 
article  published  recently  in  "Select- 
ive Service,"  publication  of  the  Na- 
tional Selective  Service  System.  The 
title  of  his  article  was  "Tomorrow  Is 
Already   Here   For   America's   Youth." 


'30 


Arthur  A.  Gelnett  has  been 
elected  to  membership  in  the 
American  Institute  of  Accountants.  He 
resides  at  W.  College  Ave..  Salisbury, 
Md. 


'31 


Daniel  F.  Graham,  former  Su- 
perintendent of  The  Training 
School,  Vineland,  N.J.,  is  now  Execu- 
tive Director  of  The  Magnolia  School 
for  retarded  and  slow  learners,  New 
Orleans,  La.  He  assumed  his  new 
duties  May  1. 


'39 


Jean  B.  Beamenderfer  left  on 
June  23  for  the  Island  of  Aruba, 
of  the  Netherlands  'West  Indies,  where 
she  will  spend  eight  weeks  teaching 
commercial  subjects  for  the  Standard 
Oil  Company.  This  Standard  Oil  train- 
ing program  was  originated  by  an  S.U. 
graduate,  Dr.  E.  Dorothea  Meyer  '33. 

>  Jrt  Sanford  P.  Blough,  Revenue  Ac- 
*J^  counting  Manager  of  Bell  Tele- 
phone, Philadelphia,  has  been  appoint- 
ed Disbursement  Accounting  Manager 
of  the  Eastern  Area  for  Pa.  He  has 
been  with  the  company  since  1946. 


>J/»    Blair 
40    mathi 


Blair  L.  Heaton,  teacher  of 
lematics  at  Selinsgrove 
High  School,  has  won  a  fellowship 
awarded  by  the  National  Science  Foun- 
dation for  study  at  Pa.  State  University 
for  the  current  summer  session. 


BOND  and  KEY  GOES  NATIONAL 


Pictured  above  are  members  of  Bond  &  Key.  as  the  oldest  fraternity  on  the 
the  Susquehanna  campus  became  affiliated  with  Lambda  Chi  Alpha,  the  largest 
fraternity  in  the  U.  S.  Formal  ceremonies  were  held  in  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church  on  Saturday,  April  28,  when  84  Alumni  and  active  members  were 
accepted   into   the   new   fraternity. 


>  J  Q  William  S.  Clark,  former  edi- 
tjQ  tor  and  publisher  of  the  "Lehigh 
Valley  Review,"  is  now  editor  of  "Your 
Church  Magazine."  with  offices  in  Jen- 
kintovvn.  Pa.  Harold  R.  Kramer,  a  for- 
mer teacher  in  the  Junior  High  School, 
AUentown,  is  now  employed  in  the 
Mining  Department  at  Bethlehem  Steel. 


'49 


Miss  Erma  Bonawitz  has  accept- 
ed a  position  as  Executive  Di- 
rector cf  the  new  Children's  Bureau  of 
Lancaster  Co.  For  the  past  year  she 
has  been  working  as  a  Child  Welfar>j 
Worker  for  the  Florida  State  Dept.  of 
Public  Welfare  in  Key  West.  Robert 
Dornsife  and  wife  (Margaret  Willi- 
ams), formerly  of  East  Stroudsburg, 
have  moved  to  Harrisburg,  where  Rob- 
ert is  employed  by  the  Farm  Bureau 
Insurance  Co.  Evan  P.  Zlock  is  now 
working  for  I-T-E  Circuit  Breaker  Co., 
Erie  Av'enue,  Philadelphia,  as  an  As- 
sistant   Plant    Superintendent. 

Edward  Pfeiffer,  S.U.'s  basket- 
ball coach,  recently  purchased 
the  John  E.  Colt  &  Son,  Insurance 
Agency,  Northumberland.  It  will  now 
be  known  as  the  Pfeiffer  Insurance 
Agency.  Before  entering  business  for 
himself.  Coach  Pfeiffer  was  employed 
by  the  Metropolitan  Life  Insurance 
Company.  He  was  recently  elected  sec- 
retary of  the  Northumberland  Chamber 
of  Commerce. 

(Continued   on   Page    Eight) 


'50 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

JANE  WEHR  '53  was  married  to  WIL- 
LIAM SCOTT  '53  on  April  4,  in  the 
Emmanuel  Lutheran  Church,  Mid- 
dleburg.  Pa.  The  Rev.  James  G. 
Shannon  performed  the  double  ring 
ceremony.  Mr.  Scott  is  currently  a 
field  representative  for  General 
Motors  Acceptance  Corp.,  in  Cam- 
bridge, Md.,  where  they  are  now  re- 
siding. 

NANCY  LEE  LEPLEY  '54  became  the 
bride  of  Joseph  A.  Eyer  in  the  Zion 
Lutheran  Church,  Kratzerville,  Pa., 
in  early  April.  The  Rev.  Harry  F. 
Sheaf  '19,  minister  of  the  First  Pres- 
byterian Church,  Northumberland, 
and  The  Rev.  Vernon  Yeich,  pastor 
of  the  Zion  Lutheran  Church,  admin- 
istered the  double  ring  ceremony. 
The  couple  plan  to  reside  in  Hum- 
mels  Wharf. 

BEATRICE  M.  MORROW  53  was  mar- 
ried to  Earl  A.  Myers  on  March  10, 
in  the  Grace  Lutheran  Church,  State 
College,  Pa.  The  couple  is  now  re- 
siding in  Derby,  Col.,  until  fall  when 
they   expect   to   return   to   Pa. 

JANE  CLINE  and  ROBERT  MICA- 
T.'WAGE,  both  '54,  were  united  in 
(Continued   on   Page   Eight) 


June,    1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


378  ALUMNI   CONTRIBUTE   TO   LOYALTY   FUND. 
$4321   TO   UNIVERSITY'S   ENDOWMENT   PROGRAM. 


Listed  below  are  those  who  contributed  up  to  June  1: 


1S86   Dr.    George   R.    Ulrich 

1888   Dr.   George  E.   Fisher 

Dr.  John   I.   Woodruff 

1898  Frank   A.    Eyer 

1899  L.    C.    Hassinper 

1900  Edwin    M.   Brungart 

1901  S.    Wai-d   Graniley 

1902  Charles   I.    Boyer 

1906  John   C.    Harpster 

1907  Marv   Grace  Jacobs   Russell 
The   Rev.   Cha^.   M.   Teufel 

1908  Mary    E.    App 

Dr.    Geo.    F.    Dunkelburger 
Bertha    Hough    Federlin 
M.    Kathryn    Moser 

1909  A.  C.  Curran 
Grace  A.   Geiselman 

The  Rev.  Mervyn  J.   Ross 
J.   Bannen   Swope 

1910  The  Rev.   Arthur  C.   Harris 
Paul    H.    Hartman 
George  B.   Manhart 

The   Rev.   Clyde  W.  Shaeffer 

1911  Claude  G.    Aikens 
Miles    R.    Derk 

1912  The  Rev.   Paul   H.   Stahl 

1913  Maria  Geiselman  Gabrielson 
Newton    Kei-stetter 

The  Rev.   John   B.   Kniseley 
Mar>'    Gravbill    Kniselev 
The   Rev.    R.    L.    Luboid 
Sara    B.    Manhart 
Rine  G.  Winey 

1914  Dr.    Frank    P.    Boyer 
Mary    Ressler   Dale 
Euphemia  Brown   Kerns 
The  Rev.  Harry  W.  Miller 
Marv    Mowrev    Zak 

1915  John   S.   Bangson 
Rebekah    Rynearson   Brown 
The  Rev.   Walter  E.   Brown 
N.   A.   Danow?ky 

Dr.   J.    Frank    Faust 
The   Rev.   John    F.   Harkins 
Mabel    Bauder   Martin 
Aberdeen    Phillips 

1916  Cloyd    E.    Bottiger 
Mary   Kathryn   Wagner 

Harkins 
The  Rev.  J.   Paul  Harman 
The  Rev.   William  E.  Swope 

1917  Phoebe  Herman 

Dr.  Park  W.  Huntington 
Marian  Moyer  Potteiger 
Herbert    S.    Rauseh 

1918  Helen    Holshue   Frazier 
Lulu   Fetterolf   Harman 
Miriam    Grossman    Lundahl 
Katheiine    V.    Persing 

S.    Irwin    Roush 
Frank   A.   Staib 

1919  Dr.    Willard   D.    Allbeck 
Helen    Salem   Wescoat 

1920  Arch    A.    Aucker 

Dr.    Russell    F.    Auman 

Ammon    K.    Bateman 

Evelyn    Allison    Boeder 

Esther    Cressman 

Dr.    Calvin    V.    Erdley 

Harold   Y.    Fisher 

Dr.   Joseph   L.   Hackenberg 

The  Rev.   G.   Blair  Harman 

The  Rev.  William  A.  Janson 

John    S.    Rote 

Susan    Rearick   Shannon 

1921  Dr.   O.    H.    Aurand 
Phillip    L.    Hilbish 
Marie   Romig   Huntington 
Dr.    M.    P.    Moller.    Jr. 
Ruth    La  Rue    Thompson 
Dr.   Mildred   E.   Winston 

1923  Mary    Beck    Grant 
C.   S.   Jarrett 
Russell    P.    Knoebel 
Alice    Rearick 
Beatrice  Rettinger 
Thomas    J.    Weible 

The  Rev.  Thomas  Atkinson 

1924  MiHam    Huvett   Alexander 
William    H.     Blough    and 

Margaret  Widlund  Blough 
Alvin    W.    Carpenter 
W.   John    Derr 
Glenn    Fisher 

The  Rev.   L   Wilson   Kepner 
and  Lottie  Brosius  Kepner 
Alma    V.    McCoIlough 
Dr.   Joseph   C.    McLain   and 

Mabel     Irene     M  u  m  m  a 

McLain 
Rachel    Brubaker    Whited 


1925  Dr.    Norman    R.    Benner 
Roger    M.    Blough 
Dorothv   Clarke   Creager 
The  Rev.  Marlin  M.  Enders 
Dr.    Harland    D.    Fague 
Marlin    E.    Grubb 

Paul    W.    Hettes 

Naomi    Ulrich   Linebaugh 

Christie   E.    Zimmerman 

1926  Lee    E.    Boyer 
Percy    B.    Davis 

Dr.    Barbara    E.   DeRemer 
Theodore    E.    Ebberts 
Sara    Hassinger    Fague 
Hayes    C.    Gordon 
Helen    Ulrich    Hoffman 
Gertrude  McKee  Kaup 
Margaret   E.   Keiser 
Martha    Larson    Ma  it  in 
Anna   M.   Norwat 
Austin    C.    Roche 
Lucy    Herr   Smith 
Robert  N.  Troutman 

1927  Mary   E.    Bowersox 
Ruth    J.    Brubaker 
Emily   E.   Craig 
Elsie  Nace   Enders 
Ruth    M.    Evans 
Delsey  Morris  Gross 
Harvey   A.    Heintzelman 
Miles    S.    McLain 

M.   Thelma  Taylor 

1928  John   M.   Auten 
Margaret  H.   Buyers 
Dr.   Harold    E.   Ditzler 
Mary    E.    Farlling 
Mai-shall    H.    Fausold 
Laura    L.    Gemberling 
Edward   B.    Herr 
Elizabeth   Hauser  Kinsel 
Dr.   Charles   M.   Shaffer 
Laentena  McCahan  Shelley 
Mary  Wentzel   Updegrove 

1929  Kathryn    V.    Bastian 
Robert   W.    Crouse  and 

Mary   Coons    Crouse 
Nancy    Lecrome   Fay 
Gertrude    Fisher    Jones 
The  Rev.  Franz  A.  Lundahl 
The  Rev.  Russell  T.  Shilling 
Clarence   F.   Updegrove 

1930  Paul    M.    Bishop 
Edward   T.    Bollinger 
Raymond  P.   Garman 
Miller   R.   Gerhardt 
Mary  E.  Greninger 
Oren    S.    Kaltriter 
Florence   Lauver 
Myer   R.    Musser 
Ruth   Goff  Nicodemus 
The  Rev.  John   S.   Rhine 
Dr.  Luke  H.  Rhoads 
Simon    B.    Rhoads 
James    M.    Scharf 
Mildred    Arbogast    Speer 

1931  H.   Vernon   Blough 
Irene   Brouse   Dickey 
Dr.   Lawrence   Fisher 
Frank   C.    Gill 

Paul    M.    Haines 
Helen    Culp    Hort 
Ronald    E.    Kehler 
Mary    E.    Lauver 
Dr.   Bryce   E.   Nicodemus 
Ruth   Maurey  Quinter 
The  Rev.  Herbert  H. 

Schmidt 
Martha   Davis   Thomas 
Ethlynne   Miller  Weaver 

1932  Mildred    H.    Bolich 
Thelma    E.    Crebs 
Margaret   E.    Fink 
Lewis    R.    Fox 

The  Rev.  Herbert  G. 

Hohman 
The  Rev.  John  F.  Kinds- 

vatter 
Dr.   Andrew   V.   Kozak 
Grace    Minnig   Schell 
Dr.  Reed  Speer 

1933  Grace   Bovle 
Fred   L.    Carl 
Laird    S.    Gemberling 
Gertrude    C.    Lansetdel 
J.    Donald    Steele 
Amelia  Krapf  Williams 
Bruce   Worthington   and 

Marian    Walbom    Worth- 
ington 

(Continued  en  Page  eight) 


1934  Ruth    E.    Bergstresser 

The  Rev.  Edwin  M.  Clapper 
Edith  Frankenfield  Ciamer 
The  Rev.  Earnest  W.  Huston 
Edgar   D.    Hutchison   and 
Aberdeen    Phillips 

Hutchison 
Isabella    Horn    Klick 
Kathryn    Jarrett    Rhoades 
Virginia  Andrews  Rhoades 
Sara    Ulrich    Tollinger 
Daniel    T.    McKelvey 

1935  Dorothv   C.    East«p 
S.   Hilda   Mickey 
Frances  Hubler  Nuernburg 
Erie    I.    Shobert    II 

1936  Stephen    A'zary 
Clarence   W.    F^arley 
Katherine  Weber  Finkbiner 
James   A.   Grossman 

The    Rev.    Jerome    V.    Guss 
Horace    M.    Hutchison 
Alice   Smith   Loope 
Marcella  Chaya  Turnbach 
William  E.  VanHorn 

1937  Andrew    Fredericks 
Mary  Scott  Gumpher 
Elsie    Myers 

Frances    Smith    Novinger 

B.    Henry    Shafer 

The  Rev.  Raymond  Shaheen 

Clyde    Spitzner 

Dorothv  Savidge  Troutman 

Walter   S.    Van    Poyck 

1938  Dr.    Robert   A.    Boyer 
Ethel   Ramer  Coulter 
Helen  Hisdorf  Dauberman 
Mary    Heim    Davev 
Elizabeth   B.    Fry 

Rav   W.    Kline 

The  Rev.  Karl  E.  Kniseley 

1939  Howard   B.   Baldwin   and 

Verna  Gayman  Baldwin 
Robert   M.    Bastress 
W.    Frank   Laudenslayer 
Michael    L.    Mastovich 
Jane    Schnure 
Louise   E.   West 

1940  Elizabeth    J.    Barnhart 
Andrew   A.   Clark,   Jr. 
Robert   A.    Gabrenya 
John   G.    Gensel 

J.    Leon   Haines 
Horace  A.   Kauffman 
Kenneth  R.   Kinney  and 

Naomi  Bingaman  Kinney 
Dr.    Paul    M.    Orso 
Earner   S.    Swartz 

1941  Dorothy    E.    Artz 

Jane  Hutchison  Kaempfer 
Margaret  Dunkle  Kniseley 
Edward    F.    Korper 
Dr.    Glenn    L.    Musser 
Douglas    A.    Portzline 
Hilda    M.    Ritter 
Paul    C.   Shatto.   Jr. 
Harry    B.    Thatcher 

1942  John   F.   Adams 
Mildred    Bittner 
Janet  Shockey  Einstein 
Melvin   E.   Haas 
Edward  S.  Rogers,  Jr.,  and 

Blanche   Fornev   Rogei"S 
B.    Marv    Shipe 
Phillip    R.    Templin 
Ruth    Schwenk   Wahl 
Ralph    E.   Wolfgang 

1943  Dorothy  Williamson  Adams 
Lawrence  M.   Isaacs 

1944  Katharine   Heldt   Aucker 
Jean    H.    Renfer 

Ada  Jayne  Romig 
Catherine  Byrod  Whitman 

1945  N.  Louise  Kresge  Isaacs 
The  Rev.   Herman  G. 

Steumpfle.    Jr. 

1946  James  R.   Clark 
Jean   Strausser   Green 
Charlotte  Smith   Harrison 
Marie    Klick    Hodick 

Dr.    Roswell   J.    Johns 

1947  Frank   Corcoran 
Virginia  Hallock  Damiencki 
Mary    Lizzio    Govekar 
Jean    L.    Huver 

Gayle   Clark   Johns 
Richard   D.    MoglJa 
Alan    Parcells 
Loui-^e   H.   Schlick 
Elise  Thompson   Wohlsen 


PRES.  SMITH'S  MESSAGE 

(Continued  from  Page  Two) 

full  harvest  can  never  be  known,  for 
the  harvest  belongs  to  the  great  im- 
ponderables of  life.  We  do  know,  how- 
ever, that  Susquehanna  University  has 
written  useful  chapters  in  the  field 
of  overseas  mission,  of  home  missions, 
of  ministers  prepared  for  the  home  land 
churches,  of  deaconesses  and  parish 
workers.  "When  schools  prosper," 
writes  Luther,  "the  Church  remains 
righteous  and  her  doctrine  pure.  For 
the  sake  of  the  Church  we  must  have 
and  maintain   Christian  schools." 

A  Power  Plant  for  Christian  Laymen — 

Martin  Luther  believed  strongly  in 
Christian  education  for  lay  people  as 
well  as  for  the  clergy,  and  for  women 
as  well  as  men.  Susquehanna  has  made 
notable  contributions  to  the  ranks  of 
Christian  laymen  and  laywomen  in  the 
field  of  business,  of  countless  teachers 
supplied  to  our  public  schools,  of  prin- 
cipals and  superintendents  in  the  ad- 
ministrative aspect  of  education,  of 
men  and  women  for  medical  science, 
the  law,  and  for  social  welfare  and 
nursing,  and  public  servants.  "The 
right  instruction  of  youth,"  wrote  Lu- 
ther, "is  a  matter  in  which  Christ  and 
all  the  world  are  concerned." 

Prayer  and  Work  Needed  —  We  shall 
need  the  help  of  all  our  alumni  this 
fall  in  the  interest  of  furthering  Chris- 
tian Education  at  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity. And  we  have  the  confidence 
to  believe  that  it  will  be  forthcoming. 
In  the  meantime,  we  earnestly  solicit 
the  prayers  of  all  that  we  may  be 
guided  in  accord  with  His  will  to  the 
end  that  His  will  may  be  done. 

G.  MORRIS  SMITH,  President 
June  5,  1956 


NECROLOGY 

CHARLES  A.  GOSS  '99,  resident  of 
Mifflinburg,  Pa.,  and  retired  educator, 
died  April  16  at  the  Milton  Conva- 
lescent Home  where  he  had  been  a 
guest  for  the  past  year.  Before  re- 
tirement he  was  principal  of  the  Irv- 
ington,  N.J.,  high  school. 

STEWART  MILLER  SCHRACK  '30, 
died  suddenly  at  his  home  in  Retsof, 
N.Y.,  in  early  May.  Mr.  Schrack  was 
a  native  of  Booneville,  Pa.,  and 
teacher  for  many  years  in  Piffard 
High  School,  N.Y.  For  the  past 
twent.v  years  he  had  been  connected 
with  the  York  Central  School.  Ret- 
sof, N.Y.,  first  as  science  instructor, 
and  later  as  Vice-Principal  and 
Guidance  Counselor. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,    1956 


Susquehannans  On  Parade 

(Continued   from   Page   Six) 


'52  S 


Gene  Fenstermacher  was  re- 
cently appointed  credit  manager 
for  the  Sherwin-Williams  Company, 
Sunbury,  Pa.  He  was  formerly  em- 
ployed by  the  Westinghouse  Electric 
Corporation  at  the  Sunbury  and  Me- 
tuchen,  N.J.,  plants.  C.  Dale  Gateman 
on  June  5,  received  his  Master's  Degree 
in  Elementary  Administration  at  Co- 
lumbia University.  During  the  past 
semester,  he  has  been  teaching  in  the 
Pompton  Plains  schools,  N.J. 

'CO  ^^^  ^*^"  Charles  A.  Snyder,  Jr., 
J)  J  was  gi-aduated  from  the  Luther- 
an Theological  Seminary,  Gettysburg, 
on  May  18.  On  June  3  he  was  installed 
as  assistant  pastor  at  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Chambersburg.  Mrs.  Earl  A. 
Myers  (Beatrice  M.  Morrow)  received 
her  Master  of  Arts  degree  in  education 
from  New  York  University  in  Febru- 
ary. 


>f-  J  Richard  N.  Youns  has  accepted 
Jj^  a  teaching  and  coaching  posi- 
tion in  the  Morristown  High  School. 
Morristown,  N.J.  For  the  past  two 
years  he  has  been  a  teacher  of  biology 
and  coach  in  Selinsgrove  High  School. 
Kay  G.  Campbell  has  accepted  a  posi- 
tion in  the  Scotch  Plains  Township 
School,  Scotch  Plains,  N.J.  Jack  May- 
nard  Schreffler  in  June  received  a 
degree  of  Doctor  of  Surgical  Chiropody 
at  Temple  University.  He  had  the 
distinction  of  winning  the  faculty 
award  as  the  outstanding  senior  stu- 
dent. He  will  return  to  Temple  this 
fall  to  complete  his  internship  for  one 
year. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  AtUMNUS 


Miss  HILDA  KOLPIN 
101  N,  Market  St., 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 


POSTMASTER— Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


1957  CLASS  REUNIONS 
SHOULD  PLAN  EARLY 

The  experience  of  the  Alumni  Office 
has  been  that  frequently  members  u' 
Reunion  classes  regret  they  had  no; 
started  earlier  to  plan  for  their  Re- 
union. 

Each  year  on  Alumni  Day  an  effort  is 
made  to  have  on  campus  as  many  re- 
unions as  possible.  In  the  past  few 
jears  excellent  facilities  have  been 
available  in  Seibert  Hall  for  Reunion 
luncheons. 

Alumni  president,  Clyde  Spitzner,  is 
making  a  special  effort  to  have  enthusi- 
astic reunions  of  all  anniversary  classes 
in  1957.  Classes  scheduled  for  Reun- 
ions this  year  are:  1902,  1907.  1912, 
1917,  1922,  1927,  1932,  1937,  1942,  1947 
and  1952. 

The  presidents  of  the  above  classes, 
at  a  very  early  date,  should  get  in 
touch  with  the  Alumni  Office  for  class 
listings.  The  office  will  assist  in  any 
way  possible  in  promoting  class  re- 
unions. 


HOMECOMING   1956 
Saturday,  October  27 


Meet   The  Bride  And   Bridegroom 

(Continued   from   Page   Six) 

marriage  on  March  31  at  the  Bryn 
Mawr  Park  Presbyterian  Church, 
Yonkers,  N.Y.  Bob  is  in  his  Sopho- 
more year  at  Temple  Medical  School. 

DEBORAH  KRAPF  56  and  BRUCE  A. 

BELL  '55  were  married  on  June  2  in 
the  First  Lutheran  Church,  Selins- 
grove, Pa.  The  double  ring  ceremony 
was  performed  by  The  Rev.  Richard 
L.  Krapf,  brother  of  the  bride,  and 
The  Rev.  E.  O.  Steigerwalt,  pastor 
of  First  Lutheran  Church,  Selins- 
grove. Wally  Gordon  '54  was  the 
soloist.  Bruce  is  employed  by  the 
New  York  Life  Insurance  Co.  Deb- 
bie and  Bruce  will  make  their  home 
in  Carlisle,  Pa. 


1948  Russell    F.    Brown 

Hari-y  W.  Butts,  Jr. 
H.    Lcc   Hebel 
The  Rev.  Charles  L.  Lady 
and  Eleandr  Steele  Lady 
Allan   B.  Packman 
Rc.berta  Gaetz  Palmer 
John   1).   Wiley 
P.iihert    F.    Wohlsen 
William    P.    Yancho 

l>i4;i  Juanita   Keller   Hartle 
Edith   Wcener   Hebel 
Mary   Getsinger   Homan 
Sister  Mary  Jane  Jessen 
Jean    Younj?   Kaufman 
Charles  A.   Morris 
Palmer  W.   Otto 
Columbus   Raup  and 

Ella    Fethcrolf   Raup 
James  B.   Reilly 
Charles   H.    Rohmann 
Helen  Smith  Sanders 
Dr.  Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer 
Irnm    R.   Strawbridge 
Richard  L.   Wilson 
Evan  P.  ZIock 


LOYALTY  FUND 

(Continued  from  Page  Seven) 

1950   Robert   L.    Bloch 

Lillian  Hoover  Bloomquist 
Cecelia   Auman   Ciccotello 
Charles   H.  Grund 
Dr.   Joseph   A.    Ladika 
Abraham    B.    Portzline 
Janet    Wolf   Statler 

1051   Hazel  Brobst  Brown 

Marjorie  Alexander   Harbst 
Marilyn    Beers   Reilly 
.lane  Ilollinger  Schroedter 

19.52   Rowie    Durden 
James   Hazlett 
Patricia  F.  Heathcote 
Faye    R.    Lewis 
l.ynne   L.    Lightfoot 
John   H.   Momrow,   Jr. 
Ruth    Roslander 
Jacob  M.  Spangler,  Jr. 
G.    Allen    Vollmers 

195:1  Marvel  1.  Cowling 
Christine  Harman 
Harvey  P.  JefTers  and 

Helen   Von    Lynn   Jeffers 
Madaline    M.    Lease 
Robert   J.    MacNamara 
.\rthur   W.   Roush 


LOYALTY  FUND   1955-56 

Number  of  Contributors  and 
Total  Contributions  by  Classes 


The  Rev.  Ralph  C.  Robinson 
Dr.  George  H.  I^erkheimer 
Dr.  Nona  M.  Diehl 
Helen   Haas 


Honorary   and  Friends 
Dr.  Charles   Loesf 
Dr.   William   D.    Lewis 
Dr.    Percy    M.    LinebauKh 
Dr.   J.    Parson    Schacffer 


1954  Hvnry    R.    Albright 
Necl    M.    Arbogast 
Wallace  Gordon 
Marilyn    J.    Huyctt 
Orville   H.    Lauver  and 

Jean    Howe   Lauver 
Ruth   E.   Osborn 
Rita    Jane    Treese 

1955  Walter   C.    Albert 
John    E.    Barrett.   Ill 
Richard   K.    Boyd 
Margaret   R.   Gordon 
Donald    S.    Haag 
Nancy    L.    Kline 
Eugene    F.    Kolva 
Richard    K.    McCarty 
Edgar    W.    Ocstreich 
Richard    W.    Owens 
Frank    G.    Smith 
H.   Lee  Walker 
Charles  W.  Ziegenfuss 
Nancy    Hermann    Snook 


Amos  Alonzo  Stagg.  Sr. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wilbur  C.  Wolf 
The  Rev.  Paul  L.  Yount 


No. 

No. 

Class 

Contrib. 

Total 

Class 

Contrib 

Total 

1886 

1 

$  10.00 

1030 

14 

127.00 

1888 

2 

125.00 

1931 

13 

120.50 

1898 

1 

25.00 

1932 

9 

104.60 

1899 

1 

25.00 

1933 

8 

61.00 

1900 

1 

5.00 

1934 

11 

80.00 

1901 

1 

10.00 

1935 

4 

211.00 

1902 

1 

25.00 

1936 

9 

41.00 

1006 

1 

2.00 

1937 

9 

70.00 

1907 

2 

12.00 

1938 

7 

68.00 

1908 

4 

42.00 

1939 

7 

85.00 

1909 

4 

66.00 

1940 

10 

92.00 

1910 

4 

36.00 

1941 

9 

68.00 

1911 

2 

30.00 

1942 

10 

92.00 

1912 

1 

20.00 

1943 

2 

15.00 

1913 

7 

66.00 

1944 

4 

27.50 

1914 

5 

45.00 

1945 

2 

15.00 

1915 

S 

142.50 

1946 

5 

40.00 

1916 

4 

32.60 

1947 

9 

57.50 

1917 

4 

23.00 

1948 

10 

44.50 

1918 

6 

72.60 

1949 

16 

121.00 

1919 

2 

20.00 

1960 

7 

65.00 

1920 

12 

129.60 

1951 

4 

11.50 

1921 

6 

78.00 

1962 

9 

64.00 

192.1 

7 

561.00 

1963 

7 

38.50 

1924 

12 

107.00 

1964 

8 

77.00 

1926 

9 

260.00 

1955 

14 

35.60 

192G 

14 

88.50 

Hon. 

& 

1927 

9 

51.60 

Frien 

ds  12 

242.00 

1928 

11 

122.00 

1929 

7 

38.00 

Totals  378 

$4321.00 

Hi^r,f'^ 


«««l?!'- 


Vol.  XXIV 


September,  1956 


No^Y 


The  Grand  Rally  of  the  Centra!  Pennsylvania  Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran  Church,  called  by  President 
Dwight  F.   Putnam,  for  September   17,   1956,    Zion    Lutheran    Church,    Harrisburg,    Pa.,    as 
they   listened  to  both  clergy  and   laymen    tell  of  the  Susquehanna  University  Cen- 
tennial Appeal   for  $500,000 — through  the  625  Congregations  of  Synod. 
It  was  an  impressive  gathering   of    churchmen     in    a    truly 
great  endeavor. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


THE   ALUMNI   ASSOCIATION    OF    SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 


Officers  of  the  Association 

DR.  JOHN  I.  WOODRUFF  '88.  305  Wainut  St..  SflinsKimi-.   Pa 
CLYDE   R.   SPITZNER   '3-.  201    Morlyn   Ave.,   Bryn    .Mawr.    Pn. 
R.^YMOND  r,.\RMAN  '30.  802  Carl  St..  York.  Pa. 
MARY  FARLLING  '2H.  411  N.  Franklin  St..  Red  Lion.  Pa. 
JANET  ROHRBACH    .16.  1021   Fcnn  St..  Sunbury.  Pa. 
W.  DAVID  GROSS  '47.  524  N.  Eighth  St..  Selinscrovc.  Pa. 
EDWIN  M.  BRUNGART  '00.  400  Walnut  St..  SclinsBrove.  Fa. 
DR.  GLENN  MUSSER  '41.  132  E.  Prospect  Ave..  State  ColleBe, 
BENJAMIN  T.  MOYER  '28,  1119  Market  St..  Sunbury.  Pa. 


Pa. 


Honorary   Frenident 

r  resident 

First    Vic€-Fresident 

Second  Vice-l'resident 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Statistician 

Member-at-Larye 

Mernbcr'Ut-Larye 


Alumni   Representative  on   University   Board  of  Trustees 

DR.  JOSEPH   I..   HACKENHERG    20.   2l)i;  N.    Fifth   St..    Knimaus.   Pa. 

District  Club  Organizations 


ALTOONA 

RUSSELL  BROWN   '48.  800  New  St..   Roaring   SprinK.   Pa. 
DR.   MILLARD    FISHER   'SO.   HollidaysburB  State   Hospital,    Pa. 
MRS.   MELVIN   GARBER   '32 

600  Oakmont   PI..    Roaring   Spring.   Pa. 

CALIFORNIA 

ROBERT  TROUTMAN  '26. 

1132    Esperanza   St..    San   Bernandino,   Cal. 

CENTRE-UNION 

RALPH  BEAM  '30.  Aaronsburg,  Pa. 
PAUL  REAMER  '31.  Glen  Iron,  Pa. 
MRS.   SPENCER   BOVER   'SO.   Market  St..    MitHinburg.   Pa. 


MARSH  ISOGAR  '.'il.  21'.ii;  Greene 
LESTER  HEILMAN  'ii.  1S30  Fo; 
MRS.  CLAYTON   WHITMAN     44. 


HARRISBURG 

St..   Harrisburg.   Pa. 
ter  St..   Harrisburg.   Pa. 
335   Pine  St..   Steelton,  Pa. 


I'residcn  t 

Vice-President 

Secretary-Treasurer 


Vice-President 


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HAZLETON 

KARL  YOUNG  '41,  218  W.   Fifth  St..   Hazleton,   Pa. 
JOHN   SENKO  '31.  32  W.   11th  St.,   Hazleton,   Pa. 
LOUISE  WEST  'SO,  53  E.  Ridge  St.,  Coaldale,  Pa. 

JOHNSTOWN 

MICHAEL  L.  MASTOVICH  '39.  338  Lee  Place.  Johnstown.  Pa. 
ERNEST   F.   WALKER    '31.    1700   Sunshine   Ave..    Johnstown.    Pa. 
MRS.  GEORGE  R.  WALTER  '40.  216  Dupont  St.,  Johnstown.  Pa. 
ROBERT  A.  GABKENYA    40.  84  Asborne  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

LEHIGH   VALLEY 

MRS.  E.  B.  EVERITT  '23,  2445  Allen  St.,  Allentown.  Pa. 
HAROLD  KRAMER  '48.  1154  E.  Cedar  St..  Allentown,  Pa. 
MRS.  MARGARET  MAGUIRE  '33.  Lanark  Star  Ut.,  Allentown.  Pa. 

LEWISTOWN 

HARRY  THATCHER  '41.  612  S.  Grand  St..  Lewistown.  Pa. 
THEODORE  CAMERON   '28,   R.  D.  2.   Millerstown,  Pa. 
MRS.  ALOYSIUS  DERR  '49.   Maple  Grove  Rd..   Belleville.   Pa. 
MRS.  GARVER  McNITT  '41.  Reedsville.  Pa. 


S.  JOHN  PRICE  '42, 
H0W.4RD  J.  WERTZ  '30 


MT.  CARMEL-SHAMOKIN 

1435   Market  St..   Ashland.   Pa. 

602  Cameron   St..   Shamokin,  Pa. 


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NORTH    NEW   JERSEY 

HERBERT  HAINS  '51.  232  E.  Ciilar  St.,   Livingston,  N.  J. 
JAKE  SPANGLER  '52.   10  Wetmore  Ave..   Morristown.   N.  J. 
SHIRLEY  '50  and  ROBERT  '52  BOGDANFFY 

26  Chestnut  Dr.,   Packanack   Lake.   N.   J. 

PHILADELPHIA 

KENNETH  LENKER   '52.  S27D  S.   Morris  Ave..   Crum   Lynne.   Pa. 
WILLIAM  PRITCHARD  '52.   Dutton   Mill   Rd..    R.  D.   2.   Malvern.    Pa. 
FRANKLIN   FERTIG  '47,   217   Madison   Ave.,   IVwi'ect   Park,   Pa. 

PITTSBURGH 

DR.   REED   SPEER   '32.   29   Grandview   Ave..   Crafton.    Pa. 
FRANK  C.  KNORR  '21,  Woodland  Dr.,  Coraopolis,  Pa. 
ROBERT  HOSTETTER  '30,  208  Grove  Ave.,   Pittshiirgh.   Pa. 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 

NEWTON   KERSTETTER  '13.   104   Fairmount  Ave.,  Sunbury,   Pa. 
B.  MARY  SHIPK    42.   1044  Masser  St.,  Sunbury,  Pa. 

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE 

GEORGE  F.  DAVIS  '32,  3423  Oliver  St..   Washinirton   15,  D.  C. 
HOWARD  LUKEHART  '31,  1135  Wak.  li.  Iil  Dr.,   Al.-Nandria,  Va. 

WILKES-BARRE 

MRS.  B.  L.  HODGDON  •38,  R.  D.  1.  Mountain  Top.  Pa. 
LOUISE  SCHLICK  '47.  W.  Dorrance  St..  Kingston.  Pa. 
MRS.  LAWRENCE  RODS  '43,  72  Pettebone  St..   Forty  Fort.   Pa. 

WILLIAMSPORT 

PRESTON  H.  SMITH  '38,  917  Market  St.,  Williamsport,  Pa. 
MRS.  GLEN  RUSSELL  '36.  812  Liiuoln   Ave..   Williamsport,   Pa. 

YORK-HANOVER 
H.  VERNON  FERSTER  '36,  232  Clearview   Ril..   Hanover,  Pa, 
ANNA   E.  OLINGER  '35.   222   W,   Chestnut  St.,   Hanover,   Pa, 
PATRICIA   F.   HEATHCOIE  '.52.  220   E.   Colli-ge  Pla.e,   York.   Pa. 


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99lh  ACADEMIC  YEAR 
CONVENES  WITH  500 

Susquehanna  opened  its  99th  academic 
year  on  Wednesday,  September  19  when 
approximately  180  new  students  ar- 
rived on  campus  for  an  orientation 
program  which  continued  to  the  end  of 
the  week. 

With  increasingly  large  freshman 
classes  during  the  past  few  years,  the 
number  of  upper-classmen  this  year 
has  been  at  such  a  point  that  the  size 
of  the  freshman  class  had  to  be  re- 
stricted. Dormitory  space  was  com- 
pletely filled  early  in  the  summer  and 
permission  was  given  to  freshman  men 
to  room  in  town,  with  the  privilege  of 
having  their  meals  in  the  college  dining 
room. 

The  total  student  body,  according  to 
an  early  unofficial  report  from  the  ad- 
missions office,  was  500. 

As  in  former  years,  freshmen  had  an 
opportunity  before  registration  to  get 
acquainted,  to  meet  their  advisors  and 
to  see  something  of  Selinsgrove  and  the 
surrounding  area.  In  a  round  of  parties 
and  dinners,  they  were  welcomed  by 
President  and  Mrs.  Smith,  representa- 
tives of  the  student  council,  orientation 
committees  and  representatives  of  the 
Student  Christian  Association.  Excite- 
ment was  high,  and  the  most  common 
statement  was  "I  love  it!" 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  welcomed  back 
the  faculty  at  a  dinner  held  on  Tuesday, 
September  18  at  the  Hotel  Edison,  Sun- 
bury. New  faculty  members  were  in- 
troduced, and  Dr.  Smith  laid  before  the 
group  plans  for  the  Centennial  Appeal. 
"This  will  be  a  crucial  year  and  a  year 
of  decision,"  said  Dr.  Smith,  "not  only 
for  the  627  churches  of  Synod,  who  are 
engaged  in  this  campaign,  but  for  the 
faculty,  trustees,  alumni  and  friends  of 
the  college.  There  will  be  no  joy  in 
our  Centennial  in  1958  if  this  campaign 
is  not  successful,"  Dr.  Smith  warned 
his  listeners. 

At  the  opening  faculty  meeting,  held 
on  Wednesday,  September  19,  Dr.  Smith 
said  "Let's  face  this  year  as  a  year  of 
opportunity.  Let's  try  to  build  men  and 
women  of  character  —  thoughtful  men 
and  women." 

Once  again  the  alumni  appeared  to 
be  the  motivating  force  in  directing  new 
students  to  Susquehanna.  Approxi- 
mately one  half  the  new  students  stated 
on  their  application  forms  that  they  had 
come  to  Susquehanna  through  the  in- 
( Continued  on  Page  Seven) 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


September,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


To  All  Our  Valiant  Alumni 

Saturday,  October  27,  1956  will  be  a  big  clay  in  Alumni 
history.    Every  alumnus  and  alumna  should  be  on  hand 

— to  greet  old  friends 

— to  revisit  old  scenes 

— to  cheer  the  football  team 

— to  koffee  klatch  after  the  game 

— and  to  hear  of  our  Centennial  Appeal 

Let's  make  it  the  biggest  alumni  get-together  S.  U.  has 
ever  had.  By  being  present,  you'll  make  a  real  contribution  to 
the  success  of  our  Centennial  planning.  We  mean  to  unroll  the 
canvass  and  let  everyone  see  how  he  or  she  can  help  best.  No 
hold-up,  just  plain  explaining  of  our  plan  for  success. 

Right  after  the  game  we  shall  all  gather  in  Seibert  Chapel 
for  a  grand  i-ally  of  all  alumni.  So  be  sure  to  be  there  prompt- 
ly. Following  this  meeting  we'll  linger  pleasantly  over  the 
coffee  cups. 

Here's  my  hand  and  happy  smile  for  a  great  gathering. 
I'll  see  you  in  Seibert  Chapel,  October  27. 


President 


HOMECOMING— SATURDAY,  OCTOBER  27,  1956 

More  and  more  alumni  have  been  arriving  Friday  evening  and  enjoying 
the  Pep  Rally  and  traditional  parade  through  town. 

Program 

9:00  a.  m.     Traditional  Frosh-Soph  Football  Game. 

10:30  a.  m.     Susquehanna  University   Alumni  Council   Meeting  —  Room 
103,  Bogar  Hall. 

Noon  Buffet  luncheons  at  Phi  Mu  Delta,  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  and 

Theta  Chi.     Snack  Bar  in  G.  A.  will  be  open  for  alumni  de- 
siring to  lunch  there. 

Football  Game — S.  U.  vs.  Wilkes. 


1:30  p.  m. 
4:00  p.  m. 


Coffee    hour    for    everyone — Seibert    Lounge — Sponsored    by 
the  Sororities. 


9:00  p.  m.     Homecoming  Dance  in  alumni  gymnasium. 

DO  NOT  FORGET  TO  REGISTER  IN  G.  A.  LOUNGE 


Flash 


Alumni  President  Clyde  Spitzner  has  just  announced  that  an  oppor- 
tunity will  be  given  the  alumni  to  learn  all  about  S.U.'s  Centennial  plans, 
at  a  meeting  to  be  held  immediately  after  the  football  game  and  just  prior 
to  the  coffee  hour  at  Homecoming. 

Watch  for  further  details. 


Homecoming  Set  For 
Oct.  27.  Plans  Complete 

A  committee  representing  the  faculty 
and  administration  has  been  appointed 
by  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  to  make  plans 
for  Homecoming,  which  will  be  held 
this  year  on  Saturday,  Oct.  27. 

Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '47,  President  of  the 
general  Alumni  Association,  since  tak- 
ing office,  has  inaugurated  each  year 
new  features,  both  for  Homecoming  and 
Alumni  Day,  which  have  greatly  im- 
proved these  activities. 

The  4:00  p.  m.  coffee  hour  in  Seibert 
Lounge,  has  proved  to  be  very  popular. 
For  many  years  all  the  sororities  and 
fraternities  held  their  own  coffee  hours 
after  the  football  game,  but  the  return- 
ing alumni  did  not  have  a  chance  to  get 
together  in  one  group.  Through  the 
co-operation  of  the  sororities  and  fra- 
ternities, the  individaul  coffee  hours 
have  been  discontinued,  and,  under  the 
sponsorship  of  the  sororities,  the  alumni 
meet  for  coffee  and  cake  in  Seibert 
Lounge  immediately  after  the  game. 

An  effort  has  also  been  made  to  have 
as  many  alumni  as  possible  arrive  on 
Friday  evening.  The  traditional  stu- 
dent parade  through  town,  followed  by 
a  pep  rally  and  bon-fire,  is  an  occasion 
for  alumni  to  enjoy  once  again  an  ac- 
tivity they  remember  so  well  from 
their  own  student  days. 

The  past  two  years,  alumni  and  stu- 
dents gathered  after  the  bon-fire  in  the 
student  lounge  for  cider  and  doughnuts. 
At  this  time,  the  alumni  are  invited  to 
join  the  students  in  an  informal  dance. 

Alumni  President  Clyde  Spitzner 
looks  for  a  large  turnout  this  year.  He 
urges  each  class  and  each  District  Club 
to  send  at  least  one  representative  to 
the  morning  Council  meeting. 


1956-57  STAR  COURSE 

Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh,  chairman  of 
the  Public  Events  Committee  of  the 
Faculty,  has  recently  announced  the 
"Star  Course"  program  for  the  academic 
year  1956-57.  Always  popular  with 
students,  faculty  and  area  residents, 
this  season's  program  appears  to  be  one 
of  the  most  attractive  in  recent  years. 

The  program  is  as  follows: 

Mrs.  Ernest  K.  Lindley,  "Our  Stake  in 
Asia"— October  12,  1956. 

Nelson  &  Neal,  Duo-piano  recital  — 
November  9,  1956. 

Juilliard  String  Quartette — February 
13,  1957. 

Roland  M.  Myers,  "The  Romance  of 
Words"— March  21,   1957. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


Within  a  few  days  after  the  Harris- 
burg  meeting,  churches  reported  en- 
thusiastic response  on  the  part  of  the 
members,  and,  significantly,  the  first 
church  reporting  its  complete  organi- 
zation to  synod  offices  was  Grace  Luth- 
eran of  Red  Lion.  Both  the  pastor,  the 
Rev.  Edwin  M.  Clapper  '34,  and  the 
Campaign  Chairman,  Miss  Mary  Farl- 
ling  '28  are  S.  U.  graduates. 


S.  U.  Centennial  Appeal  Off  to  Good  Start; 
400  from  Central  Penna.  Synod  Pledge 
Support  at  Enthusiastic  Harrisburg  Meeting 

Susquehanna  University's  Centennial  Appeal  arose  in  volume  and  interest  in 
the  latter  part  of  August  and  is  proceeding  in  definite  steps  according  to  a  time 
schedule.  Outstanding  leaders,  both  clergy  and  lay,  have  aligned  themselves  in 
this  movement  and  have  organized  themselves  into  an  executive  committee  headed 
by  Dr.  Dwight  F.  Putman,  President  of  the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod  of  the 
United  Lutheran  Church  in  America. 

The  Executive  Board  of  the  Synod  has  generously  made  available  the  third 
floor  of  the  church  office  at  2600  North  Third  Street,  Harrisburg,  for  the  campaign 
offices. 

A  large  and  enthusiastic  assembly  of 

pastors  and  churchmen  from  all  over 
central  Pennsylvania,  assembled  at  Zion 
Lutheran  Church  in  Harrisburg,  Dr. 
Viggo  Swensen  pastor,  on  September  17 
to  hear  addresses  from  leading  clergy- 
men and  laymen  concerning  the  obvious 
needs  present  in  the  situation.  Ad- 
dresses were  made  by  Dr.  Dwight  F. 
Putman.  President  of  the  Synod,  Dr.  G. 
Morris  Smith.  President  of  the  Univer- 
sity, Mr.  John  Horn,  Huntingdon,  Pa., 
Dr.  Walden  Holl,  Johnstown,  Pa.  and 
the  Rev.  Wallace  Fisher,  Pastor  Trinity 
Church,  Lancaster,  Pa.  The  Rev.  Rob- 
ert Koons,  pastor  of  Zion  Lutheran 
Church,  Sunbury,  presided  at  the  morn- 
ing session  and  the  afternoon  session 
was  presided  over  by  Oscar  L.  Lingle, 
Harrisburg  businessman  and  Synod  Lay 
Chairman. 

The  spirit  in  evidence  at  the  meeting 
was  enthusiastic.  The  needs  were  real. 
The  goals  were  obtainable.  President 
Putman  stated  that  '"The  success  of  this 
appeal  is  a  synod  responsibility." 

Congregational  goals  will  be  sent  out 
from  headquarters  office  and  will  rep- 
resent approximately  one-third  of  the 
overall  annual  benevolence  of  each  con- 
gregation. Gifts  may  be  made  on  a  30 
months  basis  and  would  be  eligible  for 
income  tax  deductions  over  a  period  of 
1956,  1957  and  1958. 

In  response  to  a  specific  question  from 
the  floor  of  the  assembly,  it  was  stated 
that  Susquehanna  alumni  who  are 
members  of  a  Lutheran  Church  within 
the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod  would 
have  the  opportunity  to  participate  in 
the  appeal  through  their  own  Lutheran 
congregations.  They  are  also  expected 
to  give  enthusiastic  support  to  the  ap- 
peal in  their  own  home  churches.  Non- 
Lutheran  alumni  and  Lutheran  alumni 
outside  the  Central  Penn.sylvania  Synod, 
by  action  of  the  Alumni  Council,  will  be 
contacted  by  mail  and  given  the  op- 
portunity to  subscribe  to  the  Centennial 
Appeal.  In  as  many  cases  as  possible, 
personal  contact  will  be  made. 


FLASHES  FROM  THE  CAMPUS 

The  Rev.  Benjamin  Lotz,  assistant 
professor  of  religion  and  philosophy  at 
S.  U.,  has  been  invited  to  become  an 
editor  of  the  Lutheran  World  Encyclo- 
pedia, an  international  reference  pub- 
lication of  Lutheran  history  and  doc- 
trine. Mr.  Lotz's  subject  in  the  Ency- 
clopedia will  be  Philosophy. 

Captain  and  Mrs.  Kurt  Carlsen  and 
daughter,  of  Woodbury,  N.  J.,  visited 
S.  U.  in  early  summer.  Captain  Carlsen 
won  world-wide  attention  in  January, 
1952,  when  he  refused  to  leave  his  ship, 
"The  Flying  Enterprise"  when  it  was 
listing  90  degrees  off  the  coast  of  Eng- 
land. He  was  given  a  ticker-tape  wel- 
come home  in  New  York  City. 

Susquehanna  was  host  to  several  con- 
ferences during  the  summer.  Perhaps 
the  largest  gathering  ever  held  on  the 
campus  was  the  18th  annual  conference 
of  the  Central  Penna.  Luther  League, 
held  in  late  July  with  over  700  in  at- 
tendance. .  .  .  The  fourth  annual  Rural 
(Continued  on  Page  Eight) 


The  Rev.  Robert  W.  Koons  of  Sunbury  Presides  Over 
Executive  Committee  of  The  Pa.  Synod  of  The 

ULCA  To  Discuss  Plans  For  S.  U.  Centennial  Appeal 


Seated  in  front  of  table  (left  to  right) — The  Rev.  V.  A.  Carlson.  Altuuna;  'I'l 
Rev.  Lester  J.  Karschner,  Abbottstown;  The  Rev.  J.  E.  Morccraft.  Harrisburg;  Tl 
Rev.  Paul  W.  DeLauter,  Mifflintown;  The  Rev.  H.  Walter  Wcbner,  York;  Charks 
Nicely,  Watsontown.  Seated  back  of  tabic  (left  to  right) — Dr.  Ralph  C.  Robinson 
Synod  Secretary;  Dr.  Dwight  F.  Putman,  Synod  President;  The  Rev.  Robert  W 
Koons,  Sunbury;  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  University  President;  The  Rev.  John  W 
Harkins,  State  College;  The  Rev.  James  M.  Singer,  Bloomsburg;  William  S.  Hoff- 
man, State  College;  The  Rev.  Gordon  E.  Folkemer,  York;  Ira  C.  Sassaman,  Huni- 
melstown;  Clarence  Hendrickson,  Lancaster. 


September,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


Seven  New  Members 
Join  S.  U.  Staff 

Joanne  Heinly  x'54 

New  College  Nurse 


-  MEET  THE  BRIDE  AND  GROOM  - 


Miss  Joanne  Heinly  x'54,  has  joined 
the  staff  at  Susquehanna  University  in 
the  capacity  of  College  Nurse  and  along 
with  fi\'e  others,  took  up  her  new  duties 
September  18. 

Miss  Heinly  completed  her  two-year 
Pre-Nursing  program  at  Susquehanna 
before  entering  Columbia  University 
where  she  received  her  training  at  the 
Presbyterian  Medical  Center  and  her 
B.S.  degree  in  nursing  education  at  Co- 
lumbia. Since  graduation  she  has  been 
doing  public  health  nursing  in  New- 
York  City.  Miss  Heinly  replaces  Miss 
Alma  Urffer. 

Mr.  Phillip  Bossart,  who  had  been  on 
leave  of  absence  last  year  to  complete 
residence  requirements  for  his  doctor- 
ate at  Syracuse  University,  has  re- 
quested extension  of  his  leave  and  will 
remain  at  S.yracuse  for  another  year. 
Miss  Leatrice  Voorhees  of  Auburn,  New 
York,  has  taken  over  Mr.  Bossart's  du- 
ties in  the  Department  of  Psychology. 

Miss  Voorhees  received  her  bachelor's 
degree  from  Houghton  College  and 
holds  a  master's  degree  from  Syracuse. 

Dr.  Waldemar  Zagars  has  joined  the 
faculty  at  Gettysburg  College  and  his 
place  at  S.  U.  has  been  taken  by  Mr. 
Louis  R.  Dougherty,  Jr.,  of  Philadel- 
phia. Mr.  Dougherty  received  both  his 
bachelor's  and  master's  degrees  from 
the  Wharton  School  of  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania.  He  has  had  teaching  ex- 
perience at  Pennsylvania  State  Univer- 
sity and  Temple  University. 

Mrs.  Frances  D.  Alterman  of  Ashe- 
ville,  North  Carolina,  joined  the  faculty 
of  the  Conservatory  of  Music  and  has 
taken  over  the  work  formerly  done  by 
Miss  Margaret  Kommel. 

Mrs.  Alterman  has  an  impressive 
background  in  music,  having  received 
her  Bachelor  of  Music  degree  from  the 
Eastman  School  of  Music  of  the  Uni- 
versity of  Rochester,  and  her  master's 
degree  from  Columbia  University.  She 
has  also  studied  at  the  Juilliard  School 
of  Music,  New  York. 

Mrs.  Margaret  Miller,  formerly  house 
mother  in  Seibert  Hall,  is  now  working 
in  the  Business  Manager's  department. 
She  is  giving  part  of  her  time  to  the 
Book  Store  and  part  to  the  Bursar's 
office. 

Replacing  Mrs.  Miller  as  house  mother 
in  Seibert  Hall  is  Mrs.  William  Connor 
of  Allentown,  Pa.  Mrs.  Connor  has 
served    in    a    similar    capacity    at    both 


MARY  ANN  BINGAMAN  '55  and  EARL 

F.  KLEINTOP  '57  were  married  in 
July  in  Emmanuel's  Lutheran  Church, 
Thompsontown,  Pa.,  where  the  bride's 
father  officiated  at  the  ceremony,  as- 
sisted by  the  Rev.  A.  W.  Kleintop,  Jr., 
brother  of  the  groom.  Mary  Ann  is 
on  the  faculty  of  Selinsgrove  Area 
Joint  Schools.  Earl  is  in  his  senior 
year  at  Susquehanna. 

PEGGY  BRADY  x'56  and  ROBERT  C. 
WYLLIE  '53  were  united  in  marriage 
on  June  16  in  the  Immaculate  Con- 
ception Church,  Brookville,  Pa.  Peg- 
gy is  employed  by  the  Bell  Telephone 
Laboratories,  and  Bob  is  with  Johns- 
Manville.  The  couple  reside  in  Plain- 
field,  N.  J. 

PATRICIA  L.  DAWN  x'58  was  married 
to  ALLAN  T.  BORTLE,  presently  at- 
tending S.  U.,  on  August  18.  Pat  is 
employed  by  the  State  Farm  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  Springfield,  Pa.,  as  a  pri- 
vate secretary. 

GENE  L.  FENSTERMACHER  '52  mar- 
ried Helen  Herman  of  Sunbury,  Pa., 
in  July.  The  double-ring  ceremony 
was  held  in  the  Albright  Evangelical 
United  Brethren  Church.  Gene  is 
employed  by  the  Sherwin-Williams 
Co.,  Sunbury,  Pa.,  where  the  couple 
reside  at  137  Catawissa  Avenue. 

ELSIE  L.  GRUBER  '56  and  JAMES  J. 
GORMLEY  '55  were  married  on  July 
14,  in  St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Church, 
Philadelphia.  Elsie  and  Jim  are  re- 
siding at  7219  Lawndale  Ave.,  Phila. 

CLAIRE  HAGGERTY  '54  and  GEORGE 
B.  BACKER  '54  were  married  on  June 
16.  Lucille  Kepner  '54  and  Eleanore 
Steffy  '54  were  two  of  Claire's  brides- 
maids. Claire  is  still  teaching  student 
nurses  at  Nesbitt  Memorial  Hospital, 
Kingston,  Pa.  George  began  his  jun- 
ior year  at  Hahnemann  Medical 
School  in  September. 

CHRISTINE  HARMAN  '53  was  married 
to  Carl  F.  Engle  of  Sunbury,  Pa.  on 
June  24,  in  Temple  Lutheran  Church, 
Altoona.  The  couple  live  at  424  N. 
Lynwood,  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

Pennsylvania  State  University  and  Ce- 
dar Crest  College. 

Miss  Dorothy  Hoyer,  a  graduate  of 
Kutztown  State  Teachers  College,  has 
replaced  Miss  Margaret  Gabel  as  as- 
sistant librarian. 

Coming  to  Susquehanna  as  a  part- 
time  instructor,  Mr.  Robert  A.  Christen- 
sen  will  teach  mechanical  drawing  to 
pre-engineering  students.  Mr.  Chris- 
tensen  holds  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of 
Science  in  Architecture,  and  is  associ- 
ated with  Malcolm  A.  Clinger,  Archi- 
tect, of  Lewisburg,  Pa. 


BARBARA  F.  HARTRANFT  '56  mar- 
ried Russell  H.  Myers,  Jr.  recently  in 
the  First  Lutheran  Church  of  Wat- 
sontown.  Maid  of  honor  was  Miss 
Charlotte  Meerbach  '56.  A  program 
of  organ  music  was  given  by  Miss 
Margaret  Sultzbaugh  '56.  Miss  Anne 
Hepler  '56  was  the  soloist.  The  couple 
will  reside  in  Baltimore  where  Mr. 
Myers  is  employed  as  an  aeronautical 
engineer  for  the  Glenn  L.  Martin  Co. 

WILLIAM  A.  HAYS  '45  was  married  on 
July  14  to  Anna  V.  McCabe  in  Cal- 
deonia.  Pa.  They  reside  at  2206  Cols- 
ton Drive,  Silver  Spring,  Md. 

THE  REV.  CARLTON  R.  HOWELLS  '53 
married  Margaret  E.  McDonald  on 
May  26  in  Hanover,  Pa.  The  Rev. 
and  Mrs.  Howells  reside  in  Cairn- 
brook,  Pa. 

LINDA  D.  KILBOURNE  x'58  and 
CHARLES  H.  DUNCAN  '56  were 
married  on  September  1.  They  re- 
side at  270  Bay  State  Rd.,  Boston  15, 
Mass.  where  Charles  is  attending 
Boston  University  Seminary. 

KAY  KLINE  x'58  was  married  on  June 
24  to  Frank  Koch,  Selinsgrove,  in  the 
Evangelical  and  Reformed  Church, 
Kratzerville,  Pa.  Kay  is  employed  by 
the  Snyder  County  Trust  Co.,  Selins- 
grove, where  the  couple  reside  at  624 
N.  Market  Street. 

CARLENE  M.  LAMADE  '55  was  mar- 
ried to  LARRY  R.  BINGAMAN  '55  on 
Aug.  25  at  the  Kingston,  Pa.  Presby- 
terian Church.  Soloist  for  the  wed- 
ding was  Wallace  B.  Gordon  '54. 
Bridesmaids  were  Ruth  E.  Scott  '55, 
Charlotte  Sandt  '56  and  Mrs.  Rose 
Marie  Sharretts  Coates  '55.  Ushers 
were  Kenneth  Erdley  '55,  Walter  Al- 
bert '55  and  Charles  W.  Coates  '55. 
Carlene  had  been  employed  by  the 
Children's  Service  Center  of  Wyom- 
ing Valley.  Larry  is  employed  as  a 
technical  representative  for  Carbide 
and  Carbon  Chemical  Co.,  Phila.,  Pa. 

MADALINE  LEASE  '53  and  HENRY  S. 
COOK  '56  were  united  in  marriage  on 
June  16.  Henry  is  employed  by  the 
New  Jersey  Bell  Telephone  Co.  The 
couple  reside  at  174  Summit  Avenue, 
Apt.  301,  Summit,  N.  J. 

JOAN  G.  SECHRIST  '53  was  married 
on  Sept.  8  in  the  First  Presbyterian 
Church,  Sunbury,  to  William  F. 
Thompson,  of  Rochester,  N.  Y.  Mrs. 
Thompson  is  a  research  chemist  in 
color  photography  for  Eastman 
Kodak,  Rochester,  where  they  reside 
at  282   Roxborough  Rd. 

LUCIAN    SMITH    '54    married    CLAY- 
TON E.  LEACH,  JR.  '56  on  July  29  in 
Zion  Lutheran  Church,   Sunbury,  Pa. 
(Continued  on  Page  Nine) 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


Business  &  Industry  Coming  to  Support 
of  Independent  Colleges.  S.  U.  Receives 
$6  045.41.  Great  Challenge  to  Alumni 


CONTRIBUTING  FIRMS  LISTED 


Small  independent  colleges  throughout  the  nation  have  been  encouraged  by 
the  financial  and  moral  support  given  by  business  and  industry  during  the  past 
few  years. 

Business  concerns  in  increasing  numbers  recognize  the  fact  that  they  depend 
upon  the  colleges  for  training  future  executives  and  leaders.  The  September  issue 
of  the  Readers  Digest  carries  a  very  interesting  article  by  Dr.  D.  Elton  Trueblood 
under  the  title  "Why  I  Chose  a  Small  College."  Dr.  Trueblood  points  out  that 
62.3%  of  the  board  chairmen  and  presidents  of  large  corporations  were  graduates 
of  small  independent  colleges.  Susquehanna  received  prominent  mention  in  this 
article  because  of  Roger  M.  Blough's  '25  position  with  the  U.  S.  Steel  Corporation. 
The   Alumni    Office    has    recently    re-      — 


ceived  information  about  one  such  large 
corporation  program  designed  to  aid 
higher  education.  The  B.  F.  Goodrich 
Aid-to-Higher-Education  program,  like 
several  other  large  corporations,  will 
match  gifts  of  B.  F.  Goodrich  employees 
to  colleges  and  universities.  This  is  im- 
portant to  Susquehanna  alumni  who 
may  be  employed  by  B.  F.  Goodrich, 
and  who  plan  to  contribute  to  the  Cen- 
tennial Fund.  Forms  for  this  purpose 
may  be  secured  from  the  Alumni  Office 
or  from  the  B.  F.  Goodrich  Fund.  Inc., 
Department  0016,  Akron,  Ohio. 

Although  business  and  industry  is 
now  more  enthusiastically  supporting 
the  independent  college,  many  believe 
the  real  challenge  for  supporting  higher 
education  still  lies  with  the  alumni. 


Addressing  the  American  Alumni 
Council  District  Conference  held  at 
Edgewater  Beach  Hotel  on  December  8. 
1954,  Thomas  A.  Gonser  of  the  firm  of 
Gonser  and  Gerber  of  Chicago  chal- 
lenged alumni  to  take  the  initiative  in 
supporting  higher  education.  "Why," 
he  asked,  "look  first  to  business  men  as 
a  group  to  perpetuate  higher  education? 
Should  the  initiative  belong  to  the  Nat- 
ional Association  of  Manufacturers  and 
the  U.  S.  Chamber  of  Commerce  rather 
than  to  the  American  Alumni  Council 
and  the  American  College  Public  Re- 
lations Association?  And  how  long 
will  business  continue  to  give  more  and 
more  to  education  if  the  man  who  re- 
ceived the  benefit  of  an  institution's  ed- 
ucational program  is  not  heard  from? 


"Business  is  willing  to  help  higher 
education  to  move  forward.  Business 
is  not  willing  to  assume  the  burden  of 
what  colleges  ought  to  be  doing  for 
themselves,  through  their  alumni  and 
other  closely  related  'publics.' 

"A  striking  example  of  the  way  that 
business  challenges  alumni  to  set  the 
pace  came  to  my  attention  while  I  was 
preparing  these  remarks.  The  General 
Electric  Company  has  just  announced  a 
new  giving  program  for  higher  educa- 
tion in  which  the  company  will  match 
the  amounts  which  its  23,000  employees 
who  are  college  graduates  give  to  their 
own   institutions  during    1955. 

"In  actual  fact,  all  alumni  gifts — and 
actions  too — do  double  duty,  whether 
the  alumni  are  employees  of  General 
Electric  or  not.  We  won't  be  able  to  do 
what  we  should  for  the  teacher — or  for 
any  aspect  of  the  life  of  our  colleges — 
until  we  can  show  that  the  alumni  are 
strongly  behind  the  program.  No  other 
leadership  group  has  one-tenth  your 
power." 

Business  and  industry  is  showing  its 
interest  in  another  way.  The  Pennsyl- 
vania Foundation  for  Independent  Col- 
leges, Inc.,  of  which  Susquehanna  is  a 
charter  member,  each  year  has  been  re- 
ceiving the  support  of  more  and  more 
business  firms.  The  fourth  annual  ap- 
peal, in  which  President  G.  Morris 
Smith  had  an  important  part,  resulted 
in  215  gifts  totaling  $308,296.24.  Sus- 
quehanna received  as  its  share  $6,045.41. 

The  Alumni  Office  takes  pleasure  in 
listing  herewith  the  firms  that  have 
contributed  through  this  Foundation 
during  the  year  1955-56: 

Girard   Manufacturing  Co Girard 

Girton    Manufacturing    Co.,    Inc Millvillc 

P.    H.    Glatfelter  Co Spring   Grove 

Albert   M.  Greenfield  &  Co Philadelphia 

Griffin    Manufacturing  Co Erie 

Gunnison    Brothei-s.    Inc Girard 

Hajnca   Corp.         Philadelphia 

W.  C.   Hamilton   &  Sons Miquon 

Hershey    Creamery   Co Harrisburg 

Homestead    Valve   Manufacturing  Co.  ...   Cnraopolis 

Horn    &    Hardarl    Raking    Co Philadelphia 

Joseph    v.   Horn    Foundation Philadelphia 

Houghton-Carpenter    Foundation  Philadelphia 

(E.  F.   Houghton  &  Co.) 

Hughes-Foulkrod  Co Philadelphia 

I-T-E  Foundation     Philadelphia 

(I.  T.   E.  Circuit  Breaker  Co.) 

Isaly  Dairy  Co Pittsburgh 

.Jackson    Manufacturing    Co Harrisburg 

.Joy    Manufacturing  Co Pittsburgh 

Kennametal    Foundation   I.atrobe 

(Kennametal.    Inc.) 
Robert  I-   Kift-Thomas  R.  Mullen,  Jr., 

Memorial    Finmdation.    Inc Allentown 

(Lehigh    Structural    Steel   Co.) 

1,'Aiglon    Apparel.    Inc Philadelphia 

Lancaster   Press.    Inc Lancaster 

Latrobe  Steel   Co.   Chariuble  Trust Latrobe 

Lebanon    Steel    Foundry    Foundation Lebanon 

Leeds  &  Norihrup  Foundation Philadelphia 

Franklin    Glass   Corp.  Butler 

Fried  &    Reineman   Packing  Co. Pittsburgh 

Leeland    Foundation      Consh<»hucken 

Limbach   Foundation  Pittsburgh 

(Continued  on  Page  Twelve) 


IN-STATE  CONTRIBUTORS: 

Aetna-  Standard    Engineering   Co. Pittsburgh 

Aircraft-Marine   Products,   Inc. Harrisburg 

The  Alcoa  Foundation Pittsburgh 

(Aluminum  Co.  of  America) 

Allegheny    Ludlum    Steel    Corp Pittsburgh 

Allentown    Portland   Cement  Co Catasauqua 

All    State    Insurance    Co.   Philadelphia 

(The  Allstate  Foundation) 

William   Amer  Co. Philadelphia 

American   Sterilizer  Co.  Foundation Erie 

American  Viscose  Corp Philadelphia 

M.   L.   Annenberg   Foundation   Philadelphia 

(Triangle  Publications,  Inc.) 

Anonymous   Corry 

Anonymous       Philadelphia 

Armstrong   Cork   Co.    Lancaster 

Automatic  Temperature  Control  Co. 

Inc Philadelphia 

J.   E.  Baker  Co York 

Beistle  Co Shippensburg 

Bell  Telephone  Co.  of  Penna Philadelphia 

Berks  County  Trust  Co. Reading 

George  W.  Hollman  Memorial  Fund Adamstown 

(Gefirge  W.  Hollman  &  Co..  Inc.) 

Bradford  Supi>ly  Co.  Bradford 

Breyer  Ice  Cream  Co Philadelphia 

Brockway  Glass  Co..  Inc Hrockway 

Business    Press.    Inc Lancaster 

Louis    Burk.    Inc Philadelphia 

CaM-Chronicle  Foundation Allentown 

Canonsburg  Pottery  Co Canonsburg 

Carroll,    E.    J Philadelphia 

Chilton   Co Philadelphia 

Contributors*  Charitable  Foundation  ..Philadelphia 


Co-Operative  Service  Wyomissing 

(Textile  Machine  Works.  Berkshire  Knitting 

Mills.   Narrow   Fabric  Co.) 

Conpcrweld   Steel   Co Pittsburgh 

Corson  Foundation      Plymouth  Meeting 

(G.  &  W.  H.  Corson.  Inc.) 
Crown-Salwen  Foundation  Philadelphia 

(Crovn   Paper   Board   Co.  Inc.) 

Curtis    Publishing   Co Philadelphia 

Ethel   and    Harry   Daroff   Foundation      Philadelphia 

(H.   Daroff  &  Sons.  Inc.) 

Dravo  Corp Pittsburgh 

Dravo-Doyle  Co Pittsburgh 

Dresser   Manufacturing   Division  ..       Bradford 

(Dresser   Industries,    Inc.) 
Eaton-Dikeman  Co.  Mt.  Holly  Springs 

Edgromb  Steel  Co.  PhilaJelphia 

Electric   Materials   Co North    East 

Electric  Storage  Battery  (Do Philadelphia 

Eljer    Co Pittsburgh 

Equitable  Gas  Co Pittsburgh 

Erie    Bolt   &   Nut  Co Erie 

Erie    Frewing    Co Erie 

Erie  County  Milk  Association Pittsburgh 

Erie    Resistor    Corp.      Erie 

Fanning   Schuett    Engineering   Co.    .      Philadelphia 

Fidelity-I'hiladcliihia    Trust  Co Philadelphia 

Firest4me  Tire  &  Rubber  Co Pottstown 

First    National    Bank   Wellsboro 

Fisher  Foundation    Pittsburgh 

(Fisher   Scientific  Co.) 

Fuller  Co Catasautiua 

General  Acceptance  Corp Allentown 

General    Refractories  Co. Philadelphia 

Cerberich-Payne  Shoe  Co Mt.   Joy 


September,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


KEIL  AND  PITTELLO 
SEE  FOOTBALL  GAIN 


Susquehanna's  "Little  Crusaders"  got 
away  to  a  good  start  on  September  4 
when  14  Freshmen  and  10  Upperclass- 
men  reported  to  coaches  Henry  J. 
••Whitey"  Keil  and  Bob  Pittello. 

Following  a  tough  two-a-day  sched- 
ule, with  evening  meetings  and  chalk- 
board talks,  the  coaches  were  ver> 
much  pleased  with  the  progress  they 
had  made. 

With  the  usual  dropouts  and  late  ar- 
rivals, it  appeared  at  the  time  of  goins 
to  press,  that  the  roster  would  carry  26 
or  27  players.  With  a  squad  this  size, 
the  main  problem,  of  course,  will  hv 
reserves,  but  the  coaches  fully  believe 
they  have  a  team  greatly  improved  ov-er 
last  year. 

One  of  the  early  disappointments  was 
an  injury  received  by  Carl  Shoemaker 
of  Ashland  who  broke  his  leg  in  early 
practice  with  his  high  school.  Carl  was 
one  of  the  most  effective  players  on  last 
year's  team  and  his  loss  will  be  keenl\ 
felt. 

The  only  senior  on  this  year's  squad 
is  Len  Quick,  who  is  returning  to  foot- 
ball after  a  year's  layoff.  He  is  playing 
a  guard  position  this  year  rather  than 
his  old  position  of  end  and  should  be 
one  of  the  valuable  men  on  the  front 
line. 

With  eight  juniors  listed,  the  Cru- 
saders must  plan  ahead  so  there  will  be 
ample  reserves  for  the  University's 
Centennial  year  of  1958.  This  will  be 
a  big  year  in  the  life  of  Susquehanna 
and  the  football  team  will  share  the 
spotlight  of  progress  along  with  other 
activities. 

Juniors  on  the  roster  are  John  An- 
thony, East  Stroudsburg  end;  Chalmers 
Bartlow,  Sunbury  tackle:  Walter  Ben- 
ham,  Lansdowne  guard:  James  Keiser, 
Selinsgrove  center:  Bob  Lewis,  Selins- 
grove  fullback;  Veryl  Milroy,  Milton 
end;  Richard  Purnell,  Ashland  quarter- 
back; and  Gordon  Thompson,  Dover 
tackle. 

The  two  sophomores  playing  this  year 
are  Ronald  Forster  of  Selinsgrove  and 
Joseph  Osinchak  from  Morea. 

The  coaches,  in  discussing  the  abili- 
ties of  the  freshmen,  paid  high  tribute 
to  the  alumni  who  took  the  time  to  re- 
fer these  students  to  their  alma  mater. 
Coach  Keil  said,  "Tell  the  alumni  we 
are  getting  every  possible  support  from 
the  administration,  and  Bob  Pittello  and 
I  will  give  everything  we  can  to  the 
team.    All  we  ask  for  is  more  boys." 

Coach  Stagg  will  again  spend  his 
weekends  scouting  the  opponents  as  he 


CRUSADERS  SELECT  CO-CAPTAINS  FOR  1956 


Pictured  above  with  coaches  Keil  and  Pittello,  are  Co-Captains  Dick  Purnell, 

outstanding   quarterback   from   Ashland,   Pa.,   and   Walt   Benham, 

hard-hitting  guard  from  Lansdowne,  Pa. 


did  last  year.  "Whitey"  Keil  was  high 
in  his  praise  of  the  cooperation  given  by 
Coach  Stagg,  and  although  the  team 
won  only  one  game  last  year,  Keil  said 
Coach  Stagg's  analysis  of  the  opponents' 
plays,  was  an  important  factor  in  hold- 
ing down  scores. 

This  year,  the  coaches  have  decided 
to  appoint  co-captains  for  the  season, 
with  the  hope  that  this  kind  of  leader- 
ship on  the  field  will  add  to  the  team's 
effectiveness.  The  two  captains  ap- 
pointed, Walter  Benham  and  Dick  Pur- 
nell, are  outstanding  players  in  the  line 
and  back  respectively,  and  are  held  in 
high  esteem  by  all  the  boys. 

The  season's  schedule  follows: 
September  29 — Ursinus — home 
October     6 — Swarthmore — away 
October  13 — National  Aggies — home 
October  20 — Bridgewater — away 
October  27 — Wilkes — Homecoming 
November     3 — Wagner — away 
November  10 — Haverford — home 


99TH  ACADEMY  YEAR 

(Continued  from  Page  Two) 

fluence  of  some  alumnus.  Faculty  and 
administration  want  to  take  this  oppor- 
tunity to  thank  the  alumni  for  their  as- 
sistance in  recruiting  what  is  thought 
to  be  one  of  the  best  freshman  classes 
in  the  history  of  the  University. 

With  more  and  more  students  seeking 
admission  to  college  in  the  last  few 
years,  it  would  help  the  admissions  of- 
fice considerably  if  the  alumni  would 
direct  interested  students  to  the  campus 
as  early  in  the  year  as  possible.  Resi- 
dence facilities  at  Susquehanna  were 
filled  early  in  the  summer  and  many 
students  who  had  been  hoping  to  come 
to  Susquehanna,  but  filed  their  appli- 
cations too  late,  were  bitterly  disap- 
pointed. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


Dr.  RusS;  Convocation 
Speaker  for  99th  Yr. 


THIS  SCENE  OF  FRESHMEN  ARRIVING  ON  CAMPUS 
MAY  BRING  BACK  MEMORIES  TO  ALUMNI 


Dr.  William  A.  Russ,  Jr.,  Professor  of 
history  at  Susquehanna  University,  and 
well-known  to  many  alumni,  delivered 
the  special  address  at  this  year's  Con- 
vocation, held  Monday,  September  24. 

Dr.  Russ,  staunch  upholder  of  the 
Liberal  Arts  tradition,  used  as  his  sub- 
ject "The  Meaning  of  a  Liberal  Arts 
Education." 

In  a  talk,  sometimes  amusing,  and  al- 
ways stimulating  to  the  listener.  Dr. 
Russ  said  "Liberal  Arts  are  the  arts 
that  liberalize,  liberate  and  free  all  men 
and  women  from  ignorance  and  super- 
stition. They  make  craven  people  into 
whole,  complete  personalities,  whose 
minds  can  meet  the  problems  of  the 
world  and  of  nature,  unafraid,  for  the 
very  reason  that  they  are  free. 

"Men  become  free  by  searching  for 
the  truth,"  said  Dr.  Russ,  "and  the 
search  for  truth  is  one  of  the  vibrant 
and  living  parts  of  education.  Jesus 
said,  'the  truth  shall  make  you  free'." 

Dr.  Russ,  in  describing  what  he  called 
the  fine  old  heritage  of  the  Liberal  Arts 
college,  said  we  do  not  dare  to  give  up, 
willingly,  the  great  contribution  we 
have  made  and  become  mere  training 
schools. 

"Wendell  Willkie  saw  the  danger  in 
World  War  II,"  continued  Dr.  Russ. 
"He  said  that  we  must  preserve  the  arts 
colleges;  and  not  put  all  our  money  and 
energies  into  the  technical  and  scientific 
institutions.  Otherwise  we  would  end 
by  winning  the  war  and  losing  our 
souls.  Willkie  knew  that  it  is  at  the 
arts  colleges  that  men's  souls,  hearts, 
and  minds  are  serviced." 

In  conclusion,  Dr.  Russ  said,  "Here 
at  Susquehanna  we  try  to  make  our 
students  into  well-rounded  people  who 
understand  something  of  the  world  they 
live  in,  who  appreciate  the  significance 
of  social  and  political  realities,  and  who 
see  the  necessity  of  maintaining  a 
proper  relationship  with  their  Maker: 
in  short  we  endeavor  to  develop  indi- 
viduals." 


FLASHES  FROM  THE  CAMPUS 

(Continued  from  Page  Four) 
Life  Conference  of  the  Central  Penna. 
Synod  of  the  U.  L.  C.  A.  was  held  in 
early  September  when  approximately 
150  persons  were  in  attendance.  .  .  . 
Camp  Susquehanna  opened  its  32nd  an- 
nual season  on  July  9  for  a  two-week 
session  with  one  of  the  largest  camps  in 
history. 


Junior  Co-eds 

BOYER — a  daughter,  Ruth  Marie,  ar- 
rived on  July  18  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Carolyn  Lucas  '54)  Robert 
D.  Boyer.  The  Boyers  live  in  Cham- 
bersburg.  Pa. 

BURLEY — Susan  Louise  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Elinor 
Smith  '53)  Richard  C.  Burley  on  Au- 
gust 17,  according  to  a  most  interest- 
ing birth  announcement.  The  Bur- 
leys  reside  at  30  Cranston  Ave.,  New- 
port, R.  I.,  where  Dick  serves  with  the 
U.  S.  Navy. 

DIEHL — Debra  Ann  arrived  on  the 
scene  August  26.  The  parents  are  Mr. 
'52  and  Mrs.  (Maxine  L.  Chambers 
'52)  John  E.  Diehl.  The  Diehls  reside 
at  State  College  where  John  is  at- 
tending Pennsylvania  State  Univer- 
sity, working  on  his  doctor's  degree  in 
biochemistry. 

HERMAN — A  son  was  born  to  Mr.  x'57 
and  Mrs.  Max  Herman  on  August  1. 
This  is  their  first  child.  Max  is  study- 
ing veterinary  medicine  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Pennsylvania,  Philadelphia. 


Mr.  Axel  R.  Kleinsorg,  director  of 
dramatics  at  S.  U.,  spent  part  of  the 
summer  in  Selinsgrove  when  he  di- 
rected a  most  successful  Pageant  for  the 
Bicentennial  program  of  Fort  Augusta 
in  Sunbury. 


HODICK— a  daughter,  Clare  Marie,  on 
July  13,  arrived  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Marie  Klick  '49)  Josepli 
Hodick,  Berwick,  Pa.  The  Hodicks 
have  one  other  child,  Mark,  who  is 
now  three  years  old. 

HOMAN — Susan  Getsinger  was  born  on 
June  18  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Mary  Ann 
Getsinger  '49)  Charles  S.  Homan,  of 
Swedesboro,  N.  J.  The  Getsingers 
have  another  daughter,  Ann,  who  is 
three  years  old. 

LEVI — A  daughter,  Ann,  was  born  to 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Rosemary  M.  Kallir 
'50)  Richard  L.  Levi  on  June  2,  1956. 

The  Levis  live  in  Emerson,  N.  J. 

MASON — Michael  Scott  was  born  to 
Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Caroline  Ruther- 
ford '53)  Charles  N.  Mason,  Jr.  in 
Baltimore,  Md.  on  May  30.  Michael 
is  their  first  child. 

SPANGLER— A  son,  Kevin  Claude,  was 
born  on  July  29  to  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs. 
Jacob  M.  Spanglcr,  Jr.  The  Spang- 
lers  reside  at  10  Wetmore  Ave.,  Mor- 
ristown,  N.  J. 

SPORBORG— Cynthia  Darcy  was  born 
on  July  30  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Jean 
Matthews  '49)  Hall  Sporborg,  who 
live  in  Tampa,  Fla.  Cynthia  was 
born  on  her  sister  Jan's  third  birth- 
day. 


September,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


NINE 


S.  U.  Women  s  Auxiliary 
Announces  Program 


In  the  recently  circulated  1956  -  57 
Program  of  the  Women's  Auxiliary  of 
Susquehanna,  Mrs.  Charles  Nicely,  new- 
ly elected  president,  writes: 

'"Welcome  to  our  1956-57  Auxiliary 
meetings!  For  our  enjoyment,  the  Com- 
mittee has  arranged  a  very  attractive 
program. 

"The  teas  which  follow  these  pro- 
grams are  most  delightful,  and  afford  a 
splendid  opportunity  for  the  Auxiliary 
members  to  become  better  acquainted 
with  each  other.  The  members  from 
Selinsgrove  are  most  gracious  hostesses 
at  these  teas.  Come!  Enjoy  fine  enter- 
tainment and  happy  fellowship,  which 
make  these  Saturday  afternoons  at  Sus- 
quehanna so  worthwhile. 

"While  we  are  enjoying  these  pleas- 
antries of  life,  we  also  are  helping  build 
Susquehanna.  Memberships  and  book 
entries  are  appreciated.  Each  year  our 
funds  toward  THE  NEW  MUSIC 
BUILDING  increase  in  size.  We  now 
have  $38,000  in  Auxiliary  Funds. 
Ground  will  be  broken  in  the  near  fu- 
ture for  the  erection  of  the  new  Music 
Building,  which  is  to  be  dedicated  in 
the  Centennial  Year  of  1958. 

"Our  membership  in  the  Women's 
Auxiliary  of  Susquehanna  University 
identifies  us  with  the  cause  of  Christian 
Higher  Education  which  is  essential  to  a 
Christian  World." 

Scheduled  for  the  eight  Saturday  af- 
ternoons at  two-thirty  o'clock  on  Sus- 
quehanna Campus  are  the  following 
features: 

1956 
October  6 — Dr.  William  A.  Russ,  Jr.,  on 

current  political  theme. 
November   3   —   Program   of   Music   by 

Members  of  the  Auxiliary. 
December  8  —  Christmas   Program  by 

Sigma  Alpha  Iota. 

1957 

January  5  —  Program  of  Music  by 
Chamber  Music  Society  and  The 
Motet  Choir. 

February  2 — The  Susquehanna  Players, 
directed  by  Mr.  Axel  Kleinsorg. 

March  2 — Program  of  Music  by  younger 
students  of  Conservatory.  (Special 
Children's  program — bring  your  chil- 
dren). 

April  16 — Program  of  Music  b,y  students 
of  the  Conservatory. 

May  11 — Annual  Meeting.  Ten-thirty 
a.  m.  Tenth  Annual  Luncheon.  Mu- 
sic— Conservatory  Faculty.  College 
May  Day. 


Cluh  News 


HANOVER-YORK 

A  picnic  had  been  planned  for  mem- 
bers of  the  York-Hanover  District  Club 
to  be   held   on  August  30   at   St.   Paul's 
Lutheran  Church  Grove,  Hametown,  Pa. 
HARRISBURG 

At  a  recent  meeting,  members  dis- 
cussed the  possibility  of  the  York  and 
Harrisburg  District  Clubs  getting  to- 
gether and  sponsoring  an  evening  at  the 
Allenberry  Playhouse,  Boiling  Springs. 
Possible  dates  are  now  being  consid- 
ered, early  in  October  notices  will  be 
sent  Harrisburg  and  York  members. 
NORTH  NEW  JERSEY 

At  the  last  meeting  of  the  North  New 
Jersey  District  Club,  election  of  officers 
was  held.  The  new  officers  are:  Presi- 
dent, Herbert  Hains  '51;  Vice-President, 
Jake  Spangler  '52  and  Secretary-Treas- 
urer. Shirley  '50  and  Bob  '52  Bogdanffy. 
The  exact  date  of  the  next  meeting  will 
be  announced  in  the  December  issue. 
SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 

On  September  18,  a  committee  meet- 
ing was  called  by  President  Newton 
Kerstetter  '13  to  decide  upon  plans  of 
action  for  the  coming  year. 

BASKETBALL  PROSPECTS 

BRIGHT  FOR  1956-57 

Basketball  coach,  Ed.  Pfeiffer,  always 
optimistic,  has  real  reason  to  be  so  this 
year  because  of  the  large  number  and 
the  high  quality  of  boys  who  have  ex- 
pressed an  interest  in  turning  out  for 
this  year's  team. 

The  Athletic  Committee,  at  a  recent 
meeting,  has  decided  to  charge  admis- 
sion this  year.  For  the  past  four  years, 
when  the  team  failed  to  attract  large 
audiences,  no  admission  was  charged. 
Last  year,  however,  with  the  team  win- 
ning most  of  its  home  games,  word  soon 
got  around,  and  on  several  occasions, 
the  gym  was  packed  to  capacity. 

General  admission  this  year  will  be 
75  cents,  and  those  interested  in  pur- 
chasing season  tickets  may  do  so  for  $5. 

The  season's  schedule  is  as  follows: 

Dec.     1 — Dickinson A 

Dec.     8 — Ursinus H 

Dec.   10— Rider  College H 

Dec.   13 — Washington  College H 

Jan.     5 — National  Aggies H 

Jan.     7 — Juniata   H 

Jan.     9 — Dickinson H 

Jan.   15 — Lycoming   A 

Jan.   17 — Eiizabethtown H 

Feb.    2 — Juniata    A 

Feb.     6 — Lycoming H 

Feb.     8— Franklin  &  Marshall A 

Feb.   12 — Western  Maryland A 

Feb.   16— Wilkes A 

Feb.   18 — Lebanon  Valley H 

Feb.  21— Eiizabethtown A 

Feb.  23— Haverford    A 

Feb.  27— Wilkes    H 

Mar.   2 — Rutgers  (So.  Jersey) A 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 

(Continued  from  Page  Five) 
The  Rev.  David  G.  Volk  '52,  assistant 
pastor,  performed  the  double-ring 
ceremony.  Prior  to  the  ceremony,  a 
half-hour  organ  recital  was  presented 
by  Dr.  John  R.  Leach  '47,  brother  of 
the  groom.  The  couple  plan  to  re- 
side in  Salisbury,  Pa.  where  Clayton 
has  accepted  a  position  as  commercial 
teacher  in  the  Salisbury  High  School. 

A.  CLIFFORD  STAMFEL  '54  was  mar- 
ried recently  to  Elizabeth  Haines,  of 
Danville,  Pa.  "Cliff"  is  employed  as 
a  field  representative  with  the  Aetna 
Casualty  and  Surety  Co.,  working  out 
of  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  where  the  couple 
is  residing. 

RAY  F.  TYLER  '51  married  Marian  J. 
Rider  of  Millville  on  June  23  in  the 
Millville  Methodist  Church.  Prof. 
Russell  C.  Hatz,  violinist,  accompan- 
ied b.v  Mrs.  Hatz,  both  on  the  faculty 
of  S.  U.,  presented  a  recital  of  Classi- 
cal music.  Ray  has  accepted  a  man- 
agerial position  with  Sears  Roebuck 
and  Co.,  Altoona,  where  the  couple 
now  reside. 


NECROLOGY 

OLIVE  D.  BARRY  '13,  for  the  past  ten 
years  assistant  in  the  Bursar's  Office 
at  S.  U.,  died  July  26.  A  friend  to  all 
students  during  this  time,  she  had 
been  in  good  health  up  to  early  sum- 
mer. Before  coming  to  Susquehanna, 
for  twenty  years  Miss  Barry  had  been 
a  valued  employee  of  the  National 
Union  Life  Insurance  Co.,  Pittsburgh. 

THE  REV.  DR.  J.  LUTHER  HOFFMAN 
'99  died  on  September  15.  The  last 
22  years  of  his  ministry  were  spent  at 
the  Lutheran  Church  of  the  Refor- 
mation, Baltimore,  Md.  Since  retire- 
ment in  1939,  he  has  lived  in  Hartle- 
ton.  Pa. 

JUNE  C.  MILLER  '39,  Ashland,  Pa., 
passed  away  May  27.  Prior  to  his 
death,  Mr.  Miller  taught  in  the  Ford 
School  of  Business  at  Pottsville,  and 
worked  in  the  Pennsylvania  National 
Bank  in  the  same  town.  He  was  also 
an  accountant  for  Pomeroy's  Store. 

NORA  A.  MONAHAN  '28  died  June  3 
in  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa.  after  a  prolonged 
illness.  She  had  been  hospitalized 
from  February  of  this  year. 

DR.  DANIEL  J.  SNYDER  '00,  native  of 
Liberty  and  pastor  emeritus  of  Trin- 
ity Lutheran  Church,  Long  Beach, 
Calif.,  died  July  14  at  his  home  in 
that  city.  While  pastor  at  Trinity,  he 
served  four  years  as  president  of  the 
Calif.  Synod.  He  served  the  congre- 
gation 37  years  before  retirement. 


TEN 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


f(\M  Dr.  William  M.  Rearick,  Mifflin- 
JI4  burg,  retired  Lutheran  pastor, 
was  honored  recently  as  friends  gath- 
ered to  celebrate  the  60th  anniversary 
of  his  ministry.  Dr.  Rearick  for  many 
years  has  served  on  the  Board  of  Direc- 
tors of  Susquehanna. 

Y\}  tor  of  Kountz  Memorial  Luther- 
an Church,  Omaha,  Neb.,  was  the  prin- 
cipal speaker  at  the  opening  of  the  Bi- 
centennial of  Fort  Augusta,  Sunbury, 
Pa.  He  was  introduced  by  Dr.  G.  Mor- 
ris Smith,  President  of  S.  U. 

>4  f*  Dr.  John  S.  Bangson  retired  as 
Y  J)  Chairman  of  the  Biology  Depart- 
ment of  Berea  College  in  May,  1956, 
where  he  was  given  a  surprise  banquet 
on  June  2  in  honor  of  his  31  years  ser- 
vice. Following  World  War  II,  Dr. 
Bangson  worked  at  Oak  Ridge  Institute 
of  Nuclear  Studies  doing  research  on 
the  effects  of  radiation  on  living  organ- 
isms. 

f-tp    The  Rev.  Dr.  Martin  L.  Dolbeer, 
J[Q    Sr.  has  been  appointed  Chaplain 
and  assistant  professor  of  Bible  at  Thiel 
College,  Pa. 

'OA  ^'''  •'"s^Ph  L.  Hackenberg  has 
^y  accepted  a  position  as  Director 
of  teacher  training  and  testing  at  Mor- 
avian College.  For  the  past  ten  years 
he  has  been  Superintendent  of  Schools 
in  Shamokin,  Pa.  Dr.  Hackenberg 
served  for  three  terms  as  President  of 
the  Alumni  Association  of  S.  U.,  and  is 
now  the  alumni  representative  on  the 
Board  of  Directors. 

Jrtft  The  Rev.  Russell  J.  Crouse,  pas- 
^Q  tor  of  St.  Timothy's  Lutheran 
Church,  Forrest  Park,  Ga.,  has  accepted 
a  call  to  the  pastorate  of  St.  James 
Lutheran  Church,  Altoona,  Pa.  He  has 
been  vice  president  of  the  Forrest  Park 
Ministerial  Association  and  vice  presi- 
dent of  the  central  conference  of  the 
synod. 

'01  '**"•  ^""'^  **•  Gerhardt  (Mary  A. 
J 1^  Hutchings)  received  her  Master 
of  Arts  degree  from  Ball  State  Teach- 
ers College,  Ind.,  this  past  June.  She 
majored  in  Reading  Difficulties  in  Ele- 
mentary   and    High    School,    and    was 


graduat(!d  as  a  Reading  Consultant. 
Paul  VV.  Freed  is  principal  of  Wildvvood 
High  School,  Wildwood,  N.  J. 

f*\€\  Herbert  H.  Rummel  has  been 
J^  elected  president  of  the  Alumni 
Association  of  the 
New  York  School  of 
Social  Work,  Co- 
lumbia University. 
Mr.  Rummel  is  Di- 
rector of  both  Home 
Service  and  Disas- 
ter Service  for  the 
New  York  Chapter 
of  the  American  Red 
Cross.  He  is  a  for- 
mer director  of  the  Herbert  Rummel 
Manhattan  Borough  Office  of  the  N.  Y. 
Dept.  of  Welfare,  and  was  formerly 
State  Director,  Pennsylvania  Dept.  of 
Public  Assistance.  He  makes  his  home 
at  5440  Netherland  Ave.,  New  York  71, 
N.  Y.  Dr.  Andrew  V.  Kozak  is  taking  a 
leave  of  absence  from  his  position  as 
Chairman  of  Mathematics  and  Engi- 
neering at  Concord  College,  Athens,  W. 
Va.  to  obtain  experience  in  industry  and 
do  additional  graduate  study.  During 
the  summer,  he  was  with  one  of  the 
aviation  companies  employed  as  a 
Weapons  Evaluation  Specialist  in  Ad- 
vance Engineering  and  Design. 

f*\i     The    Rev.    Henry    H.    Gassier    is 

JfiJ  Protestant  chaplain  at  the  Medi- 
cal Center  for  Federal  Prisoners,  Spring- 
field, Mo.  This  institution  is  one  of  the 
thirty  institutions  operated  by  the  De- 
partment of  Justice. 

>rtp  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  has  been  ap- 
JJ  pointed  Superintendent  of  the 
Reading  Pa.  School  System.  He  was 
previously  Superintendent  of  the  Oak- 
mont,  Pa.  School  District.  William  S. 
Whitley  has  been  appointed  head  of  the 
Commercial  Department  of  the  Reading, 
Pa.  Senior  H.  S. 

'07  Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  S.  U.  Alumni 
J I  President  and  commercial  man- 
ager of  radio  station  WIP,  Phila.,  has 
been  elected  chairman  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  the  Charles  Morris  Price 
School  of  Advertising  and  Journalism. 
Clyde  is  also  a  member  of  the  Board  of 
School  Directors  in  Haverford  Town- 
ship. 


'38  " 


HOMECOMING  —  1956 
SATURDAY  —  OCTOBER  27 


Eleanor  Brown 


Eleanor  B.  Brown  has  completed 
i?sident  and  course  requirements 
and  finished  com- 
prehensive exami- 
nations toward  a 
doctorate  in  educa- 
tion at  Penna.  State 
Univ.  Miss  Brown 
has  been  on  sabba- 
tical leave  since 
July,  1955,  from 
Sacramento,  Calif. 
H.  S.,  where  she  is 
chairman  of  the  de- 
partment of  business  education.  Dur- 
ing World  War  II,  she  served  with  the 
US  Navy  and  was  honorably  discharged 
as  a  lieutenant,  senior  grade,  which 
rank  she  still  maintains  as  a  member  of 
the  Naval  Reserve.  Major  Charles  J. 
Stauffer,  US  Army  Artillery,  has  been 
promoted  to  Lt.  Colonel  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth, Kan.,  where  he  is  attending  the 
Regular  Command  and  General  Staff 
Officer  Course  given  at  the  Command 
and  General  Staff  College.  Prior  to  his 
present  assignment.  Colonel  Stauffer 
was  Special  Weapons  Technical  Opera- 
tions Officer  at  Fort  Bliss,  Texas.  He 
and  his  family  reside  at  Fort  Leaven- 
worth. The  Rev.  James  B.  Diffenderfer 
has  accepted  a  call  to  serve  as  institu- 
tional chaplain  in  the  Philadelphia  and 
Norristown  areas.  He  was  formerly 
pastor  of  Trinity  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church.  Darby.  Pa. 

f  M(\    The  Rev.  William  E.  Nye  has  ac- 

^:\J  cepted  the  position  as  Pastor  of 
the  Zion  Lutheran  Church  in  White- 
marsh,  Pa. 

>  J  •*     Earl  R.  Deardorff  has  joined  the 
t^  I    Informational    Services    staff    of 
the   Penna.   Farm   Bureau   Co-operative 
Association,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

f  M*\  Dorothy  M.  Webber  has  accepted 
^J  a  position  as  Dean  of  Girls  at 
Roosevelt  H.  S.  in  Wyandotte,  Mich. 
She  had  been  a  teacher  of  business 
studies  in  Clarks  Summit-Abington 
Joint  Schools,  Pa.  Ruth  E.  McCorklll, 
Director  of  the  Upsala  College  News 
Bureau,  spent  her  vacation  thi5  summer 
in  Hawaii  visiting  Mrs.  Burnell  Worley 
(Mary  E.  Basehoar  '45). 

fit  Ada  Jayne  Romig,  former  teacher 
44  '"  West  Shore  H.  S.,  Lemoyne, 
Pa.,  has  moved  to  the  West  Snyder 
Joint  School  Sy.stem  to  teach  English, 
Latin  and  French.  She  resides  in 
Beaver  Springs,  Pa.  with  her  parents. 
Raymond  R.  Schramm  received  his  M.S. 
in  Management  Engineering  in  June 
from  Newark  College  of  Engineering. 
(Continued  on  Next  Page) 


September,  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ELEVEN 


'yl7  Stanley  Stonesifer,  Jr.  was 
tj  I  awarded  his  Doctor  of  Education 
degree  at  Teachers  College,  Columbia 
Univ.  on  August  14.  Dr.  Stonesifer  is 
currently  principal  of  the  new  Abraham 
Lincoln  Jr.  H.  S.  in  West  Orange,  N.  J. 
His  wife  is  Harriet  H.  Mendenhall  '41. 
Louise  H.  Schlick  has  accepted  a  posi- 
tion as  music  teacher  in  the  Wilkes- 
Barre  Schools.  For  the  past  eight  years, 
she  had  been  Supervisor  of  Music  in 
Lake  Noxen  School  District,  Harvey's 
Lake,  Pa.  On£:kar  Narayan  visited  the 
Alumni  Office  during  the  summer  be- 
fore his  return  to  British  Guiana,  where 
he  is  Head  Master  of  the  Skeldon  High 
School.  During  the  past  year,  he  com- 
pleted graduate  work  at  Miss.  State 
Univ.  Susquehanna  friends  will  be  glad 
to  learn  that  Ongkar's  work  in  British 
Guiana  has  progressed  at  a  rapid  pace. 
His  enthusiasm  has  resulted  in  the 
erection  of  a  $50,000  high  school  build- 
ing   mainly  financed  by  Luther  Leaguers. 

>JQ    Donald     P. 
40    Rohrbach, 

formerly  with  the 
New  Jersey  division 
of  Westinghouse, 
has  recently  been 
appointed  assistant 
manager  of  Motor- 
ola's Marketing  Re- 
search    Department, 

..       .^u   u  K     V,      Oak  Park,  111. 
Donald  Rohrbach 

>iA    John  G.  DeVine  is  now  teaching 
t^J/    and  coaching  football  at  the  Ash- 
land, Pa.  High  School.     Charles  R.  Wian 

visited  the  Alumni  Office  while  on  vaca- 
tion. He  is  employed  by  the  Sperry 
Gyroscope  Co.,  and  makes  his  home  in 
Atlus,  Okla. 


'51 


Merrill  W.  Shafer  received  his 
Ph.D.  degree  this  summer  from 
the  Penna.  State  Univ.  He  is  now  a 
member  of  the  research  staff  of  the  In- 
ternational Business  Machines  Corp.  at 
Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. 


'52 


Faye  K.  Lewis,  Lansford,  has 
been  named  to  the  faculty  of 
Susquehanna  Township  School  District, 
Dauphin  Co.,  Pa.  She  will  teach  mathe- 
matics. Howard  A.  Miller  has  been  ap- 
pointed claims  agent  of  Hall's  Motor 
Transit  Co.,  Sunbury,  Pa.  Before  em- 
ployment with  Hall's,  Howard  was  as- 
sociated with  the  Westinghouse  Electric 
Manufacturing  Corp.  Charles  Zlock 
was  graduated  from  the  Univ.  of  Pitts- 
burgh on  June  13  with  the  degree  of 
D.D.S. 


'53 


Snyder  H.  S.,  Beaver  Springs,  Pa.  Her 
husband  Bob  '56  also  is  teaching  his- 
tory at  Towanda.  Robert  C.  Wyllie  is 
with  Johns-Manville,  N.  J.  Charles  N. 
Mason,  Jr.  recently  was  graduated  "cum 
laude"  from  the  Westminster  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  receiving  the  degree 
S.T.B.  He  is  now  assistant  minister  at 
Howard  Park  Church  in  Baltimore,  and 
plans  to  continue  his  studies  at  West- 
minster working  on  his  Master's  degree. 
Donald  H.  Foelsch,  recently  discharged 
from  military  service,  has  accepted  a  po- 
sition with  a  chemical  firm  in  Williams- 
port,  Pa.  Paul  R.  Nestler,  Jr.  was  grad- 
uated on  June  1  with  the  26th  class  of 
the  U.  S.  Naval  Officer  Candidate 
School,  after  an  intense  course  in  Naval 
Science  subjects  which  covered  an 
eighteen  week  period.  Paul  is  now 
qualified  as  a  junior  officer  of  the  Navy. 


'54 


Rebecca  J.  Shade  is  teaching  a 
class  for  mentally  retarded  chil- 
dren in  Salinas,  Calif.  Mrs.  Robert  C. 
Micatavage  (Jane  K.  Cline)  is  teaching 
the  sixth  grade  in  the  Palmyra  Public 
Schools,  N.  J.,  while  husband  Bob  con- 
tinues his  studies  at  Temple  Medical 
School. 

>rr  Mrs.  Earl  F.  Kleintop  (Mary  Ann 
30  Bingaman)  is  now  on  the  faculty 
of  the  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint  Schools. 
Earl  continues  his  studies  at  S.  U. 
John  E.  Barrett,  III  traveled  to  Mexico 
City  and  points  in  South  America  dur- 
ing the  summer  with  his  college  choir 
of  Princeton  Theological  Seminary. 


Mrs.   Robert  Kurtz    (Danalee  M. 

Kershner)  has  accepted  a  posi- 
tion with  the  Towanda  Valley  Joint  H. 
S.,  Towanda,  Pa.  During  the  past  year, 
she  taught  English  and  History  at  West 


WHITHER  THE  CLASS 
OF  1956 

Beatrice  Aurand:  Commercial  teacher, 
Orbisonia  Area  Jt.  School,  Orbisonia, 
Pa. 

Charles  Bailes:  Hahnemann  Medical 
College,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Deborah  Krapf  Bell:  Bank  Clerk,  Car- 
lisle, Pa. 

Ruth  Brobst:  Music  teacher.  Basking 
Ridge  H.  S.,  New  Jersey. 

Janet  Brown:  In  training  for  Medical 
Technologist  at  Allegheny  Valley  Hos- 
pital. 

Sally  Brown:  Secretary,  Personnel  De- 
partment, International  Salt  Co., 
Scranton,  Pa. 

Henry  Cook:  New  Jersey  Bell  Tele- 
phone Co.,  Summit,  N.  J. 

Carol  Dauberman:  Music  teacher,  Mor- 
risville  Public  Schools,  Morrisville,  Pa. 

Eleanor  Dively:  Editorial  position  with 
"Luther   Life,"   Philadelphia,  Pa. 

William  Doney:  Sacony  Vacuum,  Al- 
lentown,  Pa. 

Anna  Dorward:  Music  teacher,  E.  Ruth- 
erford Public  Schools,  New  Jersey. 

Charles  Duncan:  Boston  University 
Seminary 


David  Fetter:     Gettysburg  Seminary. 

Elizabeth  Ford:  Music  teacher,  Balti- 
more County  Schools,  Towson,  Md. 

Frederick  Frost:  Management  Analyst 
for  the  Pa.  Dept.  of  Welfare,  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. 

Henry  Geiss:  Vitro  Laboratories,  West 
Orange,  N.  J.  Graduate  study,  Ste- 
vens Institute  of  Technology. 

Janet  Gerner:  Music  teacher,  Penns- 
ville  Schools,  Pennsville,  N.  J. 

Djamshid  (Jack)  Ghatan:  George  Wash- 
ington Medical  College. 

Robert  Gulick:     U.  S.  Air  Force. 

Robert  Hackenburg:  Young  &  Rubican, 
New  York  City. 

Donald  Hartman:  Biology  Stafl,  Oak 
Ridge  Nat'l  Laboratories,  Oak  Ridge, 
Tenn. 

Nancy  Henderson:  Parish  worker, 
Atonement  Lutheran  Church,  Wyo- 
missing.  Pa. 

Anne  Hepler:  Music  teacher,  Hunting- 
don Area  Jt.  H.  S.,  Pa. 

Evelyn  Herbstrith:  Graduate  study  in 
German,  Middlebury  College,  Vt. 

Marjorie  Kostenbauder:  Secretary, 
Merck  &  Co.,  Riverside,  Pa. 

Robert  Kurtz:  History  teacher,  Towan- 
da Valley  Jt.  H.  S.,  Pa. 

Clayton  Leach:  Commercial  teacher, 
Salisbury-Elk  Lick  Jt.  School  District, 
Salisbury,  Pa. 

Nancy  McCuUough:  Secretary,  Sun  Oil 
Co.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Richard  Matha:  Accounting  firm  of  Ly- 
brand,  Ross  Bros.  &  Montgomery, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Charlotte  Meerbach:  English  teacher, 
E.  Hartford  H.  S.,  Conn. 

Carroll  Millard:  Bell  Telephone  Co., 
Bethlehem,  Pa. 

Doris  Moon:  Pa.  State  Hospital,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Sister  Gladys  Moore:  Parish  Deaconess, 
First  Lutheran  Church,  Carlisle,  Pa. 

Anna  Jane  Moyer:  English  teacher, 
Lewisburg  Jt.  H.  S.,  Pa. 

Helene  Nestler:  Teaching,  Pennsauken, 
N.  J.  H.  S. 

Beverly  Pecht:  Teacher,  Middleburg  Jt. 
H.  S.,  Pa. 

Nedebiah  Peck:  Cost  Accountant,  Rome 
Cable  Corp.,  Rome,  N.  Y. 

Donald  Reamer:  Temple  Univ.  Medical 
School. 

Maria  Ronngren:  Graduate  work  in 
foreign  trade  at  the  Wharton  School, 
U.  of  Pa. 

Charlotte  Sandt:  Medical  Secretary, 
Wyeth  Laboratories,  Radnor,  Pa. 

Diane  Schilke:  Music  teacher,  Fairfield, 
Conn.,  Public  Schools. 

Ralph  Sheldon:  Working  with  father, 
Ralph  B.  Sheldon,  Sr. 

Gary     Smith:      Claims     Representative, 

Liberty  Mutual  Ins.  Co.,  Phila.,  Pa. 

(Continued  on  Page  Twelve) 


TWELVE 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1956 


CONTRIBUTORS 

(Continued  from  Page  Six) 

Littlestown  Hardware  &  Foundrj- 

^(j_     Ij^c Littlestown 

Lord  Manufncluring  Co Erie 

Lovell   Manufacturing  Co.  Erie 

Lukcns  Steel  Co CoatesviUe 

Lynch.  Thomas  Greensburg 

McClosk.y  &  Co Philadelphia 

J.  Horace  McFarland  Co Harrisburg 

McFeely-Rogers    Foundation   Latrobc 

(McFeely  Brick  Co.) 

McNeil  Laboratories.  Inc Philadelphia 

Masland  Duraleather  Co Philadelphia 

James  H.  Matthews  &  Co Pittsburgh 

Merccrsburg   Tanner>-   Division Mercersburg 

(Loewengart  &  Co.) 

Miller  Printing  Machinci-y  Co Pittsburgh 

Milsan    Mills.    Inc.  Lebanon 

Nannette   Manufacturing  Co Philadelphi;i 

Natco  Corp.  Pittsburgh 

National  Decalcomania  Corp rhilad.'lphia 

National  Publishing  Co Philadelphia 

National  Union  Insurance  Companies     Pittsburgh 

Naugle.    Cart    A Shippcnsburg 

Nazareth  Cement  Co Nazareth 

Hugh  Nelson-Columbia  Carpet  Mills. 

Inc.  Philadelphia 

John  J.  Nesbitt.  Inc Philadelphia 

Neville  Chemical   Co Pittsburgh 

New  Holland  Machine  Co New   Holland 

(Sperry  Corp.  Foundation) 

Nosco   Plastics.  Inc Erie 

H.  T.  Osburn  &  Co..  Inc. Franklin 

W.  V.  Pangbome  &  Co.  Inc Philadelphia 

Paper  Manufacturers  Co .■ Philadelphia 

Patterson.    Graham    Philadelphia 

Penn   Kruit  Company.. Philadelphia 

Pennsylvania  Malleable  Iron  Corp.  Lancaster 

Peoples  First  National  Bank  &  Trust 

Co Pittsburgh 

Peoples   Natural   Gas   Co Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh    Bridge  &  Iron  Works Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh-Des  Moines  Co. Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh   Forgings  Co.  Foundation  .     Pittsburgh 
Pittsburgh  Plate  Glass  Foundation  Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh   Press   Co.  Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh  &  West  Virginia  Railway 

Co,  Pittsburgh 

Plymouth  Oil  Co Pittsburgh 

Precision  Grinding  Wheel  Co.,  Inc Philadelphia 

Precision  Plastics  Co Philaielphia 

Morris  &  Mary  Press  Foundation       Hummelstown 

(Press  Dress  &  Uniform  Co.) 
Pure   Carbon    Co..    Inc.  St.    Marys 

Quaker  State  Oil  Refining  Corp. Oil  City 

Reznor   Manufacturing   Co Mercer 

Ricck  Dairy  Co.  Pittsburgh 

Rii-ck    Ice   Cream   Co.   Pittsburgh 

Robertshaw-Fulton   Charitable  Trust       Greensburg 
(Robertshaw-Fulton  Controls  Co.) 

H.  H.  Robertson  Co.  ^ Pittsburgh 

Rockwell   Charitable  Trust Pittsburgh 

(Rockwell    Manufacturing   Co.) 

Royal  .Manufacturing  Co..  Inc Allentown 

Royal  Pants  Manufacturing  Co Perkasie 

Schmidt  &  Ault  Paper  Co. York 

Christian  Schmidt  Foundation Philadelphia 

(C.  Schmidt  &  Sons.  Inc.) 

Shenango  Furnace  Co Pittsburgh 

S.  Morgan  Smith  Co.   Foundation York 

Sowers  Printing  Co Lebanon 

St.  Marys  Sewer  Pipe  Co..  Inc St.  Marys 

Stackpole-Hall  Foundation St.  Marys 

(Stack pole  Carbon  Co.) 

Standard  Pressed  Steel   Co Jenkintown 

Standard  Steel  Specialty  Co Beaver  Falls 

Speer  Carbon  Co. St.  Marys 

Steel   Heddle  Mfg.   Co Philadelphia 

Charles  G.  Summers.  Jr..  Inc New  Freedom 

Swindell-Dressier    Foundation    Pittsburgh 

(Swindell-Dressier  Corp.) 

Tasty    Baking   Co Philadelphia 

Terminal  Warehouse  Co Philadelphia 

L.  G.  L.  and  Florence  S.  Thomas 

Foundation   Philadelphia 


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Titan    Foundation      Bcllefonte 

(Titan    Metal    Manufacturing   Co.) 

F.  W.  Tunnell  Co..  Inc Philadelphia 

E.  W.  Twitchell.  Inc Philadelphia 

Union   Bank  and  Trust  Co Bethlehem 

Union    Barge   Line  Corp Pittsburgh 

United  Gas    Improvement    Co. Philadelphia 

L'niversal-Cyclops      Foundation Bridgeville 

(Univei-sal-Cyclops  Steel  Corp.) 

Universal    Dental    Co Philadelphia 

Upper  Darby  National  Bank  Upper  Darby 

Vanadium-Alloys    Steel    Co Latrobe 

Vulcan   Mold  &  Iron   Co Latrobe 

Warner   Co Philadelphia 

Washington  Steel  Corp Washington 

Waterman  Products  Co..  Inc Philadelphia 

Welsbach  Corp Philadelphia 

Wertz,   Augustus  S Reading 

Western  Pennsylvania  Brewers* 

Association    Pittsburgh 

Wheatland  Tube  Co.  Philadelphia 

(Maneely   Fund) 

Whiting  Patterson  Co..  Inc Philadelphia 

Wise  Potato   Chip   Co Berwick 

Wolf   Fund   Philadelphia 

(Wolf   Brothers.   Inc.) 

Wolfs  Head  Oil  Refining  Co..  Inc Oil  City 

Wood-Metal  Industries.  Inc. Kreamer 

T.   B.   Wood's   Sons  Co Chambersburg 

E.   A.   Wright  Co.   ., ,..,...., Philadelphia 

Wyckoff   Steel   Co Pittsburgh 

York   Corp.    Foundation York 

York    Narrow    Fabrics    Co York 

Zippo  Manufacturing  Co. Bradford 

OUT-OF-STATE  CONTRIBUTORS: 

Addressograph-Multigraph  Co.    Cleveland.  Ohio 

Allied  Stores   Foundation.  Inc New  York,  N.  Y. 

Allis-Chalmers   Foundation,  Inc.     Milwaukee,   Wis. 

American  Oil  Co New  York,  N,  Y, 

American  Radiator  &  Standard 

Sanitary    Corp New  York,  N,  Y, 

.American  Tobacco  Co..  Inc New  York,  N.  Y. 

Concora  Foundation     Chicago.  III. 

(Container  Corp.  of  America) 
Ravmond  E.  &  Ellen  F.  Crane 

Foundation        Miami.  Fla. 

Deluxe  Check  Printers  Foundation,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

Erie  Railroad  Co.   Cleveland.  Ohio 

General   American   Transportation 

Corp.  Chicago,  111. 

General  Foods  Fund.  Inc New  York.  N.  Y. 

General   Motors  Corp.  Detroit,  Mirh, 

General  Tire  Foundation Akron,  Ohio 

International    Har\'ester   Co.  Chicago,  III, 

S,   S,   Kresge  Co Detroit,  Mich, 

Massachusetts   Mutual   Life  Insurance 

Co Springfield.    Mass. 

Oscar    .Mayer   Foundation,    Inc,   Chicago,  III, 

William    T,     Morris    Foundation      New  York,  N,  Y, 

National    Biscuit   Co,    New  York,  N,  Y, 

National  Dairy  Products  Corp New  York,  N.  Y. 

Pillsbury  Mills,  Inc Minneapolis,  Minn, 

Joseph  T.  Ryerson  &  Son  Foundation, 

Inc Chicago.  III. 


CLASS  OF  1956 

'  Continued  from  Page  Eleven) 

Glen  Smith:  Temple  University  Medi- 
cal School. 

Jessie  Smith:  Jr.  H.  S.  English  teacher, 
Blue  Mountain  Jt.  School  System,  Or- 
wigsburg,  Pa. 

Mary  Jane  Solomon:  Secretary,  Co- 
lumbia Artists"  Management,  Inc.,  N. 
Y.  City.  Continuing  private  voice 
study. 

Gene  Stettler:  Smith  Chevrolet  Mo- 
tors, Middleburg,  Pa. 

Gene  Stock:  Burroughs  Corp.,  Sun- 
bury,  Pa.  area. 

Margaret  Sultzbaugh:  Elementary  mu- 
sic teacher,  Wilmington,  Del. 

Harold  Trabosh:     Military  Service. 

Ray  Tyler:  Management  training  pro- 
gram. Sears  &  Roebuck  Corp.,  Al- 
toona,  Pa. 

Genevieve  Thomas  Waters:  Commer- 
cial teacher,  Mifflinburg,  Pa. 

Seth  Wheeland:     Military  Service. 

Gerald  Wilson:  Management  training 
program,  P.  P.  &  L.,  Allentown.  Pa. 

John  Yeich:     Gettysburg  Seminary. 

x'58's 

Patricia  Dawn  Bortle:  Private  Secre- 
tary, State  Farm  Ins.  Co.,  Springfield, 
Pa. 

Barbara  Enck — Medical  Secretary,  Lan- 
caster General  Hospital,  Pa. 

Getell  Friedman:  Secretary,  Alumni 
Office,  Jefferson  Medical  College, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Kay  Kline  Koch:  Secretary,  Snyder 
Co.  Trust  Co.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa, 

Barbara  Mottern:  Secretary,  Public 
Relations  Dept.,  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity. 

Socony  Mobil  Oil  Co..  Inc New  York,  N    V 

Sylvania    Foundation   New  York,  N,  Y, 

(Sylvania  Electric  Products,  Inc) 

Time,   Inc New  York.   N,   Y. 

Transogram  Co.,  Inc New  York,  N.  Y. 

(Charles  S,  Raizen   Foundation) 
Union  Carbide  Educulional  Fund,     New  York,  N.  Y. 

(Union   Carbide  and  Carbon  Corp.) 
United  States  Steel  Foundation. 

Inc New  York.  N.  Y. 


liBRARY 
SUSQUtHANNA  UNIVERSITY 


Vol.-XXI¥-     N'. 


December,  1956 


No.X  7 


ADDITION  -  LIBRAR 

SUSQUEHANNA      U 
LAWRIE    S  GREEN    -    HARRISBU 


Susquehanna's   present   library   building   was   built    in     1928    when    the    college    had    8,000    volumes. 
Today  it  has  33,000  volumes  and  shelving  space    is    most    urgently    needed.      Also    there    is    not 
enough  space  with  the  present  college  enrollment  to  accommodate  students  who  should  use 
the  library. 

Although  plans  have  not  been  finally  approved,  the  addition  probably  will  be  con- 
structed as  pictured  above  on  the  south  end  of  the  present  building  and  will 
double  the  floor  space.      The  entrance  will  face  the  west  and  will  fea- 
ture   five    large,    white    pillars.       $150,000      of      the      Centennial 
Fund    has    been    allocated    for    this    purpose. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December   1956 


New  Year  Greetings 

Here's  my  hand  and  heart  in  gratitude  to  each  one  of  you!  I  hope 
our  alumni  have  had  a  joyous  Christmas,  and  that  the  New  Year  will 
have  for  each  of  you  God's  guidance  and  blessing.  May  we  go  forward 
in  faith  to  new  victories  in  His  name. 

You  are  responding  to  the  challenge  of  our  Centennial  Appeal  in 
the  spirit  of  grateful  alumni.  Your  response  is  establishing  a  record  for 
S.  U.  of  alumni  giving.     God  bless  you  all! 

G.  MORRIS  SMITH,  President 

Susquehanna  University 


December  17.  1956 
Greetings: 

My  heart  is  warm  as  we  find  ourselves  in  the  Holiday  Season;  the 
Centennial  Appeal  for  $700,000  has  been  obtained  to  construct  the  new 
music  building  and  build  an  addition  to  the  library. 

THIS,  IN  ITSELF,  IS  ENOUGH  FOR  ALL  OF  US  TO  REJOICE  FOR 
IT  BRINGS  WITH  IT  NEW  HOPE! 

I  want  to  congratulate  and  offer  words  of  praise  to  those  who  have 
given  of  their  time,  talent  and  possessions  in  order  that  the  spirit  of  SUS- 
QUEHANNA will  live  and  that  your  children  will  bo  able  to  benefit  from 
your  work. 

On  December  15,  392  alumni  contributed  a  total  of  $32,015.00  to  the 
Centennial  Building  Fund.  This  includes  those  alumni  who  are  also 
members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  and  members  of  the  faculty. 

We  anticipate  that  there  will  be  many  more  alumni  who  will  con- 
tribute before  the  final  amount  is  recorded.  Additional  funds  will  be 
required  to  provide  furnishings  and  equipment  and  to  add  further  to 
the  endowment  to  provide  improved  faculty  salaries.  My  Christmas 
will  be  happier  because  of  your  friendly  support,  hearty  cooperation  and 
willingness  to  help. 

I  sincerely  wish  you  and  yours  a  New  Year  filled  with  success  an.l 
happiness. 

Sincerely  yours, 

CLYDE  R.  SPITZNER,  President 
General  Alumni  Association 
Susquehanna    University 
CRS/rb 


MEET  THE  BRIDE  AND  GROOM  - 


Ivars  Avots  '55  was  married  to  Benita 
Rauda,  a  student  at  the  Univ.  of 
Washington  on  July  29.  The  wed- 
ding was  held  in  Bellingham,  Wash. 
Ivars  is  now  in  service,  and  stationed 
in  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Eugene  R.  Debarr  x'43  recently  mar- 
ried Leola  G.  Companaro  of  Ohio. 
Eugene  is  Director  of  the  Cuyahoga 
County  Council  for  Retarded  Chil- 
dren. 

Mary  E.  Farlling  '28  was  married  to 
Donald  E.  Hollway  on  Sept.  29  in  St. 
Stephen's  Lutheran  Church,  Wilming- 


ton, Del.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Park  W. 
Huntington  '17  performed  the  cere- 
mony. The  couple  now  reside  in  Red 
Lion,  Pa. 

Orville  W.  Glass,  Jr.  '53  was  married  on 
Dec.  1  to  Yvonne  E.  Heyd  of  Salladas- 
burg.  Orville  is  employed  as  an  ac- 
countant for  the  Aircraft  Marine 
Products,  Inc.  of  Harrisburg,  where 
the  couple  plan  to  reside. 

Marguerite     L.     Heffelfinger     '53     was 

united  in  marriage  to  Richard  C. 
Budd  of  Newburgh,  N.  Y.  on  Oct.  13 


in  First  Presbyterian  Church,  Blooms- 
burg.  The  couple  reside  in  Elizabeth. 
N.  J. 

Raymond  L.  Heflfner  x'58  was  married 
to  Nancy  M.  Walker  of  Sunbury  on 
Sept.  16  in  Zion  Lutheran  Church. 
Raymond  is  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  sta- 
tioned at  Bainbridge,  Md. 

T.  Justin  Myers,  Jr.  '53  was  married  on 
Oct.  20  to  M.  June  Miller  of  Mont- 
gomery, Pa.  The  Rev.  John  R.  Knaul 
'39  performed  the  ceremony  in  Christ 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Church.  Jus- 
tin is  associated  with  his  father  in  the 
insurance  business. 

Gilbert  R.  Rowe  x'58  and  Lete  Jean 
Garman  of  Lewisburg,  Pa.  were  mar- 
ried on  Sept.  15  in  Christ's  Evangeli- 
cal Church.  The  couple  are  now  re- 
siding at  306  S.  Mkt.  St.,  Selinsgrove. 

Anna  M.  Schumacher  x'54  was  mar- 
ried on  Sept.  29  to  Dr.  Alfred  B.  Van- 
dersluis,  Ohio,  in  the  First  Congre- 
gational Church  of  Flushing,  N.  Y. 
Attending  the  wedding  were  Miss 
Joane  Heinley  x'54  and  Mr.  '53  and 
Mrs.  (Charlotte  Neuman  x'54)  Thom- 
as E.  Marts,  Jr.  Ann  is  now  teaching 
nursing  arts  at  Genessee  Hospital  in 
Rochester,  where  the  couple  plan  to 
reside. 

Genevieve  L.  Thomas  '56  was  married 
to  Matthew  Waters  this  summer  in 
St.  David's  Lutheran  Church,  Davids- 
ville.  Pa.  Genevieve  is  teaching  at 
Mifflinburg  H.  S.,  while  Matt  con- 
tinues his  studies  at  S.  U.  The  couple 
reside  at  301  S.  Mkt.  St.,  Selinsgrove. 

John  H.  Wright,  Jr.  '49  married  Mary 
L  Boone  of  Beaver  Meadows  Pa.  on 
Oct.  27  in  Trinity  Lutheran  Church, 
Hazleton.  The  service  was  solemn- 
ized by  Dr.  H.  Clay  Bergstresser  '17. 
Paul  A.  Wagner  '50  was  one  of  the 
attendants. 


Junior  Co-eds 

AMIG — a  daughter,  Shawn,  was  born 
to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Zola  Robinson  '50) 
Donald  J.  Amig  on  Oct.  20.  The 
Amigs  have  another  daughter,  I.' • 
who  is  two  years  of  age.  They  resin. 
in  Camp  Hill,  Pa. 

BULL — Mark  Spencer  arrived  on  Dec. 
5,  1955  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Maria  Shet- 
ler  '50)  William  Bull.  The  Bulls  re- 
side at  207  David  Dr.,  Bryn  Mawr,  Pa. 

DAVIS — Lynne  Allison  was  born  on 
Nov.  18  to  Mr.  x'50  and  Mrs.  (Nelda 
Shafer  '51)  Donald  R.  Davis,  accord- 
ing to  a  most  unique  birth  announce- 
ment. The  Davis'  reside  in  Levit- 
town.  Pa. 

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December    1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Dr.  Smith  Reports  Success  in  $500,000 

Campaign.  Expresses  Gratefulness. 

Our  Centennial  Appeal,  planned  and  discussed  since  1954,  has  gone  over  the 
top.  The  Synod  goal  of  $500,000  was  oversubscribed  by  $20,621,  as  of  December  7, 
1956.  Besides  this,  gifts  from  Trustees,  faculty,  alumni  and  friends  rose  to  $57,219. 
There  had  accumulated  in  the  building  fund  before  our  recent  campaign  $208,217. 
Adding  these  three  items  together,  our  Centennial  Fund  in  cash  and  pledges 
amounts  to  $786,057. 

For  the  success  of  our  efforts  I  am 
profoundy  grateful  to  God,  the  church, 
our  pastors,  and  the  thousands  of  folks 
who  have  made  victory  possible.  The 
prayers  and  hard  work  of  many  have 
been  blessed  of  God.  To  Him  be  the 
honor  and  the  praise. 

We  believe  the  fund  will  still  grow. 
Additional  money  will  be  sorely  needed 
for  new  instruments,  as  well  as  new 
furnishings  and  equipment  in  the  Li- 
brary and  Music  Building,  and  for  an 
enlarged  endowment  for  better  salaries 
for  faculty  and  personnel.  The  hope  is 
entertained  that  when  we  celebrate  the 
Centennial  in  1958,  Susquehanna  may 
announce  $1,000,000  in  its  general  En- 
dowment fund.  The  endowment  of  the 
college  is  at  present  $667,150.  It  is  now 
clear  that  our  $700,000  goal  for  the 
Centennial  was  always  a  minimum  goal. 

Bids  will  be  opened  for  the  Music 
Building  on  January  15.  As  soon  there- 
after as  feasible  construction  will  start. 
The  concrete  blocks,  a  gift  of  our  trus- 
tee, Orlando  Houts,  are  already  on  the 
campus.  Preliminary  drawings  of  the 
Library  have  also  been  started.  Both 
buildings  will  go  forward  apace,  so  that 
both  may  be  ready  for  dedication  in 
1958,  our  Centennial  year. 

In  regard  to  payments,  both  congre- 
gational and  personal,  it  is  urged  that 
these  be  made  as  promptly  as  possible 
so  the  whole  program  may  go  forward 
without  delay.  We  are  now  embarked 
on  great  preparations  for  1958.  Let's 
carry  them  through  with  fidelity  and 
growing  enthusiasm. 


JUNIOR   CO-EDS 

(Continued  from  Page  Two) 
FLANNERY — Joseph  James  arrived  at 
Echo  Lane,  Newburgh,  N.  Y.  on 
Sept.  23.  The  happy  parents  are  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Ethel  KnifTin  '43)  Joseph 
Flannery. 

HEATON— Janet  Kay  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '46  and  Mrs.  Blair  L. 
Heaton  on  Oct.  15.  They  have  one 
other  child,  Kenneth — who  is  ever  so 


proud  of  his  new  sister.  The  Heat- 
ons  live  in  Selinsgrove. 

JOYCE — Philip  Gordon  was  born  on 
March  22  to  the  Rev.  '52  and  Mrs. 
(Jean  McDonald  '51)  Wm.  Gordon 
Joyce  of  Ridgway,  Pa.  Philip  is  the 
first  child. 

KOCH — a  son,  Ricky  was  born  on  Nov. 
6,  1955  (1955  S.  U.  Homecoming)  to 
Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  (Maude  Jones  '49) 
Andrew  A.  Koch  of  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
The  Kochs  have  one  other  son, 
Andy  Jr. 

LAUVER— Kirk  Stuart  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  (Jean  Rowe 
'54)  Orville  H.  Lauver  on  Dec.  7. 
Jean  and  Orville  recently  moved  to 
721  E.  Boundary  Ave.,  York,  Pa. 

McCUE — a  daughter,  Alexandra  Lou- 
ise, is  the  first  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
(Janet  Popken  x'50)  Leonard  D.  Mc- 
Cue  of  Livingston,  N.  J.  Alexandra 
was  born  on  Nov.  3. 

REILLY — Judith  Ann  was  born  to  Mr. 
'49  and  Mrs.  James  B.  Reilly  on  Oct. 
24.  The  Reillys  live  in  East  Orange, 
N.  J. 

ROOK— Donald  Randall  made  his  ap- 
pearance at  the  home  of  Mr.  '56  and 
Mrs.  Donald  E.  Rook  on  Aug.  27. 
The  Rook's  live  in  North  Hills,  Pa. 

SCHROEDTER— William  Burt  arrived 
on  July  23  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Jane 
Bollinger  '51)  Paul  Schroedter  of 
Waynesboro,  Pa.  The  Schroedter's 
have  one  other  son.  Max,  who  is  two 
and  one-half  years  old. 

TOROK— Keith  Wagner  arrived  on  the 
scene  in  Hatboro,  Pa.  on  Sept.  6. 
This  is  the  first  child  of  Mr.  '53  and 
Mrs.  (Joyce  Wagner  '53)  Steve  F. 
Torok. 

'iVOLLASTON — Nancy  Lee  was  born  on 
Nov.  3  to  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs.  (Althea 
Ferguson  '51)  Edward  A.  Wollaston. 
The  Wollaston's  have  recently  moved 
to  319  Haines  Street,  Kane,  Pa. 

ZEIDLER— Paul  Frank  was  born  to  Mr. 
'48  and  Mrs.  (Ruth  Williams  '47) 
Frank  A.  Zeidler  on  Oct.  10.  They 
have  another  child  Carol,  who  is  four 
years  old.  The  Zeidler's  reside  in 
Pomplon  Plains,  N.  J. 

ZORN — Kathryn  Suzanne  was  born  on 
Sept.  3  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Barbara 
Morris  x'54)  Gunnar  Zorn  of  Sads- 
burvville.  Pa.    This  is  their  first  child. 


Susquehannans 
—  On  Parade 

*00  ^'^'  •'"*"*  '■  Woodruff  celebrated 
00  his  92nd  birthday  on  Nov.  17. 
After  serving  51  years  as  a  teacher  and 
college  professor,  he  now  keeps  busy 
with  a  multitude  of  activities.  He  is 
Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of 
the  Snyder  Co.  Trust  Company,  and  is 
in  the  process  of  compiling  another 
collection  of  poems  and  essays. 

>Qi  Dr.  William  M.  Rearick,  Pastor 
J/tJ  emeritus  of  MifHinburg  Luther- 
an Church  and  long-time  trustee  of 
S.  U.,  was  honored  at  a  special  service 
on  Nov.  4  for  50  years  service  to  his 
church.  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  spoke  at 
the  service  and  traced  the  notable  min- 
isterial career  of  Dr.  Rearick.  A  plaque 
was  presented  to  Dr.  Rearick  by  the 
congregation. 


'14 


The  Rev.  Ammon  W.   Smith,  in 

recent  correspondence  with  the 
Alumni  Office,  told  of  a  chance  meeting 
he  had  with  Vance  Gobel  '14.  The  two 
S.U.  sports  enthusiasts  had  a  good  time 
discussing  the  Bucknell-S.U.  baseball 
game  of  May,  1914  when  Gobel  pitched 
S.U.  to  a  5-4  victory.  With  the  score 
tied  in  the  8th  inning,  Lester  Shannon 
'15  got  a  single.  Second  baseman  Smith 
then  brought  him  home  with  a  home 
run.  S.U.  students  were  elated  over 
the  victory,  and  carried  Gobel  ofT  the 
field.  He  is  now  Chief  Purchasing  agent 
for  the  Edgewater  Steel  Co.,  and  lives 
in  Oakmont,  Pa.  Pastor  Smith  is  retired 
from  the  ministry  and  is  now  living  in 
Leesburg,  Fla. 

'or  Christie  E.  Zimmerman,  mis- 
^  J  sionary  of  the  Lutheran  Church 
in  India,  last  month  visited  her  aunt  in 
Selinsgrove  while  on  a  furlough.  Miss 
Zimmerman  visited  Jerusalem  in  Oct. 
just  prior  to  the  recent  hostilities. 
Jrtiy  Harold  A.  Swank,  for  the  past 
^  I  ten  years  assistant  principal  of 
the  Jr.  High  School  in  Connellsville, 
Pa.,  has  recently  been  appointed  prin- 
cipal of  the  same  school. 

Russell     E. 

nger    it 

co-author  of  a  new 
social  studies  book 
entitled  "American 
Democracy",  which 
is  being  published 
by  the  American 
Book  Company.  Mr. 
Klinger  for  the  past 
ten  years  has  been 
head  of  the  Social 
Studies  Dept.  of  the  Trenton,  N.  J. 
(Continued  on  Page  6) 


LV     Klinj 


Russell  Klinger 


Central  H.  S. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December   195G 


Alumni  Help  Push  Centennial  Appeal  Over 
the  Top.  $700000  Goal  Oversubscribed  by 
$86,000.  400  Alumni  Subscribe  $32,000. 

Listed  below  are  alumni  who  have  responded  to  the  Centennial  Appeal  as  of 
December  19.  Since  members  of  the  Lutheran  Church  in  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
Synod  raised  more  than  $500,000  of  the  total  amount,  many  names  of  alumni  who 
contributed  through  their  churches  are  not  included  herewith. 

Where  an  asterisk  appears  before  a  name,  it  indicates  that  the  alumnus  ha.5 
made  his  contribution  through  the  Board  of  Directors  and  the  amount  is  not  in- 
cluded in  the  Class  Total. 


Club  News 


1886  —  $50.00 

George  R.  Ulrich 

1898  —  $100.00 
•Frank  A.   Eyer 

Alice  Gortner  Fischer 

1899  —  $45.00 
Luther  C.  Hassinser 
Harvey  I).  Hoover 
William  Schnure 

1900  —  $100.00 

W.  Ralph  WaKonseller 

1901  —  S.50.00 

Edwin  M.  Brungart 

1902  —  $127.50 
Charles  I.  Boyer 
Florence  Wagenseller  Marks 
Philip  H.  Pearson 

1904  —  $200.00 

Chalender  H.  Lesher 
Calvin  P.  Swank 

1907  —  $105.00 

Mar>'  Jacobs  Ru.ssell 
Charles  M.  Teufel 

1908  —  $375.00 

George  F.  Dunkelberger 
John  J.  Houtz 
M.  Kathryn  Moser 
Milton  A.  Spotty 

1909  —  $225.00 
Grace  A.Geiselman 
John  S.  Hoover 
Mervyn  J.  Ross 

1910  —  $30.00 
Arthur  C.  Harris 
Frances  Bastian  Shircman 

1911  —  $15.00 
♦Claude  G.  Aikens 

Idella  M.  Kretchman 
•Latimer  S.  Landes 
Roy  A.  DeLong 

1912  —  $155.00 
Thomas  J.  Herman 
Harry  G.  Hubler 
Ethel  Harter  Hubler 
Harr>'  R.  Shipe 

1913  —  $365.00 
Margaret  Benner  Burns 
C.  Earl  Fecse 

Maria  Geiselman  Gabrielson 
John  B.  Knisflcy 
Mary  Graybill  Kniseley 
Raymond  L.  Lubold 
Sara  B.  Manhart 

1914  —  $45.00 
•Harry  W.  Miller 

Dorothy  .Schock  Rearick 
Ammon  W.  Smith 

1915  —  $300.00 
Nathaniel  A.  Danowsky 
J.  Frank  Faust 

•John  F.  Harkins 

Guy  C.  Lamer 

Emma  Moyer  Masteller 
1910  —  $530  00 

Cloyd  E.  Bottiger 

Martin  L.  Dolhccr.  Sr. 

Katherine  Wagner  Harkins 

J.  Paul  Harman 

Bc-ss  Fefterolf  Keller 
1917  —     $10.00 

Hcrhir'  S.  Rausch 
191S  --  $155.00 

Fred  Crossland 

Lulu  Fettcrolf  Harman 

Katharine  V.  Persing 

Frank  A.  Staib 

Evelyn  J.  Strohecker 

1919  —  $.590.00 
Willard  D.  Allbfck 
0«ORr  H.  Bverly 
Christine  Pchock  Cassler 
Harry  J.  Frymire 
Helen  Salem  Wescoat 

1920  —  $352.50 
Arch  A.  Aucker 
Ru<!«ell  F.  Auman 
Esther  rres<man 
HarnM  Y.  Fisher 

•Joso.-h  J,   Haokenherg 
•G.  Blair  Harman 


1921  —  $550.00 
Orris  H.  Aurand 
Maurice  R.  Gortner 
Virginia  Busier  Parsons 
Stewart  M.  Peters 
Robert  B.  Rearick 
Ruth  LaRue   Thompson 
Ernest  F.  Walker 
Mildred  E.  Winston 

1922  —  $380.00 
Merle  H.  Beam 
Mary  Beck  Grant 
Charles  E.  Held 
Alma  L.  Long 
Bessie  C.  Long 
George  W.  and  Bertha 

Townsend 

1923  —  $740.00 
Thomas  Atkinson 
Marlyn  R.  Fetterolf 
Beatrice  Rettinger 

1924  —  $1,335.00 

Miriam  Huyett  Alexander 
William  H.  Blough 
Mai-garet  Wedlund  Blough 
Alvin  W.  Carpenter 
J.  Campbell  Coons 
Harold  S.  Duppstadt 
Mabel  Kinsey  Fetterolf 
Glenn  E.  Fisher 
I.  Wilson  Kepner 
Lottie  Brosius    Kepner 
Alma  V.  McCullough 
Joseph  C.  McLain 
Mabel  Mumma  McLain 
Mary  K.  Potteiger 

1925  —  $790.00 
Norman  R.  Benner 

•Roger  M.  Blough 
Dorothy  Clarke  Creager 
Marlin  N.  Endcrs 
Harlan  D.  Fague 
A.  Ellsworth  Grove.  Jr. 
C.  Ralph  Gramley 
Frank  R.  Kerlin 
Naomi  Ulrich  Linebaugh 
Verda  P.  Long 
Clarence  E.  Phillips 
Luther  C.  Salem 
Lester  M.  Shaffer 
Spurgeon  T.  Shue 
Sara  Bi-ungart  Stevens 
Neal  W.  Wormley 

1926  -  $370.00 
Eugeie  T.  Adams 
Lee  E.  Boyer 

Margaret  Schmiermund  Bruce 
aara  Hassinger  Fague 
Mabel  Dagle  Gramley 
Gertrude  McKee  Kaup 
Margaret  Elizabeth  Keiser 
Lucy  Herr  Smith 
Ethel  V.  Taylor 
Orren  R.  Wagner 
,„„  Parke  R.  Wagner 

1927  —  $85.00 

Mary  E.  Bowersox 
Elsie  Nace  Enders 
Dewey  S.  Herrold 
Clinton  Weisenfluh 

1928  —  $407.50 
Newton  L.  Bartges 
Margaiit  H.  Buyers 
Vesta  Steininger  Cook 
E-lwin  O.  Constahle 
Elizabeth  «tong  Eichelbergcr 
Mai-shnll  H.  Fausold 
Georgiene  Fickes  Frost 
Heber  H.  Hummel 

Ruth  Dively  Kaufman 

Dorothy  W.  Pritchard 

Charles  M.  Shaffer 

Ray  G.  Sheeler 

Laentenn  McCahan  Shelley 

Helen  Ott  Soper 

Essex  Holsford  Wagner 

1929  ~  $307.50 
Anna  M.  Allewelt 
Adam  P.  Bingaman 


Carol  O.  Bird 
Henry  R.  Carichner 
Charles  E.  Fisher 
Gertrude  Fisher  Jones 
Jerome  B.  Kaufman 
Harr>'  J.  Lupfer 
Ethel  Weikert  Reuning 
Russell  T.  Shilling 
George  A.  Spaid 
Gertrude  Arb()gast  Spaid 
Virginia  Ulsh  Troutman 

1930  —  $1,296.40 
Paul  M.  Bishop 
Edward  T.  Bollinger 
Frances  Thomas  Davis 
Dorothy  Heiser  Fisher 
Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr. 
Lewis  C.  Herrold 

Mary  Eastep  Hill 
Oren  S.  Kaltriter 
Florence  Lauver 
Myer  R.  Musser 
Ruth  Goff  Nicodemus 
Luke  H.  Rhoads 
Simun  B.  Rhoads 
George  S.  Spangler 
Kathryn  Morning  Ziegler 

1931  —  $465.00 

Lois  Brungart  Bendigo 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 
Paul  M.  Haines 
Ronald  E.  Kehler 
Mary  E.  Lauver 
Bruce  E.  Nicodemus 
Helen  E.  O'Connell 
Ruth  Maurey  Quinter 
Ira  C.  Saiasaman 

1932  —  $250.00 
Mildred  H.  Bolich 
Herman  R.  Fenstermaeher 
Lewis  R.  Fox 

Herbert  G.  Hohman 
Mai-tba  A.  Jones 
Arline  Kanyuck  Lerda 
Elizabeth  Wardrop  Weller 

1933  —  $185.00 
Selon  F.  Dockey 
J.  Paul  Edwards 
Anna  Moody  Edwards 
Harold  R.  Kramer 
Flora  Ellmore  Shilling 
J.  Donald  Steele 
Bruce  Worthington 

Marian  Walbom  Worthington 

1934  —  $180.00 
Nelson  J.  King 
Eleanor  Brown  Miller 
Pauline  Crow  Mount 
Virginia  Andrews  Rhoads 

1935  ~~  $1,145.00 

Frances  Marks  Basenberg 
Robert  R.  Clark 
Jess  Pleasanton  Coxo 
S.  Hilda  Mickey 
Anna    E.  dinger 
Erie  I.  Shobert,  II 

1936  —  $737.00 
Frederic  C.  Billman 
H.  Vernon  Ferster 
Kathryn  Weber  Finkbinder 
Grace  Drew  Greninger 
James  A.  Grossman 
Janet  Earhart  Harkins 
Albert  Hess 

Mary  Landon  Russell 
LaRue  C.  Shempp 
Ralph  I.  Schockey 
Dorothy  B.  Turner 

1937  —  $517.00 
Lester  J.  Karschner 
Mary  Richard  Knight 
Charles  Leese 

Elsie  Myers 

P"ra"ces  Smith  Novinger 
E.  Raymond  Shaheen 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner 
Helen  Wetzel  Spitzner 

(Continued  on  Page  7) 


LEHIGH-VALLEY 

The  Lehigh-Valley  District  Alumni 
Club  held  its  fall  meeting  on  Sat.,  Nov. 
3  at  the  Americus  Hotel  in  Allentown, 
with  approximately  32  in  attendance. 
The  following  were  elected  to  office: 
Pres.,  Harold  R.  Kramer  '48;  V.  Pres,, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Ide  Maguire  "33;  Scct'y., 
Mrs.  Miriam  Unangst  Zell  '42  and 
Treas.,  Willard  H.  Schadel  "41. 

Dr.  Russell  W.  Gilbert  was  the  guest 
speaker  for  the  evening.  Matters  dis- 
cussed were  a  possible  scholarship  pro- 
gram for  S.U.  students  and  plans  for 
a  proposed  spring  picnic. 

NORTH    NEW    JERSEY 

The  North  New  Jersey  Alumni  Club 
will  hold  its  annual  meeting  on  March 
2  at  the  Friar  Tuck  Inn,  Route  23,  Ce- 
dar Grove,  N.J.  Representative  from 
the  campus  will  be  Dean  Russell  Gait. 
Reservations  should  be  made  by  Feb. 
20  with  either  Herb  Hains,  232  E.  Cedar 
St.,  Livingston,  N.J.,  or  Bob  Bogdanffy, 
26  Chestnut  Dr.,  Packanack  Lake,  N.J. 
Buffet  at  7:30  p.m.    $3.00  per  person. 

PHILADELPHIA 

The  Philadelphia  District  Alumni 
Club  held  a  coffee  hour  immediately 
after  the  S.U.-Swarthmore  game  on 
Sat.,  Oct.  6.  Later  in  the  evening,  the 
club  was  host  to  the  coaches  and  mem- 
bers of  the  team  at  the  Eagles-Redskins 
National    Fro    Football    game. 

YORK   AND   HARRISBURG 

The  York  and  Harrisburg  Area  Clubs, 
on  Oct.  29,  jointly  sponsored  a  benefit 
performance  of  the  AUenberry  Players 
in  "Papa  Is  AH".  Approximately  two 
hundred  and  sixty  were  present  for 
this  gala  affair,  and  all  agreed  that  it 
was  an  evening  of  great  entertainment 
as  well  as  one  of  enjoyable  fellowship. 
In  the  dining  rooms,  and  in  the  Play- 
house itself  could  be  found  groups  of 
alumni  chatting  and  renewing  acquaint- 
ances with  friends  or  classmates  who, 
in  some  cases,  they  had  not  seen  for 
many  years. 

The   purpose  of  this   night   was  two- 
fold: to  supply  the  necessary  funds  for 
the     Harrisburg     Club     to     establish     a 
scholarship    similar    to    the    York    Club 
and   to   further   the   York  Club's  schol- 
arship program.    There  were  many  con- 
tributions from  members  who  were  no: 
able  to  attend  the  play.    The  officers  of 
both   clubs   were  gratified   and   encour-   i 
aged  with  the  fine  support  of  the  Alum-    • 
ni,  but  sincerely  hope  that  more  mem-   , 
bers  and  friends  will  be  able  to  attend 
the  next  such  outing  to  be  given  some- 
time during  the  coming  summer.  ' 


December  1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


Century  Club  Members 


Alumni   who   have   contributed    $100.00    or   more    to   the    Centennial   Fund 

through  the  Alumni  Office.     The  Alumni  Office  regrets  it  does  not  have 

the  names  of  many  who  have  contributed   through  their  churches 

in  Central  Pennsylvania  Svnod. 


John  F.  &   Dorothy   Wil- 
liamson Adams 
Claude  G.   Aikens 
Miriam  Hu.vett  Alexander 
Arch   A.   &   Katharine 

Heldt   Aucker 
Russell  F.  Auman 
Thomas  Atkinson 
Merle    A.    Beam 
Jean  B.  Beamenderfer 
Harold  H.  &  Katherine 

Dictterle   Benion 
Norman  R.  Benner 
Frederic  C.  Billman 
Paul    M.    Bishop 
Roger   M.   Blough 
William   H.    &    Margaret 

Widlund  Blough 
Frederick   O.   Brubaker 
Henry   R.   Carichner 
Alvin  W.   Carpenter 
Elizabeth  Burnham  Chase 
Robert    R.   Clark 
Edwin  O.   Constable 
J.    Campbell    Coons 
Esther  Cressman 
Nathaniel  A.  Danowski 
Mary   Heim  Davey 
Frances  Thomas  Davis 
Mary  Ann  Dixon 
Martin  L.  Dobleer,  Sr. 
Marlin   M.   &   Elsie   Nace 

Enders 
Frank  A.  Ever 
Harland   D."  &   Sara 

Hassinger  Fague 
J.  Frank  Faust 
Marlyn  R.   Fetterolf 
Mabel  Kinsey  Fetterolf 
Alice   Gortner  Fischer 
Glenn   E.   Fisher 
Dorothy  Heiser  Fisher 
Harold  Y.  Fisher 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 
Maria  Geiselman 

Gabrielson 
V.  Carl  Gacona 
Raymond  P.  Garman,  Sr. 


Grace  A.  Geiselman 
John  G.  &  Audrey  D. 

Gensel 
Maurice  R.  Gortner 
Reed    A.    &    Grace    Drew 

Greninger 
A.  Ellsworth  Grove 
Joseph    L.    Hackenberg 
Janet   Earhart   Harkins 
John  F.  Harkins 
Katherine  Wagner 

Harkins 
J.    Paul   Harman 
Charles   E.   Held 
Thomas  J.  Herman 
Lewis  C.  Herrold 
Warren  C.  Herrold 
Albert    &    Martha    Bolig 

Hess 
Herbert    G.    Hohman 
Merle  V.  Hoover 
Mary  Krumbholz  Hoover 
John  J.  Houtz 
Lester  J.  Karschner 
I.  Wilson  Kepner 
Lottie  Brosius  Kepner 
Ray  W.  Kline 
Mary  Richard  Knight 
John  B.  &  Mary  Graybill 

Kniseley 
Eugene  F.  Kolva 
Charles  L.  &  Eleanor 

Steele  Lady 
Latimer  S.  Landes 
John  R.  Leach 
Elizabeth   Miller   Leach 
Chalender   H.   Lesher 
Ellen  Brand  Lewis 
Naomi    Ulrich    Linebaugh 
Bessie  &  Alma  Long 
Alma  V.   McCoUough 
Sarah  B.  Manhart 
Kenneth  M.  Merz 
Harry   W.   Miller 
Charles  A.  Morris 
M.  Kathryn  Moser 
Pauline  Crow   Mount 
Glenn  L.  Musser 


Mver   R.   Musser 
Bruce   E.   &   Ruth   Goff 

Nicodemus 
Irene  K.  Oldt 
Palmer  Otto 
Philip  H.  Pearson 
Stewart   M.   Peters 
Luke  H.  &  Virginia 

Andrews  Rhoads 
Edward  S.  &  Blanche 

Forney   Rogers,  Jr. 
Charles  H.  Rohmann 
Janet  L.  Rohrbach 
Mary    Grace    Jacobs 

Russell 
Dianne  H.  Schilke 
Raymond  and  Jean  Wheat 

Schramm 
Rebecca  J.  Shade 
Charles  M.  Shaffer 
Lester  M.  Shaffer 
Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer 
E.  Raymond  Shaheen 
Jack  P.  Shipe 
Erie   I.   Shobert,   U 
Spurgeon  T.  Shue 
Lucy   Herr   Smith 
George  S.  Spangler 
Jacob  M.   Spangler.  Jr. 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner 
Helen  Wentzel  Spitzner 
J.  Donald   Steele 
Sara  Brungart  Stevens 
Eleanor    Benner    Stuck 
Margaret   D.   Sultzbaugh 
Calvin  P.  Swank 
Philip    R.    Templin 
Ruth  LaRue  Thompson 
W.  Ralph  Wagenseller 
Orren   R.   Wagner 
Parke    &    Essex    Botsford 

Wagner 
Ernest  F.  Walker 
Helen   Salem   Wescoat 
Robert   F.   &   Elise 

Thompson  Wohlsen 
William   P.   Yancho 
Kathryn  Morning  Zeigler 


FOOTBALL  HAD  GOOD 
SEASON.  Win  4  Lose  3. 

The  Crusaders,  with  four  wins  and 
three  losses,  chalked  up  their  best  foot- 
ball record  since  1951,  with  wins  over 
Ursinus  (26-13),  Nat'l  Aggies  (19-0), 
Wilkes  (31-7)  and  Wagner  (26-13). 
The  Crusaders  lost  to  Swarthmore  (12- 
13),  Bridgewater  (0-27)  and  Haverford 
(6-12). 

Dick  Purnell,  according  to  Coach 
Stagg,  one  of  the  best  quarterbacks 
ever  to  wear  the  orange  and  maroon, 
received  honorable  mention  as  a  Little 
All  American.  He  placed  17th  in  the 
nation  (small  colleges)  with  a  total  net 
gain  of  1072  yds.,  averaging  6.5  yds. 
per  carry. 

Main  joy  of  the  coaches,  however, 
was  the  stalwart  work  of  the  line.  Play- 
ing effectively  every  game,  the  boys 
allowed  their  opponents  an  average  of 
only  96  yds.  per  game.  This  placed  the 
Orange  and  Maroon  16th  in  the  nation. 

Said  Head  Coach  "Whitey"  Keil: 
•■Line  Coach  Bob  Pittello  and  I  are 
very  happy  with  the  spirit,  determina- 
tion and  co-operation  shown  by  the 
1956  team.  The  players,  individually, 
and  as  a  team,  played  above  what  was 
felt  to  be  their  ability.  Our  freshman 
group  fitted  in  very  smoothly  with  our 
upperclassmen. 

"If  we  had  greater  squad  depth,  at 
least  two  of  the  defeats  might  have 
been  in  the  victory  column.  Our  small 
squad  of  twenty-five  men  gave  100 
per  cent.  To  continue  our  success  and 
improvement  in  1957,  we  must  con- 
tinue to  encourage  boys  who  are  good 
students  and  athletes  to  attend  Susque- 
hanna. The  alumni  can  do  a  big  job 
in  helping  the  team  to  accomplish  its 
objective  of  a  big  season  next  year." 

Prospects  for  1957  are  good.  The 
team  loses  only  Leonard  Quick  through 
graduation,  and  if,  as  is  pointed  out  in 
Coach  Keils  comments,  greater  depth 
can  be  added,  the  record  should  be  even 
more  impressive  than  that  of  1956. 

Replacing  Wilkes  and  the  Nat'l  Ag- 
gies in  the  1957  schedule  will  be  Dick- 
inson and  Grove  City. 


Section  of  S.  U.  Alumni  in  attendance  at  the  Convention  of  the  U.L.C.A.  in 

Harrisburg.  as  they  got  together  to  renew  friendships  in  the  Penn  Harris 

Hotel  on  October  15.     President  and  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith  are  seen  in 

the  center  of  the  group. 


Start  Planning  Now 
for 

ALUMNI  DAY 

Saturday,  May  4 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December   1956 


Dean  Gall  Predicts  Heavy  Enrollment. 
Alumni  Urged  to  Refer  Applicants  Early. 

by 
Dr.  Russell  Gait,  Dean 

The  attention  of  the  alumni  is  called  to  the  necessity  cf  early  registration  of 
prospective  students  for  the  freshman  class  of  September  1957.  American  colleges 
are  pressed  these  days  by  the  large  number  of  applicants  seeking  to  enter  college, 
and  Susquehanna  is  no  exception.  Last  summer  some  ct  cur  alumni  were  dis- 
appointed when  they  recommended  prospective  students  and  found  that  their 
names  had  to  be  put  on  a  waiting  list. 


Since  one  of  our  best  sources  of  new- 
students  is  our  alumni,  this  word  is 
therefore  being  sent  out  now  to  urge 
all  who  are  going  to  direct  students 
here  to  do  so  as  soon  as  possible  and 
thus    avoid    disappointment. 

For  the  past  three  years  we  have 
been  drawing  large  freshman  classes 
to  this  college  and  filling  up  our  capac- 
ity to  its  limits.  As  a  result,  our  campus 
will  be  crowded  this  coming  fall  with 
a  greater  number  of  upperclassmen 
than  usual.  This  will  automatically  re- 
duce the  number  of  freshmen  who  can 
be  accepted.  It  is  therefore  already  ap- 
parent that  the  next  freshman  class 
will  have  to  be  smaller  than  the  three 
freshman  classes  which  preceded  it. 
This  creates  another  reason  for  early 
registration. 

The  September  1957  class  is  already 
filling  up.  We  therefore  can  expect  our 
enrollment  cf  last  summer  to  be  re- 
peated this  year.  Our  freshman  enroll- 
ment will  probably  be  completed  early 
and  we  will  again  be  forced  to  resort 
to  a  waiting  list  this  summer. 

A  question  has  recently  been  asked 
why  Susquehanna  does  not  follow  the 
practice  of  the  large  universities  and 
the  prestige  institutions  which  hold  up 
announcement  of  the  acceptance  of  new 
students  until  the  middle  of  April.  The 
answer  is  that  since  Susquehanna  is 
one  of  the  relatively  small  liberal  arts 
colleges  in  Pennsylvania  there  would 
be  no  gain  to  us  in  following  the  pro- 
cedure of  tiie  "big"  institutions.  In 
fact,  we  would  stand  to  lose  by  sn 
doing. 

Under  our  present  system  it  is  to 
our  advantage  to  accept  as  early  as 
possible  all  of  the  good  applicants  who 
apply  here.  We  have  found  that  in  gen- 
eral those  who  are  willing  to  pay  our 
entrance  fees  early  in  order  to  gel 
prompt  acceptance  want  to  come  to 
Susquehanna.  Most  of  them  are  not 
shopping  around  al  other  colleges.  We 
lose  relatively  few  of  these  early  ap- 
plicants. Therefore,  to  delay  until  the 
middle  of  April  the  acceptance  of  such 
students  would  drive  them  to  seek 
entrance  elsewhere.  Under  such  a  pro- 
cedure, we  might  find  ourselves  in  late 


spring  and  summer  forced  to  recruit 
a  large  part  of  our  freshman  class  from 
the  castoffs  of  other  institutions  in- 
stead of  being  able  to  select  early  the 
better  students  who  really  want  to 
come  here. 

Within  the  limitations  of  our  entrance 
requirements  as  stated  in  our  catalogue 
our  Entrance  Committee  gives  special 
and  extra  attention  to  any  applicant 
who  is  sent  to  us  by  an  alumnus  of 
Susquehanna.  However,  because  of  the 
tremendous  pressure  which  is  on  col- 
leges these  days,  we  must  give  prompt 
consideration  to  those  early  applicants 
who  make  Susquehanna  their  firsi 
choice  and  are  able  to  meet  our  en- 
trance requirements. 

Will  you  therefore  send  us  the  names 
of  those  who  are  interested  in  entering 
Susquehanna  and  we  will  send  the  nec- 
essary information  to  facilitate  early 
registration. 


'31 


Susquehannans  On  Parade 

(Continued  from  page  3) 
Paul  M.  Haines  on  Jan.  26  will 
represent  Susquehanna  at  the 
7th  Annual  Citation  Luncheon,  honor- 
ing Presidents  of  the  Penna.  colleges 
and  universities,  at  the  Shoreham  Ho- 
tel in  Washington,  D.  C.  Paul  has  been 
elected  as  a  member-at-large  of  the 
Executive  Committee  of  this  organiz- 
ation, which  brings  together  the  alumni 
of  all  Penna.  colleges  and  universities 
in  the  Washington  area.  Ira  C.  Sassa- 
man  on  Dec.  1  began  his  work  as  Di- 
rector of  Christian  Education  for  the 
Central  Penna.  Synod  of  the  U.L.C.A. 
He  will  guide  the  work  of  Christian 
Education  among  the  625  congregations 
of  the  Svnod. 


'32 


Dr.    Andrew    V.    Kozak    is    now 

with   the   Glenn   L.    Martin   Co., 
Baltimore  3,  Md. 


'38 


'40 

H.  S., 

'48 


The  Rev.  James  B.  DifTenderfer 

was  recently  installed  as  a 
member  of  the  Chaplaincy  Staff  of  the 
Lutheran  Board  of  Inner  Missions  at  a 
service  held  in  Trinity  Church,  Darby, 
Pa.  Pastor  Diffenderfer  will  serve  in 
the  Philadelphia  area. 

Eugene  F.  Williams  is  now  Prin- 
cipal   of    the    Middle    Township 
H.  S.,  Cape  May  Courthouse,  N.  J. 

Mrs.  John  Mertz  (Harriet 
Gould),  Head  of  the  Music  Dept. 
at  South  Miami,  Fla.  Jr.  H.  S.,  was  a 
member  of  the  faculty  of  the  Music 
Education  Workshop  held  Aug.  6-17  at 
Appalachian  State  Teachers  College, 
Boone,  N.  C. 

t  i  /\     John  Hospo- 
4^7     dar,     Jr.     in 

April  was  appoint- 
ed Assistant  to  the 
Director  of  Ac- 
counting for  the 
Campbell  Soup  Co., 
Camden,  N.  J. 


'51 


President  of  Alumni  Assoc,  Clyiir  K. 
Spitzner.  with  Homecoming  Queen, 
Miss  Elizabeth  Stradling  of  Barclay, 
Md. 


Robert  R. 
*  ■»  ^^  J  J^  Patterson  is 
John  Hosp^dar,  Jr.  in  the  Sales  Dept. 
of  the  Yale  &  Towne  Mfg.  Co.,  San 
Francisco,  Calif. 

JTrt     Faye    R.    Lewis    has    joined    the 

3^  faculty  of  the  Susquehanna 
Township  School  District,  Dauphin 
County.  She  is  teaching  mathematics. 
The  Rev.  William  Gordon  Joyce  is  now 
pastor  of  the  First  Evangelical  Luther- 
an Church,  Ridgway,  Pa.  Pastor  Joyce 
had  previously  served  as  Assistant  Pas- 
tor at  Mt.  Zion  Lutheran  Church,  Pitts- 
burgh. 

>f^Q     William  A.  Davenport  is  a  field 
00     representative     for     the     Aetna 
Casualty  and  Surety  Co.  in  Pittsburgh. 
(Continued  on  Next  Page) 


December   1956 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


Alumni  Contributors   (Cont'd  fi'om  Page  4) 


1938  —  $375.00 

Ethel  Ramer  Coulter 
Mary  Heim  Davey 
Reed  A.  Greninger 
Martha  Bolig  Hess 
Ray  W.  Kline 
Caroline  Grubb  Reisinger 

1939  —  S302.00 

Jean   B.   Beamenderfer 
HaroldH.  Benion 
Marjorie  Curtis  Hanson 
W.  Frank  Laudenslayer 
Eleanor  Croft  Learn 
Paul  D.  Ochenrider 
Mathilda  Neudoerffer  Powt-ll 
R.  Harold  Saunders 
Jane  Schnure 
Louise  E.  West 

1940  —  5404.10 
Elizabeth  J.  Barnhart 
David  Coren 

John  G.  Gensel 
J.  Leon  Haines 
John  A.  Learn 
Joseph  Mehalow 
William  E.  Nye 
Paul  M.  Orso 
WiUard  H.  Schadel 
Jack  P.  Shipe 
Virginia  Mann  Wolren 

1941  —  5705.00 
Dorothy  E.  Artz 
Katherine  Dietterle  Benion 
Florence  Reitz  Brenneman 
Warren  C.  Herrold 
Merle  V.  Hoover 

Elaine  Miller  Hunt 
Faith  Harheson  McNitt 
Glenn  L.  Musser 
Dnnglas  A.  Portzline 
HilHa  M.  Ritter 
Hilda  Friederick  Schadel 
Paul  C.  Shatto.  Jr. 

1942  —  $740.00 
John  F.  Adams 
Sanford  P.  Blough 
Frederit'k  O.  Brubaker 
Melvin  E.  Haas 
Philip  L.  Hilbish 
June  Hendricks  Hoke 
Marv  Krumbholz  Hoover 
Jnhn  D.  Ickes 

Ellen  Brand  Lewis 
Edward  S.  Rogers,  Jr. 
Blanche  For^'ey  Rogers 
Philip  R.  Templin 
Ralph  E.  Wolfgang 

1943  —  $105.00 

Dorothy  Williamson  Adams 
Mar>'  Cox  Moore 


1944  —  $122.00 
Katherine  Heldt  Aueker 
Janet  Hoke  Reiff 
Raymond  R.  Schramm 
C.  Glenn  Schueler 

1945  —  .?60.00 
John  J.Kocsis 
Corinne  Kohn  Kramer 
Jean  Geiger  Nyman 

1946  —  $397.50 
James  R.  Clark 
Janet  L.  Rohrbach 
Jean  Wheat  Schramm 
Helen  Hocher  Schueler 
Dorothy  Sternat  Thomas 

1917   —  $420.00 

Virginia  Hallock  Damiencki 
Naomi  E.  Day 
Edith  Kemp  Fisher 
.lean  L.  Huver 
Hilda  Markey  Kocsis 
John  R.  Leach 
Elizabeth  Miller  Leach 
Richard  D.  Moglia 
Alan  Parcells 
George  E.  Riegel.    Ill 
Elise  Thompson  Wohlsen 
Ruth  Williams  Zeidler 

1948  —  $309.50 
Alvin  Glanzberg 

Caroline  Graybill  Heimberger 
Charles  L.  Lady 
Eleanor  Steele  Lady 
Richard  W.  Lindemann 
Allan  B.  Packman 
Robert  F.  Wohlsen 
William  P.  Yancho 
Frank  A.  Zeidler 

1949  —  $fi50.00 

Jean  Bleeher  Berninger 

Grace  E.  Billow 

Theron  W.  Coni-ad 

Grace  Lau  Hawk 

Mai-y  Getsinger  Hohman 

Harry  R.  Johnston 

Gertrude  Roberts  Lindemann 

Kenneth  M.  Merz 

Charles  A.  Morris 

Palmer  Otto 

Columbus  H.  Raup 

Ella  Fetherolf  Raup 

James  B.  Reilly 

Charles  H.  Rohmann 

Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer 

Ralph  H.  Tietbohl.  Jr. 

1950  —  $222.00 
Robert  L.  Block 

Shirley  Nicklin  Bogdanffv 
Paul  R.  HafRy 
Rosemary  Kallir  Levi 
Anna  Mae  Oyster 
Janet  Wolf  Statler 
Dorald  E.  Wissinger 


1951  —  $72.50 
Jean  Hill  Delsite 
Marianne  E.  Fague 
Robert  A.  Pittello 
Marilyn  Beei-s  Reilly 
Jane  Bollinger  Schroedter 
Merrill  W.  Shafer 
Susan  Foltz  Tietbohl 
Flora  Barnhart  Wissinger 

1952  —  $395.00 

C.  Dale  Gateman 
James  Hazlett 
Patricia  F.  Heathcote 
Cynddylan  M.  Jones 
Kaye  R.  Lewis 
.    Lynne  L.  Lightfoot 
John  H.  Momrow,  Jr. 
Lois  Renfer 
Ruth  Smith  Robinson 
Jacob  Spangler.  Jr. 
David  G.  Volk 
G.  Allen  Vollmers 

1953  —  $402.50 

Elizabeth  Burnham  Chase 
William  C.  Church 
Mary  Ann  Dixon 
V.  Carl  Gacono 
Joseph  H.  Heffner 
Kenneth  E.  Orris 

1954  —  $595.00 

Henry  R.  Albright.  Jr. 
Ned  M.  Arbogast 
Kenneth  H.  Bothwell.  Jr. 
Wallace  E.  Gordon 
Joanne  L.  Heinly 
Marilyn  J.  Huyett 
Faye  Kostenbauder 
Janet  L.  La,ue 
Orville  H.  Lauver 
Jean  Rowe  Lauver 
Graydon  L  Lose 
Irene  K.  Oldt 
Jayne  Daily  Pettit 
Frank  D.  Richards 
Ruth  E.  Osborn 
Rebecca  J.  Shade 
Bettv  L.  Weisenfluh 

1955  —  $107.50 

Helen  Spaeth  Church 
Annabelle  Thomas  Rogers 
Eleanor  Benner  Stuck 

195G  —  $395.00 
Janet  Brandes 
Eugene  F.  Kolva 
Nancy  J.  McCuIlough 
Anna  Jane  Mover 
New  Pecht 
DianneH.  Schiike 
Margaret  D.  Sultzbaugh 

1957  —  $30.00 

Mary  Lou  Rosendale 
Dorothy  J.  Wardle 


TOTALS       ALUMNI    $20,565.00 

ALUMNI   TRUSTEES   .—      10.670.00 


HONORARY  ALUMNI 
AND    FRIENDS    


9,235.00 


FRIENDS 


Mrs.   Mae  W.   Carter 
Theron    D.    Conrad 
First   National    Bank 

Selinsgrove 
Isaac   L.   Gates 
Philip    A.    Gerner 


Nora    G.    Green 
Bertha    M.    Hein 
Dorothy    M.    Kleitz 
Harry    S.    Knight 
Margaret   E.    Morgan 
No'-'hea'^tem     Lancaster 
Co.  Luth.  Pastoral  Assoc. 


Penna.   Power  &  Light  Co,  Dr.   W.   W.   Tomlinson 
Phi   Mu  Delta  Mrs.   W.   J.   Wagner 

Phi   Mu  Delta  Alumni  Margaret  L.  Wendt 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Scott  C.  ReaWaldemar  A.  Weyl 
Amos  Alonzo  Stagg.  Sr.  Dr.  Louis  R.  Wiley 
William  H.  Stockel  Harold  Wolff 


Susquehannans  On  Parade    (  Cont'd  from  Page  6) 

attending     the     Academy     of 


>p  J  Georffe  Liddington  has  been 
J^  promoted  to  the  position  of  man- 
ager of  the  Providence,  R.  I.  depart- 
ment of  Kraft  Foods  Co.  Mr.  Lidding- 
ton  has  been  with  the  company  in  the 
N.  Y.  City  office  for  over  a  year.  Or- 
ville H.  Lauver  has  accepted  a  position 
as  a  junior  internal  auditor  with  the 
Caterpillar  Tractor  Co..  York,  Pa. 
Graydon  I.  Lose,  upon  discharge  from 
military  service,  accepted  a  position  as 
bookkeeper  at  the  First  National  Bank, 
Middleburg,  Pa.  Audrey  M.  Warnets  is 
now  secretary  to  the  Director  of  the 
Arts  and  Science  Extension  Program  of 
Pennsylvania  State  University. 

Edward   G.   Walker   x'oo   toured 
Europe  last  summer.    He  is  now 


'55 


Advance 

Traffic  Management  in  N.  Y.  City. 
Ivars  Avots  is  in  the  U.  S.  Army.  He 
is  internal  auditor  with  the  Army  Audit 
Agency,  where  he  worlcs  at  Headquar- 
ters, Ordnance  Weapons  Command, 
Davenport,  Iowa.  Richard  W.  Owens 
left  the  U.  S.  on  Oct.  13  for  Europe  as 
part  of  Operation  Gyroscope.  Arlan  K. 
Gilbert,  a  graduate  student  at  the  Univ 
of  Delaware,  is  the  author  of  an  article 
which  appeared  in  the  Sept.  issue  of 
■'Delaware  Histcry,"  a  magazine  pub- 
lished by  the  Historical  Society  of  Dela- 
ware. The  25-page  article  is  entitled 
"Oliver  Evans'  Mem:ir  'On  the  Origin 
cf  Steam  Boats  and  Steam  Wagons'  ". 
(Continued  on  Page  8) 


Fraternity  Alumni  News 

THETA    CHI 

The  alumni  association  of  Theta  Clii 
Fraternity,  Beta  Omega  Chapter,  met 
at  the  chapter  house  on  Homecoming, 
Oct.  27.  Officers  elected  for  the  year 
1956-57  were:  Pres.,  Chester  G.  Rowe 
'52;  Vice  Pres.,  William  E.  Sullivan  "35; 
Sec'ty,  Dr.  Glenn  L.  Musser  '41,  Treas., 
William  B.  Pritchard  '40. 

Other  members  on  the  Board  of  Di- 
rectors are  Dale  C.  Gateman  '52,  Merle 
V.  Hoover  '41,  Franklin  R.  Wolfe  '48, 
the  Rev.  Gerald  E.  Moorhead  '51,  Dr. 
Glenn  L.  Musser  '41  and  Dr.  Russell 
Gilbert. 

A  report  on  the  house  was  given  by 
the  active  Chapter  President,  Jack 
Bishop.  At  the  present  time  the  house 
is  contemplating  purchasing  some  new 
furniture.  The  most  recent  additions 
have  been  a  table  presented  by  Dr.  Gil- 
bert, and  a  T.V.  set  purchased  by  the 
house.  It  is  hoped  more  alumni  will 
assist  in  this  undertaking. 

LAMBDA  CHI  ALPHA 

The  recent  assumption  of  the  Bond 
&  Key  Club  as  a  colony  of  Lambda  Chi 
Alpha  made  it  necessary  to  change  the 
organization  of  the  alumni  of  the  form- 
er group.  Accordingly,  at  the  annual 
meeting  held  at  the  Club  Home  on 
Homecoming,  Oct.  27,  the  newly  incor- 
porated Bond  &  Key  Alumni  Associ- 
ation became  constituted.  The  main 
function  of  this  organization  is  to 
strengthen  and  assist  the  active  mem- 
bers of  the  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  legally, 
financially  and  physically.  The  fol- 
lowing officers  were  elected  for  the 
coming  year:  Pres.,  Marsh  C.  Bogar 
'51;  V.  Pres.,  W.  Alfred  Streamer  '26: 
Sect'y.,  Lester  C.  Heilman  '52  and 
Treas.,  W.  David  Gross  '47. 

PHI   MU   DELTA 

At  the  Homecoming  celebration  on 
Oct.  27,  the  Alpha  Sigma  Chapter  of 
Phi  Mu  Delta  held  its  annual  meeting. 
Officers  elected  for  the  coming  year 
were:  Pres.,  Warren  J.  Pirie  '49;  V. 
Pres.,  Robert  A.  Gabrenya  '40;  Sect'y., 
Robert  F.  Wohlsen  '48  and  Treas.,  Ed- 
ward Pfeiffer  '50.  Members  elected  to 
the  Beard  of  Trustees  for  a  one-year 
term  are:  Charles  A.  Morris  '49,  chair- 
man, Perce  R.  Appleyard  x22,  Henry 
Geise  '56.  Robert  F.  W.  Meader,  Ed- 
ward Pfeiffer,  Warren  J.  Pirie  and  G. 
Kenneth  Sm.all  '50. 

The  Association  voted  an  appropri- 
ation to  the  S.U.  Centennial  Fund.  It 
also  went  on  record  as  urging  all  mem- 
bers to  contribute  to  this  worthy  en- 
deavor by  the  University. 

Those  who  have  not  received  copies 
of  "The  Astonisher",  should  contact 
Warren  Pirie,  The  Oxford  Academy, 
Pleasantville,  N.J. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December  1956 


BASKETBALL  SEASON 
AWAY  TO  GOOD  START 

Coach  Ed.  Pfeifler  and  his  basketball- 
ers  are  currently  standing  2-2,  losing 
to  a  strong  Rider  College  quintet  and  a 
spirited  Dickinson  College,  while  win- 
ning from  Washington  College  and  Ur- 
sinus. 

With  more  depth  than  in  the  past  few- 
years,  it  is  expected  that  the  Crusaders 
will  go  through  the  season  with  a  con- 
siderably better  than   .500   percentage. 

Leading  the  team  in  the  scoring 
column,  is  the  popular  Frank  Romano, 
with  an  average  to  date  of  32  points 
per  game.  Frank  and  his  team-mate  6' 
4"  Dwight  Huseman  will  graduate  this 
year,  and  Coach  Pfeiffer  hopes  the 
alumni  will  send  him  adequate  re- 
placements. 

The  schedule  for  the  remainder  of 
the  season  follows: 


Jan. 

5 — National  Aggies 

H 

Jan. 

7 — Juniata    

H 

Jan. 

i* — Dickin.=on 

H 

Jan. 

15 — Lycoming     

A 

Jan. 

17 — Elizahethtown 

H 

Feb. 

2 — Juniata     

A 

Feb. 

6 — Lycoming    

H 

Feb. 

R — Franklin    &    Marshall 

A 

Feb. 

12 — Western    Marjland 

A 

Feb. 

lB_Wilkes         

A 

Feb. 

18 — Lebanon    Valley 

H 

Feb. 

21— Elizabethtown 

A 

Feb. 

23 — Haverford 

A 

Feb. 

27— Wilkes    

H 

Mar 

2 — Rutgers 

A 

(College  of  So.  Jersey) 

Flashes  from  the  Campus 

First  play  cf  the  season,  under  the 
direction  of  Mr.  Axel  R.  Kleinsorg,  was 
"The  Heiress".  Plans  are  now  being 
made  to  present  "The  Patsy",  a  three 
act  comedy  by  Barry  Conners.  The 
cast  consists  of  only  freshmen,  and  from 
all  appearances,  it  should  be  a  hit. 


Mrs.  Alice  Giauque  of  Susquehanna',; 
Conservatory  of  Music,  accompanied  by 
37  Susquehanna  students,  attended  the 
annual  convention  of  the  Penna.  Music 
Educator's  Association,  held  on  Nov, 
29,  30  and  Dec.  1  in  Harrisburg. 

Susquehanna  always  has  at  this  con- 
vention one  of  the  largest  student  dele- 
gations, and  besides  the  students  and 
faculty  members,  there  were  approxi- 
mately 30  Susquehanna  alumni  in  at- 
tendance. 


At  the  request  of  the  editor  of  The 
Parish  School,  a  publication  of  the 
U.L.C.A.  Board  of  Parish  Education, 
Dr.  Albert  A.  Zinimer,  Head  of  the 
Education  Department,  has  prepared 
an  article  dealing  with  the  hidden  ob- 
jectives of  members  of  church  school 
groups.  This  article  will  appear  in  the 
January    1957   issue. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


Alvin  W.  Carpenter 
Newb^ijry  Building 
Sunbury,\Pa. 


POSTMASTER— Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


NECROLOGY 

A.  Monroe  Aurand,  Jr.  x'14  passed  away 
very  suddenly  on  April  26,  1956.  He 
had  been  very  well-known  in  edi- 
torial circles  as  an  authority  on  the 
Penna.  Germans,  and  authored  sev- 
eral books  and  pamphlets  on  this  sub- 
ject. Mr.  Aurand  lived  at  270  Forster 
Street,  Harrisburg. 

Frank  S.  FoUmer  '12  passed  away  about 
a  year  ago  according  to  a  note  re- 
cently received  from  his  wife.  He 
had  been  a  civil  engineer  for  the  U. 
S.  Army,  and  had  resided  in  San 
Francisco,  Calif. 

William  C.  Hazlett  '31  died  suddenly  at 
his  home  in  Chambersburg  on  Nov. 
12.  Mr.  Hazlett  was  a  prominent  at- 
torney in  that  area.  He  was  also  a 
director  of  the  Path  Valley  National 
Bank  and  of  the  Lincoln  Cemetery 
Association. 

The  Rev.  John  S.  Hollenbach  x'].=) 
passed  away  very  suddenly  on  Sept. 
3.  Rev.  Hollenbach  had  been  pastor 
of  the  Christ  Evangelical  &  Reformed 
Church  in  Baltimore,  Md. 

Mrs.  Anna  M.  Meyer  '17  died  on  July 
11  as  a  result  of  an  automobile  acci- 
dent. Mrs.  Meyer  lived  in  Wheeling, 
W.  Va. 

Walter  A.  Miller,  Jr.  '36  passed  away  on 
Oct.  1.  He  had  been  Superintendent 
of  Schools  in  North  Bergan,  N.  J. 
where  he  resided  at  8750  Blvd  Street. 

U.  A.  Moyer  '08  of  Huntington,  Pa., 
died  on  Sept.  25.  Mr.  Moyer  had 
been  hospitalized  for  several  weeks 
before  his  death. 


Ellis  C.  Persing  '08  suddenly  passed 
away  on  April  4.  Mr.  Persing  lived 
in  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

The  Rev.  Frederick  H.  Schrader  '91  died 
at  the  National  Lutheran  Home  for 
the  Aged  in  Washington,  D.  C.  on 
Nov.  9,  Before  his  retirement  in 
1940,  he  had  served  pastorates  in 
Penna.  at  Lairdsville,  Union  Deposit, 
Cairnbrook,  Glasgow  and  Hempstead, 
Maryland. 

Mrs.  Sarah  Walter  (Sarah  G.  Snyder) 
x'03  of  Rockwood,  Pa.  died  on  June 
27,  1955, 

The     Rev.    Wilson    Dykeman    Worman 

died  on  Nov.  3.  Before  his  retirement 
from  the  active  ministry  in  1953,  he 
had  served  most  of  his  pastorates  in 
New  York  state. 

Park  L.  Zellers  '33  passed  away  on 
March  26.  He  was  a  printing  in- 
structor in  the  Harrisburg  School  Dis- 
trict, Harrisburg,  where  he  resided  at 
2726  Boas  Street. 

Dr.  William  Grant  Landes,  Hon.  '22, 
passed  av.ay  Dec,  15  at  his  home  in 
Clinton,  N,Y.  From  1927  until  his 
retirement  in  1935,  Dr.  Landes  had 
served  ^s  executive  secretary  of  the 
N.Y.  State  Council  of  Church  and  Re- 
ligious Education.  Ho  was  also  on  the 
executive  committee  of  the  Interna- 
tional   Sunday    School    Association. 

Ernest  W.  Nichols  '16  died  in  Veterans 
Hospital,  Lebanon,  Pa.,  on  Dec.  9 
after  a  prolonged  illness.  Mr.  Nich- 
ols, who  resided  in  Hanover,  had 
been  employed  by  the  Equitable  Iowa 
Life  Insurance  Co. 


'56 


Susquehannans  on   Parade 

(Continued  from  Page  7) 
Eloise  W.  Irmie  returned  Sept. 
8  from  a  72  day  tour  of  Europe 
which  included  Holland,  Germany, 
Austria,  Italy,  Switzerland  and  France. 
She  is  now  Assistant  Dept.  Manager  of 
Strawbridge  and  Clothier,  Phila.  Don- 
ald E.  Rook  is  working  for  the  U.  S. 
Electrical  Motors,  Inc.,  Phila.,  Pa. 


Xfr'Q  Nancy  Lockett  is  a  secretary 
JQ  at  the  Penna.  Univ.  Hospital, 
Phila.  Corrine  Seebold  is  employed  as  a 
medical  secretary  at  the  Evangelical 
Community  Hospital,  Lewisburg,  Pa. 
Flo  and  Sara  Troutman  are  both  stenog- 
raphers at  the  E,  I.  duPont  de  Nemours 
&  Co.  in  Wilmington,  Del.  Janis  E. 
Quigley  is  employed  by  the  Dana  Corp., 
Pottstown,  Pa.  as  a  secretary. 


LIBRARY 
JUSQUtHANNA    UNIVERSITY 


VOL.  XXV 


March,  1957 


No.  3 


Ground  -  Breaking  for  Heilman  Music  Hall 


Ground-breaking  ceremonies  for  Susquehanna's  new  music  building  took  place,  Monday, 
February  11.  In  attendance  were  many  students  and  friends.  The  new  building  will  be 
named  the  Heilman  Music  Hall  in  memory  of  John  K.  Heilman  and  his  brother  Abraham  H. 
Heilman  and  in  recognition  of  the  generous  benefactions  of  Mrs.  May  Heilman  Spangle. 

Pictured  above  from  left  to  right  are:  Dr.  Harry  W.  Miller  '14,  Director;  The  Rev.  Paul 
B.  Lucas  '28,  Director;  Dr.  John  F.  Harkins  '15,  Pres.  of  the  Exec.  Comm.  of  the  Bd.  of  Direc- 
tors; W.  Alfred  Streamer  '26.  Director;  Dr.  Nona  M.  Diehl,  Director:  Mrs.  Charles  A.  Nicely. 
Pres.  of  the  Women's  Au.xiliary;  The  Rev.  Richard  B.  Martin.  Director;  Frank  A.  Eyer  '98, 
Secy.-Treas.  of  the  Bd.  of  Directors;  President  G.  Morris  Smith,  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith,  Chair, 
of  the  Promotion  Comm.  of  the  Women's  Auxiliary;  F.  William  Brandt,  Charles  A.  Nicely, 
J.  Edward  Lenker,  Dan  Smith,  Jr.  and  Orlando  W.  Houts,  Directors. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


I 


March,  1957 


Alumni  in  Record  Giving  Contribute  Over 
$36,000  to  Centennial  Fund.  169  Members 
in  the  Century  Club.  Fund  Still  Growing 

Since  the  last  issue  of  the  Quarterly,  alumni  have  contributed  almost  $5,000 
to  the  Centennial  Fund.  Reported  in  the  December  issue  was  a  total  of  $31,235, 
which  added  to  recent  contributions  gives  the  alumni  credit  lor  $36,134.70.  This 
encouraging  report  is  in  the  finest  tradition  of  Susquehanna  University,  and  is  the 
largest  amount  ever  contributed  by  the  alumni  in  response  to  any  appeal. 

This  Centennial  Appeal,  off  to  a  good  start  in  1956,  continues  through  1957 
and  into  early  1958.  Alumni  President,  Clyde  Spitzner,  in  urging  members  to 
send  in  their  contributions  and  pledges  covering  this  period,  has  said,  "for  Sus- 
quehanna alumni  this  is  a  once-in-a-lifetime  opportunity." 

The  first  phase  of  the  Centennial  Appeal  consisted  of  a  series  of  letters  sent 
to  all  alumni  by  President  G.  Morris  Smith,  by  alumni  President  Clyde  Spitzner, 
and  by  Dr.  John  F.  Harkins,  President  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  Alumni  within 
the  Central  Penna.  Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran  Church  were  contacted  through 
their  local  churches. 

Thought  is  now  being  given  by  President  Spitzner,  and  undoubtedly  will  be 
discussed  on  Alumni  Day,  for  the  second  phase  of  the  Appeal. 

The  story  will  never  be  told  of  the  efforts  of  many  alumni  who  gave  so  gener- 
ously of  their  time  to  this  appeal.  In  a  letter  recently  received  by  President 
Spitzner,  an  alumna  wrote:  "We  have  212  communing  members  of  our  church, 
and  our  goal  of  $787  seemed  quite  high.  However,  after  receiving  help  from  the 
Alumni  Office,  I  can  now  assure  you  that  at  least  one-third  of  our  community  is 
now  well-acquainted  with  Susquehanna  University.  .  .  .  My  husband  and  I  con- 
tributed through  our  church,  but  after  the  first  of  the  year  I  plan  to  do  more." 

It  is  hoped  many  of  those  who  have  not  yet  sent  in  their  pledges  will  do  so 
before  Alumni  Day,  so  that  a  full  report  can  be  given  to  the  council  meeting  in 
the  morning,  and  to  the  general  alumni  body  in  the  afternoon. 

Listed  below  are  names  of  those  who  have  contributed  since  the  last  issue  of 
the  Quarterly.  Several  alumni  who  contributed  through  their  church  have  notified 
the  Alumni  Office  and  their  names  are  herewith  included: 


Charles  A.  Goss 


1904  — 

Ira  E.  Fcnstermae-her 

1906  — 

Bertha  Houtrh 

1909  — 

J.   Bannon    Swope 

1910 


Margaret  Schmiermund  Bruce 

1927  — 

Jane  E.   Botsford 
Ruth  J.  Brubaker 
Emily  E.  Craig 
Delsey  Morris  Gross 
D.    Fern    Ogline 
Spurgeon  T.  Shue 


192>! 


George  B.   Manhart 


1916 


David  S.  Kammerer 
A.   Bahner   Portzline 


Phoebe  Herman 
Harrj'  V,  Knorr 
Marion  Moyer  Potteiger 


1918 


Eva  P.  Herman 

Miriam  Grossman  Lundahl 

S.  Irwin   Roush 


1920 


Newton   L.    Bartges 
Mary  Farlling  Hollway 
Elizabeth  Hauser  Kinsel 
Andrew  E.  Rushin 
Russell  E.  Yoas 


Mary  Shaffer  Heinze 
Mildred  I.  Potteiger 
Katherine  P.  Reed 


Dorothy  Strine  Bowers 
Nancy  Lecrc^e  Fay 
Shei-man   E.   Good 
Mary   Grcninger 
J.   Richard   Mattern 


Dallas  C.  Baer 


1921  — 

Mabel  Steffen  Brosious 


John  I.  Cole 
Stella  Risser  Cole 

1924  — 

W.   John   Dcrr 
Emily  Van   Dyke 
P^dith  Littley  Kronmeyer 
Rachael  Brubaker  Whited 


1931 


1925 


Paul   W.    Freed 
Frank  C.   Gill 
William  S.   Ht*rm:.nn 
Helen    Culp   Hort 


Samuel  B.  Brosious 
J.   Smith   Coldren 
Thelma  E.  Crebs 
Cornelius   I.   .Jarrott 
Andrew  V.  Kozak 
Mai-ie  Miller  Mosteller 
Michael    Rachunis 


1SI34   — 

Edwin  M.  Clapper 
B.   Esther  Ditchfleld 
D.  Edgar  Hutchison 
•Vber'een  Philli-is  Hutchison 
Isabella   Horn   Klick 
H.   Blanche  Savidge 

1935  — 

Ruth  Newell  Kehler 
T,ouise  Mehring  Koontz 
Alfarata  A.  Stamets 

1936  — 

"avid  R.  Evans.  Jr. 
Frances  Mann  Miller 

1937  — 

Donald  A.  Gaver 
Mary  Scott  Gumpher 
Walter  H.   Kehler 

193S  — 

Eleanor  B.   Brown 
Karl   E.  Kniseley 

9  — 
Robert  M.  Bastress 
.lames  B.  Diffenderfer 
Henrj-  J.  Ktil 

1^40  — 

Andrew  A.  Clark.  Jr. 
John  W.  Hoffman 
Florence  Kolhermel  I.atsha 


lil39 


1941 


Paul  W.   Hettes 
Preston  E.  Parmer 


1983 


Amelia   K.   Williams 


""Trgaret  Dunkle  Kniseley 
Kenneth  E.  Wilt 


Mary  Cox  Moore 

1944  — 

Jean   H.  Renfer 

1SI45  — 

William   A.   Hays 

(Continued  on  Page  3) 


HISTORY    OF    SUSQUEHANNA 

UNIVERSITY    TO    BE 

PUBLISHED 

As  part  ol  Susquehanna's  Cen- 
tennial celebration,  the  Univer- 
sity will  publish  "The  History  of 
Susquehanna  University",  part  of 
which  is  now  in  the  hands  of  the 
printer,  and  which  should  be  otf 
the  press  in  early  May,  1958. 

This  publication  should  be  of 
great  interest  to  many  alumni  and 
it  is  expected  it  will  be  widely  dis- 
tributed. 

Those  interested  in  receiving  a 
copy  should  notify  the  Alumni 
Office  as  soon  as  possible.  The 
tentative  price  has  been  set  at 
$1.50. 


New  Sorority  On  Campus 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  Univer- 
sity has  recentlj'  approved  the  forma- 
tion of  a  third  sorority  on  campus.  Now 
organized  on  a  local  basis,  application 
will  soon  be  made  for  affiliation  with  a 
national  body.  The  new  sorority,  Nu 
Sigma  Tau,  now  has  twenty  members. 
Its  officers  are:  Pres.,  Lynn  Hassinger; 
V.  Pres.,  Lois  Kohl;  Recording  Secy., 
Carol  Rover;  Corresponding  Secy.,  Lor- 
raine Kelly;  Treas.,  Edith  Parr;  Chap- 
plain,  Mildred  Barabas  and  Sgt.  at 
Arms,  Marilyn  Faiss. 


Baseball  OflF  To  Good  Start 

Baseball  got  away  to  an  early  start 
this  year  when  28  turned  out  with  Coach 
Dick  Hummel  x'40  who  is  in  his  second 
year  as  leader  of  the  Crusaders  ball 
club. 

Prospects  at  the  moment  are  un- 
known and  depend  greatly  on  the  pitch- 
ing staff.  Hummel,  in  his  first  year,  dul 
a  good  job  with  the  team,  and  undoubt- 
edly will  get  out  of  this  year's  squad 
every  ounce  of  skill,  hustle  and  co-op- 
eration. 

The  schedule  is  as  follows: 

Apr.    6 — Lebanon  Valley H 

Apr.    8— Bucknell A 

Apr.  11— Albright  H 

Apr.  25 — Lycoming   H 

Apr.  27 — National  Aggies A 

May    2 — Dickinson    A 

May    4 — Drexel    H 

May    7 — Dickinson    H 

May  10 — Temple    H 

May  11 — Juniata    A 

May  14 — Gettysburg    A 

May  16 — Elizabethtown   H 

May  18— Wilkes    A 

May  20 — Lycoming    .\ 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,   1931,  at  the  Po  t  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912 
Publis'ned  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove.  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


March,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


PFEIFFER  HAS  GOOD 
BASKETBALL  SEASON 

Basketball  Coach  Ed  Pfeiffer  wound 
up  the  best  season  in  the  past  number 
of  years  by  coming  through  with  11 
wins  against  8  losses.  Pride  and  joy 
of  this  year's  team  was  record-breaking 
Frank  Romano,  who  smashed  all  exist- 
ing records  at  S.  U. 

Romano,  who  transferred  to  Susque- 
hanna from  George  Washington  U., 
thereby  losing  a  year's  eligibility,  racked 
up  a  total  of  1386  points  in  21/2  years, 
with  a  career  average  of  27.7  points  per 
game.  At  the  time  of  going  to  press, 
national  statistics  were  not  in,  but  Ro- 
mano will  probably  stand  6th  in  the 
nation  (small  colleges)  in  individual 
scoring.  There  is  a  very  good  chance 
that  he  will  attain  Little  Ail-American 
honors. 

Graduating  this  year  with  Romano 
will  be  rebounder  specialist  Dwight 
Huseman.  The  rest  of  the  team  will  be 
intact  for  next  season,  and  Coach 
Pfeiffer  is  relying  on  alumni  to  send 
him  adequate  replacements  for  Romano 
and  Huseman. 


Pfeiffer  Points  Way  to  Players  who  Wind-up  Basketball  Career 


Coach  Ed  Pfeiffer  '50  with  (left  to  right)  Dwight  Huseman  and  Frank  Romano 


Alumni  Contributors  (Cont'd  fi-om  Page  2) 


1946  — 

Jean   Straiisser  Green 


Carl  L.  Herman 
Gloria   Reichley   Krug 
Robert   E.  Winter 
Aria   Bilger  Marks 

1949  — 

H.  Lee  Hebel 
Edith   Wagner  Hebel 
Mary   Jane  Jessen 
Mary  Smith  Sanders 
Lawrence   M.   Smith 
Evan  P.  Zlock 


1950  — 

Donald  R.  Davis 
Barbara  Watkins  Hartley 
Roger   C.    Howling 
JoAnn  Hort  Moyer 
Barbara  Wheat 
John   J,   Witowski 

1951  — 

Nelda  Shafer  Davis 
Marjorie  Alexander  Harbst 
Ja^e  Bollinger  Schroedter 

1952  — 

James  Hazlett 
Bernice  Jochem  Howling 
Ethel  M.  McGrath 
Claire    S.    Mitch 

FRIENDS 


1953  — 

Charles   N.   Mason.   Jr. 
Caroline  Rutherford  Mason 
Robert    A.    Meslor 
Arthur  W.  Roush 

1954  — 

Ronald  F.  Goodman 
Ruth  E.  Osborn 


1956 


x'58 


John   C.   Bunke 
Glenn   Edwin   Smith 
S  — 
Janice  Paul 
Flo  A.  Troutman 
Sara  V.   Troutman 


Dr.  George  H.  Berkheimer  Dr.  Charles  B.  Foelsch  McClellan  Chevrolet.  Inc..  State  College 

Robert  K.  Botsford  Miss  Beatrice  Herman  Ivirs.   .'Vlexander  Slarcoff 

First  National  Bank  of  Sunbury  William   F.   Hittinger  Dr.  Martin  S.  Tozer 

Young  People  of  1st  Lutheran  Church.  Carlisle  (Sister  Gladys  Moore,   '56) 

St.  Luke's  Church.  Silver  Spring,  Md. 


GRAND  TOTALS 


ALUMNI    $36,134.70 

HONORARY  ALUMNI   AND  FRIENDS   $10,220.00 


—  Century  Club  Members  — 

Listed  below  are  alumni  who  have,  since  the  last  issue  ol  the  Quarterly,  con- 
tributed $100  or  more  to  the  Centennial  Fund  directly  through  the  Alumni 
Office,  or  in  some  cases,  through  their  Church.  The  Alumni  Office  regrets  it 
dees  not  have  the  names  of  many  others  who  have  contributed  through  their 
churches  in  the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod. 


Mabel  Steffen  Brosious 
Samuel  B.  Brosious 
Thelma  E.  Crebs 
.James  B.  Diffenderfer 
David  R.  Evans,  Jr. 
Paul  "W.  Freed 
Marv  Scott  Gumpher 
.John  V/.  Hoffman 
Mary  Farlling  Hollway 


Helen  Culp  Hort 

D.  Edgar  &  Aberdeen 

Phillios  Hutchison 
Ruth  Newell  Kehler 
Henrv  J.  Keil 
Walter  H.  Keller 
Elizabeth  Hauser  Kinsel 
Karl  E.  &  Margaret 

Dunkle  Kniseley 


Harry  V.  Knorr 
Louise  Mehring  Koontz 
Preston  E.  Parmer 
A.  Bahner  Portzline 
Katherine  P.  Reed 
S.  Irwin  Roush 
Spurgeon  T.  Shue 
Alfarata  A.  Stamets 
J.  Bannen  Swope 


S.  U.  RECEIVES  GRANT 

Susquehanna  University  has  recently 
received  a  grant  in  the  amount  of  $7,313 
from  the  United  States  Public  Health 
Service.  This  grant  has  come  to  Sus- 
quehanna upon  the  recommendation  of 
the  National  Advisory  Council  and  cov- 
ers a  two-year  period. 

Briefly,  the  study,  which  is  a  con- 
tinuation of  work  originally  started  by 
Dr.  Robert  L.  Amy  in  the  Biology  Divi- 
sion of  the  Oak  Ridge  National  Labora- 
tories, is  in  connection  with  an  investi- 
gation concerning  the  effects  of  ultra- 
violet radiation  on  insect  development. 

It  is  known  that  a  number  of  the 
substances  involved  in  embryological 
development  are  sensitive  to  this  type 
of  radiation,  but  at  present,  their  exact 
role  in  development  is  poorly  under- 
stood. The  purpose  of  the  proposed 
study  is  to  gain  additional  information 
about  these  substances  and  the  part 
they  play  in  the  basic  mechanisms  con- 
cerned in  the  growth  of  an  embryo. 
Since  developmental  processes  in  living 
things  are  similar,  information  acquired 
from  insect  studies  should  be  applicable 
to  all  forms  of  life  including  man. 

Application  for  the  grant  was  made 
by  Dr.  Amy,  who  will  conduct  the  pro- 
ject in  his  laboratory  at  S.  U.  and  who 
will  have  the  assistance  of  one  or  more 
students.  The  schedule  will  begin  Ap- 
ril 1. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1957 


Early  Football  at  S.  U.  Where  "Stomachs 
Were  a  Depository  for  Knees",  Defended  by 
Faculty.  Dr.  John  1.  Woodruff  First  Coach 

by  WILLIAM  S.  CLARK  '48 
Editor's  Note:     The  following  appeared  in  the  May,  1956,  issue  of  the  Susquehanna 
Studies,  and  is  used  with  the  permission  of  the  editors. 

S.  U.'s  FIRST  FOOTBALL  TEAM— SEASON  1892 


FRONT  ROW  (leit  to  right) — Rev.  Harry  C.  Michael  '96,  unidentified,  R.  C.  Smith 
'94,  unidentified,  Ur.  Frank  E.  Woodley  '98.  SECOND  ROW— Harry  B.  Hare,  Rev. 
C.  P.  Bastian  '92,  unidentified,  Samuel  B.  Hare  '96,  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88.  TOP 
ROW — Dr.  William  M.  Rearick  '97,  unidentified,  unidentified,  unidentified.  Rev. 
William  E.  Grouser  '94,  The  Alumni  Office  regrets  it  cannot  identify  six  of  the 
players. 

It  was  after  dark  on  a  chilly  Saturday  in  November,  1890,  when  three  students 
returned  to  the  campus  of  Missionary  Institute  in  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania. 
Samuel  B.  Hare,  Robert  C.  Smith,  and  Harry  C.  Michael  jumped  down  from  their 
horse  and  buggy  and  made  their  way  briskly  out  the  west  road  to  the  school.  It 
was  evident  from  the  expressions  on  their  faces  and  the  sound  of  their  excited 
voices  that  they  were  full  of  enthusiasm.  Their  anxiety  to  tell  their  friends  of 
the  great  experience  they  had  had  that  afternoon  was  almost  uncontrollable.  The 
three  of  them  had  just  returned  from  Lewisburg,  Pennsylvania,  where  they  had 
witnessed  for  the  first  time  a  game  of  rugby  football. 
Hare,   Smith,  and  Michael,   after  re- 


lating  their  story,  soon  attempted  to 
transmit  to  their  classmates  their  en- 
thusiasm for  the  new  game.  However, 
since  football  was  an  unknown  game  to 
most  of  their  friends,  it  was  difficult  to 
arouse  an  interest  among  them.  For 
several  years  the  students  at  Missionary 
Institute  had  played  a  game  which  con- 
sisted of  kicking  and  knocking  a  ball 
along  the  ground  until  it  struck  between 


the  two  points  of  a  goal.  The  goals 
then  established  were  "the  old  back- 
stop along  the  path  to  the  President's 
residence  and  two  panels  of  the  board 
fence  west  of  Gustavus  Adolphus  Hall." 
But  this  game  bore  little  resemblance 
to  rugby  football,  a  game,  which  out- 
side a  few  centers  such  as  Yale,  Har- 
vard, and  Princeton,  was  new  and  un- 
familiar. 


What  made  the  game  doubly  difficult 
to  introduce  to  the  student  body  at  Sel- 
insgrove was  the  fact  that  the  sport 
lacked  real  organization  and  a  sound 
set  of  mature  rules.  Coupled  with  the 
fact  that  baseball  still  retained  an  im- 
mense popularity  as  a  fall  sport  on  the 
Missionary  Institute  campus,  the  three 
students  were  not  successful  in  intro- 
ducing the  game  there  until  the  follow- 
ing year.  "Progress  was  necessarily 
difficult  and  slow,"  said  one  student  at 
the  time.  "Football  was  an  innovation. 
The  friends  and  patrons  of  the  school 
viewed  the  game  with  a  suspicious  eye. 
.  .  .  The  game  was  not  understood  and 
a  taste  first  had  to  be  cultivated.  .  .  ." 

By  the  autumn  of  1892,  however,  foot- 
ball was  "fast  becoming  the  national 
fall  sport  of  the  American  youth."  Said 
one  writer:  "the  game  .  .  .  has  grown 
up  into  popular  favor,  until  it  now 
holds  a  large  part  of  public  atten- 
tion. .  .  ."  This  growing  enthusiasm  for 
the  game  filtered  slowly  into  Selins- 
grove, which,  at  that  time,  lay  some- 
what remote  from  the  main  thorough- 
fares of  commerce.  Finally,  in  1892, 
after  constant  urging  by  Hare,  Smith, 
and  Michael  and  a  great  deal  of  encour- 
agement from  a  new  professor  and  for- 
mer football  player,  John  I.  Woodruff, 
as  well  as  through  the  growing  curiosity 
about  the  game  which  became  manifest 
among  the  people  Missionary  Institute 
"first  launched  out  into  the  mysteries  of 
that  greatest  and  most  popular  of  col- 
lege sports"  with  an  organized  team. 
Professor  Woodruff,  with  the  aid  of 
Hare,  Smith,  and  Michael,  was  able  to 
teach  and  train  enough  students  to  con- 
stitute a  football  team  that  could  repre- 
sent the  school.  Since  the  campus  at 
the  time  was  extremely  small  and  no 
space  was  available  for  a  gridiron,  the 
team  rented  a  nearby  farm  on  which  to 
practice. 

During  the  first  season  of  organized 
team  play  at  Missionary  Institute  only 
one  official  game  was  scheduled.  On 
Columbus  Day,  October  22.  1892,  the 
team  traveled  across  the  Susquehanna 
River  to  Sunbury,  Pennsylvania,  to  play 
the  Sunbury  Athletic  Club,  a  squad 
composed  partly  of  ex-college  players. 
The  game  that  was  played  that  day  was 
described  as  "exciting"  by  one  who  saw 
it.  He  also  mentioned  evidence  of  much 
sore  feeling  and  stiff  joints."  Though 
it  was  admitted  that  Missionary  Insti- 
tute played  a  good  game,  the  team  was 
outclassed  and  defeated,  16  -  0.  One 
writer,  who  reviewed  the  game,  said: 
"  'Rome  was  not  built  in  a  day'  nor  was 
Missionary  Institute's  reputation  as  a 
football  center  made  by  its  first  game: 


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March,   1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


but  where  there  is  life  there  is  hope, 
and  .  .  .  later  on  we  may  be  able  to  cheer 
ourselves  with  the  report  of  a  victory 
to  our  credit."  Most  of  the  students 
who  played  in  that  first  game  had  never 
seen  a  football  until  a  few  weeks  before 
the  event.  Even  the  vocabulary  of  the 
game  was  new  to  them. 

The  very  next  season,  that  of  1893, 
Missionary  Institute  was  able  to  report 
its  first  victory  in  defeating  the  team 
from  the  Bloomsburg  State  Normal 
School,  Bloomsburg,  Pennsylvania,  by 
the  score  of  18-12.  This  was  followed 
by  an  overwhelming  defeat  of  the  town 
team  of  Mifflintown,  Pennsylvania,  52-0. 
During  the  1893  season,  football  ceased 
to  be  a  "new"  sport  of  the  school.  It 
had  ceased  to  be  new  because  more  peo- 
ple in  the  community  had  seen  games 
and  had  read  in  the  papers  about  the 
exploits  of  the  large  universities,  more 
students  had  learned  the  game  and  had 
"tried  out"  for  the  team,  improved  rules 
had  made  team  play  more  interesting 
and  significant,  and  the  rough  physical 
contact  that  was  characteristic  of  the 
game  stirred  the  imagination  and  emo- 
tion of  thousands.  When  there  came  to 
the  campus  a  new  student  who  looked 
stocky  and  broad-shouldered,  he  was 
regarded  immediately  as  a  possible  can- 
didate for  the  football  team. 

But  the  game  of  football  at  Mission- 
ary Institute,  as  at  other  schools  and 
colleges,  did  not  develop  without  oppo- 
sition. There  were  people  who  "were 
loath  to  countenance  it."  The  game 
was  branded  as  "brutal,"  as  "barbar- 
ous," and  as  "criminal."  It  was  de- 
nounced by  many  in  bitter  terms.  Those 
that  participated  in  the  game  were  con- 
stantly reminded  of  how  many  deaths 
had  occurred  because  of  it.  The  Board 
of  Trustees  of  Missionary  Institute  felt 
"that  they  should  enter  their  protest 
against  students  leaving  the  .  .  .  grounds 
to  engage  in  Foot  Ball,  considering  the 
game  of  such  a  character  as  injurious 
to  body  as  well  as  to  the  morals  of  the 
young  men  who  indulge  in  it." 

Much  of  the  early  opposition  to  the 
game  apparently  stemmed  from  the  use 
of  the  flying  wedge.  The  flying  wedge, 
invented  by  Lorin  F.  Deland  of  Yale, 
was  an  accepted  formation  by  1893.  It 
employed  the  mass-momentum  princi- 
pal and  considerably  increased  the 
roughness  of  the  game  and  the  number 
of  injuries.  Said  one  Selinsgrove  ob- 
server, when  he  referred  to  the  flying 
wedge:  "Stomachs  were  ...  a  deposi- 
tory for  knees."  The  consequences  of 
the  use  of  the  wedge  were  so  alarming 
that  Army  and  Navy  abolished  their 
service  game  that  year.  In  Selinsgrove, 
the  effect  of  the  increased  roughness  of 


Alumni 

Day  Program -May  4 

10:00  A.  M. 

Registration  (and  all  day  thereafter) 

10:30  A.  M. 

Council  Meeting  in  103  Bogar 

12:00  Noon 

Luncheon  and  Class  Reunions 

on  the  campus 

2:00  P.  M. 

General  Alumni  Assembly  in 

Seibert  Hall,   and  presentation   of  Alumni 

Achievement  Award 

3:00  P.  M. 

Miscellaneous  activities  .  .  . 

take  your  choice: 

1.  Baseball — Crusaders  vs. 

Drexel 

2.  "Little  Theatre"  production 

3.  Musical  Festi\'al 

6:00  P.  M. 

Annual  Dinner 

Hosts  for  the  day 

—  Members  of  the  Philadelphia  District  Alumni  Club 

the  game  was  looked  upon  with  general 
displeasure.  At  the  beginning  of  the 
1893  season,  the  Institute  Journal,  the 
campus  student  paper,  said,  dispairing- 
ly:  "Foot  Ball  has  been  resurrected." 
Many  students,  when  they  witnessed 
what  was  happening,  did  not  care  to 
play.  Said  one:  "To  play  football  or  not 
to  play  football?  That  is  the  question. 
Whether  it  is  better  to  be  maimed, 
bruised  and  disfigured  and  pose  as  a 
hero,  or  remain  indoors  poring  over  dry 
stones  of  knowledge,  and  grow  sallow, 
thin   and   round   shouldered." 

The  editor  of  the  school  paper  tried 
to  arouse  new  respect  for  the  game  by 
suggesting  the  organization  of  a  league, 
among  small  central  Pennsylvania  col- 
leges, which  would  create  its  own  rules 
and  make  the  game  safer.  But  nothing 
came  of  his  idea.  Soon,  however,  the 
flying  wedge  was  outlawed  and  interest 
in  the  game  was  considerably  revived 
among  the  players  and  spectators  in 
Selinsgrove. 

Fortunately,  from  the  very  beginning, 
football  at  Missionary  Institute  had  the 
support  of  esteemed  members  of  the 
faculty.  This  support  gave  the  game 
some  prestige  locally  in  the  eyes  of 
many  critics.  John  I.  Woodruff,  pro- 
fessor of  Latin  and  history,  helped  the 
students  organize  their  first  football 
team,  coached  it  during  the  seasons  of 
1892  and  1893,  and  sometimes  partici- 
pated by  playing  right  halfback.  In 
1894,  Dr.  Robert  N.  Hartman,  professor 
of  chemistry,  coached  the  team.  In 
1896,  Dr.  George  E.  Fisher,  professor  of 
chemistry,  took  over  these  responsibili- 
ties. 

Faculty  members,  at  times,  defended 
the   game   of   football   with   their   pens. 


Thomas  C.  Houtz,  professor  of  mathe- 
matics, wrote  an  article  entitled,  "Is 
Football  an  Evil?"  In  this  article  Pro- 
fessor Houtz  answered  "the  enemies  of 
the  game  [who]  have  .  .  .  exhausted 
their  vocabularies  in  denouncing  it,  and 
speaking  all  manner  of  evil  against  it." 
Said  the  professor:  "The  fact  that  thugs 
and  toughs  sometimes  play  football 
does  not  prove  that  football  players  are 
thugs  and  toughs."  Many  gentlemen 
play  the  game,  he  wrote,  and  very  posi- 
tive benefits  were  to  be  gained  by  par- 
ticipation. According  to  the  mathe- 
matics professor,  the  game  helped  a 
young  man  to  develop  physically,  it 
helped  to  accentuate  his  powers  of  at- 
tention and  concentration,  it  taught  him 
to  be  quick  to  see  and  seize  opportuni- 
ties, and  it  taught  him  self-control,  sub- 
mission to  authority,  and  respect  for 
the  rights  of  others. 

Jacob  Yutzy,  professor  of  German, 
Hebrew,  and  Biblical  and  pastoral  the- 
ology, held  that  football  had  "a  most 
noble  aim,  a  true  purpose."  Its  aim, 
he  said,  was  "to  invigorate,  develop  and 
build  up  a  symmetrical,  sturdy,  agile 
and  enduring  physique."  The  game's 
purpose  was  "to  develop  giants  of  Her- 
culean physical  strength"  so  that  men 
could  bear  the  burdens  of  life.  "No 
other  athletic  game,"  wrote  Professor 
Yutzy,  "can  in  so  short  a  time  .  .  .  pro- 
duce such  respiration,  such  pure  red- 
blood-corpuscles,  such  wire-knit  mus- 
cles and  such  agile  movements  of  body 
and  power  of  endurance."  He  contin- 
ued: "Our  age  .  .  .  calls  for  men  of 
brawn,  men  of  physical  courage  and  of 
almost  boundless  physical  endurance. 
The  object  of  football  is  to  help  meet 
this  demand." 

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SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1957 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


fir'  Nathaniel  A.  Danowsky,  now 
Ij  with  the  Penna.  Dept.  of  Public 
Instruction,  and  formerly  principal  of 
Western  High  School  in  Washington,  D. 
C,  has  had  the  honor  of  having  his  por- 
trait painted  by  Luis  Crespo,  one  of 
Washington's  best  known  artists.  The 
portrait  was  on  exhibition  for  a  time  at 
the  George  Washington  University  li- 
brary, but  has  been  placed  permanently 
in  the  library  of  the  Western  High 
School. 

Mrs.    Charles    Coxe    (Jess    Pleasanton) 

last  spring  toured  twelve  European 
countries.  She  was  on  sabbatical  leave 
from  teaching  duties  at  the  Bald  Eagle- 
Nittany  High  School,  Mill  Hall,  Pa. 

t-t  n      The   Rev.   David    S.   Kammerer, 

1Q  Pastor  of  St.  Paul's  Lutheran 
Church,  Littlestown,  Pa.,  is  engaged  in 
the  erection  of  an  educational  and  so- 
cial annex  to  the  church  at  an  estimated 
cost  of  $80,000.  In  a  letter  to  Prof.  Ed- 
win M.  Brungart,  he  indicated  that  af- 
ter 32  years  serving  the  same  parish,  he 
still  finds  many  responsibilities  thrust 
upon  him.  At  a  recent  meeting  of  the 
Jaycees,  he  received  an  award  for  his 
"Outstanding  contribution  of  more  than 
30  years  in  the  ministry  of  this  commu- 
nity." 


'17 


The  Rev.  Dr.  Park  W.  Hunting- 
ton will  deliver  the  Baccalau- 
reate Sermon  at  the  Univ.  of  Delaware, 
on  Sunday,  June  2.  Dr.  Huntington's 
latest  booklet,  "This  Is  The  Hour"  is 
now  in  its  third  edition. 

fCi  -1  Mrs.  Park  W.  Huntington  (Ma- 
^  I  tie  Romig)  was  recently  elected 
to  serve  a  second  year  as  President  of 
the  Wilmington,  Del.  Council  of  United 
Church  Women  . 


David    Stuempfle 


?<|<J      David    W. 
^^      Stuempfle 

has  recently  been 
appointed  Principal 
of  Williamsport 
High  School,  where 
he  had  previously 
been  a  teacher- 
coach.  He  will  be- 
gin his  duties  in 
June. 


ft%p      Christie    E.    Zimmerman,    mi.s- 

^  J)  sionary  to  India,  was  the  speaker 
at  the  World  Day  of  Prayer  service  ob- 
served in  St.  Paul's  Reformed  Church, 
Selinsgrove  on  March  8.  Miss  Zim- 
merman is  now  on  furlough  and  is  liv- 
ing with  her  aunt,  Miss  Harriet  Zim- 
merman '05,  South  High  Street. 


'OA  William  O.  Roberts,  music  di- 
^J/  rector  of  the  Wilkes  -  Barre 
school  district,  was  elected  president  of 
the  Eastern  Division  of  the  Music  Edu- 
cators' National  Conference  at  the 
group's  convention  in  Atlantic  City, 
March  4.  He  is  also  president  of  the 
association's  Pennsylvania  branch.  Bill's 
daughter,  Elizabeth,  is  enrolled  in  S.  U.'s 
freshman  class  for  this  September. 


'37 


Clyde    R. 
Spit  zner, 

our  alumni  Presi- 
dent and  commer- 
cial manager  of 
Radio  Station  WIP, 
Philadelphia,  has 
been  named  to  the 
Board  of  Directors 
of  the  Pennsylvania 
Broadcasting   Co. 


C.    R.    Spitzner 


'41 


Dr.  Joseph  F.  Greco  of  Mt.  Car- 

mel.  Pa.,  in  February  was  elect- 
ed President  of  the  Northumberland 
County  Medical  Society. 

^  A  A      Robert  M.   Hunter  has  recently 

tj^  been  promoted  by  the  General 
Electric  Co.  He  is  now  in  the  Rectifier 
Engineering  Division  of  G.  E.  at  Elec- 
tronic Parkway,  Syracuse,  N.  Y, 

f  AQ      Jack   W.   Beyer   is   now   associ- 
ijQ      ated  with  James  H.  Drass,  Inc., 
Sunbury,     Investment     and     Brokerage 
firm. 


'49 


Dr.   Ralph  H.   Tietbohl,  Jr.  was 

released  from  active  duty  with 
the  U.  S.  Navy  on  March  14.  For  the 
past  year  he  had  been  stationed  at  the 
U.  S.  Naval  Submarine  Base  Hospital 
in  New  London,  Conn,  Dr.  Tietbohl  is 
now  practicing  medicine  at  2412  Penn. 
Ave.,  West  Lawn,  Pa.  James  B.  Reilly 
has  been  made  Division  Manager  for 
the  New  England  Division  of  the  Men- 
nen  Co. 

Dr.  Robert  L.  Goetz  stopped  for  lunch  at 
Phi  Mu  Delta  on  March  15  on  his  way 
to  Corning,  N.  Y.  where  he  is  re-estab- 
lishing his  practice  of  medicine.  He 
will  be  out  of  the  Navy  in  early  summer, 

'CI      John  L.  Eccker  is  now  employed 

J  j^  by  Merrill,  Lynch,  Pierce,  Fen- 
ner  and  Bean,  investment  firm,  in  the 
Lansing,  Mich,  branch,  and  is  now  in 
training  at  the  heme  office  in  New  York 
City.  John  received  his  Masters  degree 
from  Michigan  State  Univ.  last  June, 
W.  Donald  Fisher,  C.  P.  A.,  opened  an 
office  in  Selinsgrove,  recently.  Donald 
formerly  was  senior  auditor-accountant 
of  the  Vick  Chemical  Co.  of  New  Jersey. 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

Laura  M.  Arnold  '27  and  Herbert  Hai-t 
wore  united  in  marriage  on  Jan.  19 
in  Christ  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Church,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa.  They  will 
reside  in  Germantown,  Phila. 

Harry  L.  Batschclet,  II,  x'53  and  Doro- 
thy RoCaskoy  were  married  on  March 
1.  The  wedding  took  place  in  Wil- 
liamsport, Pa.,  where  the  couple  re- 
side. 

Barbara  A.  Decker  '50  married  William 
Siegfried  on  June  2,  1956.  Barbara 
was  formerly  employed  by  Philco  in 
Philadelphia.  The  couple  is  now  re- 
.<:iding  in  Arlington,  Va. 

The  Rev.  A.  Ellsworth  Grove,  Jr.  '25 
was  married  on  Palm  Sunday,  March 
25,  1956  to  Dorothy  Wagner  of  Mif- 
flinburg.  Dr.  William  M.  Rearick  '94 
(M.  I.),  performed  the  ceremony.  The 
couple  live  in  Sellersville,  Pa.  where 
Pastor  Grove  is  pastor  of  three  area 
churches. 

Nancy  J.  Henderson  '56  and  George  M. 
Nesbitt,  Jr.  x'59  were  united  in  mar- 
riage on  March  2  in  Jacob  Lutheran 
Church,  Elysburg,  Pa,  The  Rev. 
Wayne  Lupolt  '52  officiated  at  the 
double-ring  ceremony,  Nancy  is 
serving  as  Parish  Worker  for  the 
Atonement  Lutheran  Church,  Wyo- 
missing.  Pa.,  while  George  continues 
his  studies  at  Albright  College. 
Eleanor  Dively  '56  was  the  soloist  at 
the  wedding. 

Douglas  A.  Portzline  '41  was  married  in 
late  Jan.  to  Frances  H.  Walters  in  the 
Selinsgrove  Methodist  Church.  Mr. 
Portzline  is  proprietor  of  Western 
Auto  Associate  Store,  Selinsgrove, 
where  the  couple  will  reside.  Abra- 
ham B.  Portzline  '50,  brother  of  the 
groom,  served  as  best  man. 

Area  J.  Regoli  '56  married  Pat  M.  D'Es- 
posito  on  Sept.  23,  1956  in  Bradley 
Beach,  N.  J.  The  couple  toured  lower 
Calif,  and  Mexico  before  returning  to 
Bradle.v  Beach,  N,  J.,  where  they  re' 
side  at  501  Fourth  Ave. 

(Continued  on  Page  8) 

fp*\     Lieut.  Marvel  Cowling  was  re- 

J  ,1  cently  sworn  in  as  Lieut.  J.  G. 
in  the  regular  Navy.  Lieut.  Cowling  is 
with  District  Staff  Hdqs.,  Fourth  Naval 
District,  U.  S.  Naval  Base,  Phila,  Pa. 
Robert  J.  MacNamara,  Jr.,  who  received 
his  Masters  degree  from  the  Univ.  of 
Pittsburgh,  had  part  of  his  thesis  ap- 
pearing in  the  "Third  Annual  Report  of 
Research  Conducted  in  Universities  and 
Liberal  Arts  Colleges  of  Penna."  Bob 
is  now  in  his  third  year  of  teaching  in 
the  Greensburg,  Pa.  high  school. 


I 


March,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


Senator  Ernest  F.  Walker  '21  is  introduced  by  daughter  Betsy  "59 
to  Dr.  Russ'  class  in  State  and  Local  Government 


Junior  Co-eds 

ANOIA — a  daughter,  Lynne  Marie,  was 
born  to  Mr.  '55  and  Mrs.  (Barbara 
May  '55)  James  J.  Anoia  on  Feb.  6. 
The  Anoias  reside  at  16  Carlton  Place, 
Baldwin,  N.  Y. 

BLOOIQUIST  —  Kevin  Jonathan  was 
born  on  Jan.  31  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Lil- 
lian Hoover  '50)  R.  John  Bloomquist. 
The  Bloomquists  reside  at  222  Fron- 
tenac  Rd.,  Marquette  Heights,  111. 

BOWERS — Bryan  Richard  made  his  ap- 
pearance on  Aug.  10,  1956  in  Aiken. 
S.  C,  where  he  and  his  parents,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Marilyn  J.  Fetterolf  '54) 
Richard  R.  Bowers,  reside. 

DRISCOLL — Martha  Eileen  arrived  at 
her  new  home  in  New  London,  Conn, 
on  Jan.  13.  Martha's  parents  are  Mr. 
'51  and  Mrs.  Joseph  P.  DriscoU.  The 
DriscoUs  have  two  other  daughters, 
Kathy,  10,  and  Betsy,  7. 

ECCKER — Scott  Stagg  was  born  on  Jan. 

5    to   Mr.    '51    and   Mrs.    (Barbara   R. 

Stagg   x'52)    John   L.   Eccker   of   2128 

Hamilton   Rd.,   Okemos,   Mich.     Scott 

is  the  Eccker's  first  child. 
GELNETT — twin    boys,    Timothy    John 

and  Thomas  Edward,  were  born  to  Dr. 


'46  and  Mrs.  Arthur  J.  Gelnett  Feb. 
13.  The  Gelnetts  have  two  other 
boys,  Stevie,  5  and  Scott,  3.  They  re- 
side in  Milton,  Pa. 

HENRY — David  Norman  arrived  on  No- 
vember 29,  1956  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Ruth  Lorrah  '49)  Norman 
A.  Henry,  Richmond,  Va.  David  is 
their  first  child. 

MYERS — a  daughter.  Dawn  Sheila,  was 
born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Beatrice  Mor- 
row '53)  Earl  A.  Myers  on  Jan.  17. 
The  Myers  are  residing  in  State  Col- 
lege, Pa. 

PIRIE — Lisa  Alice  arrived  on  the  scene 
Jan.  26  to  Mr.  '49  and  Mrs.  Warren 
J.  Pirie  of  Linwood,  N.  J.  The  Piries 
have  one  other  child,  Christopher, 
who  is  3  years  old. 

TIETBOHL — Douglass  Ralph  was  born 

on  Dec.  17,  1956.     His  parents  are  Dr. 

'49  and  Mrs.  (Susan  Foltz  '51)  Ralph 

H.  Tietbohl,  Jr.     The  Tietbohls  have 

two    other    children,    Patty,     3,     and 

Greg,  2. 
WEBB — Cynthia  Ellen  arrived  on  Dec. 

15,  1956,  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 

(Virginia  Cochrane  '49)  Carl  E.  Webb. 

The    Webbs   live    in    Caldwell,    N.    J. 

They  have  one  other  child,  Virginia, 

who  is  21/2  years  old. 


NECROLOGY 

THE  REV.  CHARLES  R.  BOWERS 
DDhc  '19  passed  away  Dec.  7,  1956  at 
his  home  in  New  Philadelphia,  Ohio. 
After  serving  a  number  of  years  in 
the  pastorate,  he  was  admitted  to  the 
Bar  in  Ohio  and  practiced  law  in  New 
Philadelphia    until    his    retirement   in 

1955.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Board 
of  Directors  of  S.  U.  from  1918  to 
1933,  and  a  member  of  the  Board  of 
Education  of  the  ULCA  from  1927  to 
1935. 

Jacob  B.  Bulick  '05,  succumbed  at  his 
home  in  Selinsgrove  on  Feb.  14.  He 
had  been  in  failing  health  since  Sept., 

1956.  After  a  number  of  years  teach- 
ing and  operating  a  retail  store  in 
Selinsgrove,  he  had  served  as  a  Jus- 
tice of  the  Peace  since  1949. 

Samuel  B.  Burkhart  '02,  of  Avalon, 
Pittsburgh,  passed  away  on  Feb.  5. 
Prior  to  his  retirement  three  years 
ago,  Mr.  Burkhart  was  a  salesman  for 
the  Hughes-Ogilvie  Co.,  office  furni- 
ture suppliers.  He  was  an  elder  in 
the  Bellevue  Presbyterian  Church, 
member  of  the  board  of  management 
of  the  North  Boroughs  YMCA  and  a 
former  officer  of  the  Sertoma  Club  of 
Pittsburgh. 

The  Rev.  Frederick  R.  Greninger  Sem. 
'18,  died  on  Jan.  20.  Pastor  Greninger 
had  been  pastor  of  St.  Stephen's 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.  Before  coming  to  Pitts- 
burgh, he  served  pastorates  in  Mon- 
toursville.  Pa.,  Williamsport,  Pa.  and 
Altoona,  Pa.  He  also  served  as  ser- 
vice center  pastor  in  Columbia,  S.  C. 
and  Columbus,  Ga.  during  World  War 

n. 

William  H.  Kempfer  x'05,  passed  away 
on  Dec.  25,  1956  in  his  home  at  517 
Strawbridge  Ave.,  Melbourne,  Fla. 
Mr.  Kempfer  was  owner  of  the  Mel- 
bourne Wholesale  Grocery  firm,  hav- 
ing organized  the  chain  of  Kempfer 
grocery  stores  in  surrounding  towns. 
He  was  also  an  honorary  member  and 
past  president  of  the  local  Rotary- 
Club,  served  as  a  director  of  Brevard 
Hospital  for  many  years  and  was  a 
past  president  of  the  Brevard  County 
Cattlemen's  Association. 

Stanley  H.  Mummey  '49  succumbed  sud- 
denly on  Jan.  28  at  his  home  in  Mun- 
cy.  Pa.  He  was  a  member  of  the  fac- 
ulty of  Muncy  Joint  Schools,  having 
served  as  instructor  in  instrumental 
music  since  1954.  Mr.  Mumme.y  be- 
longed to  the  Ronald  Ritter  Post, 
American  Legion,  the  Muncy  Rotary 
Club,  American  Federation  of  Musi- 
cians and  the  St.  Andrew  Lutheran 
Church. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1957 


Club  News 


ALTOONA 

The  Altoona  District  Alumni  Club 
will  hold  its  annual  spring  meeting  in 
the  Replogle  Party  House,  426  Walnut 
St.,  Roaring  Spring,  on  Thursday  eve- 
ning, April  25. 

CENTER-UNION 

The  annual  spring  meeting  of  the 
Center-Union  District  Alumni  Club  is 
being  held  in  the  Evangelical  and  Re- 
formed Church,  Aaronsburg.  on  Friday, 
April  12  at  6:30  P.  M.  The  women  of 
the  church  will  serve  a  turkey  dinner. 

JOHNSTOWN 

The  Johnstown  District  Club  is  plan- 
ning a  dinner  meeting  for  May  1  at  Von 
Lunen's  Restaurant  in  Geistown,  Pa. 

NORTH  NEW  JERSEY 

The  North  New  Jersey  Club  held  its 
annual  dinner  meeting  at  the  Friar 
Tuck  Inn,  Cedar  Grove  on  Sat.,  March 
2.  New  officers  for  1957-59  were  in- 
stalled: Co-Presidents,  Mr.  '51  and 
Mrs.  (Floris  Guyer  '50)  Herbert  Hains, 
V.  Pres.,  Jacob  Spangler  '52  and  Secy.- 
Treas.,  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs.  (Shirley  Nick- 
lin  '50)  Robert  Bogdanffy.  After  a 
short  business  meeting,  the  44  members 
in  attendance  enjoyed  a  talk  by 
"Whitey"  Keil  '39,  football  coach  at  S. 
U.,  who  showed  colored  movies  of  the 
Crusaders  in  action. 

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY 

Plans  are  now  being  made  for  the 
Susquehanna  -  Valley  District  Alumni 
Club  to  hold  its  annual  meeting  on  the 
campus  the  evening  of  April  30.  The 
group  will  have  dinner  in  Horton  Din- 
ing Hall,  followed  by  a  business  meet- 
ing. Later  on,  members  will  have  an 
opportunity  to  attend  Susquehanna's 
Orchestra  Concert  in  Seibert  Hall  at 
8:15  P.  M. 

WILKES-BARRE 

The  Wilkes-Barre-Scranton  Club  held 
its  spring  banquet  on  March  19  at  the 
Hotel  Sterling,  Wilkes  -  Barre.  The 
speaker  at  the  meeting  was  Dr.  William 
A.  Russ,  Jr.,  Professor  of  History  at 
S.  U.  Officers  elected  were:  Pres.,  John 
E.  Noonan  '28  and  Secy.-Treas.,  Claire 
Haggerty  Backer  '54. 

YORK-HANOVER 

The  annual  spring  meeting  of  the 
York-Hanover  Club  will  be  held  on 
April  25  at  6:30  P.  M.  in  the  Reformed 
Church,  Abbottstown,  Pa.  The  women 
of  the  church  will  serve  a  turkey  din- 
ner. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


POSTMASTER— Please  notify  if  undelivered 
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Class  Reunions  Scheduled  For  Alumni  Day,  May  4,  1957 

As  always,  the  heart  of  an  Alumni  Day  program  is  the  various  class 
reunions.  Classes  due  to  hold  reunions  this  year  have  responded  more  read- 
ily than  in  the  past,  and  have  had  an  earlier  start  in  promoting  their  ac- 
tivities. 

The  very  successful  program  of  the  past  few  years  will  be  continued 
this  year,  when  the  anniversary  classes  will  meet  in  separate  rooms  on  the 
campus  for  their  noon  luncheons,  followed  by  fellowship,  story  telling,  pic- 
ture taking,  etc.     The  following  classes  will  hold  reunions  on  May  4: 

Representative 

Charles  I.  Boyer,  601  Market  St.,  Lewisburg,  Pa. 

Frank  S.  Noetling,  305  Reagan  St.,  Sunbury,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  Paul  H.  Stahl,  1034  Market  St.,  Lewisburg,  Pa. 

Dr.  Park  W.  Huntington,  715  W.  37th  St.,  Wilmington,  Del. 

Mrs.  Sydney  S.  Dunning  (Beatrice  Fisher)  736  Pembrook  Ave., 

Jenkintown,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  Bert  E.  Wynn,  207  W.  King  St.,  Bedford,  Pa. 
Maurice  C.  Sheaffer,  93  Logan  St.,  Lewistown,  Pa. 
Mr.  Francis  R.  Gelnett,  210  S.  Market  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
Mr.  Neil  C.  Fisher,  Box  121,  Sandy  Lake,  Pa. 
Mr.  Frank  Corcoran,  Asst.  P.M.,  S&T,  Military  College, 

Chester,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Clair  W.  Settle  (Ann  Guise)  Main  St., 

Biglerville,  Pa. 


Inniv. 

Year 

55th 

1902 

50th 

1907 

45th 

1912 

40th 

1917 

35th 

1922 

30th 

1927 

25th 

1932 

20th 

1937 

15th 

1942 

10th 

1947 

5th      1952 


The  classes  graduating  before  1907,  forming  the  "Emeritus"  group,  will 
be  assigned  a  private  room  for  their  luncheon.  Contact  will  be  made  with 
this  group  through  the  Alumni  Office. 


Meet  The  Bride  and  Groom 

(Continued  from  Page  6) 

James  M.  Rising  '54  married  Nancy  Lee 
Blazer  on  Dec.  22,  1956  in  Trinity 
Lutheran  Church,  Sunbury.  Pa.  Mr. 
Rising  is  employed  as  manager  of  the 
Bogar  Construction  Co.,  Selinsgrove, 
where  the  couple  reside  at  Bel  Mar 
Terrace.  Bruce  Bell  "55  and  Clifford 
Stampfel  '54  were  ushers. 

D.  Arlene  Roberts  x'58  was  married  to 
D.  Gary  Evans  on  Feb.  9  in  Johns- 
town, Pa.  Gloria  Myers,  presently 
attending  S.  U.,  was  the  soloist.  Nan- 
cy Ridinger  and  Thelma  Rosetti,  also 
students   at  S.   U.,   were   members   of 


the  wedding  party.     The  couple  will 
reside  in  Houston,  Texas. 

Irma  R.  Strawbridge  '49  was  united  in 
marriage  on  Dec.  29,  1956  to  David  R. 
Hallenbcck.  The  wedding  took  place 
in  Albuquerque,  New  Mexico.  Irma 
formerly  had  worked  for  the  Penna. 
State  Dept.  in  Harrisburg. 

Carl  R.  Winey  '55  was  married  to  Grace 
Sharadin,  Middlcburg,  on  Dec.  29, 
1956,  in  Emmanuel  Lutheran  Church. 
Carl  is  employed  at  Kennedy  Van 
Saun  in  Danville,  Pa.  as  a  control 
chemist.  The  couple  are  residing  ot 
120  Mull  St.,  Danville,  Pa. 


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June,  1957 


No.  4 


SUSQUEHANNA'S  NINETY-NINTH  COMMENCEMENT  EXERCISES 

On  June  1.  with  the  football  stands  packed  to  capacity,  Earl  I.  Shobert  II  '35,  in  his  Commencement  address  to 
the  class  ot  1957  said,  "I  wish  for  you  the  God-like  gifts  of  insight  and  understanding."  He  used  as  the  title  of 
his  address  "Opportunity  Unlimited."  Later  in  the  Exercises,  President  G.  Morris  Smith  conferred  upon  Mr. 
Shobert  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Science. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1957 


PRES.  SMITH  and 
CENTENN.  APPEAL 

Dear  Alumni: 

A  very  pleasant  Commencement  was 
held  on  June  1,  ending  our  99th  year. 
Faculty  and  trustees  have  been  busy 
planning  for  our  100th  birthday  year. 
The  first  feature  on  next  year's  Cen- 
tennial program  will  be  held  on  Sep- 
tember 27,  10:30  a.  m.,  when  Dr.  Frank- 
lin Clark  Fry,  president  of  the  United 
Lutheran  Church,  will  give  the  main 
address,  honoring  the  founders  of  the 
University.  Churches  of  the  Central 
Pennsylvania  Synod,  through  their  pas- 
tors, will  receive  .special  invitations  for 
this  occasion. 

The  next  important  date  during  our 
Centennial  year  will  be  Homecoming, 
November  2,  1957,  of  special  interest  to 
our  Alumni.  We  hope  this  day  will 
break  all  records  for  attendance  by 
alumni. 

The  spring  events  celebrating  the 
Centennial  are  now  being  planned,  and 
announcement  of  details  will  be  given 
in  a  later  issue  of  the  Quarterly. 

The  status  of  our  Centennial  Appeal 
as  of  May  1,  1957  is  as  follows: 
Total   pledged,   including 
churches,   trustees,  fac- 
ulty,  and   alumni $595,088.45 

Paid  on  Appeal 136,959.95 

Looking  forward  with  great  pleasure 
to  greeting  you  during  our  Centennial 
Year,  I  am 

Faithfully  yours, 


G.  Morris  Smith 
President 
June  15,  1957 


S.  C.  A.  Gives  To  W.  U.  S. 

The  Student  Christian  Association  of 
Susquehanna  University,  as  one  of  their 
final  good  deeds  of  the  year,  sent  a 
check  for  $100  to  the  World  University 
Service. 

In  acknowledging  the  gift,  the  Sec- 
retary of  W.  U.  S.  said  the  gift  would  go 
immediately  to  the  1957  "Program  of 
Action."  "Your  help,"  said  Mr.  De- 
nise,  "is  a  potent  boost  to  morale  and  a 
stimulus  to  continued  hard  work  of 
students  who  do  not  have  the  advan- 
tages of  those  in  America." 


Club  News 


Raymond  P.  "Rip"  Carman,  Sr.,  of  York, 
newly  elected  President  of  the  Alumni 

Association,  sends  his  first  message 
to  the  Alumni. 
Dear  Alumni: 

My  first  message  must  certainly  in- 
clude my  sincere  appreciation  and 
thanks  for  the  honor  and  confidence 
you  have  placed  on  me  and  the  other 
Alumni  officers  for  this  Centennial  year. 
We  are  mindful  of  the  responsibilities 
and  duties  of  these  offices.  You  have 
our  promise  to  discharge  the  duties  and 
exercise  the  privileges  assigned  us  to 
bring  honor  and  esteem  to  our  Alumni 
Association  and  especially  to  Dear  Old 
Susquehanna  University. 

Plans  are  being  made  for  a  full  year 
of  history-making  events  to  pay  due 
tribute  to  the  first  century  of  progress 
and  to  dedicate  the  next  100  years  to 
even  greater  progress.  The  program 
will  not  be  complete  without  extensive 
alumni  participation.  Why  not  organ- 
ize a  little  party  from  your  area  and 
arrange  to  be  present  to  add  your  spirit 
and  enthusiasm  to  this  very  important 
Centennial  celebration. 

Most  of  the  district  clubs  are  plan- 
ning a  picnic  or  fall  meeting  prior  to 
Alumni  Day.  Your  officers  will  be  able 
to  supply  you  with  more  definite  in- 
formation concerning  the  full  year  of 
celebration  and  your  part  in  it. 

May  I  take  this  opportunity  to  con- 
gratulate the  members  of  the  Class  of 
1957  upon  your  graduation.  Go  forth 
to  success  in  life  singing  the  praises  of 
Old  S.  U.  Join  your  area  Alumni  As- 
sociation. 

Hoping  to  meet  all  of  you  soon. 


^ 


Raymond  P.  Garman,  Sr.,  Pres. 
General  Alumni  Association 


CENTER-UNION 

The  Center-Union  District  Club  held 
its  annual  spring  meeting  April  12  in 
the  Evangelical  and  Reformed  Church, 
Aaronsburg.  A  turkey  dinner  with  all 
the  trimmings  was  served  by  the  wo- 
men of  the  church.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  G. 
Morris  Smith  were  the  guests  of  the 
evening.  The  following  officers  were 
re-elected:  Ralph  E.  Beahm  '30,  Pres.; 
Paul  D.  Reamer  '31,  V.  Pres.;  and  Mrs. 
Spencer  Boyer  (Shirley  Showalter  '50), 
Sec'y-Treas. 

HARRISBURG 

The  annual  spring  meeting  of  the 
Harrisburg  District  Alumni  Club  was 
held  Wednesday,  May  1  in  the  Colonial 
Country  Club,  Harrisburg.  There  were 
36  in  attendance.  Dave  Perry,  promi- 
nent lawyer  and  lecturer,  was  the  prin- 
cipal speaker.  Dan  MacCuish  brought 
greetings  from  the  campus.  Entertain- 
ment was  provided  by  two  students, 
Janice  Adams  and  "Bucky"  Clark.  Of- 
ficers elected  were:  Marsh  Bogar  '51, 
Pres.;  Bruce  A.  Bell  '55,  V.  Pres.,  and 
Mrs.  C.  K.  Whitman  (Catherine  Byrod 
'34),  Sec'y-Treas.  Plans  are  being  made 
to  co-sponsor  another  Allenberry  Play- 
house performance  with  the  Hanover- 
York  Club,  Sept.  9,  1957. 

JOHNSTOWN 

The  Johnstown  Club  held  its  annual 
spring  meeting  May  1  at  Von  Lunen's 
Restaurant  in  Goistown,  Pa.  Thirty- 
two  were  in  attendance.  The  campus 
was  represented  by  Prof.  Benjamin  Lotz 
and  Louis  Heinze,  a  junior  at  S.  U. 
Plans  are  being  made  for  a  picnic  at 
Camp  Sequanota  in  July.  Also  dis- 
cussed were  suggestions  for  securing 
additional  support  for  the  scholarship 
fund.  New  officers  elected  were:  The 
Rev.  Harold  L.  Rowe  '34,  Pres.;  Percy 
B.  Davis  '26,  V.  Pres.:  Mrs.  George  R. 
Walter  (Grace  Fries  '40),  Sec'y;  Robert 
A.  Gabrenya  '40,  Treas.;  Mrs.  Max 
Govekar  (Mary  Lizzio  '47),  Mrs.  M. 
Fetterolf  (Mabel  Kinsey  '24)  and  Dr.  I. 
Hess  Wagner  '98,  Members  of  the  Ex- 
ecutive Committee. 

I.EHIGH   VALLEY 

The  Lehigh  Valley  District  Club  will 
hold  a  family  picnic  on  Saturday,  Aug. 
3  from  2:00  to  8:00  in  the  Nazareth 
Boro  Park. 

PHILADELPHIA 

The    Philadelphia    District    Club    an- 
nual spring  meeting,  scheduled  for  May 
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Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,   1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


June,   1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


$38,505.70  Contributed  by  Alumni  to 
Centennial  Fund.    Century  Club  Members 
Carman  Says,  'Keep  It  Coming." 


Susquehanna's  Centennial  Fund,  still  growing,  now  shows  a  total  of  $38,505.70 
contributed  by  the  alunani  as  of  June  7.  Alumni  gifts,  to  be  applied  to  the  Cen- 
tennial Fund,  will  continue  to  come  in  for  the  balance  of  1957. 

Alumni  President  Garman  has  said  that  one  of  his  objectives  of  this  year 
will  be  to  get  an  even  higher  percentage  of  alumni  contributors.  Said  he  "I  have 
talked  with  many  alumni  who  want  to  be  a  part  of  this  Centennial  giving,  and 
all  they  need  is  another  reminder." 

The  encouraging  thing  has  been  the  large  number  of  Century  Club  members, 
those  who  have  contributed  §100  or  more.     This  total  to  date  is  190. 

In  order  to  get  a  clearer  picture  of  alumni  giving,  a  resolution  was  passed  at 
the  council  meeting  on  Alumni  Day,  asking  all  those  who  are  members  of  a  church 
in  the  Central  Penna.  Synod  of  the  U.  L.  C.  A.,  and  who  have  contributed  through 
their  church,  to  notify  the  Alumni  Office.  Many  have  already  done  so,  but  Presi- 
dent Garman  requests  those  who  have  not,  to  send  immediately  a  statement  to 
the  Alumni  Office  listing  their  church  and  the  amount  of  the  pledge. 

Listed  below  are  names  of  those  who  have  contributed  since  the  last  issue  of 
the  Quarterly. 

1891—  1925- 


B.   Meade  Wagensellei- 
1893  — 

John  I.  Woodiulf 
1896  — 

Chalmei-s  E.  Frontz 
1898  — 

Brian  Teats 

1901  — 

Robert  Z.  Burns 

1902  — 

David  B.  Moist 
1909  — 

Ira  S.  Sassaman 
1910- 

Ethel  Smyser  Kemble 

Mary  A.  Phillips 

1913  — 

Rine  G.  Winey 

1915  — 

Abel-deen    Phillips 
Ralph  Witmer 

1919  — 

Mary  Woodruff  Martin 

1920  — 

Ralph  W.  Woodruff 

1922  — 

Charles  H.  Rothfuss 

1923  — 

Russell  P.  Knoebel 

1924  — 

Harner  R.  Middleswarth 


Adeline  K.  Strouse 
Christie  E.  Zimmerman 

1926  — 

Barbara  E.  DeRemer 
Catherine  Beachley 
Middleswarth 

1927  — 

Lee   E.    Triebels 

1928  — 

Helen  Ott  Soper 

Mary  Wentzel  Updegrove 

1929  — 

Paul  H.  Aumiller 
Helen  Simons  Barrick 
Clarence  F.  Updegrove 

1930  — 

Mildred  Arbegast  Speer 

1931  — 

H.  Vernon  Blough 

1932  — 

John  F.  Kindsvatter 
Reed  Speer 

1933  — 

Laird  S.  Gemberling 

1934  — 

Beatrice  Shively  Aumiller 

James  C.  Suter 
1936  — 

Charles  L.  Fasold 

Marcella  Chaya  Turnbach 
1941  — 

Donald  L.  Ford 


Dorothy  Dellecker 
Hochstuhl 

194e  — 

Roswell   J.    Johns 

1947  — 

Raymond   G.   Hochstuhl 
Gayle   Clark   Johns 

1953  — 

Beatrice  Morrow  Myers 

1954  — 

Joyce   K.    Gilbert 

1955  — 

Arlan   Gilbert 

1956  — 

Maria   S.    Ronngren 

1957  — 

Lillian  O.   Troutman 

FRIENDS    


Mrs.   Charles  Aikens 

Dr.  Geo.  M.  Bogar  X 

Mr.   and   Mrs.   Malcome 
Musser    (Hon.   '55) 

Miss    Elizabeth    Scharf 

Wilbur  C.   Wolf 

Zion  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Sunday  School,  Lancaster. 
Pa. 


ALUMNI  GRAND  TOTAL.. $38,505.70 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

BARBARA  L.  BOOB  '57  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Donald  E.  Shaffer  on  May 
31  in  the  Evangelical  United  Brethren 
Church,  McClure,  Pa.  Maid  of  honor 
was  MARY  SOUDEN  '58.  The  couple 
will  reside  temporarily  in  Selins- 
grove. 

GETELL  FRIEDMAN  x'58  was  mar- 
ried this  June  to  James  L.  Dalton 
of  Luling,  Texas.  Getell  was  former- 
ly employed  at  Jefferson  Medical  Col- 
lege, Phila.  The  couple  will  reside 
in  Chicago,  where  James  will  attend 


the  Univ.  of  Chicago.  JANET  GOR- 
DON '58  was  a  bridesmaid  and  WAL- 
LACE GORDON  '54  the  vocalist. 

ELIZABETH  B.  FRY  '38  was  married 
to  Lawrence  Vogel  on  March  13  in 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.  They  are  now  resid- 
ing at  918  Calif.  Ave.,  Avalon,  Pitts- 
burgh 2,  Pa. 

MARGARET  R.  GORDON  '55  and  Mar- 
vin E.  Bonawitz  were  united  in  mar- 
riage on  May  18  in  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
They  plan  to  reside  in  Philadelphia 
where  Margie  is  a  medical  secretary. 

MARY  J.  JESSEN  '49  was  married  on 
June  2  to  Arnold  C.  Ahansen  in  the 
University  Lutheran  Church,  Seattle, 
■Wash. 


Century  Club 
Members 

Listed  below  are  alumni  who  have 
become  members  of  the  Century 
Club  since  the  last  issue  of  the 
Quarterly.  Century  Club  members 
have  contributed  $100  or  more  to  the 
Centennial   Fund. 

Robert  M.  Bastress 

Barbara  E.  DeRemer 

Donald  L.  Ford 

Chalmers  E.  Frontz 

Laird  S.  Gemberling 

Raymond  G.   and  Dorothy  Dellecker 

Hochstuhl 
John  F.  Kindsvatter 
Russell  P.  Knoebel 
Harner    R.    and    Catherine    Beachley 

Middleswarth 
David  B.  Moist 
Maria  S.  Ronngren 
Charles  H.  Rothfuss 
Helen  Ott  Soper 

Reed  and  Mildred  Arbegast  Speer 
David  G.  Volk 
Rine  G.  'Winey 
Ralph  'Witmer 
Ralph  'W.  'Woodruff 


JOHN  W.  MAYER  '52  was  married  to 
Barbara  J.  Overs  on  May  10  in  Pit- 
man, N.  J. 

ONGKAR  NARAYAN  '47  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Manorama  Narine  on 
March  24,  according  to  an  announce- 
ment received  by  President  G.  Mor- 
ris  Smith. 

CHARLOTTE  J.  SANDT  '56  and  KEN- 
NETH F.  ERDLEY,  JR.  '55  were  mar- 
ried on  May  25  in  Temple  Lutheran 
Church,  Brookline,  Pa.  The  Rev. 
ROBERT  F.  FISHER  '40  officiated  at 
the  double-ring  ceremony.  The  couple 
is  residing  at  Lansdale  Gardens,  Nor- 
folk, 'Va.  where  Ken  is  stationed  with 
the  U.  S.  Navy.  Mr.  '55  and  Mrs. 
(CLAIRE  ROSENGARTEN  x  56) 
WALTER  C.  ALBERT  were  members 
of  the  wedding  party  along  with 
NANCY  J.  McCULLOUGH  '56. 
JAMES  G.  SIIOWALTER  '55  and 
LARRY  R.  BINGAMAN  '55. 

LILLIAN  C.  SMITH  '50  was  married  to 
Darrie  S.  Cinti  in  December,  1956  in 
the  Church  of  the  Redeemer,  Buenos 
Aires,  Argentina. 

DEXTER  N.  'WEIKEL  '48  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Margaret  L.  Maitland  on 
May  11  in  Messiah  Lutheran  Church, 
'Williamsport,  where  he  is  organist 
and  choirmaster.  Among  the  ushers 
were  The  Rev.  CHARLES  L.  LADY 
•48  and  GAIL  R.  -WEIKEL  '58,  bro- 
ther of  the  groom. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1957 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


t-tn  Dr.  Harry  R.  Shipe,  of  Berwick, 
l^  Pa.,  retired  from  the  active  min- 
istry after  completing  42  years  of  ser- 
vice to  the  Lutheran  Church.  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Shipe  are  now  living  in  Daytona 
Beach,  Fla. 


X'17 


Florence 
E.    Stumpf 

is    now    Supervising 
Chief  of  Music  Ed- 
ucation  in  the   Ele- 
,"  -         »  mentary   Schools   of 

P»  fM  Hillsboro    County, 

Florida. 

*  1  0  ^^''"  ^-  ^'' 

Florence  Stumpf  ^Q    rich,     hospi- 

talized since  April,  1956  with  multiple 
sclerosis,  has  asked  for  the  prayers  of 
his  friends.  His  address  is  Veterans' 
Hospital,  408  First  Ave.,  New  York, 
N.  Y. 

ftyr  Dr.  Harland  D.  Fague,  Pastor  of 
^J  St.  Stephen's  Lutheran  Church, 
Lancaster,  Pa.,  delivered  the  Bacca- 
laureate sermon  at  the  Presbyterian 
Hospital,  Columbia  Medical  Center,  N. 
Y.  C.  on  June  2.  His  daughter,  Bar- 
bara, was  in  the  graduating  class. 
Roger  M.  Blough,  with  a  full  cover 
sketch  on  the  Sunday,  April  28  issue  of 
the  Pittsburgh  Press  "Roto,"  carried  on 
the  inside  a  two-page  story  under  the 
title  "U.  S.  Steel's  Roger  Blough." 
Time  Magazine  of  May  13  also  used  a 
picture  of  him. 

Mrs.  Harland  D.  Fague  (Sara 
lassinger)  was  recently  elected 
president  of  the  Lancaster,  Pa.  Con- 
ference of  U.  L.  Church  Women.  Dr. 
Lee  E.  Boyer,  Professor  of  Mathematics 
at  Millersville  State  Teachers'  College, 
has  been  elected  a  member  on  the  com- 
mittee on  Improving  the  Teaching  of 
Science  and  Mathematics  of  the  Penn. 
Dept.  of  Public  Instruction. 

'00  ^'^'  J^"^*^"  ^-  Grouse  in  Oct., 
^0  19'^6,  accepted  the  pastorate  at 
St.  James  Lutheran  Church,  Altoona, 
Pa.  He  was  formerly  pastor  of  St. 
Timothy's  Lutheran  Church  in  Forest 
Park,  Ga.  He  received  his  S.T.D.  from 
Temple  University  in  1954. 

'on  Oren  S.  Kaltriter,  Science  teacher 
jy  at  the  Middletown,  Pa.  High 
School,  is  a  member  of  the  same  com- 
mittee listed  above  under  Dr.  Lee  E. 
Boyer  '26. 

9*\-t     The  Rev.  Paul  R.  Ashby  has  ac- 

J I  ccpted  a  position  as  psychiatric 
chaplain  at  the  State  School  in  Was- 
saic,  N.  Y.     He  had  been  pastor  of  St. 


ft\(*    Mi 
ZU    Ha 


Matthew's  Lutheran  Church,  Shamokin 
Dam,  Pa.,  for  21  years. 
Ronald  E.  Kehler,  Supervising  Principal 
of  the  Butler  Township  Schools  and 
pastor  of  First  Congregational  Church, 
Mt.  Carmel,  received  the  honorary  de- 
gree of  Doctor  of  Education  from  Bur- 
ton College  and  Seminary,  Manitou 
Springs,  Colo.,  on  June  4. 


'36 


Albert  Hess  is  now  associated 
with  the  American  Creosoting 
Corp.  as  Assistant  Vice  Pres.  in  Con- 
tract Sales.  He  is  located  in  Midland 
Park,  N.  J. 


'07  Glyde  R.  Spitzner  recently  had 
J  I  an  article  printed  in  the  "Greater 
Philadelphia."  He  was  one  of  five  sales 
managers  who  answered  the  question, 
"How  Do  You  Set  Sales  Quotas?" 

'00  Fleanor  B.  Brown  has  been 
JO  granted  a  leave  of  absence  from 
the  Sacramento,  Calif.  Senior  High 
School  to  complete  her  doctorate  at 
Penn  State  Univ.  According  to  a  news 
clipping  from  the  Sacramento  Union, 
she  received  what  is  probably  the  most 
substantial  scholarship  honors  in  the 
history  of  the  local  schools. 


'40 


The  Rev.   Daniel   L.  Bergstresser 

has  been  assigned  as  Mission 
Developer  at  Fort  Myers,  Fla.,  by  the 
Board  of  Missions  of  the  U.  L.  C.  A.  A 
member  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of 
S.  U.,  he  was  formerly  pastor  of  St. 
Matthew  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 
Lancaster,  Pa. 

'yll  Cleorge  H.  Bantley  has  joined 
41  the  staff  of  the  Bettis  Plant  of 
Westinghouse  Electric  Corp.,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.  He  had  been  a  major  in  the  U.  S. 
Marine  Corps. 

Dr.  Joseph  F.  Greco,  President  of  the 
North'd  County  Medical  Society,  has 
been  elected  an  Associate  member  of 
the  American  Psychiatric  Association. 


'42 


Neil    C.    Fisher    is    Mid-western 
President    of    the     Pennsylvania 
Music  Educators'  Association. 

f  t  A  The  Rev.  George  M.  Smith  con- 
ijij  tributed  seven  daily  readings  to 
the  May-June  issue  of  "Light  for  To- 
day." A  publication  of  the  Muhlenberg 
Press,  it  is  under  the  editorship  of  the 
Rev.  Robert  R.  Clark  '35. 

>  J  /»  Blair  L.  Heaton  has  been  award- 
^n  ed  a  stipend  to  provide  for  ad- 
canced  work  in  the  National  Science 
Foundation  Academic  Year  Institute  at 
Penn  State  Univ.  He  has  been  granted 
a  year's  sabbatical  leave  by  Selinsgrove 
Area  Joint  H.  S.,  where  he  has  taught 


'51 


mathematics  and  science  for  the  past 
10  years. 

f  Mt\    Kenneth    M.    Merz    received    his 
4J/    Ph.D.     from     Rutgers     Univ.     on 
June  5th. 

>r  A    The  Rev.  Paul   R.  Haffly  is  now 

3U  ^^'^'^  ^^^  Board  of  American 
Missions  of  the  U  L.  C.  A.,  developing 
a  new  congregation  in  the  southwest 
section  of  Savannah,  Ga.  He  was  for- 
merly pastor  of  St.  Paul's  Lutheran 
Church  and  Trinity  Lutheran  Church 
in  Confluence,  Pa. 

Patricia  Houtz  was  granted  a  master  of 
science  degree  in  business  education 
from  Penn  State  Univ.  in  early  June. 
She  has  been  teaching  secretarial  sub- 
jects in  Sunbury  High  School  for  the 
past  five  years. 

Marianne  Fague,  missionary  to 
British  Guiana,  completing  her 
first  three-year  term,  will  return  to  her 
home  in  Lancaster,  Pa.  for  furlough  in 
July. 
fr*\    The   Rev.   E.   Lawrence   Bottiger, 

3  J  asst.  pastor  of  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Hazleton,  was  ordained  into 
the  ministry  May  12. 
Arthur  K.  Olson  received  his  Master's 
Degree  in  Business  Administration 
from  Rutgers  Univ.  in  early  June. 
>r  J    Kenneth  H.  Bothwell,  Jr.,  Guid- 

34  ance  Counsellor  with  the  Key- 
port,  N.  J.  school  system,  plans  to  start 
work  on  his  doctorate  in  Sept.,  after 
completing  his  M.A.  degree  in  Educa- 
tional Psychology  at  Rugers  Univ.  W. 
Reuben  Henry,  recently  discharged 
from  military  service,  is  Personnel  Di- 
rector for  the  S.  Morgan  Smith  &  Co. 
in  York,  Pa.  Herbert  N.  Krauss  is  with 
the  C.  P.  A.  firm  of  Peat,  Marwich, 
Mitchell  and  Co.,  Ozone  Park,  N.  Y. 
>^^    Arlan    K.    Gilbert    received    his 

33  M.A.  degree  in  history  from  the 
Univ.  of  Delaware  in  June.  He  has  re- 
ceived a  teaching  fellowship  in  history 
at  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin  and  will  be- 
gin his  studies  in  Sept. 

Henry  S.  Cook  has  recently  com- 
pleted his  basic  training  with  the 
U.  S.  Army  in  Fort  Dix.  N.  J. 


'56 


ALL 

FIXED 

UP 

FOR 

HOMECOMING 
SATURDAY,  NOV.  2 


June,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


New  Nominees  to  the 
Board  of  Directors 

At  the  May  meeting  of  the  General 
Alumni  Association.  Mr.  Clyde  R. 
Spitzner  '37,  former  President  of  the 
Association,  was  nominated  to  the 
Board  of  Directors  of  Susquehanna 
University,  as  the  Alumni  representa- 
tive. The  term  of  Dr.  Joseph  L.  Hack- 
enberg  "20,  expires  this  year. 

At  the  meeting  of  the  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Synod  held  June  11-13.  the 
following  were  nominated  to  the  Board: 
The  Rev.  Herman  G.  Stuempfle,  Jr., 
S.U.  '45,  Pastor  of  Christ  Lutheran 
Church,  Gettysburg.  Pa.  He  will  suc- 
ceed the  Rev.  G.  Blair  Harman,  S.  U. 
'20.  The  Rev.  Richard  M.  Rutter,  Pas- 
tor of  St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Church, 
Millersville,  Pa.,  to  succeed  the  Rev. 
Daniel  L.  Bergstresser,  S.U.  '40,  who 
has  moved  out  of  the  Central  Pennsyl- 
vania Synod,  and  Mr.  John  R.  Miller  of 
Carlisle  who  will  succeed  Mr.  W.  Boyd 
Tobias  of  Williamsport. 

All  of  these  new  nominees  will  be 
presented  to  the  Board  for  election  at 
the  October  meeting. 


ALUMNI  DAY  SCENES 


Club  News 

(Continued  from  Page  2) 
28,  had  to  be  cancelled.  Plans  are  now 
being  made  for  a  summer  picnic  and 
members  may  expect  to  hear  from 
President  Kenneth  A.  Lenker  as  to  the 
exact  date  and  place. 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 
The  annual  spring  meeting  of  the 
Susquehanna  Valley  District  Club  was 
held  April  30  on  the  campus.  Members 
had  dinner  in  Horton  Dining  Hall  and 
later  attended  the  S.  U.  Symphony 
Concert.  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  gave  a 
progress  report  and  talked  of  plans  for 
the  centennial  celebration.  Officers  re- 
elected for  the  year  are:  Newton  Ker- 
stetter  '31,  Pres.  and  B.  Mary  Shipe  '42, 
Sec'y-Treas. 

YORK-HANOVER 
The  annual  spring  meeting  of  the 
York-Hanover  District  Club  was  held 
April  25  in  the  Abbottstown  Reformed 
Church,  with  72  in  attendance.  The 
ladies  of  the  church  prepared  a  Penna. 
Dutch  Turkey  Dinner,  which  was  served 
family  style.  Dean  Russell  Gait  was 
the  speaker  for  the  evening  and  Dr. 
Percy  M.  Linebaugh  brought  along 
three  students  who  provided  the  enter- 
tainment. Officers  elected  for  the  year 
are:  H.  Vernon  Ferster  '36,  Pres.;  The 
Rev.  Kenneth  D.  James  '33,  V.  Pres.; 
Mrs.  Richard  Reiff  (Janet  Hoke  '44), 
Sec'y  and  Patricia  F.  Heathcote  '52, 
Treas. 


Top  Picture — Highlight  of  the  day's  program  was  the  presentation  of  the 
Alumni  Outstanding  Achievement  Awards  to  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88  of  Selins- 
grove  and  Dr.  George  E.  Fisher  '88  of  York,  Pa.  Chairman  of  the  committee, 
Preston  H  Smith  '38,  is  seen  presenting  the  award  to  Dr.  Woodruff  while  President 
G  Morris  Smith  looks  on.  H.  Vernon  Ferster  '36  accepts  Dr.  Fisher's  award  in 
his  absence.     Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37  presided  at  the  assembly. 

Lower  Picture— S.  U.  's  oldest  alumnus.  Dr.  George  R.  Ulrich  '86,  talks  with 
President  Smith  and  newly  elected  alumni  president  Raymond  P.  Garman  '30. 

Classes  holding  reunions  were:  1952,  1947,  1942,  1937,  1932,  1927,  1922,  1917, 
1912,  1907  and  1902. 

Officers  elected  by  the  Alumni  Association  for  the  current  year  are:  John  I. 
Woodruff  '88,  Honorary  Pres.;  Raymond  P.  Garman  '30,  Pres.;  Lawrence  M. 
Isaacs  "43,  First  V.  Pres.;  Mrs.  Donald  E.  Hollway  '28,  Second  V.  Pres.;  Janet  Rohr- 
bach  '46  Sec'v;  W.  David  Gross  "47,  Treas.;  Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00,  Statistician; 
Glenn  l!  Musser  '41  and  Paul  M.  Haines  '31,  Members  at  Large  and  Alumni  rep- 
resentative on  University  Board  of  Trustees,  Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37. 


Six 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1957 


Football  at  S.  U.  in  the  1890's,  the  Pride 
and  Joy  of  the  Student  Body.    Students 
Played  Five,  Six  and  Seven  Years  on  Team 

by  WILLIAM  S.  CLARK  '48 

Editor's  Note:  The  following  is  continued  from  the  March  edition  of  the 
"Alumnus"  and  is  the  story  of  early  football  at  S.  U.  The  first  part  of  the  story, 
among  other  things,  told  of  the  enthusiastic  support  of  the  faculty. 


The  students  on  the  football  team  ap- 
preciated such  faculty  support  as  this. 
"Our  faculty,"  they  said,  "has  been  all 
that  could  be  hoped  for."  Faculty  sup- 
port lessened  the  burden  of  criticism 
which  came  from  many  sources.  H.  W. 
Morris,  captain  of  the  '98  team,  wrote 
an  article  entitled  "A  Player's  Testi- 
mony," in  which  he  attributed  much  of 
the  criticism  of  the  game  to  the  mis- 
taken idea  that  only  brute  strength  was 
needed  in  order  to  play  the  sport  and 
that  intelligence  assumed  a  minor  role. 
Professor  Yutzy  supported  Morris'  opin- 
ion. Actually,  said  Yutzy,  "the  game  is 
a  vigorous  trainer  of  the  intellect. 
Quickness  of  perception,  ready  discern- 
ment of  intricate  points  [and]  keen 
practical  judgement"  are  constantly 
practiced.  "Each  man  [on  the  team] 
must  be  a  thinker,  a  quick  thinker." 
Others,  eager  to  defend  the  game,  were 
quick  to  point  out  that  players  ob- 
tained "new  ideas  .  .  .  through  contests" 
with  other  colleges.  "Our  boys  have 
had  their  range  of  vision  broadened," 
said  one,  "their  ideas  enlarged."  An- 
other said  that  the  game  "cements  the 
bond  of  union  among  the  students  as 
nothing  else  can." 

Football  grew  in  importance  in  Sel- 
insgrove  with  each  passing  season.  A 
great  impetus  was  given  to  the  sport 
locally  when,  in  1895,  the  two-year  pro- 
gram of  studies  was  extended  to  four 
years  and  Missionary  Institute  became 
Susquehanna  University.  Shortly  there- 
after, "at  an  enthusiastic  mass  meeting 
of  the  students  .  .  .  maroon  and  orange 
were  unanimously  adopted  as  the  Uni- 
versity colors."  From  1895,  each  sea- 
son found  more  and  more  spectators  on 
the  sidelines  during  the  games  and  dur- 
ing the  practice  sessions.  Students, 
professors,  and  townspeople  could  be 
heard  participating  in  the  college  yell 
and  cheering  the  team  to  victory: 

Alpha!  Beta!  Gamma! 
Rho!  Sigma!  Rhi! 
Susquehanna!  Susquehanna! 
Universitee! 
Biff!  Wah!  Bang! 


Said  one  spectator  as  he  watched  a 
practice  session:  "It  is  an  interesting 
sight  to  see  our  boys  plow  up  the  dust 
and  shake  each  other  up."  Interest  and 
enthusiasm  finally  reached  the  point 
where  player  and  spectator  alike  were 
sorry  to  see  the  end  of  the  season  ar- 
rive. One  of  the  students  at  the  time 
caught  this  feeling  in  a  piece  of  verse 
which  he  wrote: 

The  sprinting  halfback  checks  his  pace, 

the  full-back  punts  no  more, 
The  "guards-back"  call  had  died  away, 

the  rooters  joy  is  o'er; 
The  little  groups  stand  here  and  there 

recounting  victories  won. 
And    telling    friends    what    might    have 

been,  had  this  or  that  been  done. 

The  football  teams  of  Susquehanna 
University,  in  the  1890's,  were  only  av- 
erage small  college  squads,  but  they 
were  the  pride  and  joy  of  the  student 
body.  The  ages  ranged  from  eighteen 
to  twenty-eight,  their  average  weight 
was  only  about  one  hundred  and  sixty 
pounds,  and  the  average  height  was 
about  five  feet  six  inches  or  slightly 
more.  A  familiar  sight  in  the  1890's 
and  one  which  was  never  given  a  sec- 
ond thought,  was  the  moustaches,  large, 
small  and  handlebar,  which  could  be 
seen  on  the  gridiron  players  in  any 
game. 

The  teams  were  not  spectacular,  nor 
were  they  fast.  Usually  they  preferred 
to  grind  away  at  line  bucking,  a  type 
of  play,  it  appears,  which  they  used 
more  than  other  teams.  The  teams 
were  always  well  disciplined,  for  in 
those  days  the  captain's  word  was  law. 
His  word  was  "followed  with  unques- 
tionable obedience."  The  loss  of  a  cap- 
tain in  a  game  was  considered  to  be  a 
tragic  circumstance. 

The  Susquehanna  teams  were  always 
numerically  small.  At  no  time  during 
the  1890's  was  the  enrollment  of  the 
college  in  excess  of  two  hundred  stu- 
dents, and  some  of  these  were  women. 
Susquehanna     was    a    college    of    the 


Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  and,  as 
such,  there  was  always  a  predominant 
religious  atmosphere  on  the  campus. 
Football  had  its  competitors  in  other 
activities.  Many  members  of  the  foot- 
ball squad  were  studying  for  the  min- 
istry. They  frequently  preached  in 
neighborhood  churches.  They  usually 
belonged  to,  and  took  active  part  in, 
the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  or  the  Missionary  So- 
ciety, or  both.  Thus,  in  the  total  pic- 
ture of  campus  life  at  the  time,  ath- 
letics did  not  hold  a  major  position. 
Also,  baseball,  basketball,  and  track  and 
field  events  absorbed  a  great  deal  of 
the  attention  given  to  sports;  cycling, 
tennis,  and  skating  still  held  their  own 
as  significant  means  of  recreation  and 
physical  development. 

During  the  last  decade  of  the  nine- 
teenth century  the  university's  football 
team  did  not  always  consist  of  students 
alone.  The  first  coach,  Professor  John 
I.  Woodruff,  played  right  halfback  at 
times.  C.  Oscar  Ford,  a  graduate  and 
star  player  at  Dickinson,  played  right 
halfback  and  tackle  during  the  season 
that  he  coached  the  team.  Contempor- 
aries said  that  he  could  "easily  spill  a 
whole  mountain  of  interference"  and 
that  he  could  "put  up  a  strong  game." 
Some  of  the  students  played  five,  six, 
and  seven  years  on  the  team.  After 
they  were  graduated  from  the  regular 
four-year  curriculum,  they  transferred 
to  the  school  of  theology  and  were  per- 
mitted to  continue  their  football  ac- 
tivity. 

The  greatest  rival  of  Susquehanna  in 
the  early  years  was  the  Lutheran  col- 
lege at  Gettysburg,  Pennsylvania.  On 
October  8,  1897,  when  the  members  of 
the  Susquehanna  team  entrained  for 
Gettysburg  to  meet  their  rivals  for  the 
first  time,  feeling  ran  high.  Many 
cheered  them,  but  others  ridiculed  them 
and  said  that  they  were  playing  a  team 
that  was  out  of  their  class.  The  game 
was  an  exciting  and  noisy  one,  as  ex- 
pected, according  to  contemporaries  who 
saw  it.  At  times  the  crowd  became  so 
noisy  that  the  players  could  not  hear 
the  signals  being  called.  Frequently  the 
spectators  crowded  over  the  sideline 
ropes  and  got  onto  the  field  where  they 
interrupted  the  progress  of  the  game. 

Four  Gettysburg  men  were  injured 
and  one  Susquehanna  player  sustained 
a  broken  nose.  But  there  were  many 
happy  students  and  townspeople  in  Sel- 
insgrove  who  cheered  their  team  when 
it  returned  homo.  Selinsgrove  had  re- 
ceived news  of  Susquehanna's  victory 
via  telegraph.  They  waited  with  torch- 
lights at  the  railroad  station  for  the  re- 
turn of  the  team  in  order  to  celebrate 


June,   1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


Three  Prominent  Alumni  Receive  Honorary       Junior  Co-eds 
Degrees  at  99th  Commencement 


(Left  to  Right) — The  Rev.  Calvin  J.  Naugle  '34,  Pastor  of  Children's  Memorial 
Lutheran  Church,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  delivered  the  Baccalaureate  sermon  and  re- 
ceived the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity. 

Miss  Christie  E.  Zimmerman  '25,  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  a  Lutheran  mis- 
sionary in  India,  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Pedagogy. 

Mr.  Earl  L  Shobert  II  '35  was  the  Commencement  speaker  and  received  the 
honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Science.  He  is  Director  of  Research  and  Engineering 
for  the  Stackpole  Carbon  Co.,  St.  Marys,  Pa. 


the  4-0  vi^in.  To  the  students  at  Get- 
tysburg, who  fully  expected  a  victory 
for  their  team,  the  result  was  "most 
disappointing."  They  laid  the  cause  to 
"hard  luck  and  accidents." 

In  1898,  the  Gettysburg  team  travelled 
to  Selinsgrove  for  a  return  match. 
•'Threatening  weather  foreboded  a  slip- 
pery game  and  limited  the  attendance, 


yet  the  crowd  numbered  almost  300, 
and  they  all  came  to  see  S.  U.  'do  or 
die'  and  they  saw  her  'do'  in  a  very 
gentlemanly  and  creditable  manner." 
Between  the  halves  of  this  game  the 
spectators  "took  possession  of  the  sur- 
roundings and  sang  and  howled  them- 
selves hoarse,  till  the  canvas  jackets  and 
sweaters  appeared  around  the  corner  of 
the    buildings    marching    again    to    the 


CAMPBELL — a  son,  Michael  Kay  was 
born  on  March  5  to  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs. 
(Carol  Clement  x'56)  Kay  G.  Camp- 
bell. The  Campbells  reside  in  Scotch 
Plains,  N.  J. 


HACKENBERG— Robert  Lee,  Jr.  ar- 
rived on  April  29  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
'56  and  Mrs.  Robert  L.  Hackenberg. 
The  Hackenbergs  reside  at  30  Fleet- 
wood Ave.,  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y. 

HARBST — Thomas  Donald  arrived  on 
May  23  at  his  new  home  in  Celina, 
Ohio.  His  parents  are  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
(Marjorie    Alexander     x'51)     Donald 

Harbst. 

LADY — Ann  Elizabeth  was  born  April 
27  to  the  Rev.  '48  and  Mrs.  Eleanor 
Steele  '48)  Charles  L.  Lady  of  Kon- 
narock,  Va.  The  Ladys  have  two 
other  children,  Jonathan,  four  and 
Tim,  one. 

OBERHEIM  —  Robert  Lynn  made  his 
appearance  on  May  24  at  the  home  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Leah  Cryder  '57)  Rob- 
ert J.  Oberheim  of  Pleasant  Gap,  Pa. 
The  Oberheims  have  another  child, 
Karen  Lee,  two. 

ROSS — Donald  James  arrived  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  (Dorothy 
Apgar  '53)  D.  Samuel  Ross,  Jr.  on 
April  3.  They  reside  in  Mahwah,  N. 
J.  with  their  two  other  sons,  David 
Allan  and  Randall  Lee. 

ROTHFUSS  —  Martha  Jean  was  born 
March  11  to  Dr.  '22  and  Mrs.  Charles 
H.  Rothfuss  of  Woodbridge,  N.  J.,  ac- 
cording to  a  clever  birth  announce- 
ment resembling  a  theatre  ticket. 

STATLER — Anne  Louise  was  born  Feb. 
20  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Janet  Wolfe  '50) 
Edwin  L.  Statler.  The  Statlers  live 
at  112  Tioga  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

TORROMEO — a  daughter,  Karen  Joan 
was  born  to  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs.  (Shirley 
Still  x'54)  Felix  J.  Torromeo  on 
March  22.  The  Torromeos  have  one 
other  daughter,  Debra  Jean,  three. 
They  reside  in  Lindenhurst,  N.  Y. 

WISE — Catherine  Louise  arrived  on  the 
scene  May  22  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (El- 
eanor Saveri  '39)  Richard  A.  Wise  of 
Lebanon,  Pa.  The  Wises  have  four 
other  children,  Richard,  Edward,  Te- 
resa Anne  and  Sara  Donley. 

fray."  Then  they  "once  more  waited 
with  bated  breath  and  throbbing 
hearts."  The  Selinsgrovers  were  not 
disappointed.     Susquehanna  won,   15-0. 

(Continued  Next  Issue) 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1957 


Sportsmanship  Trophy 


President  G.  Morris  Smith  is  seen 
above  congratulating  Stan  Shilling  '57, 
for  winning  the  Sportsmanship  Trophy, 
donated  annually  by  the  Men's  Student 
Council  to  outstanding  players  of  S.  U.'s 
three  main  sports — baseball,  basketball 
and  football.  Losing  several  games  by 
one  run.  Coach  Dick  Hummel's  ball 
tossers  this  season  wound  up  with  a 
hard  luck  3-9  season.  Most  encourag- 
ing was  the  performance  of  a  number 
of  freshmen  who  should  give  the  team 
of  1958  at  least  a  .500  per  cent  record. 
Lost  to  the  team  through  graduation 
were  Stan  Shilling   and   Milan  Kratzer. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


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Pfeiflfer  Goes  To  Bucknell 

Popular  Ed  PfeifEer  '50,  director  of 
S.  U.'s  inter-collegiate  basketball  pro- 
gram since  1952.  is  lost  to  the  Crusaders, 
and  next  year  will  devote  his  coaching 
energies  to  Bucknell's  freshman  team. 

Always  an  ardent  booster  of  S.  U., 
Pfeiffer  in  his  numerous  contacts 
throughout  the  state  in  business,  sports 
and  education,  never  failed  to  get  in  a 
good  word  for  his  Alma  Mater.  Be- 
cause of  these  numerous  contacts,  he 
was  highly  successful  in  bringing  to 
S.  U.  some  of  the  best  basketball  play- 
ers in  recent  years. 

Playing  a  tough  schedule  against  col- 
leges offering  athletic  scholarships  and 
double  S.  U.'s  size,  Pfeiffer,  after  de- 
voting his  time  to  building  up  a  team, 
came  through  in  1956  with  a  10-8  rec- 
ord and  last  year  wound  up  winning  11 
against  8  losses. 

At  Bucknell,  Pfeiffer  will  work  with 
head  basketball  coach,  Ben  Kribbs  and 
will  carry  a  14  game  schedule. 

According  to  S.  U.'s  Athletic  Council, 
no  successor  to  Pfeiffer  has  been  ap- 
pointed. 


'"The  Story  of  Susquehanna  University,  1858-1958,"  prepared  as  part  of 
the  Centennial  Celebration,  is  now  in  the  hands  of  the  printer,  and  it  is  ex- 
pected it  will  be  widely  distributed  among  interested  friends  and  alumni. 

The  price  has  been  set  at  $1.50  and  those  who  are  interested  should  send 
in  their  orders  before  October  1.  Please  detach  the  order  form  below  and 
mail  to  the  Alumni  OflRce. 


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NECROLOGY 

MRS.  WALTER  C.  ERDMAN  (Mildred 
Lyon  '32)  passed  away  on  March  31. 
Formerly  of  Snnbury,  she  had  lived 
with  her  husband  at  4787  Tipton  Rd., 
Harrisburg,  Pa. 

HAROLD  W.  FOLLMER  15  died  sud- 
denly at  his  home  in  Selinsgrove  on 
May  25.  During  his  lifetime  he  had 
been  a  pilot  for  the  U.  S.  Flying  Ser- 
vice, a  teacher  and  Superintendent  of 
Snyder  County  Schools,  Superintend- 
ent of  the  William  G.  Groce  Silk  Mill, 
Selinsgrove,  and  an  employee  in  the 
Auditor  General's  Office,  Harrisburg. 
At  the  time  of  his  death,  he  had  been 
serving  as  Director  of  the  Bureau  of 
Rehabilitation  and  Education  of  the 
Penna.  Dept.  of  Public  Instruction, 
Williamsport. 

GEORGE  W.  HOUCK  '25  passed  away 
on  Dec.  25,  1956.  Before  his  retire- 
ment, Mr.  Houck  had  been  District 
principal  of  the  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 
Schools. 

JEAN  L.  HUVER  '47  died  on  April  22 
in  the  Allentown,  Pa.  Hospital  where 
she  had  been  a  patient  for  three 
weeks.  She  had  been  a  teacher  in 
Allentown's  Jefferson  School  and  or- 
ganist at  Coplay's  Evangelical  and 
Reformed  Church. 

THE    REV.    GEORGE    H.    SEILER     09 

passed  away  on  May  16  at  his  home 
in  Sunbur.v,  Pa.,  where  he  had  lived 
since  his  retirement  in  1954.  He  had 
served  in  the  Lutheran  ministry  for 
30  years. 

WALTER  YOUNG  '05  passed  away  on 
April  4.  In  the  September,  1955  is- 
sue of  the  Quarterly,  a  brief  descrip- 
tion was  given  of  Mr.  Young's  back- 
ground in  the  movies  and  the  theatre. 
Before  his  retirement  he  had  been 
under  contract  with  Warner  Brothers, 
Universal  and  Fox,  playing  in  19  pic- 
tures. 


Vol.  XXVII 


September,  1957 


No.  1 


Ulic  ^tijlcS  and  the  -^^e    illHai^  (/Je   Jjiffcicnt,   (fJiit  the  Spirit  is  tlic  Same 

I 


i   i^'V 


What  is  more  exciting  to  alumni  and  students  than    the  Friday  night  Pep  Rally  and  Bonfire  at  Home- 
coming!    A  tradition  dating  back  as  far  as  any   alumnus  can   remember,  the  Bonfire  still  warms 
the  hearts  of  those  who,  on  a  cold  fall  night,    have     marched     through     town     singing     the 
praises  of  Susquehanna.      In  this  her  Centennial  year,  alumni  will  again  gather  in  the 
glow  of  the  Bonfire  and,  cheering  as  of   old,  will  bring  back  for  one  brief  moment 
some  of  those   memories    of    yesteryear. 


I 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


THE  ALUMNI   ASSOCIATION   OF   SUSQUEHANNA   UNIVERSITY 
Officers  of  the  Association 
DR.  JOHN  I.  WOODRUFF,    SS.  Walnut  St.,  Selinsgrove.   Pa. 
MR.  RAYMOND  P.  CARMAN.  "30.  802  Carl  St..  York.  Pa. 
MR.  LAWRENCE  M.  ISAACS.  '43,  242  Flagstone  Dr.,  Bethlehem,  Pa 
MRS.  DONALD  E.  HOLLWAY.  -28.  E.  Countr>-  Club  Rd..  R.  D.  #2 

Red  Lion.  Pa. 
MISS  JANET   ItOHRRACH,   '46.   1021   Penn   St.,  Sunbur>-,   Pa. 
MR.  W.  DAVID  GROSS.  '47.  Hummels  Wharf.  Pa. 
MR.  EDWIN  M.  BRUNGART.  '00.  400  Walnut  St..  Selinssrove.  Pa. 
DR.  GLENN  L.  MIISSER.  '41,  1143  S.  Pugh  St.,  State  College,  Pa. 
,.  PAUL  M.  HAINES,  '31.  44(il   Van  Buren  St..  Univei-^iity  Pk.. 
Hyattsville,  Md. 


Honorary  President 

President 

Firat   Vice-Preaident 

Second   Vice-President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Statistician 

Member-at-Large 


MR. 


Mcmher-at'Large 

Alumni  Representative  on  University   Board  of  Trustees 

MR.  CLYDE   R.   SPITZNER.   -il.  c/o  WIP.   35   S.   '-'th   St..   Philadelphia   7.    Pa. 

DISTRICT  CLUB  ORGANIZATIONS 
ALTOONA 
MR.  RUSSELL  BROWN  'IS,  siio  New  St..  Roaring  Spring.  Pa 


President 
Secretary-Treasurer 
Secretary-Treasurer 


DR    MII.L.\Rl)   FISHEH    oH.   State  Hosp.,   Hollidaysburg.   Pa. 
MRS.  MELVIN   CAREER  '32 

600  Oakmont  PI..   Kiiaring  Spring,  Pa. 

CALIFORNIA 

MR.  ROBERT  TROUTMAN  '26 

1132  Esperanza   St.,   San  Bernardino.   Calit. 

CENTER-UNION 

MR.  RALPH  BEAHM  '30.  Aaronsburg.   Pa. 

MR.  PAUL  REAMER  '31,  Laurclton.  Pa. 

MRS.  SPENCER  BOYER  "50.   Market  St..    Mifflinlmrg.   Pa. 

HARRISBURG 

MR.  MARSH  BOGAR  '51,  4200  Ridge\iew  Rd..  Hannsburg.  Pa. 
MR.  BRUCE   A.   BELL  '55.   145  S.   Pitt  St.,   Carlisle,   Pa. 
MRS.  CLAYTON  WHITMAN  '44.  335  Pine  St..  Steelton,  Pa. 

HAZLETON 

MR.  KARL  YOUNG  '41,  218  W.  Fifth  St..  Hazkton,  Pa. 
MR.  JOHN  SENKO  '31,  Sugarloaf.  Pa. 

JOHNSTOWN 
THE  KEV    HAROLD  L.   ROWE  '34.   618  Wood  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
MR    PERCY   B.  DAVIS  '26.  617   Coleman   Ave..   Johnstown,   Pa. 
MRS    GEORGE  R.  WALTER  '40,  216  Dupont  St..  Johnstown,  Pa. 
MR.  ROBERT  A.  GABRENYA  '40.  84  Asborne  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

LEHIGH   VALLEY 
MR.   HAROLD  KRAMER  '48.   1154   E.  Cedar  St..   AllenlMwn.   Pa. 
MRS    MARGARET  MAGUIRE  '33.  Lanark  Star  Rt..  Allentown.   Pa. 
MRS.  MIRIAM  ZELL  '42,  2223  Center  St..   Bethlehem.  Pa. 
MR.  WILLARD  H    SCHADEL  '41,  301  Lnbb  Ave..  Pen  Argyl.  Fa. 

LEWISTOWN 
MR    HARRY   THATCHER   '41,   26  N.   Main   St..   Lewistown.   Pa. 
Mr!  THEODORE  CAMERON  '28.  R.  D.  ^2.  Millerstown    Pa. 
MRS    ALOYSIUS  DERR  '49,  Maple  Grove  Rd..  Belleville.   Pa. 
MRS.  CARVER  McNITT  '41,  Bcedsville.   Pa. 

MT.  CARMEL-SHAMOKIN 
MR.  S.  JOHN  PRICE  '42,  1435  Market  St.,  Ashland    Pa. 
MR.  HOWARD  J.  WERTZ  '30,  602  Cameron  St..  Shamokin.  fa. 
NORTH    NEW   JERSEY 

MR.   '51   &   MRS.   '50   HERBERT    HAINS. 

232   E.   Cedar  St..   Livingston,   N.   J. 
MR.  JACOB  SPANGLER  '52.   10  Wetmore  Ave..   Morristown.  N.   J. 
MR.  '52  &  MRS.  '50  ROBERT  BOGDANFFY        ,,,-,,        ' 
26   Chestnut   Dr.,    Paikanack    Lake.    N.    J. 

PHILADELPHIA 

MR.  KENNETH  LENKER  '52,  327  D  §•  Morris  Ave  Crunr,  ^/-"^-Jf^^^J^^^Z:!- 
MR.  WM.  PRITCHARD'5-2.DuttonM>llRd.,R.D.  #2  Malvern.  Pa.  |^^^f  ^^^.j.rc„s,,rer 
MR.  FRANKLIN  FERTIG '44.  217  Madison  Ave..  I  robpect  Pk..  Pa.  aecreia  u 

PITTSBURGH 

DR.  REED  SPEER  '32.  29  Grandview   Ave^.   Crafton,   Pa.  Vice-Prc«dmt 

II.  ^g^£^T^H^sTE^T^El.'''3^;  ^.^Jr^%^r^.  Pa-     SecreJ^rtTrcasurer 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 
MR    NEWTON  KERSTETTER  'lii.  2V.   Chestnut  St..  Sunbury,  Pa. 
MISS  B.  MARY   SHIPE  '42,  1044  Mass.r  St..  Sunbury.   i  a. 

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE 
MR    GEORGE  F.  DAVIS  ■.12.  :U23  Oliver  St..  Washington   15.  D.  C. 
MR.  HOWARD  LUKEHART  "lU.   IKif.  Wak.n.Ui   Dr..   Alexandna.   V 

WILKES-BARRE  -  SCRANTON 
MR    JOHN  E.  NOONAN  -28.  7  Terrace  St..  Wilkes-Barre.  Pa. 
MRS.  CLAIRE  BACKER  '54.  160  Price  St..  KinKston.  Pa. 

WILLIAMSPORT 
MR    PRESTON  H.  SMITH  '38,  ltl7  Ma.k.t  St.,  Williamsport    Pa. 
MRS.  GLEN  RUSSELL  '36.  812  Lincoln   .\vc  .  Wilhamsport.   Pa. 

YORK-HANOVER 
MR.  H.  VERNON  FERSTER  '36.  232  Ck-arview  Rd..  Hanover.  Pa.  rresidcnt 

THE  REV  KENNETH  D.  JAMES  '33.  45  Hanover  St..  Glen  Rock.  Pa.  Vice-Premde»t 
MRS.  RICHARD  REIFF  '44.  319  York  St..  Manchester.  Pa.  Secretary 

MISS  PATRICIA  F.  HEATHCOTE  '52.  220  E.  Cottage  PI..  York.  Pa.  Treasurer 


Vice-president 


President 

Vice-Presiden  t 

Secretary-Treasurer 


Prcsideyit 

Vice-President 

Sccreta  ry-Trea  surer 


President 

Vice-President 


President 

Vice-President 
Secretary 
Treasurer 


President 

Vice-President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


President 

Vice-President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


President 
Secretary 


Co-Presidents 

Vice-President 

Secretary-Treasurer 


Va. 


President 

Secretary 

President 
Vice-President 


President 
Secretary-Treasurer 


President 

Secretary-Treasurer 


100th  Academic  Yej^r  ' 
Convenes  With  500 

The  100th  academic  year  opened  Sep- 
tember 18,  when  170  new  students  reported 
for  a  well-planned  five-day  program  of 
orientation.  With  capacity  freshman 
classes  of  the  past  few  years,  the  total 
student  body  of  approximately  500  just 
about  ta.\es  all  the  facilities  at  S.  U. 

As  in  other  years,  tlie  fre.shman  class 
includes  many  excellent  students  referred 
by  alumni. 

Dean  Gait,  in  a  message  to  the  alumni 
last  year,  pointed  out  the  necessity  of 
early  registration.  He  di.seussed  the  prob- 
able increase  in  applications  and  expressed 
the  hope  that  all  alumni  would  co-operate 
by  sending  names  of  student  prospects  as 
early  as  possible. 

As  of  September  1.  23  applications  had 
been  received  for  1958.  With  this  number, 
there  is  an  indication  that  students  are  now 
more  aware  of  the  hazards  of  college  ad- 
missions, and  are  making  early  applica- 
tion. Colleges  are  also  aware  of  the  fact 
that  students  make  application  to  two, 
three  and  sometimes  more  colleges,  and 
frequently  do  not  make  final  decision  until 
late  in  the  summer. 

In  fairness  to  applicants  and  the  person 
making  the  referral,  S.  U.  tentatively  ac- 
cepts the  student  as  soon  as  application  is 
received  (if  requirements  are  met),  and 
will  give  the  student  a  place  on  the  fresh- 
man list.  In  this  way,  a  student  whose 
first  choice  is  Susquehanna  will  be  able  to 
clear  up  this  matter  of  college  admission 
early  in  the  year,  and  at  the  same  time, 
the  Admissions  Office  will  be  better  able 
to  process  applications. 


S.  U.  PROFS  PRODUCTIVE 

In  the  Susquehanna  University  Studies, 
Vol.  V,  Number  3.  three  professors,  well 
known  to  the  Alumni,  record  the  lists  of 
their  published  writings.  The  list  is  an 
impressive  one  and  something  of  which 
Susquehanna  can  be  proud. 

Dr.  Russell  W.  Gilbert,  professor  of  Ger- 
man at  Susquehanna  for  26  years.  Dr.  Wil- 
liam A.  Russ,  Jr.,  professor  of  history  for 
24  years,  and  Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson,  profes- 
sor of  English  for  26  years  reveal  a  list  of 
17  pages.  Dr.  Gilbert  lists  4  poems.  7  books, 
29  articles,  and  7  book  reviews.  For  Dr. 
Wilson  there  are  3  works  of  fiction,  12 
poems,  5  books,  28  articles  and  14  book 
reviews.  Dr.  Russ  records  64  articles  and 
28  book  reviews. 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,   1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December.  March  and  June. 


September,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


PRESIDENT  SMITH'S  MESSAGE 

Greetings  to  all  our  alumni  as  we  begin  our  100th  year! 

During  the  year  the  Centennial  Committee  has  made  plans  tor  special  days  for 
the  several  areas  of  our  constituency.  To  one  or  more  of  these,  as  may  prove 
convenient  for  our  alumni,  we  extend  a  most  cordial  invitation.  The  year's  pro- 
gram is  listed  below: 

September  23  Opening  Convocation  for  faculty  and  students.  Address  by 
Rector  Bela  Lesko.  Lutheran  Theological  Seminary.  Buenos 
Aires,  Argentina. 

September  27  Founder's  Day.  to  honor  pastors  and  laymen  of  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Synod.  Speakers:  Dr.  Franklin  C.  Fry,  Dr.  Dwight  F. 
Putman  and  Dr.  J.  Frank  Fife. 

October  7  For  townspeople  and  regional  friends  of  the  college — Historical 

Society  Day. 

November  2      Centennial  Homecoming  for  alumni. 

1958 

March  25  Convocation   for   educators   and   learned   societies.     Arthur   H. 

Compton.  Washington  University.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Nobel  Prize 
Winner. 

May  10  Dedication  of  new  buildings,  honoring  women  in  education. 

May  31  Centennial  Commencement. 

Looking  forward  to  greeting  you  on  November  2.  I  am 

Faithfully  yours. 


Garman  Urges  Alums 

To  Attend  Homecoming 

Dear  Alumni: 

The  officers  of  the  Alumni  Association 
extend  a  personal  invitation  to  you  to 
participate  in  the  Centennial  Homecoming 
weekend. 

The  program  starts  at  7:00  P.  M.  Friday 
evening  with  the  crowning  of  the  Home- 
coming Queen  in  Seibert  Hall.  The  stu- 
dents are  putting  forth  every  effort  to  make 
this  a  pleasant  event  for  the  alumni,  and 
it  should  be  something  to  remember  as  the 
starting  gun  in  our  Centennial  year. 

The  Homecoming  Committee,  made  up 
of  representatives  of  the  student  body,  uni- 
versity personnel  and  the  alumni,  is  mak- 
ing every  effort  to  greet  and  entertain  you. 
Your  presence  will  delight  those  on  the 
campus  and  demonstrate  your  true  interest 
and  appreciation  of  their  efforts. 

We  sincerely  hope  you  will  try  to  bring 
the  rest  of  your  family  with  you.  They  are 
welcome  and  are  sure  to  enjoy  our  hos- 
pitality. Be  sure  to  register  in  the  student 
lounge  upon  arrival  and  check  the  week- 
end events. 

Bring  your  smiles  and  complaints.  Let's 
shake  hands  and  have  fun  with  the  "old 
gang"! 

Faithfully  yours. 


President 


«<*c*iS^'^<*S/Vi<*t<,|<(^ 


President  General  Alumni  Association 


S.  U.  GRABS  EARN 

COVETED  DOCTORATE 

Recent  correspondence  has  been  receiv- 
ed in  the  Alumni  Office  from  the  National 
Research  Council  listing  Susquehanna's 
graduates  who  have  received  Doctorates 
during  the  period  1936-1956. 

The  Research  Council  has  prepared  this 
list  because  the  information  will  be  of 
such  value  to  the  academic  world  and  to 
those  administrators  responsible  for  policy 
in  higher  education.  It  includes  all  doc- 
torates based  upon  original  research  or 
scholarship  as  well  as  the  preparation  of 
a  dissertation. 

The  Council  is  most  anxious  that  the  list 
be  accurate  and  has  asked  the  Alumni 
Office  to  carefully  check  it.  Listed  below 
are  Susquehanna  graduates  who  have  re- 
ceived their  doctorates  during  this  period. 
Any  corrections  should  be  reported  to  your 
Alumni  Office  immediately  so  that  noti- 
fication may  be  sent  to  Washington. 

There  is  a  possibility  this  list  is  not  com- 
plete, and  the  Alumni  Office  would  like  to 
have  information  about  others  who  have 
been  awarded  doctorates  during  the  stated 
period  of  1936-1956. 


Orris  H.  Aurand  '21,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

Col.   Univ.,   1950 
John  S.  Bangson  'IS,  Doctorate  in  Botany. 

Penn  State  Univ.,  1940 
Harvey  S.   Bolan  '25,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

N.Y.U.,  1943 
Dorothy    M.    Bonawitz    '20,    Doctorate    in 

Liter..  Penn  State  Univ.,  1936 
Lee  E.  Boyer  '26,  Doctorate  in  Educ,  Penn 

State  Univ.,  1939 
Robert  A.  Boyer  '38,  Doctorate  in  Physics, 

Lehigh  Univ.,  1952 
Charles  E.  ChafFee  '27,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

N.  Y.  U.,  1939 
Paul  D.  Coleman  '40,  Doctorate  in  Physics, 

Mass.  Institute  of  Tech.,  1951 
Russell  J.  Crouse  '28,  Doctorate  in  Political 

Science,  Temple  Univ.,  1954 
Francis  R.  Geigle  '33,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

N.  Y.  U..  1943 
Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

George  Washington  Univ.,  1950 
Horace  G.  Gelsel  '31,  Doctorate  in  Educ  , 

Penn  State  Univ.,  1943 
Maurice  R.  Gor+ner  '21,  Doctorate  in  Re- 
ligion and  Theology.  Temple  Univ.,  1938 
John    F.    Hanna    '35,    Doctorate    in    Educ, 

Penn  State  Univ.,  1954 
Park  W.  Huntington  '17,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

Univ.  of  Penna.,  1950 


Andrew  V.  Kozak  '32,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 
Penn.  State  Univ.,  1952 

John  R.  Leach  '47,  Doctorate  in  Educ,  Col. 

Univ.,  1953 

Joseph  C.  McLain  '24,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 
Col.  Univ..  1950 

E.  Dorothea  Meyer  '33,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 
N.  Y.  U.,  1953 

Harry  W.  Miller  '14,  Doctorate  in  Religion 
and  Tlieology,  Temple  Univ.,  1943 

Mary    Weimer    MofFitt    '28,    Doctorate    in 

Educ,  Col.  Univ.,  1953 
Glenn  L.  Musser  '41,  Doctorate  in  Physics, 

Penn  State  Univ.,  1951 
Hazel  E.  Naugle  '35,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

N.  Y.  U.,  1954 
Paul   M.   Orso   '40,   Doctorate   in  Religion 

and  Theology,  Boston  Univ.,  1949 
Walter    E.    Reifsnyder    '27,    Doctorate    in 

Educ.  Univ.  of  Pittsburgh,  1937 
Helen  O.  Rogers  '39,  Doctorate  in  Music, 

Indiana  Univ..  1955 
Marvin  W.  Schlegel  '28,  Doctorate  in  His- 
tory, Col.  Univ.,  1946 
George  F.  Stover  '27,  Doctorate  in  Educ, 

Col.  Univ.,  1942 
Orie  E.  Sunday  '06,  Doctorate  in  Religion 

and  Theology,  Temple  Univ.,  1941 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


Centennial  Alumni  Fund  Reaches  $40,000. 
200  in  Century  Club.  Alumni  Urged  to 
Send  in  Contributions  Before  Homecoming 

Over  $40,000  has  been  reported  to  date  for  Susquehanna's  Centennial  Fund. 

Alumni  President  Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr.  sends  a  reminder  to  mcMiibers  of  the 
Association  who  have  not  yet  sent  in  their  contributions,  suggesting  that  checks  or 
pledges  be  mailed  to  the  campus  before  Homecoming.  "This  is  the  opportunity  of  a 
life-time",  said  President  Garman.  "This  is  Susquehanna's  finest  hour  and  all  loyal 
aliunni  should  stand  by  her  side." 

Almost  600  alumni  have  responded  as  of 
September  16.  This  represents  approxi- 
mately 23  per  cent  of  the  alumni  and  shows 
one  of  the  finest  responses  in  any  financial 
appeal. 

Still  far  below  the  response  of  many  col- 
leges which  show  50  and  60  per  cent  of 
their  alumni  responding,  the  officers  of  the 
Association  plan  to  put  forth  special  effort 
right  through  to  the  end  of  the  year  to 
further  raise  this  percentage. 

President  Garman  has  said  "I  don't 
want  the  alumni  to  feel  that  I  am  pushing 
too  much  for  contributions  to  our  Centen- 
nial Fund,  but  our  job  would  be  made 
much  easier  if  alumni  would  voluntarily 
send  in  their  contributions  rather  than 
wait  for  a  reminder  from  me  or  the  Alumni 
Office." 

Many  alumni  have  pledged  certain 
amounts  to  be  paid  over  the  period  ex- 
tending to  the  end  of  the  Centennial  aca- 
demic year.  This  provides  for  deductions 
for  two  income  tax  years. 

The  Century  Club,  made  up  of  alumni 
who  have  contributed  $100  or  more,  now 
has  a  membership  of  199. 

Listed  below  aie  those  who  have  con- 
tributed since  the  last  issue: 


ADDITIONS  TO 

CENTURY  CLUB 

H.  Clay  Bergstresser 
Carol  Reidler  Bottiger 
Harold  E.  Ditzler 
Laura  L.  Gemberling 
Lawrence  M.  and 
Louise  Kresge  Isaacs 
Calvin  J.  Naugle 
William  0.  Roberts 
Howard  H.  Solomon 


ALUMNI  ENDOW  TWO 

NEW  SCHOLARSHIPS 

President  G.  Morris  Smith  recently  an- 
nounced that  Dr.  H.  Clay  Bergstresser  '17 
and  Carol  Reidler  Bottiger  '53  had  made 
gifts  to  the  university  in  the  form  of  en- 
dowed scholarships. 

Always  a  welcome  gift,  a  new  scholar- 
ship points  up  the  interest  of  alumni  in  the 
human  side  of  Susquehanna's  program. 
E\en  in  an  era  of  high  economy,  recent 
studies  have  shown  that  many  well-quali- 
fied students  never  get  to  college  because 
of  insufficient  funds.  Susquehanna  fre- 
quently loses  good  students  in  competition 
with  other  colleges  because  of  the  limited 
number  of  scholarships. 

Dr.  Bergstresser  is  pastor  of  Trinity 
Lutheran  Church,  Hazleton.  where  Mrs, 
Bottiger's  husband  "Larry"  '53  is  Assist- 
ant Pastor. 


Don't  Forget 


J/ 


omecomina 

November  1-2,  1957 


1917  — 

H.  Clay  Bergstresser 
1919  — 

Mary  Woodruff  Martin 

1927  — 

Martha  Ertel  Schumacher 

1928  — 

Harold  E.  Ditzlcr 
Laura  L.  Gcmbernng 

1929  — 

William  O.  Roberts 

1930  — 

Miller  R.  Gerhardt 

1931  — 

Sara  Haines  Zimmerman 
1934  — 

Calvin  J.  Naugle 
1943  — 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs 
1945  — 

Louise  KrePKe  Isaacs 
1947  — 

Howard  H.  Solomon 
1949  — 

Richard  L.  Wilson 
1968  — 

Carol  Reidler  Bottiger 

FRIENDS     

Mrs.  James  P.  Kessler 
Lawrie  &  Green 
Maryland    Synod   of    the 
V.    L.    C.    A. 


Alumni  Grand  Total  $41,440.70 


New  students,  Harriet  Gearhart  of  Sunbury  and  Virginia  Letson  of  Metuchen,  N.  .J., 
enjoy  Dr.  Smith's  interest  in  their  Freshman  beanies. 


September,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


Seven  New  Members 
Join  S.  U.  Staff 

Donald  Fisher  '51  in  Business  Ad- 
ministration;  Kleinsorji  Resigns 

Mr.  W.  Donald  Fisher  '51  joined  S.  U.'s 
faculty  this  fall  as  a  part-time  lecturer  in 
Business  Administration. 

Known  to  many  alumni,  Mr.  Fisher  re- 
ceived his  M.B.A.  from  N.  Y.  U.  after 
graduating  from  S.  U.,  and  later  completed 
requirements  for  his  C.P.A.  A  year  ago 
he  set  up  offices  in  Selinsgrove  and  has 
been  conducting  a  successful  business  in 
public  accounting. 

Many  alumni  will  regret  to  learn  of  the 
resignation  of  Mr.  Axel  Kleinsorg,  who  for 
ten  years  has  been  an  instructor  in  the 
English  Department.  His  dramatic  pro- 
ductions are  well-known  to  alumni  because 
of  the  numerous  plays  presented  on  the 
campus  during  alumni  reunions.  Mr. 
Kleinsorg  is  now  teaching  English  and  di- 
recting dramatics  in  the  Bensalem  High 
School,  Cornwells  Heights,  Pa. 

Mr.  James  J.  Peterson  of  Newton,  N.  J. 
has  taken  over  Mr.  Kleinsorg's  responsi- 
bilities. He  is  a  graduate  of  Bradley  Uni- 
versity and  holds  an  M.A.  degree  from  the 
University  of  Penna. 

Dr.  Kenneth  F.  Mailloux,  whose  home  is 
in  Allston,  Mass.,  has  been  added  to  the 
History  Department.  He  did  his  under- 
graduate work  at  Amherst  and  the  Uni- 
versity of  Mass.,  and  holds  his  M.A.  and 
Ph.D.  degrees  from  Boston  U. 

Miss  Edra  Riley  joins  the  administra- 
tion staff  as  Assistant  Registrar.  Miss 
Riley's  home  is  in  Martinsburg,  W.  Va., 
and  she  is  a  graduate  of  Shepherd  College, 
W.  Va.,  where  for  three  years  she  served 
her  Alma  Mater  as  secretary  and  Assistant 
Registrar. 

Mr.  William  H.  Betz  will  teach  the  basic 
course  in  Investments  as  a  part-time  lec- 
turer. He  has  been  an  investment  broker 
in  Sunbury  for  many  years  and  has  stud- 
ied with  the  American  Institute  of  Banking 
and  the  Institute  of  Finance. 

Mr.  Irvin  Graybill,  Jr.,  another  part-time 
lecturer,  will  teach  Business  Law.  He  is 
a  graduate  of  Bucknell  and  Harvard  Law 
School  and  is  District  Attorney  for  Snyder 
County. 

Mr.  Ray  D.  Taylor  of  Milton  will  teach 
Engineering  Drawing  and  Descriptive 
Geometry  in  Susquehanna's  Pre-Engineer- 
ing  course.  He  has  his  Bachelor's  and 
Master's  degrees  from  Penn.  State  U. 

All  new  staff  members  were  welcomed 
by  President  and  Mrs.  Smith  at  a  dinner 
given  in  the  Hotel  Edison  on  Sept.  17. 


CENTENNIAL  USHERED  IN  BY  SPECIAL 

CONVOCATION  AND  FOUNDER'S  DAY  PROGRAM 

Susquelianna's  Centennial  year  opened  on  Monday,  September  23  with  a  special  Cen- 
tennial Convocation  at  which  the  Rev.  Bela  Lesko,  Rector  of  the  new  Lutheran  Theologi- 
cal Seminary  at  Buenos  Aires,  Argentina,  delivered  the  address  and  received  an  hon- 
orary degree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity. 

The  second  important  event  of  the  year  occurred  on  September  27  when  Dr.  Franklin 
Clark  Fry,  President  of  the  U.  L.  C.  A.,  gave  the  Founder's  Day  address  before  a  large 
audience  in  Seibert  Hall. 


The  special  convocation  and  the  Foun- 
der's Day  program  were  the  first  of  seven 
special  events  for  the  Centennial  year. 

Rector  Lesko,  brilliant  young  theologian 
born  in  Budapest,  came  to  Susquehanna  on 
his  way  back  to  Argentina  from  the  third 
Lutheran  World  Federation  meeting  in 
Minneapolis.  After  graduating  from  the 
University  of  Sopron  with  high  honors,  he 
did  graduate  work  in  theology  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Lund,  Sweden,  and  because  of 
his  distinguished  record,  he  was  invited 
to  take  up  Christian  work  among  the  Hun- 
garians in  Argentina.  This  work  grew 
into  proportions  of  such  large  significance, 
that  in  1954,  the  Lutheran  World  Federa- 
tion decided  to  build  in  Argentina  a  new 
Theological  Seminary,  and  called  Pastor 
Lesko  to  be  its  first  head. 

The  festivities  for  Founder's  Day  on 
September  27  began  with  a  luncheon  in 
Horton  Dining  Hall,  when  faculty  and  stu- 
dents were  hosts  lo  pastors  and  laymen  of 
the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod,  which  has 
always  been  so  helpful  in  advancing  the 
program  at  Susquehanna. 

After  the  luncheon,  brief  addresses  were 
given  by  President  D wight  F.  Putman 
of  the  Central  Penna.  Synod,  and  President 


J.  Frank  Fife  of  the  Maryland  Synod.  Dr. 
Benjamin  Kurtz,  founder  of  Missionary  In- 
stitute which  was  the  precursor  of  Sus- 
quehanna University,  was  a  member  of  the 
Maryland  Synod. 

The  main  service  of  the  day  was  held  in 
the  college  chapel  at  two  o'clock  when  Dr. 
Fry  gave  his  address.  Dr.  Fry  came  to 
Susquehanna  soon  after  his  election  to  the 
Lutheran  World  Federation  as  its  new 
president.  One  of  America's  foremost 
protestant  churclimen,  he  also  holds  a  key 
office  in  the  World  Council  of  Churches, 
being  chairman  of  its  Central  Committee. 


$65,000  FROM  FORD  GRANT 

Dr.  Smith  m  June  received  $65,000  from 
the  Ford  Foundation,  which  was  the  sec- 
ond installment  of  a  gift  to  Susquehanna 
of  $125,000,  the  income  of  which  for  the 
next  ten  years  is  to  be  used  for  faculty 
salaries.  The  first  $60,000  was  received 
in  July,  1956. 

The  Foundation  stated  in  its  letter  ac- 
companying the  first  gift  that  after  ten 
years  the  University  might  use  the  gift  for 
any  purpose  it  deemed  wise. 


THE  IDEAL  UNIVERSITY-ALUMNUS 
RELATIONSHIP 

The  ultimate  continuing  strength  of  a  university  rests  with  its 
alumni.  Their  association  is  ended  only  with  death,  and  even,  then  new 
generations  of  alumni  provide  the  continuity  thai  perpetuates  a  univer- 
sity. Its  officers  come  and  go,  its  faculties  change,  its  programs  are 
modified,  and  its  buildings  are  replaced,  but  its  alumni  maintain  a  life- 
long relationship  to  their  university.  They  are  keepers  of  the  tradition, 
preferred  stockholders  of  the  enterprise,  the  mark  of  its  accomplishment. 

From  the  time  he  is  selected  as  an  undergradtiate,  the  alumnus  is 
irrevocably  associated  xvith  and  attached  to  his  university.  If  his  uni- 
versity gains  renouni,  some  rubs  off  on  him.  It  he  attains  prominence 
and  success,  his  university  basks  in  the  reflected  glory.  He  of  all  people 
has  the  greatest  stake  iii  his  university.  He  follows  its  progress  with 
pride;  he  serves  as  an  unofficial  ambassador  to  the  community ;  he  con- 
tributes in  many  ivays  to  its  leadership. 

A  university  has  a  responsibility  to  its  alumni,  and  they  to  it. 
If  an.  alumnus  maintains  an  intimate  association  xvith  his  institution 
a)id  an  intimate  knoivledge  of  its  goals  and  problems,  the  chances  are 
great  that  he  wll  give  it  his  assistance  in  time,  effort  and  money.  In  turn, 
the  university  is  the  keeper  of  a  trust  for  him.  It  must  never  give  him 
real  cause  to  regret  that  it  is  his  university.  This  is  the  ideal  university- 
alumnus  relationship.  Both  the  university  and  the  alumnus  should  strive 
to  reach  it  and  keep  it. 

— From  an  article  by  Henry  T.  Heald, 
foi-mer  President,  New  York  University 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


MEET  THE  BRIDE  AND  GROOM  - 


GEORGE  H.  BANTLEY  '41  and  Helen  M. 
Burger  were  married  on  Aug.  29  in  St. 
Basil's  Church,  Pittsburgh,  where  the 
couple  now  reside  at  1741  Parkline  Dr., 
Apt.  4.  Pittsburgh  27. 

WILLIAM  F.  BASTIAN  '54  was  married  to 
Constance  E.  Wirt  Sept.  5  in  Sunbury. 
Pa.,  where  they  reside  at  247  Ridge  Ave. 
Bill  is  teaching  in  Lewisburg  High  School, 
and  studying  for  his  Master's  Degree  at 
Penn.  State  U. 

ERMA  M.  BONAWITZ  49  was  united  in 
marriage  to  the  Rev.  John  M.  Warnes 
on  Aug.  17  in  the  Redeemer  Lutheran 
Church,  Lancaster.  Pa.,  of  which  the 
Rev.  HERBERT  G.  HOHMAN  32  is 
pastor. 

DAVIS  L.  CLARK  x'54  was  married  June 
20  to  Lardina  A.  Caverly  in  Bath,  Me. 
Now  serving  with  the  U.  S.  Navy,  Davis 
is  a  graduate  of  the  U.  S.  Naval  Acad- 
emy. Annapolis,  Md.  and  holds  the  rank 
of  Lieut.  <jg). 

NAOMI  E.  DAY  '47  and  Major  Frederick 
Stetson  Wood.  U.  S.  Marine  Corps,  were 
united  in  marriage  on  June  22  in  the 
Fort  Myer  Chapel,  Arlington,  Va.  Mrs. 
Wood  was  employed  in  Washington.  D.  C. 
prior  to  her  marriage.  The  couple  now 
reside  in  Waverly.  Mass.,  where  Major 
Wood  is  Assistant  Professor  of  Naval 
Science  at  Tufts  University. 

POLLY  A.  FISHER  x'.55  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Vaughn  L.  Artley  in  St. 
Paul's  Lutheran  Church,  Middlecreek 
Dam,  Pa.  on  Sept.  14.  The  Rev.  Ben- 
jamin Lotz.  Assistant  Professor  of  Re- 
ligion and  Philosophy  at  S,  U.,  perform- 
ed the  double-ring  ceremony.  Polly  and 
her  husband  are  employed  as  laboratory 
technicians  at  the  Sunbury  Community 
Hospital. 

FREDERICK  R,  FROST  '56  and  Alice 
Louise  Valsing  were  married  on  Sept.  14 
in  Trinity  Lutheran  Church,  Selinsgrove. 
"Fritz"  is  employed  by  the  New  York 
Life  In.surance  Co..  Harrisburg,  where 
the  couple  reside  at  1038  Rolleston  St. 
Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh.  Director  of  the 
Conservatory  of  Music  at  S.  U..  played 
the  organ.  DONALD  E.  ROOK  '56  was 
one  of  the  ushers. 

PATRICIA  GALLOWAY  x'56  and  LARRY 
G.  ROMIG  '57  were  married  on  July  28 
in  St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Church,  Leman- 
ters.  Pa,  The  Rev.  REIDE  BINGAMAN 
'23  performed  the  ceremony.  Larry  is 
on  the  teaching  staff  of  Millerstown  H. 
S.,  and  Pat,  since  graduating  from  the 
Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  School  of  Nursing, 
has  been  employed  as  a  nurse  in  the 
Sunbury  Community  Hospital.  They  re- 
side at  12  N,  High  St.,  Selinsgrove. 


JANET  A.  GERNER  56  and  JOHN  D. 
YEICH  '56  were  united  in  marriage  on 
Aug.  10  in  St.  James'  Lutheran  Church, 
Chalfont,  Pa.  The  ceremony  was  per- 
formed by  John's  father,  the  Rev.  Ver- 
non B.  "i'eich.  They  are  residing  in  Get- 
tysburg, where  John  is  attending  Gettys- 
burg Seminary.  Janet  is  teaching  in 
Taneytown.  Md.  Members  of  the  wed- 
ding party  were  WILLIAM  K.  DONEY 
'56  and  DAVID  E.   FETTER  '56. 

ELIZABETH  JOYCE  HANCOCK  x-.59  and 
Joseph  C.  Stauller  were  united  in  mar- 
riage Sept.  9  in  St.  Paul's  Lutheran 
Church,  Spring  Grove,  Pa.  They  reside 
at  32  S.  Main  St.,  Spring  Grove,  where 
Joyce  is  employed  by  the  P.  H.  Glat- 
felter  Co.  and  her  husband  by  the  U.  S. 
Postal  Department. 

EDWARD  P.  KOPF  '53  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Claire  Estelle  Meyers  on  July  1 
in  the  Chapel  of  the  National  Broadcast- 
ing Co.,  New  York,  N.  Y.  They  reside 
in  Bloomfield,  N,  J. 

NANCY  L.  MAREK  '57  and  LEROY  B. 
WOLFE,  JR.  '57  were  married  June  16. 
The  couple  reside  at  528  W.  56th  St., 
Ashtabula,  Ohio,  where  Leroy  is  in  the 
Management  Training  Program  of  J.  C. 
Penney  Co.  Nancy  is  teaching  commer- 
cial subjects  in  the  Jefferson,  Ohio,  H.  S. 
Members  of  the  wedding  party  were: 
Nancy's  brother,  GARDINER  '51.  PETER 
M,  NUNN  '.57  and  two  S.  U.  seniors.  Bill 
Aspray  and  Bob  Bartels. 

JANIS  E,  QUIGLEY  x'58  and  GEORGE  F. 
SCHLUCHTERER  57  were  united  in 
marriage  June  15  in  St.  John's  Lutheran 
Church,  Boyertown,  Pa.  George  is  a 
Jr.  Accountant  for  Lybrand,  Ross  Bros. 
&  Montgomery  in  Phila.  Members  of  the 
wedding  party  were:  PETER  M.  NUNN 
'57,  MILAN  J,  KRATZER  '57  and  Gail 
Woolbert.  James  White,  Gordon  Thomp- 
son. Wade  Hoffman  and  James  Maurer, 
all  students  at  S.  U. 

GAIL  M,  MULLER  x'59  and  FRANK  L. 
ROMANO  '57  were  united  in  marriage 
June  15  in  Community  Methodist  Church, 
Roselle  Park,  .N.  J.  Frank  is  a  teacher- 
coach  at  Otto  Township  H.  S.,  Duke  Cen- 
ter, Pa.  They  reside  on  School  St.,  Rix- 
ford.  Pa. 

MARY  L.  ROSENDALE  x'57  was  married 
June  29  to  Christ  J.  Bucolo  in  Olivet 
Presbyterian  Church,  Reading,  Pa.  Mary 
is  a  Laboratory  Technician  at  Reading 
Hospital,  and  her  husband  is  a  teacher 
in  the  Governor  Mifflin  Jt.  School  Sys- 
tem. They  reside  at  422  Walnut  Street, 
Reading. 


CHARLOTTE  J.  SANDT  '56  and  KENNETH 
F.  ERDLEY,  JR.  '55  were  married  May 
25  in  Temple  Lutheran  Church,  Brook- 
line,  Pa.  with  the  Rev.  ROBERT  F. 
FISHER  '40  officiating  at  the  double-ring 
ceremony.  Ken,  recently  discharged  from 
the  Navy,  is  now  a  teacher-coach  at 
Woodbury,  N.  J.  High  School.  They  re- 
side at  Evergreen  and  Hunter  Sts.,  Wood- 
bury. Members  of  the  wedding  party 
were:  MR.  '55  and  MRS.  (CLAIRE  ROS- 
ENGARTEN  x'56i  WALTER  C.  ALBERT, 
JR.,  NANCY  J.  McCULLOUGH  '56. 
JAMES  G,  SHOWALTER  .55  and  LARRY 
R.  BINGAMAN    ;». 

JOHN  H.  SCHRAEDER  '54  was  united  in 
marriage  on  Aug.  24  to  Janet  H.  Fickner 
of  West  Hazleton.  Pa.  They  reside  in 
Woodbridge.  N.  J.  where  John  is  teach- 
ing music  in  the  high  .school. 

RUTH  E.  SCOTT  '55  and  PETER  M. 
NUNN  '57  were  united  in  marriage  on 
June  22.  Pete  is  a  junior  auditor  for 
Lybrand.  Ross  Bros,  and  Montgomery 
in  Philadelphia.  The  couple  reside  at 
1207  Riverside  Dr.,  Wilmington  3.  Del. 

FREDERICK  L.  SHILLING  '55  was  mar- 
ried to  Marlene  M.  Sterner  on  June  16 
in  St.  Bartholomew's  Lutheran  Church, 
Hanover,  Pa.  with  the  groom's  father, 
the  Rev.  RUSSELL  T.  SHILLING  '29, 
officiating  the  double-ring  ceremony, 
Fred  is  a  senior  at  Gettysburg  Seminary 
this  year.  Members  of  the  wedding  par- 
ty were:  CHARLES  W.  COATES  '55, 
STANLEY  R.  SHILLING  '57.  brother  of 
the  groom  and  sister  of  the  groom,  Bar- 
bara Shilling,  who  is  a  student  at  S.  U. 

STANLEY  R.  SHILLING  '57  was  united  in 
marriage  on  Aug.  2  to  Shirley  M.  Werner 
in  St.  Bartholomew's  Lutheran  Church, 
Hanover,  Pa.  The  groom's  father,  the 
Rev.  RUSSELL  T.  SHILLING  '29  per- 
formed the  double-ring  ceremony.  Stan 
is  employed  by  the  W.  T.  Grant  &  Co., 
York,  and  he  and  his  wife  reside  at  126 
York  St.,  Hanover.  Members  of  the 
wedding  party  were:  FREDERICK  L. 
SHILLING  '.55.  brother  of  the  groom, 
JACK  BISHOP  '57  and  Barbara  Shilling, 
student  at  S.  U. 

GLENN  E.  SMITH  '56  and  Elaine  M.  New- 
man, Selinsgrove.  were  united  in  mar- 
riage June  16  in  Ebenezer  Evangelical 
United  Brethren  Church.  Glenn  is  in  his 
second  year  at  Temple  Univ.  School  of 
Medicine  in  Phila.,  where  the  couple 
reside. 

JANET  L.  SNYDER  x'.59  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Harold  F.  Ness  Sept.  7. 
The  couple  reside  in  Etters,  Pa.  Janet 
is  a  secretary  for  U.  S.  Steel  Homes  in 
Harrisburg. 

(Continued  on  Page  Twelve) 


September,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


THE  CRUSADERS  OF  1957 


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PYont  Row  (1.  to  r.) — Joe  Osinchak,  Jack  Anthony.  Clamers  Bartlow.  Bob  Lewis,  Co-capt.  Walt  Benham, 
Co-capt.  Dick  Purnell.  Ralph  Ferraro,  Jim  Keiscr,  Dan  Marvin  and  Ray  Richie. 

Middle  Row— Gerald  Sullivan,  Richard  Derrick,  James  McGrath,  Dixon  Cuff,  Ted  Schilling,  Gerald  Bernstein, 
James  Miller.  Lee  Conrad  and  Carl  Shoemaker. 

Standing— Asst.  Coach  Bob  Pitlello.  Ken  James  (manager).  Neil  Rebuck.  Ronald  Concavage.  George  Swann, 
George  Moore.  Don  Cave,  Fritz  Fichtner.  Edward  Jones.  Allen  Nace.  Glenn  Bowman,  Ronald  Kahn, 
Frank  Procopio  and  Head  Coach  Henry  J.  "Whitey"  Keil. 


KEIL  AND  PITTELLO 

HAVE  SQUAD  OF  31 

Football  coaches,  Henry  J.  "Whitey" 
Keil,  '39  and  Bob  Pittello,  '51  have  been 
working  hard  since  September  9  for  the 
opening  game  with  Ursinus  on  October  5. 
With  15  lettermen  returning  and  16  prom- 
ising candidates,  the  coaches  are  hopeful 
for  an  even  better  season  than  last  year's 
4-3  record. 

Heading  the  list  of  returning  lettermen 
are  co-captains  Dick  Purnell  of  Ashland 
and  Walt  Benham  of  Philadelphia.  Two 
upperclassmen  ha\'e  returned  who  were 
missing  from  last  year's  squad  because  of 
injuries,  Carl  Shoemaker  of  Ashland  and 
Fritz  Fichtner  of  Reading. 

In  commenting  on  this  year's  prospects. 
Coach  Keil  said,  "We  are  very  happy  to 
have  for  the  first  time  since  I  have  taken 
over,  a  good  bench.  We  also  think  we 
now  have  an  improved  line.  However,  we 
have  only  one  returning  end  and  one  of 
our  problems  will  be  to  select  a  starter 
from  four  freshman  prospects." 

Through  the  columns  of  the  "Alumnus" 
Coach  Keil  wants  to  express  his  appreci- 
ation to  alumni  who  have  referred  football 
players  to  the  campus  this  year.    He  said, 


"One  of  the  encouraging  things  about  serv- 
ing my  Alma  Mater  is  the  whole-hearted 
support  given  by  the  Alumni.  Keep  them 
coming." 


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1957   FOOTBALL 
-  SCHEDULE   - 

October: 

5— Ursinus  College  A 

12— Swarthmore  College  (Parents'  Day)    H 

19— Dickinson   College    A 

26— Grove  City  College  H 

November: 

2— Bridgewater  College  (Homecoming)    H 
9— Wagner   College    H 

16— Haverford  College   A 


Nov.  1-2 


Basketball 

1957  - 1958 

Dec.    6— Hartwick  College  A 

Dec.    7— Hamilton  College  A 

Dec.  14— Ursinus  College  A 

Jan.     9— National  Aggies  A 

Jan.  11— Dickinson  College  H 

Jan.  13 — Scranton  University  H 

Jan.  17— Juniata  College  A 

Jan.  18— Western  Maryland   H 

Jan.  31— Rider  College   A 

Feb.    1— Upsala  College  A 

Feb.    3 — Lebanon  Valley  A 

Feb.    6— Franklin  &  Marshall  H 

Feb.    8— Washington  College   A 

Feb.  10— Wilkes  CoUege  H 

Feb.   12— Lycoming  CoUege  H 

Feb.  22— Drexel  Tech   A 

Feb.  28— Upsala  College    H 

Mar.  1— Rutgers,  So.  Jersey  H 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


Excited  Spectators  Frequently  Interrupt 
Early  Football  at  S.  U.    1st  Student  Pep 
Rally  1899.  Coeds  1st  Sponsor  Team  Banquet 

by  WILLIAM  S.  CLARK  '48 

Editor's  Note:  The  following  is  the  thii-d  and  last  chapter  of  the  story  of  early  foot- 
ball at  S.  U..  printed  here  with  the  permission  of  the  editors  of  the  Susquehanna  Studies. 
In  two  previous  chapters,  the  writer  told  of  the  early  support  of  the  faculty  and  the 
enthusiasm  of  the  student  body. 


One  of  the  greatest  rivalries  was  the 
one  with  the  Bloomsburg  State  Normal 
School  of  Bloomsburg,  Pennsylvania. 
Everytime  these  two  colleges  met  on 
the  gridiron  the  game  ended  in  argu- 
ments. In  1893,  when  Missionary  In- 
stitute defeated  Bloomsburg  18-10,  a 
Selinsgrove  spectator  said:  "They  took 
their  defeat  very  badly  and  spoke  in 
very  strong  language  against  our  team 
and  town."  In  1896,  when  Susquehan- 
na's team  travelled  to  Bloomsburg  and 
was  defeated,  22-0,  it  was  said  that 
Susquehanna  "faced  a  crowd  of  would 
be  exponents  of  the  game,  who  .  .  . 
aided  by  their  peculiar  tactics  unknown 
to  the  true  art  of  the  game,  secured  sev- 
eral touch-downs  and  won  the  game. 
In  this  contest  our  boys  stood  up  before 
professional  players,  sluggers  and  non- 
descript pugilists.  It  did  not  take  a 
close  observer  to  see  the  ominous  swing 
of  a  right  land  on  the  jaw  of  a  prostrate 
wearer  of  the  maroon  and  orange."  The 
Bloomsburg  men  refused  a  return  game 
in  Selinsgrove,  for  they  were  ill-at-ease 
about  what  might  happen  to  them  if 
they  ventured  into  hostile  territory. 
They  "feared  the  multitude  of  Selins- 
grove on-lookers."  This  attitude  caused 
extreme  irritation  at  Susquehanna.  The 
college  paper  cried:  "Bloomsburg  Nor- 
mal can  no  longer  hope  to  preserve  ath- 
letic relations  with  us.  It  is  the  unani- 
mous verdict  of  the  University  that  we 
permit  them  to  go  by  unnoticed  and 
forgotten."  The  teams  did  not  face  each 
other  again  until  1901. 

Franklin  and  Marshall  College  at 
Lancaster,  Pennsylvania,  usually  proved 
to  be  a  strong  opponent.  Evidently  of- 
ficials in  the  1890's  were  subject  to  se- 
vere criticism  just  as  they  are  today. 
In  the  game  played  in  November,  1898, 
there  were  "disputes  on  the  part  of  both 
teams."  The  referee  was  accused  of 
favoritism.  According  to  a  Susquehan- 
na spectator,  the  referee  "gave  F.  &  M. 
everything  .  .  .  The  game  was  almost 
all  kicking  (of  both  kinds)."  Another 
observer  of  the  game  said  that  "al- 
though we  were  defeated  6-0  our  boys 
learned  the  lesson  that  it  is  impossible 
to  defeat  eleven  men  and  the  official." 


The  largest  college  played  by  the 
Susquehanna  eleven  up  to  that  time 
was  The  Pennsylvania  State  College 
(now  University)  in  October,  1898.  Be- 
fore the  members  of  the  team  travelled 
to  State  College  for  the  game,  there  was 
some  question  on  their  part  concerning 
how  they  would  be  treated.  The  Penn 
State  eleven  was  a  strong  one  and  had 
consistently  defeated  formidable  teams. 
The  boys  from  Selinsgrove  knew  that 
the  Nittany  Lions  had  beaten  the  Uni- 
versity of  Pennsylvania,  the  University 
of  Pittsburgh,  and  the  Carlisle  Indian 
School,  and  had  tied  the  United  States 
Naval  Academy.  The  maroon  and  or- 
ange approached  the  game  with  some 
misgivings.  When,  finally,  they  limped 
oft  Beaver  Field,  they  were  the  victims 
of  a  stinging  45-6  defeat.  Obviously 
Penn  State  was  much  the  stronger  team 
and  had  treated  the  match  with  Sus- 
quehanna as  "a  good  practice  game." 
Consolation  for  Susquehanna,  however, 
rested  in  Captain  Morris'  sixty  yard 
run,  on  a  trick  play,  for  a  touchdown. 

The  biggest  victory  for  Susquehanna 
was  the  overwhelming  conquest  of  the 
Muncy  Athletic  Club  of  Muncy,  Penn- 
sylvania, in  November,  1897,  by  the 
score  of  96-0.  It  was  reported  that  "one 
touchdown  was  made  in  one-half  min- 
ute, and  a  few  in  one  and  one-half  min- 
utes. The  game  was  replete  with  long 
runs." 

Generally  speaking,  Susquehanna  suc- 
ceeded in  drawing  fair-sized  crowds  to 
the  home  games.  The  crowds  were 
noisy  and  mobile.  On  a  number  of  oc- 
casions they  interrupted  team  play  by 
running  on  the  field  and  shouting  so 
loudly  that  they  drowned  out  the  sig- 
nals of  the  team  captain.  Many  who 
attended  knew  little  or  nothing  about 
the  game,  but  having  caught  the  fever 
that  was  sweeping  the  nation,  came  to 
the  games  to  satisfy  their  curiosity.  It 
was  not  surprising  that  many  were  ig- 
norant of  the  game  because  the  game 
was  new  and  its  rules  changed  rapidly. 
Even  a  large  number  of  the  students 
who  reported  for  practice  had  never 
played    before.      "To    the    average    un- 


initiated spectator,  a  game  of  footbaU 
[looked]  like  the  veriest  hurly-burly  of 
chance  and  main  strength." 

A  great  number  of  books  and  articles, 
however,  appeared  on  the  subject  and 
these  were  widely  read.  The  literature 
of  football  rapidly  became  quite  exten- 
sive. Of  particular  interest  was  the 
work  of  the  great  pioneer  of  the  game, 
Walter  Camp  of  Yale.  Changes  and  de- 
velopments in  the  game  itself  made  it 
more  intelligible  and  exciting.  The  in- 
troduction of  improved  signal  systems 
(from  odd  and  meaningless  garbled 
phrases  to  numbers  and  letters),  the  in- 
creased use  of  and  mastery  of  inter- 
ference, the  changes  in  the  point  values 
of  the  touchdown  and  field  goal,  and  the 
creation  of  new  playing  formations  such 
as  "guards  back,"  all  aided  in  making 
the  game  better  for  player  and  spec- 
tator alike. 

The  "guards  back"  formation  was  in- 
troduced by  Coach  Woodruff  of  the  Uni- 
versity of  Pennsylvania  in  1895,  al- 
though Amos  Alonzo  Stagg  had  used 
the  same  formation  with  tackles  at  an 
earlier  date.  The  "guards  back"  for- 
mation consisted  of  pulling  two  guards 
out  of  the  line  either  to  carry  the  ball 
or  to  run  interference.  The  formation 
became  a  strong  ground  gainer  for 
teams  that  knew  how  to  use  it  effec- 
tively. Susquehanna  employed  this  for- 
mation successfully  on  occasion  and 
scored  a  touchdown  with  it  against  the 
Williamsport,  Pennsylvania,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
team  in  1897.  Several  of  Susquehanna's 
opponents,  including  Franklin  and 
Marshall  College,  used  the  formation. 

The  status  of  football  was  greatly  im- 
proved at  Susquehanna  when  provision 
was  made  for  a  professionally  trained 
coach.  As  the  science  and  art  of  foot- 
ball developed,  the  services  of  a  regular 
coach  became  a  necessity.  It  was  not 
long  before  the  students  of  the  univer- 
sity petitioned  the  Board  of  Directors  to 
secure  someone  "good  in  athletics"  for 
this  purpose.  The  first  man  to  fill  the 
position  was  E.  P.  (Ted)  Gilchrist,  a 
graduate  of  Bucknell  University,  who 
came  to  Susquehanna  in  1897.  He  was 
followed  in  1898  by  C.  Oscar  Ford.  The 
regular  coach  brought  experience  and 
knowledge  of  the  game  with  him,  but 
more  important,  he  brought  the  insti- 
tution of  the  training  table  and  all  that 
it  could  mean.  Said  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg 
at  the  time,  "the  young  collegian  of  to- 
day, who  .  .  .  obtains  a  seat  at  the 
'training  table'  is  an  object  of  envy. . . . 
The  training  table  diet  of  today  is  al- 
most sumptuous,  and  few  men  in  col- 
lege enjoy  better  living  than  the  mem- 
bers of  the  University  athletic  organ- 
izations." 


September,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


NINE 


Another  improvement  in  football  at 
Susquehanna  was  made  in  1899  when 
the  Directors  (having  changed  their  at- 
titude of  1893)  purchased  six  acres  of 
ground,  adjoining  the  campus,  for  the 
purpose  of  constructing  an  athletic  field. 
Work  on  the  new  field  was  begun  im- 
mediately and  "the  boys  first  broke 
ground  by  the  removal  of  a  very  promi- 
nent cherry  tree."  Soon  this  field  be- 
came the  scene  of  exciting  games  and 
noisy  crowds. 

By  1898  the  tradition  of  a  team  ban- 
quet at  the  end  of  the  season  came  into 
being.  These  gala  affairs  were  gener- 
ally sponsored  by  the  "coeds."  The 
banquet  rooms  were  profusely  deco- 
rated and  featured  "dark  red  chrysan- 
themums, tied  with  a  small  bow  of 
maroon  and  orange."  One  contempor- 
ary stated:  "The  bumps  and  bruises  that 
had  fallen  to  the  lot  of  each  man  were 
all  forgotten  at  this  time,  when  the 
subject  immediately  present  required 
all  the  attention  possible." 

By  1899,  football  at  Susquehanna  was 
an  established  school  activity.  A  great 
deal  of  development  had  taken  place 
since  the  chilly  Saturday  night  in  No- 
vember, 1890,  when  Hare,  Smith,  and 
Michael  returned  to  the  campus  after 
viewing  their  first  game  at  Lewisburg. 
The  administration  vigorously  opposed 
professionalism  as  "one  of  the  great 
menaces  to  the  purity"  of  the  game. 
But  in  order  to  attract  students  and  to 
make  the  name  of  the  university  wor- 
th}' in  athletic  circles,  much  was  done 
to  promote  the  game  on  an  amateur 
basis. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  academic  year 
in  September,  1899,  the  students  held  a 
mass  pep  meeting  at  which  members  of 
the  football  team  "gave  utterance  to  the 
benefits  derived  from  playing  football." 
Much  was  made  of  the  fact  that  the 
team  was  now  "a  pure  college  team, 
composed  of  bona-fide  students."  Ex- 
citement ran  to  a  high  pitch.  "At  this 
time,"  stated  the  student  newspaper, 
"there  is  burning  in  the  heart  of  nearly 
every  college  man  the  fire  of  football 
enthusiasm.  Each  team  is  watched  with 
eager  hearts,  and  the  common  question 
is  'Will  we  win?'  Very  few  think  of 
anything  else."  At  the  turn  of  the  cen- 
tury, football  had  become  a  consuming 
passion  both  for  players  and  spectators. 
In  some  instances  it  came  to  represent 
a  symbol.  To  many  of  the  students  at 
Susquehanna  University  the  world  in 
which  they  moved  had  become 
a  mighty  gridiron  .  .  . 

With  the  goals  standing  far  apart. 

The  End 


CENTENNIAL  HOMECOMING 

Friday  and  Saturday.  November  1-2,  1957 
Friday  Evening,  November  1,   19S7 

7:00  P.  M.    Pageant  of  Centennial  Homecoming  Queen— Seibert  Hall. 

8:00  P.  M.    Torch-light  parade,  Bon  Fire  and  Pep  Rally. 

9:30  P.  M.    Party  for  Alumni  and  Students  in  Student  Lounge. 

Saturday,  November  2,  1957 

9:00  A.  M.    Traditional  Frosh-Soph  Football  Game. 

10:30  A.  M.    Alumni  Council  Meeting,  Room  #103,  Bogar  Hall. 

NOON  Buffet  luncheons  at  Phi  Mu  Delta,  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  and  Theta  Chi. 

Snack  Bar  in  G.  A.  will  be  open  for  alumni  desiring  to  lunch  there. 

1:00  P.  M.    Pre-game  Activities. 

1:30  P.  M.    Football  Game  —  Crusaders  vs.  Bridgewater  College. 

.After  Game   Coffee  Hour  in  Seibert  Social  Rooms. 


9:00  P.  M.    Homecoming  Dance. 

DON'T  FORGET  TO  REGISTER  IN  G. 


A.  LOUNGE 


NOTE 


The  above  schedule  is  not  complete.  The  Homecoming  Committee,  made  up 
of  students  and  faculty,  will  meet  with  President  Raymond  P.  Garman  '30  and 
Robert  Bastress  '39  to  complete  plans  for  November  1-2. 

The  Alumni  will  be  notified  of  additional  activities  approved  by  the  Committee. 


Junior  Co-eds 

BINGAMAN— Lawrie  Elizabeth  was  born 
on  June  25  to  Mr.  '55  and  Mrs.  (Carlene 
Lamade  '55)  Larry  R.  Bingaman.  The 
Bingamans  reside  in  Camden,  N.  J. 

BOTTIGER  — Catherine  Ruth  arrived  at 
the  home  of  the  Rev.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Carol 
Reidler  '53)  Ernest  L.  Bottiger  on  Aug.  5. 
The  Bottigers  make  their  home  in  Hazle- 
ton.  Pa. 

CHASE— Ann  Louise  was  born  to  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  (Elizabeth  Burnham  '53)  Barclay 
Downing  Chase  on  July  28.  Her  new 
home  is  in  New  Milford,  Conn. 

CLUGSTON— Cindy  Lee  was  born  on  Sept. 
2  to  Mr.  '57  and  Mrs.  Paul  J.  Clugston, 
Jr.  in  Huntsville.  Ala.  where  the  Clug- 
stons  reside. 

FENSTERMACHER  —  Diane  Marie  was 
born  on  April  23  in  Sunbury  to  Mr.  '52 
and  Mrs.  Gene  L.  Fenstermacher.  Diane 
is  their  first  child. 

HENDRICKS — a  son.  Palmer,  was  born  on 
June  21  to  Mr.  '57  and  Mrs.  John  S. 
Hendricks  of  101  Third  St.,  Hanover,  Pa. 

KL  E I NTOP— Michael  Charles  was  born  to 
Mr.  '57  and  Mrs.  (Mary  Ann  Bingaman 
'551  Earl  F.  Kleintop  on  June  29.  The 
Kleintops  reside  in  Indianapolis,  Indiana. 

OLSON— David  Lee  put  in  his  appearance 
on  Sept.  9  at  the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
(Miriam  Vogler  '52)  Leroy  C.  Olson,  at 
Oak  Ridge,  Tenn. 

ROGERS  —  Sharon  Louise  made  her  ap- 
pearance on  June  18  at  the  home  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Annabelle  Thomas  '55)  James 


C.  Rogers,  Jr.  of  403  N.  Spring  St.,  Bel- 
lefonte,  Pa. 

SCHRAAAAA — Virginia  Jean  was  born  Sept. 
1  to  Mr.  '46  and  Mrs.  (Jean  Wheat  '46) 
Raymond  R.  Schramm.  They  reside  in 
Cedar  Grove,  N.  J. 

STAMFEL— Richard  Arthur  arrived  on  the 
scene  March  19.  His  proud  parents  are 
Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  A.  Clifford  Stamfel  of 
43  E.  Pettibone  St.,  Forty  Fort,  Pa. 

WINEY— a  daughter  was  born  Sept.  1  to 
Mr.  '55  and  Mrs.  Carl  Winey.  Carl  is 
now  a  member  of  the  faculty  of  Middle- 
burg  Joint  High  School. 

YOUNG— John  Richard  was  born  May  31 
to  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  Richard  M.  Young, 
Northumberland.  John  has  an  older  sis- 
ter, Laurie  Ann. 


ALUMNI  CLUB  ATTENDS 
PLAY 

The  Harrisburg  and  York-Hanover  Dis- 
trict Alumni  Clubs  sponsored  an  Allenberry 
Playhouse  production  "Marriage  on  Ap- 
proval" September  9.  The  project  was  a 
great  success  with  approximately  400  in 
attendance.  Many  wlio  had  purchased 
tickets  were  kept  away  because  of  bad 
weather.  The  proceeds  were  divided  be- 
tween the  two  clubs  to  add  to  their  schol- 
arship funds. 

The  York-Hanover  Club  also,  on  Augu.st 
15,  held  a  successful  family  picnic  at  the 
Hametown  Church  Grove,  with  65  persons 
attending.  In  charge  of  planning  was  the 
Rev.  Kenneth  D.  James. 


TEN 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


—  Susquehannans  On  Parade  — 


if\t\  Dr.  Merlo  K.  W.  Heicher  is  the 
y^  author  of  a  new  book  entitled 
Heicher's  Filing  System,  published  by  the 
Baker  Book  House.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
Dr.  Heicher  resides  in  Claremont,  Calif., 
where  he  retired  in  1953  after  a  very  active 
career  of  teaching  and  preaching.  He  is 
the  author  of  two  other  books.  Living  on 
Tiptoe  and  Meditations  for  Days  and  Sea- 
sons, and  is  editor  of  The  Minister's  Man- 
ual. 

i-l  O  Dr.  J.  Paul  Harman,  who  has  com- 
1 0  pleted  a  quai  ter-ccntury  as  Pastor 
of  Zion's  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church, 
Greensburg,  Pa.,  was  honored  at  a  special 
service  in  early  Sept.  with  approximately 
400  persons  attending.  Prior  to  his  minis- 
try at  Greensburg,  he  served  the  Salem, 
Ohio  Trinity  L.  C.  . 

i-tn  Dr.  Park  W.  Huntington  was  elected 
\  I  Department  Commander  of  the 
Dept.  of  Delaware,  American  Legion,  at 
the  -Sgth  Annual  Convention  of  the  organ- 
ization in  July.  Dr.  Huntington  has  served 
as  Department  Chaplain,  as  Deputy  First 
Vice  Commander  and  as  National  Chap- 
plain  of  the  American  Legion.  Retired 
from  the  ministry,  he  conducts  devotional 
and  religious  services  over  radio  stations 
in  Wilmington,  Del. 

yt\t\  The  Rev.  John  J.  Weikel,  Pastor  of 
£tLt  'he  New  Berlin  Lutheran  Church 
for  the  past  11  years,  has  accepted  a  call 
to  serve  the  Stone  Valley  charge  of  the 
Lutheran  Church  in  the  Dalmatia,  Pa. 
area.    He  assumed  his  new  duties  Sept.  1. 

>rt  J  The  Rev.  Andrew  H.  Beahm  of  the 
^ij  Sixth  Armored  Cavalry  Division  has 
recently  returned  from  Germany  after  hav- 
ing served  there  for  the  past  three  years. 
At  present  he  is  stationed  at  Fort  Knox,  Ky. 

>rt^  John  F.  Lewis,  Professor  of  Botany 
£t  I  lit  the  California,  Pa.  State  Teach- 
ers College,  was  one  of  three  Penna.  edu- 
cators who  recently  received  national  rec- 
ognition for  his  efforts  in  conservation  edu- 
cation in  the  Commonwealth.  The  award 
of  merit  was  given  to  Professor  Lewis  "for 
his  outstanding  contribution  to  conserva- 
tion education  in  Penna." 


'30 


Mrs.     Glenn     E.     Fisher     (Dorothy 
Heiser)   is   now   a   member  of  the 

staff   of   the   Duncannon,    Pa.    elementary 

school. 


'36 


Mrs.   Glen   W.    Russell    (Mary   Lan- 

don)  recently  received  her  Master's 
Degree  in  Music  from  Penn.  State  U. 
Leonard  A.  Najaka  recently  received  his 
Master's  Degree  in  Educational  Adminis- 
tration from  Penn.  State  U. 


'44 


>«jn  Dr.  Robert  A.  Boyer,  head  of  the 
jO  Muhlenberg  College  Physics  Dept., 
participated  in  tlie  summer  faculty  pro- 
gram of  Boeing  Airplane  Co.,  Seattle, 
Wash.  He  took  part  in  the  research  pro- 
gram dealing  with  the  development  of  the 
nuclear  warhead  to  be  used  in  guided 
missiles.  Dr.  Orville  M.  Fitzgerald,  psy- 
chiatrist with  a  private  practice  in  Selins- 
grove,  was  awarded  a  Fellowship  by  the 
American  P.sychiatric  As.sociation. 

'00  •'*^"  ^'  Beamenderfer,  Instructor 
jj/  in  Business  Education  at  S.  U.,  this 
summer  made  a  tour  of  many  European 
countries.  She  visited  Spain,  Portugal, 
Italy,  Austria.  Switzerland,  Germany.  Bel- 
gium and  France. 

>  J  A  The  Rev.  J.  Leon  Haines  on  Oct.  1 
'jy  took  over  duties  of  the  office  of  Di- 
rector of  Stewardship.  Evangelism  and 
Missions  for  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Synod  of 
Md.  He  was  formerly  Pastor  of  Augsburg 
Lutheran  Church,  Balitmore. 

The  Rev.  George  M.  Bass  this  June 
received  the  degree  of  Doctor  of 
Sacred  Theology  from  Temple  Univ.,  Phila. 
He  is  now  Associate  Professor  of  Preach- 
ing and  Practical  Theology  at  Northwest- 
ern Lutheran  Theological  Seminary,  Min- 
neapolis, Minn. 

>  J/\   The  Rev.  Warren  S.  Outerbridge  is 
tjj     now   Associate   Rector   St.    Mark's 

Episcopal  Church,  Venice,  Fla.  and  Vicar 
of  St.  David's  Episcopal  Church.  Engle- 
wood,  Fla.  Mrs.  Warren  S.  Outerbridge 
(Margaret  Latta)  is  teaching  English  in 
the  Venice,  Fla.  Senior  H.  S.  Warren  J. 
Pirie  has  resigned  from  his  position  at  the 
Oxford  Academy,  Pleasantville,  N.  J.  In 
Feb.  he  will  receive  his  Master's  Degree 
from  Bucknell  and  he  plans  to  enter  an- 
other university  where  he  will  work  toward 
his  Ph.  D. 

>PA  Thomas  E.  Deppen  has  been  pro- 
3U  moted  to  the  position  of  Chief  Ac- 
countant of  Hall's  Motor  Transit  Co.,  Sun- 
bury,  Pa.  He  has  been  associated  with 
Hall's  since  1953,  formerly  serving  as  an 
accountant  with  the  P.  P.  and  L.  Co.,  Sun- 
bury.  Patricia  Houtz  is  now  teaching  com- 
mercial subjects  at  Hanover  Park  H.  S., 
Hanover,  N.  J.  She  formerly  taught  in 
Sunbury  H.  S.  This  .summer  she  received 
her  Master  of  Science  degree  from  Penn. 
State  U. 


'52 


Donald  C.  Berninger  recently  re- 
ceived his  Master's  Degree  in  Mu- 
sic Education  from  Penn  State  U. 
>f"Q  Daniel  W.  Williamson  received  hi.s 
30  Master's  Degree  in  Business  Ad- 
ministration from  Syracuse  on  June  3. 
Kenneth  E.  Orris  recently  received  his 
Master's  Degree  in  Music  Education  from 
Penn.  State  U. 


^CA  '^"-  Ff'^nk  R-  Layman  (Joann 
J't  Mosholder)  recei\ed  her  Master's 
Degree  in  Education  from  Arizona  State 
College  this  summer,  specializing  in  sec- 
ondary education.  She  is  teaching  Biology 
at  Mesa,  Arizona  H.  S.  Richard  N. 
Young  is  now  head  football  coach  at  Nor- 
thumberland H.  S.  He  was  formerly  at 
Morristown.  N.  J.  High  School.  George 
W.  Washbourne  is  head  football  coach  at 
Pine  Groxe,  Pa.  H.  S. 

>Cr  Kenneth  F.  Erdley,  Jr.,  recently 
33  discharged  from  the  U.  S.  Navy,  is 
a  teacher-coach  at  the  Woodbury,  N.  J. 
High  School.  Arlan  K.  Gilbert  has  been 
awarded  a  teaching  assistantship  in  the 
Dept.  of  History  at  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin, 
where  he  began  his  studies  this  fall  for 
his  Ph.  D.  in  history.  In  June  he  received 
his  Master's  degree  from  the  Univ.  of 
Delaware. 


'56 


Donald  L.  Hartman  has  received  a 
four-year  state  scholarship  at  Tem- 
ple Univ.  for  medical  studies.  He  has 
been  engaged  for  the  past  year  in  the 
biology  division  of  the  research  laboratory 
at  Oak  Ridge.  Tenn.  Anna  Jane  Moyer  has 
been  granted  a  scholarship  to  obtain  an 
M.A.  degree  in  Library  Science  at  Drexel 
Institute  of  Technology,  Phila.  She  had 
formerly  been  a  teacher  in  Lewisburg,  Pa. 
H.  S. 


WHITHER  THE  CLASS 
OF  1957 

Nelson  Bailey:  Planning  to  enter  Military 
Ser\'ice. 

Jack  Bishop:  E.xecutive  Trainee,  Sears, 
Roebuck  &  Co.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

George  Cawley:  Accountant  Training  Pro- 
gram. York  Corporation  <  subsidiary  of 
Borg-Warner  Corp.  i.  York,  Pa. 

Carletta  Chubb:  Math  and  Science  teacher. 
Greenwood  Jt.  H.  S.,   Miller.stown,  Pa. 

Paul  Clugston:  G-S  5  Mathematician,  Red- 
stone Ar.senal,  Huntsville,  Ala. 

Woody  Cox:  Claims  Adjuster,  Liberty  Mu- 
tual Insur.  Co.,  East  Orange,  N.  J. 

Nancy  Forrest:  Secretary.  Sun  Oil  Co., 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Ronald  Fouche:  Sales  Representative, 
Palmyra  Bologna  Co.,  Palmyra,  Pa. 

Guy  Frisk:  Graduate  work  in  Clinical 
P.sychology,  W.  Va.  Univ. 

Chester  Hall:  Advertising  Clerk,  Pome- 
roy's.  Harrisburg.  Pa. 

Dave  Harris:     Getty.sburg  Seminary. 

Dave  Harrington:  Traveling  Auditor, 
American  Surety  Co.  of  N.  Y.,  Phila.,  Pa. 

Lynn  Hassinger:  Commercial  Teacher, 
Southern  Regional  H.  S.,  Manahawkin, 
N.  J. 

Park  Haussler:  Lybrand,  Ross  Bros,  and 
Montgomery,  Phila.,  Pa. 

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September,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ELEVEN 


John  Hendricks:  Reporter,  Dun  &  Brad- 
street.  Inc.,  Phila.,  Pa. 

Donald  Henninger:  Trainee,  Bell  Tele- 
phone Company  of  Penna.,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

Dwight  Huseman:     Philadelphia  Seminary. 

Earl  Klelntop:  Sales  Trainee,  Link-Belt 
Co..  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Wallace  Kutz:  Music  Teacher,  Sunbury 
High  School. 

Clarence  Lorah:  Graduate  work  in  Bio- 
chemistry, Univ.  of  Pittsburgh. 

Dick  Love:  Special  Agent,  Northwestern 
Mutual  Life  Insur.  Co.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Nancy  Marek  Wolfe:  Commercial  Teacher, 
Jefferson,  Ohio,  High  School. 

Gloria  Masteller:  Commercial  Teacher, 
Quakertown.  Pa.  Senior  High  School. 

Bonnie  Miller:  Secretary,  General  Elec- 
tric Co.,  York,  Pa, 

Pete  Nunn:  Lybrand,  Ross  Bros,  and 
Montgomery,  Phila,,  Pa. 

George  Pospisil:  Trainee  in  Group  Pen- 
sion Dept.,  Prudential  Insur.  Co,,  New- 
ark, N,  J. 

Len  Quick:  Claims  Adjuster,  Travelers' 
Insur.  Co.  of  Hartford,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Ed  Rhodes:  Service  Salesman,  Atlantic 
Refining  Co.,  Pittsburgh,  Pa, 

Paul  Rogers:  Music  Technician,  Veter- 
ans Hospital,  Lebanon,  Pa. 

Frank  Romano:  Math  teacher  and  basket- 
ball coach.  Otto  Twp.  H.  S.,  Duke  Cen- 
ter, Pa. 

Larry  Romig:  Commercial  Teacher, 
Greenwood  Jt.  H.  S.,  Millerstown,  Pa. 

John  Roshon:     Gettysburg  Seminary. 

Carole  Sadosuk:  Math  Teacher,  Trediffrin- 
Easttown  Jr.  H.  S.,  Berwyn,  Pa. 

George  Schluchterer:  Lybrand,  Ross  Bros, 
and  Montgomery.  Phila.,  Pa. 

Gary  Schroeder:  Executive  Trainee,  Jo- 
seph Home  Co.,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

Joe  Scully:  Student  Plant  Engineer,  Bell 
Telephone  Co.,  Vineland,  N.  J. 

Stan  Shilling:  Manager  Trainee.  W.  T. 
Grant  Co.,  York,  Pa. 

Doug  Smith:  New  Brunswick  Theological 
Seminary. 

Liz  Stradling:  Teacher,  Donegal  School 
District.  Mt.  Joy,  Pa. 

Janet  Swenson:  Commercial  Teacher,  Ei- 
senhower Sr,  H.  S.,  Norristown,  Pa. 

Sister  Bessie  Trate:  Grade  Teacher,  Trin- 
ity Lutheran  Day  School,  Greenville.  S.  C. 

Lillian  Troutman:  Teacher,  Upper  Dau- 
phin Jt.  Schools.  Elizabethville,  Pa. 

Ruthann  Ulsh:  Caseworker,  Huntingdon 
County  Child  Welfare  Service,  Hunting- 
don. Pa. 

Sue  Wahl:  English  Teacher,  Warwick  Un- 
ion School  District,  Lititz,  Pa. 

Erhard  Werner:  Jr.  H.  S.  Math  teacher, 
Clifton  IN.  J.)  Schools. 

Nat  Wilhour:  Commercial  Teacher,  To- 
wanda  Valley  Jt.  H.  S.,  Towanda,  Pa. 

Dave  Wise:  Graduate  study  in  Biophysi- 
cal chemistry,  Yale. 


Doris  Wittes:  Commercial  Teacher,  Ma- 
hanoy  Jt.  H.  C,  Dalmatia,  Pa, 

Armor  Wolfe:  Music  Instructor,  Milton 
H.  S.,  Milton,  Pa. 

Leroy  Wolfe:  Management  Trainee,  J.  C. 
Penney  Co..  Ashtabula.  Ohio. 

Linda  Youhon:  Jr.  High  music  teacher. 
Big  Spring  School  System,  Newville,  Pa. 

Arthur  Zimmerman:  Auditor,  Price  Water- 
house  &  Co.,  N.  Y. 

Ruth  Zimmerman:  Chemist,  Joseph  Ban- 
croft &  Sons  Co.,  Wilmington,  Del. 

x'59's 
Nancy     Altland:       Occupational     Therapy, 

Professional  Inst..  Richmond.  Va. 
Claudette    Bedeaux:      Central    Intelligence 

Agency,  Washington,  D.  C. 
Marian  Bowman:     Secretary,  Maple  Ridge 

Elementary  School,  Somerset,  Pa. 
Sandra  Crothers:     Student  nurse,  Columbia 

Presbyterian  Medical  Center,  N.  Y.,  N.  Y. 
Beverly    Hofecker:      Secretary,    Western 

Penna.  Hospital,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
Rosemary  Nelson:     Student  nurse,  Cornell 

Univ.  School  of  Nursing,  N.  Y.,  N.  Y. 
Janet   Rohrbach:     Secretary,   Law   Office, 

Lancaster,  Pa. 
Janet   K.  Smith:     Secretary,   Sharpe  & 

Dohme,  West  Point,  Pa, 
Janet   Snyder:      Secretary,    U.    S.    Steel 

Homes,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
Joyce  Hancock  StaufFer:     P.  H.  Glatfelter 

Co.,  Spring  Grove,  Pa. 
Julia    Stauffer:     Secretary,    Surgeon's   Of- 
fice, Lancaster,  Pa. 
Gracia    Thomas:      Primary    Education, 

Brockport  State  Teachers  College,  N.  J. 
Barbara     Tongue:       Secretary,     Jefferson 

Medical  College.  Phila.,  Pa. 
Carol   Zacharias:     Student   Nurse,    Cornell 

Medical  College,  N.  Y.,  N.  Y. 


INTERNSHIP  PROG.  FOR 
ACCOUNTING   STUDENTS 

Dean  Russell  Gait  has  announced  an  ad- 
dition to  Susquehanna's  internship  program 
for  its  students  in  Business  Administration. 

Beginning  with  this  term,  the  well-known 
Accounting  and  Management  Consulting 
Firm  of  Scovell,  Wellington  and  Co.,  N.  Y., 
will  join  two  other  accounting  firms  offer- 
ing work  experience  to  Susquehanna's  stu- 
dents carrying  a  major  in  accounting. 

Those  students  at  Susquehanna  interested 
in  public  accounting  will  now  be  placed 
during  their  senior  year  with  either  Price, 
Waterhouse  and  Co.  or  the  Scovell,  Wel- 
lington Co,  In  both  cases,  the  internship 
will  be  served  in  New  York  City,  where 
students  will  be  assigned  practical  work 
experience  as  junior  accountants,  working 
under  the  supervision  of  senior  staff  mem- 
bers. 

Accounting  students  interested  in  indus- 
trial accounting  will  serve  their  internship 
with  the  York,  Pa.  division  of  Borg  Warner. 

With  the  addition  of  Scovell,  Wellington 
and  Co.  to  Susquehanna's  internship  pro- 
gram, Susquelianna  will  now  be  able  to 
place  most  of  its  accounting  majors  with 
leading  accounting  firms  for  observation 
and  practical  experience. 

With  such  an  intensive  program  of  train- 
ing for  accountants,  Susquehanna  gradu- 
ates fare  very  well  in  the  job  market. 
This  past  June  positions  were  accepted 
with  not  only  the  firms  co-operating  with 
the  internship  program,  but  such  account- 
ing firms  as  Lybrand,  Ross  Bros,  and 
Montgomery  hired  three  of  Susquehanna's 
graduates. 

The  internship  program  at  S,  U.  has 
been  developed  by  Mr.  Lamar  D.  Inners  of 
the  Business  Administration  faculty. 


Jerry  D.  Bogar.  Jr.  x'99  was  host  Saturday,  Aug,  24  to  a  number  of  his  good  friends 
and  former  students  during  the  time  he  was  himself  a  student  at  S.  U.  The  occasion 
honored  the  first  time  when  he  and  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88  met  as  student  and  professor 
on  Susquehanna's  campus. 

Left  to  right:  Dr.  Basil  F.  Martin  x'28,  William  M.  Schnure  x'99,  Samuel  App,  Mr. 
Cleckner  i  friend  of  Mr.  Bogar  >,  Luther  C,  Hassinger  x'99,  Frank  A.  Eyer  x'98,  Dr.  John 
I.  Woodruff  '88.  Dr.  William  M.  Rearick  '94,  Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr.  x'99,  Charles  I.  Boyer 
x'02.  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  Dr.  Chalmers  E.  Frontz  '96,  Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes  '11  and 
Ralph  W.  Woodruff  '20. 


TWELVE 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1957 


MEET  THE  BRIDE  .  .  . 

I  Continued  from  Page  Six) 
ELIZABETH  A.  STRADLING  o?  was  mar- 
ried to  James  \V.  Sarbaugh  of  Columbia, 
Pa.  June  29  in  the  Langhorne.  Pa.  Meth- 
odist Church.  Liz  is  teaching  elementary 
music  in  the  Donegal  Area  Jt.  Schools, 
Mt.  Joy,  Pa.,  while  her  husband  con- 
cludes his  studies  at  Elizabethtown  Col- 
lege. They  reside  at  478  W.  Bainbridge 
St.,  Elizabethtown,  Pa.  Members  of  the 
wedding  party  were:  LINDA  J.  YOU- 
HON  -hi.  JANET  M.  COLE  .57  and 
Gloria  Myers,  soloist,  a  student  at  S.  U. 
JAMES  D.  WITHER,  JR.  53  and  Jean  E. 
Harper  were  united  in  marriage  in  a 
recent  ceremony  in  Ontario.  Canada. 
Mr.  Wither  is  employed  as  a  Real  Es- 
tate and  Insurance  Saleman  by  L.  W. 
Bluemie  and  Co..  Williamsport,  Pa., 
where  the  couple  reside. 
VIRGINIA  LEE  YINGER  51  was  married 
on  Aug.  3  to  Rev.  Herbert  A.  WOlke, 
Rector  of  St.  Christopher's  Episcopal 
Church.  Houston,  Texas,  where  they  re- 
side. 


1957-58  STAR  COURSE 

Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh,  Chairman  of 
S.  U.'s  Public  Events  Committee  has  re- 
cently announced  the  "Star  Course"  pro- 
gram for  the  University's  Centennial  year. 
Each  year  more  and  more  Alumni  are  tak- 
ing advantage  of  this  excellent  program, 
designed  to  bring  to  the  campus  not  only 
entertainment  but  also  outstanding  talent 
in  music,  the  theater  and  the  lecture  plat- 
form. 

This  year's  program  follows: 

Dr.  Louis  M.  Hacker, 

Dean,  Columbia  University 

The  Nieuw  Amsterdam  Trio 

Dr.  Roland  H.  Bainton, 

Yale  University 
Theatre  of  the  East 


Oct.  25,  1957 

Jan.  6,  1958     . 
Feb.  14,  1958  . 

April  11.  19.58 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


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HEILMAN  MUSIC  HALL  NOW  UNDER  ROOF 


NEW  MUSIC  BUILDING 
PROGRESSES 

Alumni  will  be  interested  in  seeing  the 
progress  of  the  new  Music  Building.  Now 
completely  under  roof,  the  builders  have 
had  an  exceUent  summer  with  very  few 
days  lost  because  of  weather. 

Students  and  visitors  enjoy  walking 
through  the  new  building  and  by  the  time 
Homecoming  rolls  along,  it  is  expected 
much  of  the  debris  of  new  construction 
will  have  been  cleared  awav. 


OVER-NIGHT  RESERVATIONS   FOR 
HOMECOMING  WEEKEND 

Your  Alumni  Office  will  be  glad  to  make  early  reservations  for  you  at  a  nearby 
motel  or  hotel. 

Please  check  below  the  type  of  accommodations  you  would  like,  and  the  of- 
fice will  confirm  your  reservation  immediately. 


1  would  like  reservations  for  a  party  including: 

male  female  children 

I  prefer  accommodations  in  a       hotel  motel 

Signed    

Address   


As  soon  as  your  reservation  is  made,  confirmation  will  be  sent  you  and  you 
will  be  expected  to  send  your  check  to  the  motel  or  hotel  prior  to  your  arrival. 


NECROLOGY 

CHARLES  EDWARD  PRICE  '36,  Super- 
vising Principal  of  the  Hamburg,  Pa. 
Public  Schools,  died  suddenly  on  Aug.  15. 
Before  going  to  Hamburg,  he  had  served 
as  Principal  at  McVeytown,  Pa.  schools. 

ELIZABETH  VICTORIA  KAUFMAN  '28 
passed  away  after  a  brief  illness  on  July 
13.  For  several  years  she  had  been 
Public  School  Nurse  for  Paint  Twp. 
Schools,  Somerset  County,  Pa.  She  had 
served  with  the  U.  S.  Army  Nursing 
Corps  during  World  War  II.  concluding 
her  .service  with  the  rank  of  Captain. 
She  was  awarded  the  Bronze  Star  Medal 
for  Meritorious  service  in  Dutch  New 
Guinea. 

THE  REV.  CLARENCE  C.  KRUMBHOLZ 
D.U.  '32  succumbed  on  Dec.  25.  19.56. 
During  his  service  with  the  Lutheran 
Church,  he  was  Superintendent  of  the 
Board  of  Inner  Missions. 

MRS.  W.  L.  POLLARD  (Florence  Steward) 
'30  passed  away  on  ,Iune  15  in  Ft.  Worth, 
Texas.  For  many  years  she  had  been 
active  in  the  Y.  W.  C.  A. 

J.  FLOYD  SLAYBAUGH  '24  died  of  a  cor- 
onary occlusion  on  June  13.  Prior  to 
his  death,  he  had  been  Superintendent  of 
Adams  County,  Pa.  Schools.  He  resided 
in  Gettysburg,  Pa. 


■i!^'' 


UIRARY 


jgSQUEHAKrsA  UNIVERSITY 


Vol.  XXVII 


December,  1957 


No.  2 


founder  i   ^^Daii  oLuncheon,  ^epf.  27 


'pl 


L.  to  R.,  Dr.  J.  Frank  Fife,  Pres.  Baltimore  Synod,  U.  L.  C.  A.;  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith,  Dr.  Franklin  Clark  Fry,  Pres.  U.  L.  C.  A.;  Prof. 
Russell  W.  Gilbert.  Pres.  G.  Morris  Smith  and  Dr.  Dwight  F.  Putman,  Pres.  Central  Pa.  Synod. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1957 


Greetings  From  Pres.  Smith  and  Alumni  Pres.  Garman 


Friends: 

This  is  to  express  the  gratitude  and  New 
Year's  wishes  of  /\lma  Mater  for  all  our 
alumni.  As  we  enter  the  New  Year,  let  us 
walk  by  faith  that  God  will  strengthen 
those  who  seek  to  please  Him.  and  will 
make  us  sufficient  for  what  He  wants  us 
to  do.  May  1958  bring  you  joy  and  great 
encouragement,  and  make  you  more  con- 
scious than  ever  of  the  blessings  we  have 
from  a  gracious  God  and  our  cherished 
comrades  along  the  way. 

We  expect  our  magnificent  Heilman 
Music  Hall  to  be  ready  for  dedication  by 
May  10,  1958.  Work  on  the  Library  is  go- 
ing forward  rapidly,  except  as  snow,  rain, 
or  extreme  cold  interferes. 

Our  One  Hundredth  Commencement  is 
scheduled  for  June  7,  1958.  In  this  Cen- 
tennial Year  it  is  planned  to  hold  Alumni 
Day  on  Saturday,  May  24.  For  this  occa- 
sion, our  esteemed  professor  emeritus  Dr. 
John  I.  WoodrulT,  has  written  the  Centen- 
nial Ode  which  it  is  planned  to  have  him 
read  at  the  grand  assembly  of  alumni. 

So  keep  in  mind  these  dates.  May  10. 
May  24  and  June  7.  1958,  and  plan  to  be 
with  us  for  these  big  occasions.  You'll 
certainly  want  to  be  present  for  at  least 
one  of  them,  to  rejoice  in  these  added, 
beautiful  buildings,  and  to  make  mean- 
ingful our  One  Hundredeth  Anniversary. 
Faithfully  yours. 


Esso  Grant  To  S.   U. 

Susquehanna  University  was  advised  on 
October  23  that  the  college  had  been  se- 
lected by  the  Esso  Education  Foundation 
to  receive  an  unrestricted  grant  of  $2000 
for  the  academic  year  1957-58.  The  pur- 
pose of  the  foundation  is  to  give  financial 
aid  to  the  nation's  privately  supported  col- 
leges and  universities  so  that  they  may 
continue  to  get  the  ever  higher  intellectu- 
al standards  of  modern  society. 

For  the  current  academic  year,  total 
grants  to  the  colleges  and  universities 
amounted  to  $1,332,760.  In  selecting  the 
institution  and  designating  the  amount. 
the  Foundation's  Admini.strative  Commit- 
tee was  counselled  by  a  board  of  experi- 
enced educators. 


Greetings: 

The  Christmas  season  came  to  Susque- 
hanna University  for  the  one  hundredth 
time.  It  brought  warmth  and  a  holy 
friendship  to  be  shared  by  the  whole  world 
in  this  cold  winter  season. 

May  we  pause  to  turn  our  hearts  to  some 
of  the  passages  in  that  great  Book  of 
Books,  and  govern  our  lives  and  plan  our 
future  to  harmonize. 

"We  love  Him  because  He  first  loved 
us." 

John's  message  rang  in  our  ears  as  we 
prepared  to  celebrate  the  real  reason  for 
the  holiness  of  Christmas. 

Our  Alma  Mater  has  weathered  many 
trying  and  difficult  years,  always  with  the 
Christian  confidence  taught  within  its  glor- 
ious walls. 

With  grateful  hearts  we  celebrate  the 
past  and  prayerfully  hope  that  the  hand  of 
approval  will  rest  upon  our  heads  as  we  go 
forth  to  a  prosperous  and  a  Happy  New 
Year. 

Sincerely, 


Susquehannans 
On  Parade 

IQQ  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  celebrated 
00  'I's  ^^■''^  birthday  at  his  home  in 
Seiinsgrove  on  Nov.  24.  It  was  a  double 
celebration  with  his  son  and  daughter-in- 
law  commemorating  their  18th  wedding 
anniversary. 

*1  C   •'***'"    ^"    ^3"9*°"    '^    ^3ck    in    the 
J[  3   class  room  again,   after  a  year  of 
travel.    He   is   teaching   biology   at    Chap- 
man College,  Orange.  Cal. 

'10    ^^^     Herman    has    resigned    after 

Y  0  lorty-two  years  as  English  teacher 
in  Snyder  Co.  Pa.  schools.  She  will  con- 
tinue to  make  her  home  in  Seiinsgrove. 

>rt  J    Chaplain  Andrew  H.  Beahm,  recent- 
Ld^  ly  discharged  from  the  army,   has 
been  called  to  serve  the  Spring  Mills.  Fa. 
parish. 

>nr  The  Rev.  Robert  J.  Keeler,  for- 
^3  merly  of  Brooklyn  has  accepted  a 
call  as  pastor  of  St.  John's  Lutheran 
Church,  Bellefonte,  Pa.  Pastor  Keeler 
served  as  chaplain  in  the  Second  World 
War,  both  in  Japan  and  Germany. 


Edw.    Bollinger 


y€\rj  Brooks  L.  Walton  has  retired  from 
£,  I    teaching    after    thirty    years.      His 
address   is   1123   Louisa   St.,   Williamsport, 
Pa. 

f*\t\  The  Rev.  Edward  Bollinger  has 
J^J  been  elected  moderator  of  the  Den- 
\er  Presbytery.  He 
is  also  a  member  of 
the  Rocky  Mountain 
Chapter  of  the  Amer- 
ican Guild  of  Organ- 
ists, and  director  of 
his  own  Elizabethan 
Presbyterian  choir. 
He  mentioned  in  his 
letter  to  the  Alumni 
Office  that  Miller 
Gerhardt  had  visited  them  this  fall.  Mr. 
Gerhardt's  experimental  garden  in  Johns- 
town. Pa.  and  his  famous  .strawberries  are 
sought  by  professors  and  nutritionists  the 
world  over. 

'00   ^°''  William  R.  Swarm  recently  re- 

J  J  ceived  a  citation  commending  him 
for  service  as  Chief  of  the  Military  Plans 
and  Operations  of  the  U.  S.  Army. 

y*\t*  The  Rev.  Jerome  V.  Guss,  who  has 
jQ  served  as  pastor  of  the  St.  James 
Lutheran  Church,  Turbotville.  Pa.  is  now 
the  pastor  of  the  Bethany  Lutheran  Church 
in  Altoona,  Pa.  The  Rev.  Dr.  and  Mrs. 
(Marcella  Chaya)  Edward  P.  Turnbach 
will  take  residence  in  Shippensburg,  about 
Jan.  1,  where  Dr.  Turnbach  will  be  pastor 
of  the  Memorial  Lutheran  Church. 

>  J  /\    Dr.    Paul    M.    Orso    was   elected    to 

^y  the  Presidency  of  the  Lutheran 
Welfare  Conference  in  America  at  the  Aug- 
ust meeting  in  Springfield.  Ohio. 

'  y|  1  Douglas  Portillne  is  now  Post- 
tj  \  master  in  Seiinsgrove.  Until  re- 
cently he  had  oper- 
ated a  Western  Auto 
Supplies  Store  and 
prior  to  that  he  was 
State  Librarian  for 
throe  years. 


^^M  :i? 


The  Rev.  John 
D.    Ickes    has 

been  appointed 
Douglas  Portzline  Chri.stian  Educ.  E.x- 
ecutive  Secty.  of  the  Protestant  Council  of 
the  City  of  New  York,  after  spending 
three  years  as  Exec.  Secty.  of  the  Coun- 
cil's Bronx  Division.  This  brings  Pastor 
Ickes  to  one  of  the  largest  and  most  \m- 
portant  Christian  Educ.  Departments  in 
the  nation.  Next  page 


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December,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


College  Saddened 

The  college  family  recently  has  been 
saddened  by  the  death  of  two  who  have 
been  \ery  close  to  the  college  for  a  num- 
ber of  years. 

Within  a  short  period  of  three  weeks,  the 
deaths  were  announced  of  Sally  Brungart 
Stevens  and  Naomi  Ulrich  Linebaugh,  both 
of  the  class  of  '25. 

Mrs.  Stevens,  who  died  November  4.  had 
worked  closely  with  Dean  Gait  for  a  num- 
ber of  years  and  since  1950  had  been  Reg- 
istrar of  the  University.  She  had  been  in 
poor  health  for  two  years  but  with  a  cour- 
ageous spirit,  continued  her  home  and 
work  responsibilities  until  two  weeks  be- 
fore her  death. 

Mrs.  Stevens  was  the  wife  of  Frederick 
C.  Stevens,  Assistant  Professor  of  Sociol- 
ogy at  S.  U.  He  is  very  well  known  to 
alumni  for  his  work  with  the  Motet  Choir 
when  he  was  on  the  Conservatory  faculty. 
Her  father.  Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00  taught 
at  Susquehanna  for  many  years.  Mrs. 
Lois  W.  Bendigo  '31  of  Herndon,  Va.  is  a 
sister. 

Naomi  Ulrich  Linebaugh,  who  died  Oc- 
tober 19.  had  been  well-known  to  the  Uni- 
versity family  because  of  her  many  activi- 
ties on  the  campus,  both  as  a  student  and 
as  the  wife  of  Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh. 
Director  of  the  Conservatory  of  Music. 

Mrs.  Linebaugh  had  spent  last  summer 
in  Florida,  and  soon  after  her  return,  en 
tered  the  Sunbury  Community  Hospital 
where  she  remained  until  her  death. 

Members  of  the  Alumni  Assocljon  join 
in  sending  to  the  bereaved  irr-  ."s  their 
heartfelt  sympathy. 

>  J  n  The    Rev.    H.    Lee    Hebel    is    now 

'Jo  serving  the  newly  formed  Allegh- 
eny Lutheran  Pastoral  charge.  He  and  his 
wife  the  former  Edith  Wegner  '49  are  now 

residing  in  Schellsburg,  Pa. 

Dr.   Robert   L.   Goetz,   recently   dis- 
charged from  military  service,  has 

set  up  a  private  practice  of  medicine  in 

Corning,  N.  Y. 

Ernest   A.    Canals    is   now   Eastern 
Sales     Representative     for     Robert 
Rollins  Blazers  Inc. 


'4! 


'51 


The  Rev.  William  R.  Smeltz  has  re- 
signed as  pastor  of  the  Jerome  Bos- 
well  Lutheran  parish  to  accept  a  call  from 
Ebenezer  Lutheran  Church,  Columbia,  S. 
C,  where  he  will  serve  as  assistant  pastor. 

'CO  Mrs.  James  Fredrickson,  Jr.  iLois 
J  J  Fisher  '.50  >  is  now  a  social  worker 
with  the  Suffolk  Co.  N.  Y.  Welfare  Dep't. 
Donald  Walter  is  pursuing  a  Master  of 
Science  Degree  in  Physics  at  Bucknell  U. 
Robert  Jarvis  is  now  working  in  the  Pur- 
chasing Dep't  of  the  Container  Corp.  of 
America  in  Brewton,  Ala. 


Dr.  Zimmer 

Dr.  Albert  A.  Zimmer,  Associate  Pro- 
fessor of  Education  at  S.  U.  has  recently 
completed  a  study  which  had  been  re- 
quested by  the  Offices  of  Education  of  both 
Snyder  and  Union  Counties,  Pa. 

Dr.  Zimmer's  study,  unique  in  that  it 
appeared  in  the  midst  of  so  much  criti- 
cism of  American  education  in  this  Sput- 
nik age,  was  an  attempt  to  answer  the 
question  "What  do  the  people  expect  from 
their  public  schools?" 

The  research  technique  used  by  Dr. 
Zimmer  was  a  questionnaire  prepared  in 
accordance  with  the  secondary  school 
principals,  "Ten  Imperative  Needs  of 
Youth,"  and  the  elementary  school  prin- 
cipals, "Principles  of  Elementary  Educa- 
tion." 

The  response  on  the  part  of  citizens  in 
Snyder  and  Union  Counties  was  excellent, 
with  a  return  of  ninety-five  percent. 

The  results  of  Dr.  Zimmer's  study  were 
presented  at  a  combined  Teachers'  Insti 
fute,  and,  contrary  to  statements  heard 
today  by  some  individuals,  the  survey 
showed,  in  general,  the  public  is  well  sat- 
isfied with  both  public  school  instruction 
and  the  content  of  course  material. 

Dr.  Zimmer,  at  Susquehanna  since  1952 
is  greatly  in  demand  as  a  speaker  on  edu- 
cational matters.  He  received  his  back- 
ground in  research  technique  from  his  doc- 
torate dissertation  which  was  based  on  a 
National  Survey  of  Music  Education  m 
Public  Schools  in  United  States. 


Centre  Union  Club 

The  Centre  Union  Club  of  the  General 
Alumni  Association  has  presented  recently 
to  the  University,  a  revised  version  of  the 
Bible  which  will  be  placed  in  Hassinger 
Hall,  as  well  as  a  two  year  subscription  to 
The  Lutheran. 


'54 


Kay  G.  Campbell  is  teaching  chem- 
istry and  physics  in  Towanda  Val- 
ley Joint  H.  S.  where  he  also  coaches 
track  and  basketball.  Marilyn  J.  Huyett 
is  doing  graduate  work  at  Stanford  U.  Cal. 


'56 


George  W.  Orren,  Jr.  is  now  a  qual- 
ified Field  Underwriter  for  Mutual 
Life  Ins.  Co.  of  N.  Y.  He  and  his  new 
bride  plan  to  make  their  home  in  Selins- 
grove.  Donald  Rook  who  has  been  em- 
ployed by  U.  S.  Motors  in  Phila.  since  Oc- 
tober 1956,  was  transferred  to  manage  the 
Memphis  Tenn.  plant. 


NECROLOGY 

DR.  ORVILLE  MOVER  FITZGERALD  '38, 
died  October  3,  at  Geisinger  Memorial 
Hospital,  Danville,  Pa.  He  had  been 
practicing  psychiatry  in  Selinsgrove, 
and,  with  Dr.  Joseph  Greco,  '41,  had  op- 
erated a  private  hospital  for  the  treat- 
ment of  emotionally  disturbed  people. 
He  had  served  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  from 
1943  to  1946. 

THE   REV.   URIAH  ABRAHAM  GUSS    02, 

passed  away  September  13,  at  his  home 
in  Mercersburg,  Pa.  He  was  a  member 
of  the  Carlisle  Presbytery  at  the  time  of 
his  death.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife 
and  three  children. 

CLARK  H.  KUSTER  '21,  succumbed  May 
18,  after  an  illness  of  six  years.  Burial 
was  made  in  Laurell  Hill  Cemetery, 
Erie,  Pa.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife 
and  two  brothers. 

IRA  SANDERS,  died  October  12,  at  his 
home  in  Selinsgrove.  One  of  Central 
Pennsylvania's  best  known  educators, 
Mr.  Sanders  had  been  in  failing  health 
for  several  years.  He  began  his  teach- 
ing career  in  rural  schools,  and  in  1930 
was  elected  Superintendent  of  Schools 
for  Snyder  County. 

THE  REV.  W.  SCHULTZ  13,  passed  away 
suddenly  in  his  home  in  Picture  Rocks, 
Pa.,  November  22,  Before  retiring  frorri 
active  ministry,  in  1953,  he  had  served 
several  pastorates  in  Central  Pennsyl- 
vania. 

SELIN  D.  ULRICH  '18,  succumbed  Novem- 
ber 10  in  a  Veterans'  Hospital  in  N.Y.C. 
He  had  been  in  failing  health  for  the 
past  number  of  years.  Mr.  Uh-ich  had 
been  a  foreign  export  agent  of  drugs  and 
pharmaceutical  products,  and  had  lived 
abroad  for  thirty-three  years. 

HOMER  WAGNER  '35,  passed  away  De- 
cember 7,  in  the  Geisinger  Memorial 
Hospital.  He  had  taught  school  for  thir- 
ty-five years,  the  first  27  years  in  Turbut 
Township,  spending  the  last  eight  years 
in  Milton. 

EDWARD  A.  WOLLASTON  '52.  died  No- 
vember 13,  in  Erie,  Pa.  Veterans'  Hospi- 
tal. He  was  an  outstanding  athlete  while 
at  S.U.  Surviving  are  his  wife  the  for- 
mer Althea  Ferguson  '51,  and  two  daugh- 
ters, Nancy  and  Joanne,  Mrs.  Wollas- 
ton's  address  is  Box  8,  Millerstown,  Pa. 


'57 


Paul  Rogers  has  moved  to  Beaver 
Falls,  N.   \.  where  he  is  teaching 
music  in  the  Elementary  School. 


CENTENNIAL 

ALUMNI    DAY 

SATURDAY, 

MAY  24,  1 958 


t 

Dedication   of   plaque   to   unde- 
feated team  of  1951.  L.  to  K..  Sam 
Porter,   Jim   Hazlett,   Sam   Ross, 
Jim  Dell. 


.Mumni  President  Garman 
buzzes  Homecoming  Queen 
Gail  VVoolbert. 


It  took  four  Bridgewater  players 
to  stop  150-lb.  Ray  Richie 


^r7 


Because  of  the  ten  day  "flu  vacation"  j 
to  prepai-e  for  Homecoming.  Most  college 
coming  activities,  but  our  students  gallanti 

Those  who  had  a  part  in  the  Friday  ni 
them  and  others  serving  on  committees  kei 
Alumni  Office  from  their  homes.  Two  foot 
■'Whitey"  Keil  and  the  boys  co-operated  b 
coming  game. 

With  the  exception  of  one  or  two  mine 
the  activities  are  depicted  on  this  page. 

At  the  morning  Council  Meeting,  with 
council  members  discussed  problems  of  the 
G.  Morris  Smith  reported  on  the  progress  o 

With  Dr.  John  L.  Woodruff  '88  in  atte 
his  new  book  "Tales  of  Susquehanna  Unive 
tude  the  gift  of  500  copies  of  this  book,  to  I 
tablish  a  scholarship  in  the  name  of  Dr,  Wo 

President  Garman  ajipointed  Clyde  R. 
Committee  and  Alvin  Carjienter  '24  "Chairn 
Committee.  Both  chairmen  were  empower 
asked  to  report  at  the  spring  meeting. 


^J^onored    iVlcmbcri  of  V. 


.Ht  Jl*-»«.<  ■.' 


'L.  to  R.I  Kenneth  Badger,  Russell  Eisenho* 
Carmichael,  Harold  Kramer.  Jeraulc 


iod,  students  this  year  had  only  three  days 
n  similar  circumstances,  called  off  all  Home- 
said,  "Let's  go  ahead  with  it." 

t  program  took  their  scripts  home  with 
in  touch  with  committee  members  and  the 
11  games  had  been  cancelled  but  Coach 
returning  early  to  prepare  for  the  Home- 
difficulties  the  day  was  a  success.    Some  of 

'resident  Raymond  P.  Garman  '30  presiding, 
issociation  and  the  district  clubs.  President 
the  Centennial  Fund. 

ance  and  telling  of  the  publication  date  of 
ity,"  the  Council  accepted  with  deep  grati- 
sold  at  $2.00  a  copv  and  the  proceeds  to  es- 
ruff. 

pitzner  '.37  Chairman  of  the  Nominating 
n  of  the  Outstanding  Achievement  Award 
to  select  two  additional  members  and  were 


defeated  J  earn  of-  1^32 


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J 


w.  William  Siil!i\aii.   .luhn   Extram,   Russell 
Schlegel,  Lee  Rishel  and  Fred  Carl. 


L 


ilaruld  0.  Kramer  '33  passes  autographed  football 
used  in  last  game  of  1932  undefeated  season  to  represen- 
tatives of  Athletic  Council,  Dr.  Russell  W.  Gilbert  and 
Mr.  Bernard  W.  Krapf.     Clyde  R.  Spitzner  is  at  right. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1957 


Onward,  ye  Crusaders 


Basketball 


Coaches  Keil  and  Pittello,  at  Anmul  Fcidilidll  Uan'iiMi  (.'nimatulate  seniors  'L.  to  R.i  Jack 
Anthony,  Bob  Lewis,  Keil,  Pittello,  Dick  Purnell,  Walter  Benham,  Chalmers  Eartlow 
and  Jim  Keiser. 


Football 

To  all  S.  U.  Alumni: 

The  football  season  just  closed  saw  the 
Crusaders  get  off  to  a  slow  start  hampered 
by  injuries  and  flu.  During  this  period,  we 
lost  to  Ursinus  and  Swarthmore.  How- 
ever, after  the  "flu  vacation,"  the  team 
came  back  and  finished  by  winning  three 
games  of  the  last  four.  In  this  second  half 
of  the  season,  the  boys  won  their  third 
straight  Homecoming  game  against 
Bridgewater  College  and  also  posted  vic- 
tories over  Wagner  and  Dickinson.  The 
lone  loss  was  inflicted  by  a  fine  Haverford 
team. 

National  prominence  was  gained  this 
year  by  S.  U.'s  season-long  high  ranking 
in  defense. 

The  closing  game  of  the  season  at  Dick- 
inson was  the  last  game  for  six  seniors 
who  have  been  the  heart  of  the  Crusader 
ele\en  for  three  years.  End  Jack  Anth- 
ony, tackle  Chalmers  Bartlow,  guard  and 
co-captain  Walt  Kenham  and  center  Jim 
Keiser  leave  big  shoes  to  be  filled  in  the 
'ine.  In  the  baekfield.  quarterback  and 
co-captain  Dick  Purnell  along  with  full- 
back Bob  Lewis  have  been  outstanding. 

These  graduating  .seniors  originally  came 
to  Susquehanna  through  the  influence  of 
Alumni.  We  certainly  shall  be  very  happy 
to   have   more    players    like    them.     This 


year's  freshman  class  had  several  players 
who  show  great  promise  for  the  future. 
The  presence  of  these  men  is  also  directly 
traceable  to  the  influence  of  our  alumni. 
We  would  be  very  grateful  to  hear  from 
you  again  about  high  school  seniors  who 
are  student  athletes. 

Perhaps  you  would  like  to  know  the 
characteristics  we  look  for  in  boys  who 
play  football  at  Susquehanna.  First  of  all, 
the  prospect  should  be  able  to  meet  the 
University's  academic  and  personal  stand- 
ards. With  regard  to  football  qualifica- 
tions, we  would  like  to  have  the  outstand- 
ing stars,  but  we  know  these  boys  will 
usually  go  to  the  larger  schools.  Occa- 
sionally we  do  get  a  boy  in  this  category. 
But  the  men  who  make  up  the  majority  of 
our  squads  are  the  boys  who  were  depend- 
able high  school  players  but  were  not 
standouts  because  they  were  younger  than 
their  team  mates  or  were  not  physically 
as  mature  as  the  "stars."  We  can  use  this 
type  of  boy  who  has  undeveloped  potential 
for  college  football. 

As  important  as  a  man's  football  ability 
is,  his  mental  approach  to  the  game  is 
equally  important.  We  want  the  boy  who 
is  a  100  percenter— who  wants  to  play  win- 
ning football,  and  who  will  give  himself 
wholeheartedly  in  preparation  for  the 
game.  We  find  we  can  win  with  those  men 
who  are  "self-starters"  from  the  stand- 
point of  conducting  themselves  as  athletes 
and  in  improving  themselves. 


Getting  off  to  a  surprisingly  good  start, 
Susquehanna's  basketballers.  responding  to 
the  skillful  coaching  of  recently  appointed 
.All-American  John  E.  Barr,  have  won  two 
of  their  first  three  games. 

Barr.  succeeding  Ed.  Pfeiffer.  comes  to 
Susquehanna  with  an  impressive  basket- 
ball background.  He  captained  Penn  State 
in  his  senior  year,  and  after  being  selected 
All  American,  was  much  in  demand  to  re- 
main with  basketball  as  a  coach  or  pro- 
fessional player. 

Barr.  however,  after  graduation  served 
a  hitch  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  but  upon  his 
discharge  accepted  an  offer  to  play  with 
St.  Louis  in  the  N.B.A.  After  a  period 
with  the  Hawks,  he  played  in  the  Eastern 
Professional  League,  winding  up  his  ca- 
reer as  player-manager  with  the  Sunbury 
Mercuries. 

Enthusiastically  entering  upon  his  duties 
with  the  Crusaders.  Coach  Barr  has  won 
tlie  respect  of  the  boys  and  is  very  popular 
on  the  campus. 


COACH  BARR 

Losing  the  first  game  to  Hartwick  by  the 
score  of  78-62.  the  team  bounced  back  and 
beat   a   favored   Hamilton   College   by   the 
•  Continued  on  page  7) 


Next  year's  team  will  be  co-captained  by 
Ralph  Ferraro.  a  guard  from  Jersey  City, 
N.  J.,  Ray  Richie,  halfback  from  Shamo- 
kin,  and  Carl  Shoemaker,  end  from  Ash- 
land. These  men  were  elected  by  their 
team  mates  in  recognition  of  their  out- 
standing play. 

With  deepest  appreciation  for  your  help 


in  the  past. 


'^. 


Henry  J.  "Whitey"  Keil  "39  (Coach) 


December,  1957 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


New  National  Sorority  at  S.  U. 


i**!?**-: 


Dignitaries  attending  banquet  during  installation  ser\-ices  of  Gamma  Kappa  Chapter  of 
Alpha  Xi  Delta.  L.  to  R.:  Mrs.  Winifred  Flenner,  Wilmington,  Del.:  Pres.  G.  Morris 
Smith:  Miss  Mildred  Boss,  Washington,  D.  C:  Dr.  Elizabeth  Van  Buskirk.  Elmira.  N.  Y.; 
Dean  Russell  Gait. 


BASKETBALL 

(Continued  from  page  6) 
score  of  79-58.    Ursinus  then  fell  under  the 
spell  of  the  Crusaders,  losing  82-69. 

The  team  this  year  is  inexperienced  and 
does  not  have  much  height.  Having  lost 
last  year's  two  outstanding  players,  Frank 
Romano  and  Dwight  Huseman  through 
graduation,  the  team  is  also  playing  with- 
out the  services  of  Dick  Purnell  who  de- 
cided to  devote  full  time  to  his  studies. 

A  surprise  package  has  been  uncovered 
this  year  in  the  person  of  Keith  Tyler  who 
has,  for  the  first  three  games,  averaged  28 
points  per  game.  He  has  thereby  placed 
Susquehanna  in  national  NCAA  statistic? 
by  his  rank  of  third  in  the  nation.  Tyler 
also  turns  up  in  the  most  recent  statistic 
sheet  by  ranking  second  in  the  nation  in 
percentage  shots  made.  The  whole  team, 
much  to  Coach  Barr's  credit,  has  wasted 
very  few  shots  and  is  ranking  fourth  in 
percentage  shots  made. 

The  schedule  for  the  balance  of  the  sea 
son  is  as  follows: 

Jan.    9— National  Aggies A 

Jan.  11— Dickinson    College    .    H 

Jan.  13 — Scranton   University   H 

Jan.  17— Juniata  College   _ A 

Jan.  18— Western  Maryland   H 

Jan.  31— Rider  College   A 

Feb.    1— Up.sala  College  A 

Feb.    3 — Lebanon  Valley   A 

Feb.    6— Franklin  &  Marshall  H 

Feb.   8— Washington  College   A 

Feb.  10— Wilkes  College  H 

Feb.  12— Lycoming   College    H 

Feb.  22— Drexel  Tech   A 

Feb.  28— Upsala  College  H 

Mar.  1— Rutgers,  So.  Jersey H 


Admissions 


The  trend  very  definitely  is  toward  more 
applications.  At  the  time  of  going  to 
press,  one  hundred  and  thirty-five  pros- 
pects had  made  application  for  the  1958-59 
term.  This  is  probably  the  largest  num- 
ber applying  for  admission  at  such  an 
early  date,  in  the  history  of  the  Univer- 
sity. Alumni  should  keep  in  mind  the 
possibility  of  heavy  enrollment,  and  refer 
students  to  the  University  as  early  as  pos- 
sible. 

COST: 

The  United  States  Office  of  Education 
reports,  in  a  recent  survey,  that  the  aver- 
age cost  of  financing  a  year  at  college  is 
between  1,700  and  1,800  dollars.  Twenty 
years  ago  the  cost  was  800  or  900  dollars. 
At  Susquehanna  costs  are  being  increased 
175-200  dollars  per  year,  which  will  bring 
the  total  cost  to  around  1250  dollars.  This 
is  still  below  the  average  cost  at  other 
private  colleges. 

ALUMNI  GIVING: 

The  U.  S.  Office  of  Education  survey 
also  revealed  that  little  more  than  half 
the  cost  of  college  education  is  borne  by 
the  student.  The  rest  must  come  from 
contributions.  That's  why,  as  "Changing 
Times"  says,  "If  you're  a  college  alumnus, 
the  bite's  on  you  for  contributions." 

The  American  Alumni  Council  reports 
that  the  average  alumnus  contribution  is 
$35.60  a  year.  Susquehanna's  figure  is  ap- 
proximately $15.00. 


Junior  Co-eds 

ALLEN— Richard  Wayne,  Jr.  was  born 
Nov.  4  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Elizabeth  Ann 
Lacock  '551  Richard  W.  Allen,  Sr.  The 
."Miens  make  their  home  in  Wayne,  Pa. 

BIGLIERI— Mr.  and  Mrs.  (June  Klingler 
'51 1  Ned  Biglieri  are  making  their  home 
at  1968  Kirly  Way,  San  Jose,  Cal.  We 
are  happy  to  learn  that  they  are  the 
parents  of  two  children,  Ann,  who  is  two 
years  old,  and  Lynn  Marie,  born  March 
26. 

COATES— Cathleen  Heather  was  born  to 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  W.  Coates  on  June 
15.  Mrs.  Coates  was  formerly  Rose 
Marie  Sharretts.  Both  she  and  her  hus- 
band were  of  the  class  of  '55. 

ENGLE— Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Christine  Har- 
man  '53  >  Carl  F.  Engle,  announced  the 
birth  of  a  son,  Samuel  Harman,  March 
21,  and  a  change  of  address  to  702 
Franklin  St.,  State  College,  Pa.,  where 
Mr.  Engle  is  an  instructor  in  Agronomy. 

GLASS— Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  Orville  Glass, 
Jr.  are  the  proud  parents  of  a  daughter 
born  Dec.  10  at  the  Harrisburg  Hospital. 
They  have  named  her  Kim  Michele. 

HARTLE— Mr.  and  Mrs.  Calvin  K.  Hartle, 
announced  the  first  birthday  of  their  son, 
Scot,  on  Dec.  1.  They  are  residing  at 
2819  Zephyr  Rd.,  Orlando,  Fla.  Mrs. 
Hartle  is  the  former  Juanita  Keller  '49. 

JOHNSTON— Mr.  '49  and  Mrs.  Harry  John- 
ston happily  announced  the  arrival  of  a 
son.  Earl  Ryan,  Sept.  23  in  the  Union- 
town,  Pa.  hospital.  They  have  one  other 
child,  Catherine  Helen. 

MESLER— Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Marjorie  L. 
Way  '52)  Robert  Allen  Mesler  announced 
with  pride  the  birth  of  young  Robert  Al- 
len, Jr.  at  the  Tripler  Army  Hospital, 
Honolulu,  on  Aug.  31,  1956.  They  are 
now  back  in  the  U.  S.,  living  at  1844 
Ferry  St.,  Easton,  Pa. 

MILLARD— Mr.  '56  and  Mrs.  (Margaret 
Webber  '54)  Carroll  Millard  sent  word 
to  the  Alumni  Office  of  the  birth  of  De- 
borah Carolyn.  October  11.  They  have 
also  a  son  Stanley. 

ROBLES— Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Bette  Mae  Vin- 
cent '54)  Charles  Robles  announced  the 
birth  of  Charles  Vincent,  Jr.  on  Dec.  4. 
1956.  Mrs.  Robles  is  teaching  while  her 
husband  is  in  the  Marines. 

TOROK— Mr.  '53  and  Mrs.  (Joyce  Wagner 
'53)  Steve  Torok  are  the  happy  parents 
of  a  -son,  Bruce  William,  born  Nov.  4. 
They  are  residing  at  408  E.  Pine  St., 
Southampton,  Pa. 

WALLOWER— Robert  Clinton  was  born  on 
Oct.  19  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (Betty  Weisen- 
fluh  '54)  Robert  Wallower. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1957 


MEET  THE  BRIDE 
AND  BRIDEGROOM 

ROY  H.  COPE  '52  took  as  his  bride.  Ro- 
berta M.  Colcord.  October  19.  at  the 
Faith  Evangelical  and  Reformed  Church 
in  Phila.  Mr.  Cope  is  employed  as  an 
underwTiter  for  General  Accident.  Fire 
and  Life.  .Assn.  Co. 

GEORGIA  CURTIS  x'59  became  the  bride 
of  RONALD  L.  FORSTER  x'59.  Septem- 
ber 2.  The  wedding  took  place  in  the 
St.  John's  Lutheran  Church.  No.  Mer- 
rick. N.  Y.  The  couple  reside  in  Sun- 
bury. 

ELEANOR  S.  DIVELY  '.56  and  Serafin 
.Mora  were  united  in  marriage  at  Holy 
Trinity  Lutheran  Church.  Berlin,  Pa., 
on  November  16.  Mr.  Mora  is  employed 
by  R.C.A..  Morristown.  N.  J.  and  Mrs. 
Mora  is  editorial  assistant  for  Luther 
Life  magazine. 

LOIS  FISHER  "53  became  Mrs.  James 
Fredrickson.  Jr.  May  11.  in  Brooklyn. 
N.  Y.  She  and  her  husband  are  living 
in  Ri\erhead.  L.  I. 

ROBERT  GRECO  '57  was  married  to  Jean 
Lazarski  on  June  20  at  Mt.  Carmel.  Bob  is 
pursuing  graduate  .studies  at  Penn  State. 

BARBARA  J.  HARPER  '55  was  married 
on  June  15  to  ."Xfrain  M.  Rosario.  The 
marriage  took  place  in  Baltimore,  Md 
where  they  are  now  residing. 

BONNIE  LEE  MILLER  '57  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Dennis  W.  Dendler  of  Har- 
risburg.  Pa.  The  wedding  was  solemn- 
ized October  19.  with  NATALIE  WIL- 
HOUR  '57  and  GLORIA  MASTELLER 
'.57.  roommates  of  the  bride,  as  brides- 
maids. Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dendler  plan  to 
reside  in  Starview.  Pa. 

BARBARA  MOTTERN  x'58  and  LEON- 
ARD L.  QUICK  '57  were  wed  on  Novem- 
ber 22.  in  the  First  Lutheran  Church. 
Mifflinburg.  Pa.  Miss  JANET  ROHR- 
BACH  '46  was  maid  of  honor.  Mr.  Quick 
is  Claims  Adjuster  lor  Travelers  Ins. 
Co.  of  Hartford,  in  the  Harrisburg.  Pa. 
area.  The  couple  reside  in  Mechanics- 
burg  R.  D.  4. 

GEORGE  ORREN  '56  took  as  his  bride, 
Gloria  .M.  VVisnicw.ski.  November  28  in 
Shamokin.  Pa. 

WILLIAM    HARRIS    PRICHARD    '52    was 

married  on  June  27  to  Agnes  Dale 
Swann.  The  wedding  took  place  in 
Phila.  Pa. 

MARGRETTA  THOMAS  .53  was  wed  to 
William  C.  Bailey  of  So.  Williamsport, 
Pa.,  on  August  17.  Mr.  Bailey  is  em- 
ployed at  Montoursville  Area  Joint  High 
School,  and  the  couple  will  reside  in 
Williamsport. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


POSTMASTER — Please  notify  if  undelivered 
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CLASS 


Annlv. 

Year 

50th 

1908 

45th 

1913 

40th 

1918 

35th 

1623 

30th 

1S28 

25th 

1!;33 

20th 

1938 

1.5th 

1943 

10th 

1948 

5th 

1953 

REUNIONS  SCHEDULED  FOR  ALUMNI  DAY, 
MAY  24.  1958 

Representative 

None  as  yet  secured. 

The  Rev.  John  B.  Kniseley.  47  Waldorf  St..  NE.  Pittsburgh.  Pa. 

Miss  Evelyn  Strohecker.  2337  Derry  Street.  Harrisburg.  Pa. 

None  as  yet  secured. 

Dr.  Harold  Ditzler.  428  West  Main  Street.  Lansdale.  Pa. 

Mrs.  Warren  Lamb.   21   Kensington  Terrace.   Maplewood,   N.   J. 

Mr.  Preston  H.  Smith.  917  Market  Street.  Williamsport.  Pa. 

Mr.  Harry  Wilcox.  R.  D.  1.  Selinsgrove.  Pa. 

Mr.  Robert  Wohlsen,  145  Herman  Blvd.,  Franklin  Square.  L.I..  N.Y. 

None  as  yet  secured. 


Washington  Alumni  P.  M.  E.  A,  Conference 


Paul  M.  Haines.  '31  is  a  member-at- 
large  of  the  Exec.  Comm.  of  the  All  Penn- 
sylvania College  Alumni  Association  of 
Washington.  D.  C.  He  is  also  chairman 
of  this  year's  Program  Committee  for  the 
10th  Annual  Luncheon  which  will  be  held 
Feb.  1,  at  the  Shoreham  Hotel.  In  this 
capacity  he  will  introduce  all  the  College 
Presidents,  other  dignitaries  and  official 
representatives  of  the  Washington  Alumni 
groups. 

There  are  approximately  sixty-five  Penn- 
sylvania Colleges  and  Universities  affili- 
ated with  this  association. 


At  the  recent  Pennsylvania  Music  Edu- 
cator's Association  Conference,  in  Harris- 
burg. twenty-four  S.  U.  Alumni  got  to- 
gether at  the  luncheon  in  the  Penn  Har- 
ris Hotel.  As  usual,  many  acquaintances 
were  renewed  and  information  exchanged 
about  family  and  friends. 

Susquehanna  had  the  largest  delegation 
of  students,  with  forty  in  attendance. 

Chief  topic  of  conversation  among  the 
Susquehanna  people  was,  of  course,  the 
neu   Music  Building. 

Bill  Roberts  '29.  President  of  P.M.E.A. 
did  a  masterful  job  of  organizing  the  con- 
ference. 


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At  Susquehanna's  Centennial  Convocation,  held  March  25.  President  G.  Morris  Smith  conferred  honorary  degrees  upon  tour  distin- 
guished guests.  Left  to  right  above  are:  Dr.  Orris  H.  Aurand.  class  of  '21,  who  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Pedagogy; 
Dr.  James  R.  Cameron,  who  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Laws.  To  the  right  of  President  Smith  is  Dr.  Wilson  M.  Comp- 
ton,  the  Convocation  speaker,  who  likewise  received  the  honorary  d2gree  of  Doctor  of  Laws,  and  at  the  extreme  right  is  President  J. 
Gerald  Hagey  of  Waterloo  College,  Waterloo,  Ontario,  who  also  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Laws. 


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THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1958 


Centennial  Convocation  Attracts  Guests 
from  many  Colleges.  Dr.  Compton  Refers  to 
S.  U.'s  ''Distinquished  and  Honored  Past." 

ORRIS  H.  AURAND  '21  RECEIVES  HONORARY  DEGREE 

With  one  hundred  and  fifty  representatives  Ironi  other  Colleges  and  Universities 
cheering  her  on,  Susquehanna  University  continued  her  Centennial  celebration  on  Tues- 
day. March  25.  when  Dr.  Wilson  M.  Compton,  in  the  special  Convocation  address  said. 
"with  your  distinguished  and  honored  past,  you  now^  face  a  future  of  unprecedented  op- 
portunity." 

Foliov^'ing  a  colorful  academic  procession  which  took  the  distinguished  guests  from 
Bogar  Hall  to  Seibert  Chapel.  President  G.  Morris  Smith  presided  at  the  Convocation 
and  among  other  things,  conferred  upon  Orris  H.  Aurand  of  the  rlass  of  1921.  the  honorary 
degree  of  Doctor  of  Pedagogy. 

Dr.  Aurand.  now  Superintendent  ol  Schools  in  Lancaster,  Pa.,  has  had  a  distinguished 
career  as  an  educator.  He  has  been  a  true  and  loyal  friend  ol  Susquehanna  and  has 
never  missed  an  opportunity  to  do  something  constructive  for  his  alma  mater.  In  Presi- 
dent Smith's  citation  he  said,  "you  have  been  a  devoted  servant  of  public  education  in  a 
day  when  the  numbers  in  the  profession  of  pedagogy  need  able  and  consecrated  rein- 
forcements." 

Others  receiving  honorary  degrees  were.      

President  J.  Gerald  Hagey  of  Waterloo 
College.  Waterloo.  Ontario.  Dr.  James  R. 
Cameron.  Professor  of  Oral  Surgery.  Tem- 
ple University  and  the  Convocation  speaker. 
Dr.  Wilson  M.  Compton. 

Dr.  Compton.  as  a  distinguished  scientist, 
business  man  and  educator,  brought  great 
prestige  to  Susquehanna's  Centennial  Con- 
vocation program.  A  director  and  first 
president  of  the  Council  for  Financial  Aid 
to  Education.  Inc..  he  was  at  one  time 
President  of  the  State  College  of  Washing- 
ton. 

Using  as  the  subject  of  his  address  "On 
this  Rock."  Dr.  Compton  quoted  an  in- 
scription carved  over  one  of  the  marble 
doorways  of  the  Library  of  Congress.  "He 
builds  too  low  who  builds  beneath  the 
stars." 

"This  admonition  greets  those  who  enter 
and  follows  those  who  leave  this  great 
storehouse  of  the  world's  knowledge."  said 
the  speaker.  "As  the  honored  institution 
our  host  here  today,  concludes  a  century 
of  service  to  youth,  to  church  and  to  coun- 
try, and  begins  the  writing  of  a  new  chap- 
ter, it  too  may  accept  this  challenge  to  keep 
on  building,  to  build  on  the  firm  founda- 
tions of  public  service  and  to  build  toward 
the  stars." 

Dr.  Compton  .said  that  American  higher 
education  is  facing  its  greatest  test  and  its 
greatest  opportunity.  "At  no  time  in  our 
national  history,"  said  he.  "has  there  been 
a  greater  need  or  a  greater  opportunity 
for  builders.— builders  of  structures,  com- 
munities and  industries,— Yes!  But  build- 
ers also  of  faith  and  hope,  of  industry  and 
loyalty,  of  brotherhood  and  peace,  of  in- 
tegrity and  morality:  of  men  and  women 
strong  enough  to  carry  their  own  burdens 


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and  good  enough  to  help  carry  the  burdens 
of  others  who  are  not  so  strong.  This  is 
the  mighty  challenge  to  our  higher  educa- 
tion—and especially  to  our  Christian  col- 
leges—in a  world  in  ferment  in  what  the 
President  of  the  United  States  has  called 
an   age  of  danger.'  " 

In  referring  to  the  Christian  College,  the 
speaker  said  that  around  the  world  men 
still  listen  to  the  voice  of  Him  who  cen- 
turies ago  said:  "Love  God,  and  love  thy 
neighbor."  "These  are  the  most  important 
facts  of  our  time."  said  Dr.  Compton.  "the 
greatest  promise  and  the  greatest  threat: 
the  greatest  challenge  to  education  and  the 
greatest  opportunity  to  our  higher  institu- 
tions as  they  plan  for  the  future. 

"The  Christian  colleges  and  the  univer- 
sities built  around  our  churches  are  not 
merely  places  to  which  thousands  of  young 
men  and  women  may  go  for  a  few  years 
of  instruction  and  study.  They  are  a  part 
of  the  promise  of  American  life.  As  edu- 
cational institutions  and  as  'seats  of  learn- 
ing' they  are  the  chief  stewards  of  the 
nation's  religious  culture.  This  steward- 
ship the  colleges,  of  course,  share  with  the 
churches.  But  the  churches  need  the  col- 
leges even  more  than  the  colleges  need 
the  churches, 

"The  nation  needs  both,  "  continued  Dr. 
Compton.  "As  individuals  and  as  a  peo- 
ple, we  cherish  our  freedom.  But  there 
can  be  no  freedom  without  law:  nor  law 
without  morality  nor  morality  without  re- 
ligion: nor  any  of  these  without  under- 
standing: nor  understanding  without  edu- 
cation." 

Dr.  Compton.  in  his  address,  paid  tribute 
to  the  Lutheran  Church  and  her  support  of 
higher  education.    Doing  twice  as  well  as 


ALTOONA 

Plans  have  been  made  for  the  annual 
Spring  Dinner  meeting  to  be  held  at  the 
Replogle  Party  House,  April  22.  Mr.  Ray- 
mond P.  Garman,  Pres.  of  the  Alumni 
Assc.  will  be  guest  speaker.  Reservations 
should  be  sent  to  Mrs.  Mary  Garber,  600 
Oakmont  PI..  Roaring  Spring.  Pa.  on  or 
before  April  IT. 

NORTH  NEW  JERSEY 

The  Spring  Dinner  meeting  is  scheduled 
for  Mar.  29  and  will  be  held  at  the  Pea- 
cock House.  Plans  have  been  made  for  a 
family-style  chicken  dinner,  music  for 
dancing  and  an  evening  of  good  fellow- 
ship. 

A  vote  of  thanks  goes  to  Ruth  McCorkill 
for  trying  to  get  a  group  of  North  New 
Jersey  Alumni  together  for  luncheon  in 
E.  Orange  before  the  S.U.-Upsala  game, 
Feb.  1.  Although  a  fair  crowd  turned  out 
to  see  the  game,  the  luncheon  did  not  meet 
with  success. 

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY 

It  has  been  decided  to  hold  the  Spring 
Meeting  on  the  campus  of  S.U.  April  26. 
After  dinner  in  Horton  Dining  Hall,  club 
members  will  sojourn  to  the  Little  Theatre 
where  they  will  see  the  Susquehanna 
Players  in  "Richard  III." 

YORK-HANOVER 

The  Spring  meeting  of  the  York-Hanover 
club  has  been  tentatively  set  for  April  17 
and  will  be  held  in  the  Lancaster  area. 

most  of  the  major  Protestant  denomi- 
nations, he  said  it  gives  other  churches  a 
target  to  shoot  at. 

The  noted  educator  referred  to  increased 
voluntary  financial  support  of  the  colleges 
as  "straws  in  the  wind."  "But  education 
is  everybody's  business."  he  said,  "and 
our  colleges  will  not  be  any  stronger  than 
the  support  you  and  I  give  them." 

After  discussing  the  importance  of  the 
Liberal  Arts  tradition  in  American  educa- 
tion and  stressing  the  significance  of  the 
independent  college.  Dr.  Compton  said  that 
institutions  such  as  Susquehanna  University 
pointed  the  road  to  what  Pythagoras,  cen- 
turies ago.  called  "a  better  way  of  life." 

"This  noted  institution."  said  he,  "serv- 
ant of  a  great  Church  and  .steward  of 
a  great  religious  culture— is  this  year  pass- 
ing a  significant  milestone.  May  those  who 
guide  its  destinies  in  an  age  of  promise 
and  of  danger,  keep  their  feet  on  the 
ground  and  their  eyes  on  the  stars,  remem- 
bering always  that  'Except  the  Lord  build 
the  House  they  labor  in  vain  who  build 
it.'  ■• 


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March,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Heiiman  Hall  to  be  Comerstone — Addition  to  Library 

Dedicated  May  10  ' 

Susquehanna's  new  music  building,  Heii- 
man Hall,  will  be  dedicated  on  May  10. 

The  Music  Department  under  Dr,  Percy 
M.  Linebaugh  and  a  committee  from  the 
Women's  Auxiliary  have  planned  a  pro- 
gram beginning  at  10:30  a.  m.  and  running 
through  9:00  p.  m.  when  the  annual  Junior 
Prom  will  be  held. 

High-lighting  the  day  will  be  a  panel  and 
discussion  by  four  prominent  Music  Educa- 
tors, with  William  0.  Roberts.  '29,  moder- 
ating the  program. 

Because  cf  this  special  Centennial  Pro 
gram,  the  traditional  May  Day  Pageant 
w  ill  not  be  given  lliis  year.    Other  features  ^^^ 

of  the  May  Day  program  will  be  maintain-  ^^^^^^^ 

ed    with    the    crowning    of    the    Centennial  ^VH^^^^te 

Queen  in  the  evening.  ^^-J^^^^B 

An  invitation  is  herewith  extended  to  all  ^^^^*"       ^ 

music  graduates  as  well  as  other  alumni 

who  would  like  to  visit  the  campus  on  this  ., 

day.     The  program  follows:  iijf     -M^        J, 

10:30  a.  m.  Women's  Auxiliary  Rehear- 
sal  Room,   Heiiman  Hall;    12:30  Luncheon  g^x,^  VB^^^^bl^H.  jT 
of  the  Women's  Auxiliary:  1:30  p.  m.  Panel           ""^ 
and  Discussion  by  Music  Educators,   Wil- 
liam 0.  Roberts,   moderating:    1:30  p.  m. 
In-gathering   of   Women's    Auxiliary;    3:00           «>"*        •*»- 
p.    m.   Dedication   of   Heiiman   Hall;    3:30 
p.  m.  Out-door  Band  Concert  followed  by 
Coffee  Hour;  9:00  p.  m.  Junior  Prom. 

Baseball  off  to  good  Start     . - — »•»»  « 

Baseball  got  away  to  an  early  start  this 
year  when  24  turned  out  with  Coach  Dick 
Hummel  x'40  who  is  in  his  third  year  as 
leader  of  the  Crusaders  ball  club.  President  G.  Morris  Smith  laid  the  Cornerstone  for  the  addition  to  the  Library  on 

Prospects  at  the  moment   are  unknown      March  12.    Included  in  picture  above  arc  Library  staff  members,  faculty  representatives, 

and  depend  greatly  on  the  pitching  staff.      and  members  of  the  Library  Committee.    The  new  Library  will  be  complete  for  the 

Hummel,  in  his  first  two  years,  did  a  good      opening  of  College  in  September. 

job  with  the  team,   and  undoubtedly  will 

get  out  of  this  year's  squad  every  ounce  of  ^11  £  ,B.B.A 

skill    hustle  and  CO  operation  . FlaSheS     trOITl      1116      CdHipUS     — 

The  schedule  is  as  follows:  .,         ^      ,.  ^    .^,      t,     ,    kt 

President    G.    Morris    Smith,    Paul    M. 
Apr.  U-Albright  College  ..._ -_A      ^^^^^  ^^^  ^^   p^^l  q^.^^  attended  the  an- 

Apr.  15— Temple  University  ._ A  nugl   meeting   of   the    All   Penna.    College 

Apr.  19— Lycoming  College  A  Alumni   Assc.    of    Washington,    D.    C,    on 

Apr.  22— Elizabethtown  College  A  Feb.    1,    in   the   Hotel   Shoreham.    Alumni 

Apr.  24-Gettysburg  College  H  ^om   64    colleges    attended.    Paul    Haines 

^        ,  ,„    ,  ,  was   Chairman   of   the   program   and   Dr. 

Apr.  2(^Drexel  Tech A  ^^^^  ^^^^  ^^^  invocation. 

Apr.  29— National  Aggies H  

May   1— Dickinson  College  A 

„„,„,,.        .^  ,,         Dick  Purnell  recently  signed  a  contract 

May   3 — Bucknell  University H  ,      ,  „      .       ,  r    ..u  n     -^u  n,    n/i    * 

'  to  play  professional  football  with  the  Mont- 
May   5-Juniata  College H  ^^^^  Alouettes. 

May  9 — Scranton  University  H  

May  13-Lebanon  Valley  College H         Susquehanna    and    Bucknell   Universities 

May  17— Wilkes  College ...A  made  a  joint  announcement,  on  March  6, 

May  24— Wilkes  College H  that  both  colleges  could  take  care  of  15,000 

I  Alumni  Day— 3:30  P.  M.)  patients  in  the  event  of  an  enemy  attack. 


Susquehanna  recently  received  a  grant 
from  Johns-Manville  Corporation.  Although 
the  grant  is  unrestricted  it  will  be  placed 
in  the  New  Building  Fund. 

Television  sets  have  been  installed  at 
Seibert  Hall,  Hassinger  Hall,  and  the  Stu- 
dent Lounge,  the  gift  of  the  class  of  1957. 

All  sets  have  a  bronze  plate  with  the  in- 
scription "Class  Memorial.  Presented  by 
the  Class  of  1957." 

Student  reaction  to  campus  television  has 
been  splendid.  President  of  the  class  of 
1G57,  Frank  Romano,  was  on  campus  after 
the  sets  were  installed,  and  he  was  sure  all 
of  his  classmates  would  be  happy  in  the 
knowledge  that  the  students  were  getting 
so  much  enjoyment  out  of  them. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March,  1958 


Sputnik  Ard  American   Education 


Alumni  have  recently  been  reading  much  about  "the  plight 
of  the  colleges,"  "weaknesses  in  our  educational  system,"  "gov- 
ernment subsidies  to  education."  "future  enrollment  problems," 
etc. 

The  situation  is  not  quite  as  bad  as  one  would  be  led  to 
think.  We  quote  here  some  statements  that  have  been  more 
carefully  prepared  by  responsible  individuals,  and  which  are 
more  reassuring. 

President   Eisenhower   Writes   to   the   Colleges 

In  a  per.sonal  letter  addressed  to  colleges  of  the  United 
States,  through  the  president  of  the  Association  of  American 
Colleges,  read  at  its  Miami  Convention.  .Januarj-  7.  President 
Eisenhower  wrote: 

As  our  Nation  faces  serious  pressures  from  beyond  our 
shores,  there  are  calls  from  many  voices  for  a  fresh  appraisal 
of  American  thinking  about  higher  education  and  the  American 
approach  to  it.  Of  concern,  also,  are  changes  and  developments 
in  the  world's  estimate  of  what  education  should  be  and  especi- 
ally its  use  by  .some  nations  as  a  political  and  propaganda 
weapon. 


There  are,  I  feel,  three  fundamental  pur- 
poses of  higher  education  that  merit  re- 
emphasis  in  any  such  appraisal.  The  first 
of  these  is:  To  inspire  and  so  to  motivate 
students  that  they  will  commit  themselves 
to  achiexing  the  ultimate  within  their 
capacity.  The  second  is:  To  foster  a 
sound  understanding  of  the  Western  cul- 
ture of  which  they  are  a  part,  thus  obtain- 
ing also  a  frame  of  reference  for  the  study 
of  other  cultures.  The  third  purpose  is: 
To  teach  the  manifold  responsibilities  of 
men  and  women  who  are  citizens  in  a  free 
.society. 

The  value  of  these  purposes  has  been 
proved  through  generations  of  American 
higher  education.  Today,  the  need  for  their 
more  perfect  achievement  is  many  times 
greater  than  ever  before. 

Miami  Convention 

At  its  Miami  Convention  held  Jan.  5-7, 
the  National  Lutheran  Educational  Confer- 
ence adopted  two  special  resolutions  of  in- 
terest to  Alumni  of  Lutheran  Colleges. 
President  G.  Morris  Smith  took  part  in  the 
proceedings  of  this  convention. 

1.  Concern  for  Man's  Relations  Rather 
Than  Man's  Inventions 

Man  in  his  continuing  attempts  to  un- 
derstand the  universe  has  crossed  new 
frontiers.  He  has  harnessed  the  power  of 
the  atom,  penetrated  outer  space,  and 
caused  his  own  satellites  to  encircle  the 
earth.  To  contemplate  the  misu.se  of  this 
power  is  frightening.  We  believe  this 
power  to  be  a  gift  of  God  to  be  used  for 
the  benefit  of  all  people. 

Our  concern  is  not  so  much  with  man's 
discoveries  and  invention  as  with  people 
who  flaunt  God's  law  pertaining  to  man's 
relation  to  his  neighbor  and  to  his  use  of 
powers  hurtful  to  man. 

Therefore,  we  pledge  ourselves  anew, 
and  with  the  deepest  urgency,  to  make  full 
use  of  the  opportunities  open  to  the  edu- 
cational institutions  of  the  church  and  in 
keeping  with  the  will  of  God.  in  making 
clear  to  all  men  that  God  is  still  God  and 


that  man  cannot  disobey  God's  law  except 
to  his  own  hurt. 

II.  Grants  to  Students  Rather  Than  Sub- 
sidies to  Institutions 

1.  It  is  to  the  best  interests  of  all  edu- 
cation that  any  program  of  Federal  sup- 
port permit  and  encourage  the  full  and 
free  operation  and  development  of  the  dual 
system  of  education,  public  and  private, 
as  it  has  developed  in  our  country. 

2.  The  support  of  education  by  grants 
to  individual  students  permits  a  broader 
support  of  American  higher  education  than 
is  the  case  when  such  support  consists  of 
subsidies  to  institutions. 

3.  Since  the  need  for  trained  leadership 
is  diverse  and  is  often  most  serious  where 
least  apparent,  the  greatest  contribution  to 
the  national  welfare  will  be  financial  assist- 
ance to  students  on  a  broad  basis,  giving 
priority  to  individual  qualifications  and  per- 
.sonal need  rather  than  to  vocational  objec- 
tives and  interests. 

Yale  University  Conference 

At  a  conference  on  "America's  Human 
Resources  to  Meet  the  Scientific  Challenge" 
held  at  Yale  University.  Feb.  3-4.  Dr.  Lee 
DuBridge.  President  of  the  California  In- 
stitute of  Technology,  sounded  the  key-note 
of  the  conference  when  he  .said: 

"I.  Mr.  Citizen:  Remember  that  the 
present  educational  crisis  did  not  begin 
with  Sputnik  I,  nor  will  it  end  when  we 
have  more  and  bigger  satellites  in  their 
orbits  than  the  Russians  have.  Our  edu- 
cational crisis  arises  because  we  in  Amer- 
ica—to maintain  our  political  and  economic 
system  —  must  educate  more  people  to 
higher  levels  than  any  .society  ever  before 
attempted  in  all  history.  Unfortunately, 
as  we  have  struggled  with  the  problems  of 
numbers  we  have  let  our  intellectual  stand- 
ards slip — and  it  is  now  time  to  'pull  up 
our  socks'  and  restore  intellectual  quality 
in  our  school  system  from  top  to  bottom. 

"II.  However,  Mr.  Citizen,  we  do  not  do 
this  by  copying  the  Russians.     'They  have 


built  an  efficient  system  to  serve  the  tech- 
nical needs  of  the  state,  i  We  have  built  a 
system  well  adapted  to  free  the  minds  of 
170.000.000  people.  And  170,000.000  free  and 
well  trained  minds  in  a  democratic  society 
need  not  tear  any  challenge.  All  we  need 
to  do  is  make  sure  our  educational  system 
really  aids  and  encourages  its  students  to 
use  their  minds  to  full  capacity. 

"HI.  Finally.  Mr.  Citizen,  you  have  too 
long  gone  under  the  misapprehension  that 
you  could  get  a  good  educational  system 
for  practically  nothing.  You  thought  that 
paying  a  few  dollars  school  tax  on  your 
house,  supporting  your  boy  in  a  good  fra- 
ternity at  college,  and  sending  in  a  $10 
check  to  your  alumni  fund  each  year  was 
all  you  had  to  do.  You  thought  that  "the 
government'  and  Mr.  Rockefeller  would 
somehow  do  the  rest.  You  were  wrong. 
When  the  Ford  Foundation  made  a  mag- 
nificent gift  of  over  a  quarter  of  a  billion 
dollars  in  endowment  to  the  private  col- 
leges of  the  country  last  year,  the  nation 
suddenly  learned  that  what  the.se  colleges 
needed  was  not  a  quarter  of  a  billion,  but 
over  six  billion  dollars — or  a  quarter  of  a 
billion  dollars  every  year.  Nobody  but  you, 
Mr.  Citizen,  can  pay  that  bill.  And  you 
can  do  it  quite  readily  by  just  lifting  your 
total  contribution  to  education,  througli 
taxes  and  gifts,  from  $2  out  of  every  $100 
of  total  personal  income  to  $3 — and  keep- 
ing at  that  level,  or  higher,  as  the  gross 
national  product  rises.  So  far.  Mr.  Citizen, 
your  local  and  .state  taxes  and  gifts  have 
not  been  enough.  So  now  Uncle  Sam  is 
about  to  come  along  and  lift  a  few  more 
dollars  from  your  purse  to  help  out.  But 
if  you'll  run  homo  and  vote  quickly  for  a 
higher  school  tax— and  .send  twice  as  much 
to  Alma  Mater  next  year,  you  can  keep 
Uncle  Sam  from  getting  into  the  educa- 
tional business  any  deeper.  If  you  don't — 
then  Uncle  Sam  will  do  the  job  for  you  be- 
cau.se  Uncle  Sam  can't  afTord  for  America 
not  to  have  a  first  class  educational  sys- 
tem." J 


March,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


O.  U.  h  J-^ roil  A  Of 


V 

JACKEY  McKEEVER 

It  is.  of  course,  sheer  coincidence  in  this 
our  Centennial  Year,  that  Jackey  McKeever 
should  receive  such  wide-spread  acclaim 
for  her  success  in  her  chosen  field. 

Jackey,  out  of  college  a  mere  five  years, 
now  has  her  name  in  bright  lights  on 
Broadway.  Perhaps  such  success  comes 
only  once  every  one  hundred  years. 

The  play-bill  for  New  York's  very  suc- 
cessful "0  Captain"  reads  "Starring  Tony 
Randall  and  Abbe  Lane,  and  Introducing 
Jacquelin  McKeever." 

A  Jose  Ferrar  production.  "O  Captain" 
is  considered  to  be  a  smash  hit  and  ac- 
cording to  one  Broadway  report  is  com- 
pletely sold  out  for  the  balance  of  the  sea- 
son. 

Coming  to  S.U.  from  Catassaqua.  Pa.. 
I  referred  by  Lewis  Howells  '37 1  Jackey 
worked  diligently  with  her  piano  and  voice 
and  in  1952  received  her  B.S.  degree  in 
Music  Education.  After  teaching  for  two 
years  in  Fairfield,  N.  J.  she  came  to  the 
attention  of  producers  because  of  a  small 
part  she  carried  in  summer  stock  at  the 
Paper  Mill  Playhouse.  Millburn,  N.  J. 
From  there  Jackey's  ascent  has  been  like 
that  of  the  proverbial  rocket.  She  sang 
the  leads  in  the  summer  stock  productions 
of  "Oklahoma."  "Finian's  Rainbow"  and 
"Wish  You  Were  Here."  She  also  ap- 
peared in  a  leading  role  in  the  "Buick 
Dynorama  Road  Show"  covering  7.000 
miles  across  the  United  States. 

Jackey  was  on  campus  last  Alumni  Day 
and  was  introduced  at  the  e\ening  ban- 
quet. She  has  been  very  generous  in  men- 
tioning Susquehanna  in  all  of  her  inter- 
views. 

Alumni,  everywhere,  take  pride  in 
Jackey's  success  and  wish  her  many  hap- 
py years  in  show  business. 


Centennial  Alumni  Day  to  be  Best  yet. 
Prominent  Alumnus  to  Receive  Achievement 
Award.  Ten  Classes  to  hold  Reunions. 


Alumni  day.  in  this  our  Centennial  Year, 
should  be  an  outstanding  event  in  the  his- 
tory of  the  University. 

A  strong  committee,  composed  of  Ray- 
mond P.  Garman.  Sr.  Pres.  Alumni  Assc. 
Atty.  Alvin  W.  Carpenter.  Newton  Kerstet- 
ter.  Harold  Benion.  B.  Mary  Shipe,  Clyde  R. 
Spitzner.  Janet  Rohrbach.  Fred  Billman 
and  representatives  from  the  Alumni  Office, 
has  set  in  motion  plans  for  an  interesting 
day's  program. 

The  high-light  of  the  day  will  be  the 
presentation  of  the  Outstanding  Achieve- 
ment Award  to  a  prominent  alumnus  se- 
lected by  the  Award  Committee,  whose 
members  are  Atty.  Alvin  W.  Carpenter. 
Chairman,  of  Sunbury,  Mr.  W.  Alfred 
Streamer  of  Philadelphia  and  Dr.  Reed 
Speer  of  Pittsburgh.  Following  the  presen- 
tation of  the  award  for  outstanding  achieve- 
ment. Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  will  read  his 
"Ode  to  Susquehanna." 


Reunion  plans  are  well  founded  with  the 
following  classes  celebrating  anniversaries: 
1908,  1913,  1918,  1923,  1928,  1933,  1938,  1943, 
1948,   1953. 

Visiting  alumni  will  be  interested  in  see- 
ing the  new  music  building  and  progress 
being  made  on  the  addition  to  the  Library. 

At  a  later  date  the  day's  program  will 
be  sent  to  all  alumni. 


Plan  Now  for 

CENTENNIAL 
ALUMNI  DAY 

Saturday,  May  24 


Agathas  Christie's  "The  Mousetrap."  was  presented  very  successfully  by  the  Susque- 
hanna Players  on  February  27.  28  and  March  1.  Under  the  direction  of  Mr.  James  P. 
Peterson  of  the  Department  of  English  the  play  received  wide  acclaim.  Shown  above  are 
Miss  Suzanne  Tharp  of  Selinsgrove  and  Robert  White  of  Morrisville,  Pa. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March.  1958 


-  Susquehannans  on  Parade  -  We  Missed  the  Tossup ! 


ft\*)   Lt.  Col.  Russell  P.  Knoebel,  released 
^J   Irom   actnc   duty   on   Oct.   31.    1957 
from  the  Air  Force,  is  living  at  756  Sun 
Lane.  Novato.  Calif. 

ft\p  Dr.  Christie  Zimmerman  ha.s  re- 
^J  turned  to  Andhra.  India,  as  Man- 
ager of  the  Bible  Training  School  for  Wo- 
men, following  a  15  months  furlough  in  the 
U.  S.  Roger  Blough  was  one  of  three  win- 
ners of  this  year's  Steven  Honor  Awards 
for  ■notable  achievement  in  their  fields". 
as  announced  by  Stevens  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology. 

Joi  Dick  Scharfe,  former  sales  manager 
J I  and  \ice  President  of  June  Dairy 
Products,  now  heads  his  own  company,  the 
•Richard  A.  Scharfe  Co."  As  a  manufac- 
turers' representative,  he  represents  prin- 
cipals from  Switzerland.  Norway.  Den- 
mark. Holland  and  several  in  the  U.  S. 

y*\*\  Col.  William  R.  Swarm  recently  re- 
JJ  turned  from  an  18.000  mile,  forty- 
four  day  tour  of  the  Pacific  Command  area. 
Col.  Swarm  is  Director  of  Civil  Affairs  and 
Military  Government.  Pearl  Harbor,  Ha- 
waii. 

*0C  ■^°^"  ^"  ^^S"'*"®  ^3**  presented  with 
J  3  S300.0()  casii  award  and  certificate 
by  Brig.  Gen.  F.  T. 
Vorhees.  for  superior 
performance  of  his 
job  in  the  Transpor- 
tation Services  Divi- 
sion during  1956-57. 
Mr.  Maguire.  his  wife 
and  three  daughters, 
live  in  Sagamihara. 
35  miles  southwest  of 
Tokyo. 

Erie  I.  Shobert,  It  has  recently  been  made 
Manager  of  Research  for  the  Stackpole  Car- 
bon Co.  They  are  in  the  process  of  setting 
up  a  new  research  facility,  which  should 
be  one  of  the  finest  in  the  country  in  this 
field. 


'37 


Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  School  Board  Di- 
rector of  the  Haverford  Twp.  Public 
Schools,  is  listed  this  year  as  a  Moderator 
on  the  School  Board  Institute  of  Temple 
University.  Robert  Moser,  in  a  recent  is- 
sue of  the  New  'S'ork  Sunday  Times,  re- 
ceived praise  for  his  T.V.  program  "Leave 
it  to  Beaver."  Working  out  of  Hollywood, 
Moser,  with  his  partner  Joe  Connelly,  has 
had  much  success  as  a  writer-producer  for 
radio  and  T.V. 


X'44^;: 


Jim  Wert  gets  credit  for  the 
clever  drawing  on  page  8.  Re- 
cuperating in  Samuel  G.  Dixon  Sanitarium. 
South  Mountain.  Pa.,  he  has  found  time  for 


one  of  his  many  talents.  "Mrs.  Jim"  is 
becoming  well-known  to  many  alumni 
through  her  work  in  the  .Alumni  Office, 

f  AQ  William  S.  Clark,  now  Editor  of 
40  Vour  Church  Magazine,"  has  just 
published  a  book,  titled.  "Building  the  New 
Church."  He  is  co-author  of  'The  Story 
of  Susquehanna  University  18.58-19.S8" 


'50 


Donald  F.  Wohlsen  has  been  elected 

;in  oHicer  ol  the  Philadelphia  Nation- 
al Bank.  Dick  Westervelt  is  a  copywriter 
with  Fulton-Morrissey  Co.,  Chicago.  Pa- 
tricia Hooti  has  had  a  research  study  re- 
ported in  "Education  Research."  This 
study  was  titled  "The  Effectiveness  of 
Closed-Circuit  Television  in  the  Teaching 
of  the  Principles  of  the  .Mphabctical  Short- 
luind  System." 

Jr*-!  Lew  Drumm,  Jr.  has  co-authored 
J I  an  article  published  in  "Personnel 
and  Guidance  Journal."  under  the  title  of. 
"Human  Engineering— A  New  Occupation." 
Lew.  after  completing  work  toward  a  Mas- 
ter's degree  in  Personnel  Psychology,  .spent 
two  years  as  research  psychologist  for  the 
Ordnance  Corps.  Since  his  discharge  he 
has  been  working  for  the  Gen.  Chem.  Div. 
of  Allied  Chem.  and  Dye  Corp.  Joan  Se- 
christ  Thompson  is  the  co-author  of  a  sci- 
entific article  published  recently  in  "Pho- 
tographic Science  and  Engineering."  Title 
of  the  article  is  "Some  A.spects  for  the 
.Mechanism  of  Development  with  a  Substi- 
tuted p-Phenylenediamine;  The  Kinetics 
of  Physical  and  Chemical  De\elopment." 
Mrs.  Thompson  is  employed  in  the  Re- 
.search  Lab.  of  Eastman  Kodak  Co. 


'55 


Paul    Nestler,    Lt.    jg.    left    the    U.S. 

last  Nov.  to  take  a  group  of  scien- 
tists to  Ellsworth  Station,  Antartica.  Jo- 
anne Quick  is  in  California  where  she  plans 
to  remain  for  an  indefinite  period  with  her 
brother.  Her  address  is  Travis  Air  Force 
Base.  Apt.  4.  Bldg.  414.  Fairfield.  Cal. 


'56 


Bob  Gulick,  now  in  service,  con- 
tinues to  combine  his  college  inter- 
ests of  music  and  ath- 
letics. He  is  Direc- 
tor of  his  Base  Choir 
which  was  named 
"TOPS  in  TAC"  and 
which  has  taken  first 
place  in  Air  Force 
competition.  In  base- 
ball. Bob  led  his  team 
last  year  with  a  bat- 
ting average  of  .426. 
George  Orren  has  joined  the  faculty  of  S.U. 
as  part-time  instructor  in  the  Dep't.  of  Bus- 
iness Administration. 


Bob  Gulick 


Susquehanna's  Crusaders  did  their  best, 
but  you  can't  tight  height!  And  that  we 
need  to  compete  with  most  of  the  other  col- 
leges on  the  schedule. 

Basketball  Coach  John  Barr  says:  "If 
you  know  of  a  boy.  a  good  clean-cut  boy, 
about  6'  8".  around  235  lbs.  with  eyes  like 
saucers  and  hands  like  hams,  send  him  to 
Susquehanna!"  Coach  Barr  is  quick  to  add 
that  he  must  also  have  brains. 

Starting  the  season  with  prospects  that 
were  not  too  bright.  Barr.  in  his  fir.st  year 
with  the  Crusaders,  whipped  a  green  squad 
into  a  smooth  working  machine  that  came  _ 
close  to  a  .500  season.  ■ 

Keith  Tyler,  one  of  Ed  PfeifTer's  boys 
from  Weatherly.  and  last  year's  team-mate 
of  the  fabulous  Frank  Romano,  showed 
surprising  scoring  strength  in  his  .season's 
average  of  23.1.  At  onetime  he  ranked  3rd 
in  the  nation  'small  colleges i  with  an  aver- 
age of  28.0. 

Tyler  was  selected  to  the  All-Pennsyl- 
vania State  Second  Team,  and  received 
honorable  mention  in  his  Conference  and  as 
a  Little  Ail-American. 

Losing  only  one  player  through  gradu- 
ation I  Gerry  Herbster*  the  Crusaders 
should  have  several  good  seasons  ahead  of 
them. 


I 


March,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


Just  Married  .  .  » 

Sister  Ann  Bell  '55  to  the  Re\ .  Edwin  R. 
Eastman.  May  4,  1957  in  Linthicum 
Heights.  Md.  Ruth  Osborn  "54  was 
bridesmaid. 

Muriel  Behrens  \r)9  to  David  Wise  '57.  Dec. 
26.  1957.  David  is  with  the  Bio-chem- 
istry Dep't.  at  the  Univ.  of  Penna. 

The  Rev.  James  B.  Diffenderfer  '38  to  Miss 
Ruth  Nancy  Bar\inski  of  Wilkes-Barre, 
Dec.  26.  1957. 

Helen  Frerichs  '58  to  Lewis  Post  '57,  Feb. 
8.  in  .Jamaica,  L.  I.  Helen  is  working  for 
Crum  and  Forster  in  Newark,  while  Lew 
is  employed  by  the  C.P.A.  firm  of  Has- 
kins  and  Sills. 

Marjorie  Mae  Kostenbauder  '56  to  William 
Harrison  Finley  of  Danvers.  Mass..  Jan. 
18.  Faye  Kostenbauder  '54  and  Charlotte 
Meerbach  '56  were  attendants. 

Sister  Gladys  Moore  '56  to  Anton  R.  Thum- 
hart,  Jr.  Dec.  14.  1957,  in  Berwick,  Pa. 
Sister  Gladys  is  parish  worker  in  the 
First  Lutheran  Church.  Carlisle,  while 
her  husband  is  completing  his  studies  at 
Gettysburg  Seminary. 

John  Franklin  Shannon  '54  to  Miss  Velma 
Jean  Boyd.  Feb.  14.  They  are  making 
their  home  Lexington,  Kentucky. 

Junior  Co-eds 

Avots,   a    son.   Waldemar.    to   Mr.    '55   and 

Mrs.  Ivars  Avots. 
Bonawritz,  a  son.  Daniel  Gordan.  to  Mr.  and 

Mrs.  'Margaret  Gordan  '55 1  Marvin  Bon- 

awitz.  Feb.  25.  1958. 
Church,  a  daughter.  Barbara  Elizabeth,  to 

Mr.    '54   and   Mrs.    (Helen   Spaeth   x'56i 

William  Church.  Jan.  22,  1958. 
Goetz,   a   son   to   Dr.    '49   and   Mrs.    (Doris 

Wanbaugh  '49)  Robert  L.  Goetz.  Feb.  12. 

1958. 
Howling,  a  son,  Kenneth  George,  to  Mr.    .50 

and   Mrs.    (Bernice   Jockem   '52  •    Roger 

Howling.  July  23.  1957. 
Owen,  a  son.  David  John,  to  Mr.  and  Mrs. 

(Dorothy  Gardner  '49 •  James  Owen.  Jan. 

28.  1958. 
Powell,  a  daughter.  Julia  .Ann.  to  Mr.  and 

Mrs.    (Jean    Derr    '491    Clifford    Powell. 

Oct.  22.  1957. 
Reilly,  a  daughter.  Virginia  Evelyn  to  Ml'. 

'49  and  Mrs.  (Marilyn  Beers  '511  James 

Reilly.  Jan.  11.  1958. 
Riegel,  a  son.  Stephen  Ellswroth.  to  Dr.  '47 

and  .Mrs.  George  Riegel.  Jan.  14.  1958. 
Robinson,   a  son.  James  Bretrand  to  Mr. 

and  Mrs.   (Ruth  Smith  '52 1  Jack  Robin- 
son. Jan.  21.  19.58. 
Spangler,  a  son.  Charles  William,  to  Mr.  '52 

and   .Mrs.   Jacob   M.   Spangler.   Feb.    19, 

1958. 
Stahl,  a  daughter.  Deborah  Ruth,  to  Mr.  '54 

and  Mrs.  (Mary  Ellen  Krebs  '55)  Karl  N. 

Stahl,  Mav  3,  1957. 


Sports  Day  at  Susquehanna 


\  surprise  visitor  to  campus  on  March  1  was  Mrs.  Janice  Christian  Feltman  who  par- 
ticipated in  a  Sports  Day  program  with  her  girls  from  the  Bryn  Mawr  School  of  Nursing. 
Show  above  are  Mrs.  Feltman.  Miss  Besty  McDowell.  S.U.  co-ed  Phys.  Ed.  Director  and 
captains  of  both  teams. 


Thompson,  a  daughter.  Ami  Jane,  to  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  (Joan  Sechrist  '53)  William 
Thompson,  Jan.  31,  1958. 

Vandersluis,  a  daughter,  Wendy  Kay,  to 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Alfred  Vandersluis  'Ann 
Schumacher  x'54)  Jan.  9,  1958, 

NECROLOGY 

Dr.  George  R.  Ulrich  '86.  Susquehanna's 
oldest  alumnus,  died  in  the  Abington 
Memorial  Hospital.  Jan.  22.  At  the  time 
of  his  death  he  was  ninety-six  years  old 
and  was  the  only  surviving  member  of 
his  class. 

Dr.  Lawrence  V.  Dodd  '30.  died  suddenly 
in  his  home  at  Lawrence,  L.  L.  on  Feb. 
8.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife  and  two 
children. 


Mrs.  Ethel  Harter  Hubler  x'16,  wife  of 
Harry  G.  Hubler  '12,  passed  away  Jan. 
30.  at  her  home  in  Pittsburgh. 

Paul  W.  Hettes  '25.  died  at  his  home  in 
Scranton.  Pa.  on  Jan.  13. 

John  M.  Kennedy  '29.  died  May  30,  1957, 
at  his  home  in  Nanticoke.  Pa. 

Dr.  Charles  M.  Nicholas  '18.  Pastor  Emer- 
itus of  English  Church.  Pottsville,  died 
Jan.  17. 

Jay  M.  Riden  '20.  died  in  the  Lewistown 
Hospital.  Mar.  16.  Surviving  are  his  wife, 
the  former  Helen  Fetterhoff  '18  and  two 
children. 

Miss  Marion  Ruth  Zimmerman  'S'/.  dieti  in 
Geisinger  Memorial  Hospital,  Mar.  4, 
after  an  illness  of  three  months. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


March.  1958 


Help!  Help! 

Attention  all  Susquehanna  Alumni!  We 
need  your  help! 

The  Alumni  Office  is  putting  on  its  war 
paint  and  getting  ready  to  dance  around 
the  ceremonial  fire!  Alumni  day  is  al- 
most upon  us  and  we  have  too  many  Un- 
knowns. Unclaimed,  and  evidently  Uncar- 
ing Alumni. 

So  HELP!  We  need  you,  all  of  you  to 
dig  down  into  your  address  books,  desks, 
and  cubby-holes  to  find  and  send  us  the 
addresses  of  any  of  the  names  listed  here. 
Until  we  track  down  these  persons  you  will 
find  a  list  like  this  appearing  in  each  issue 
of  the  "Quarterly."  The  address  given  is 
the  last  known  address. 

Harry  J.  Ahlbrandt  Oil.  61  HuUon  St.,  Wilkt^ 
Barre.    Pa.  „,  „ 

Martha  Louise  .Albert  'SI.  38  Glen  Terrace, 
Siotin.    N.    Y. 

Joseph    M.    Almi-da    '06,    Mcrida.    Yucatan     Mexico 

John  Ambicki  '31.  Hotel  Sehroeder.  Milwaukee. 
Wise 

Mary  Klinabeth  Andei-son  '23.  523  S.  55th  St. 
I'hila.    Pa.  ,       .  , 

Mrs.  Ceorjre  Anne  x.  K  lOT-Lincoln  Apts.  Lan- 
caster   and    Overbrook.    Phila.    Pa-  . 

Ethel  E.  Aunirst  '31.  223  UriKKs  St.  HarrlsburK. 
Po.  _ 

Earic    B.    Aurand    '12.    SelinsRiovc.    Pa. 

Charles   E.   Baer  x.  745   E.    11th   Ave.   Euitene.  Ore. 

Paul    N.    Baker   '31.    Espy.    Pa. 

^';"Th^d:™"Ro''dKe,-s    Barrett   '28.    63,    Wilshire 

Blvd.    Santa    Monica.    Calif. 
Louis    H.    Battcrsby    '02.    Phila.    Pa. 
Frank  J.   Baviti  ■2S.  M   W.  Church  St.   Nantlcoke. 

Paul    Russel    Beaver.    Aaro-sburg.    Pa. 

Lloyd  F.  Bedford  '31.  Edgewood  R'd.  BiriKhamton. 
N.    Y. 

H.    Daniel    Beigh.    Jr.    '50 

Harriet  Mildred  Bell,  99  Maiihatlan  St.  .XshUy. 
Pa. 

Herbert  N.  Bell  '08.  125  N.  26th  St.  Mt.  Penn. 
Reading.    Pa. 

Earl  L.  Bernstine  '50.  Parkwood  Manor  Apt. 
P.narth    at    State    R'd.     Upper    Darby.     Pa. 

Catherine  S.  Bier  '39.  23  Cedar  St.  Alexandria, 
Va. 

Creston  R.  Billow  '23.   Fairview  St.  Mt  Joy.  Pa. 

Frederick  William  Biltz  '13.  Y.M.C.A.  Reading. 
Pa. 

Reno    E.    Bingaman.    Troxelville.    Pa. 

The  Rev.  G.  Robert  Booth  'iU  PleasaTit  Valley. 
N.    Y. 

Jennie   Botdorf   '19,   561    21st   Ave.   Altoona.    Pa. 

Lucille  Clarissa  Boush.  Beverly  Place,  Little  Rock. 
Ark. 

George  T.  Bowen  '29.  70  W.  Union  St.  Wilkes 
Barre.    Pa. 

Marjorie  J.    Bower   '.18.    Y.W.C.A.   Columbus.    Ohio 

Leroy  N.  Bowes.  Esq.  '12.  1234  N.  41st  St.  W. 
Phila.    Pa. 

Mabel  Sue  Boyer  "28.  592  S.  Main  St.  Chambers- 
burg.    Pa. 

Ira    Bradford    x45 

Hilda  M.  Brennaman.  209  Montgomery  Ave.  Hol- 
lidaysburc.    Pa. 

Mrs.    Helen    Harris    Br(H>ks    '44, 

Harrison    Brown    '07.    Pennn.    Furnace.    Pa. 

Jack  A.  Brown  '51  3322  N.  13th  St.  Phila.  40. 
Pa. 

George  S.  Bullock  '25.  '2004  Packard  Bldg.  15th  & 
Ch.-stnul    Sts     Phila.    P.i 

Mm.  Kathirine  Foehl  Burrell  '04.  1220  Perkiomen 
Ave.    Reading.    Pa. 

Mrs.  Esther  Printzenhof  Burria  x'lO.  State  Home. 
Muncy.    Pa. 

The  Rev.  L.  A.  Bush  x,  271  S.  Hanover  St.  Car- 
lisle.   Pa. 

Mary   Ella   Butler  '12.    Rcedsvillc.   Pa. 

Che«ler  A.  Byers  '42.  1519  Jackson  Dr.  Sacra- 
mento.   Calif. 

.Albert  S.  Carlwright  '30.  6320  Argyl  St.  Lawn- 
dale,    Pa. 

Shu  Yun  Chan  '52.  434  W  120th  St.  N.  Y.  27. 
N.    Y. 

Amelia    M.    Chick    '30,    Pottsville.    Pa. 

Edward  J.  Chmura  '40.  644  Orchard  St.  Peely, 
Pa. 

Max  C.  A  Mildred  Pntt.  i~on  Clark  '26.  1652  Tay- 
lor   Place.    W^illiamspoi  t.    Pa. 

Francis  A.  Clifford  '36.  6026  Walnut  St.  Kansa.« 
City   2.    Mo. 

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tenberg.    S.    C. 

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LIBRA  ^'.^ 
SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY 


Vol.  XXVII 


June.  1958 


No.  4 


This  years  Centennial  Commencement  Exercises,  held  out  of  doors  in  a  beautiful  setting  between  Gustavus  ."Mdolphus  and  Bogar  Hall, 
saw  eighty-six  seniors  receive  their  degrees,  and  a  well  known  alumnus  Robert  Newton  Troutman  of  the  class  of  '26  receive  the 
honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Pedagogy.    The  Commencement  address  was  delivered  by  the  Right  Honorable  James  F. 
Henninger  of  AUentown  who  said.  "One  of  the  most  important  steps  in  your  life  is  your  next  step."   S.U.  alum- 
nus, the  Rev.  John  G.  Gensel  of  the  Lutheran  Church  of  the  Advent.  N.Y.C.,  delivered  the  Baccalaure- 
ate sermon  on  Friday  evening. 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June.  1958 


Dignitaries  at  Centennial  Commencement 


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L.  to  R.  Dean  Russell  Gait.  Robert  N.  Troutman,  who  received  the  honorary  degree  of 
Doctor  of  Pedagogy,  the  Rev.  John  F.  Harkins.  President  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  Dr. 
G.  Morris  Smith,  the  Hon.  James  F.  Henninger,  Commencement  Speaker,  and  the  Rev. 
Robert  W.  Koons,  who  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity. 

Centennial  Year  Coming  to  Close  With 

Alumni  Playing  Important  Part  in  All  Events 

Susquehanna  has  come  to  the  end  of  her  centennial  year. 

With  Convocation  in  September  setting  the  pace  for  a  series  of  special  events,  the 
year  has  been  a  memorable  one.  And  in  every  event  members  of  the  Alumni  Associ- 
ation, proud  as  peacocks,  played  an  important  role. 

Successfully  coming  through  one  hundred  difficult  years  is  something  of  which  any- 
one might  be  proud,  and  those  who  have  read  Clark  and  Wilson's  recently  published  book 
"The  Story  of  Su.squehanna  University",  have  found  in  it  the  .story  of  many  trying  years 
as  well  as  the  story  of  many  triumphs. 

After  all,  the  product  of  an  educational  institution  is  its  graduates,  and  the  institution 
is  successful  just  in  proportion  to  the  success  of  its  graduates  or  alumni. 
One     Centennial     event     after     another  "" 


brought  a  succession  of  successful  alumni 
to  the  attention  of  the  public.  And  that's 
the  way  it  should  have  been,  for  there's  no 
point  in  having  a  celebration  unless  there 
is  someone  to  whom  honor  can  be  paid. 

And  the  alumni  responded  magnificently 
to  special  centennial  projects  that  required 
more  than  $700,000.  Alumni  President  Gar- 
man,  on  .'Mumni  Day  reported  that  the 
alumni  had  contributed  $40,809.70  to  the 
Centennial   Fund,   while   several   thousand 


dollars  more  had  been  contributed  by 
alumni  to  the  Fund  through  their  churches. 
More  than  two  hundred  became  members 
oi  the  Century  Club,  contributing  $100  or 
more  to  the  Fund. 

When  the  cheering  dies  down,  what  will 
Susquehanna  have  to  show  for  all  her  cele- 
brating'.' There  will  be  at  least  three 
things.  She  will  have  two  new  beautiful 
buildings,  the  University's  Endowment 
Fund  will  have  been  increased  to  a  million 


dollars  and  her  .acuity  will  find  a  little 
e.xtra  in  their  pay  envelopes. 

But  you  like  to  have  friends  at  your 
parties.  And  the  Alumni  welcomed  many 
friends  who  became  partners  in  the  great 
celebration.  The  Central  Pennsylvania 
Synod  of  the  United  Lutheran  Church, 
proud  of  one  of  its  institutions,  gave  gener- 
ously to  the  Centennial  Fund  and  did  a 
magnificent  job  in  bringing  clo.ser  together 
the  Church  and  the  College. 

The  Women's  Au.\iliary  had  worked  long- 
er in  preparation  for  the  big  event  than 
any  other  organization.  For  eleven  years 
the  members  had  worked  tirelessly  toward 
the  raising  of  $48.01)0  for  the  new  music 
building.  Recognising  this  prodigious  en- 
deavor. Pres.  Garman  at  the  banquet  on 
.Mumni  Day  presented  .Mrs.  G.  Morris 
■Smith  with  a  token  of  a|)preciation  from 
ihu  alumni.  Mrs.  Smith  had  many  helpers, 
but  her  skill  in  organizing  the  auxiliary 
members  around  this  project  is  recognized 
by  all. 

.And  now  Susquehanna  University  enters 
her  second  hundred  years.  What  does  the 
future  hold  for  her''  The  answer  lies  not 
only  in  a  wise  administration  and  a  benev- 
olent church,  but  a  great  part  of  the 
answer  must  be  found  in  those  who  have 
come  through  her  class  rooms— those  alum- 
ni who  will  support  her  with  their  loyalties 
and  their  contributions,  those  alumni  who 
will  speak  well  of  her  in  public  places,  and 
those  who  will  stand  with  her  when  she  is 
again  in  need. 


The  Rev.  John  G  Geii.i  1  io.  Baccalaureate 
speaker,  and  President  Smith,  leave  Pine 
Lawn  to  join  academic  procession  to  Trin- 
ity Church. 


II^kIL^kJ^*^*"'."*'"''^^^  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24.  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove.  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


June,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Al.  Pres.  Carman 
Re-elected  for  2nd 
Term.   Plugs  Fund 

Dear  Alumni: 

II  was  a  great  honor  to  the  officers  of 
our  Alumni  Association  to  have  been  re- 
elected for  the  next  term.  We  again  prom- 
ise to  discharge  our  duties  and  exercise  our 
privileges  to  bring  honor  and  esteem  to 
the  Alumni  Association  and  especially  to 
Dear   Old  Susquehanna   University. 

We  certainly  had  a  great  year  of  cele- 
bration on  the  campus,  and  all  the  college 
organizations  deserve  our  highest  praise 
for  the  programs  during  the  Centennial 
Year. 

Many  of  the  Alumni  who  took  \ital  part 
in  our  program,  were  behind  the  scenes. 
The  officers  want  to  thank  them  again  for 
their  unselfish  devotion.  The  record  break- 
ing attendance  of  old  "Grads"  was  a  big 
factor  in  our  success. 

We  are  mindful  of  the  tremendous  sac- 
rifices and  foresight  of  the  church  and 
other  friends  who  supported  and  encour- 
aged Susquehanna  during  the  first  one 
hundred  years.  We  are  sincerely  thankful 
to  them. 

Now  it  is  left  to  us  to  go  forward  to 
greater  heights.  It  can  be  done  with  the 
cooperation  demonstrated  in  this  Centen- 
nial Year. 

May  I  take  this  opportunity  to  congratu- 
late the  class  of  1958  and  to  invite  you  to 
participate  in  the  Alumni  programs.  Go 
forth  to  success  in  life  with  the  blessing 
and  encouragement  of  the  Alumni  Associ- 
ation.   We  are  proud  of  you. 

Now  it  is  time  to  get  back  to  our  Alumni 
Loyalty  Fund  program.  Much  of  our 
interest  in  the  Centennial  Year  has  been 
consumed  in  special  events  and  as  a  re- 
sult the  Loyalty  Fund  has  suffered. 

Although  many  of  the  pledges  to  the 
Centennial  Fund  have  been  paid,  some  are 
now  overdue.    Please  take  note. 

A  good  basis  for  our  contributions  can 
be  calculated  from  the  fact  that  we  paid 
approximately  one-third  of  the  true  cost 
of  our  education  while  in  college.  Why 
not  try  to  discharge  your  debt  to  your 
Abna  Mater  by  paying  the  other  two-thirds 
along  with  a  fair  rate  of  interest. 

It  was  a  pleasure  to  serve  you  and  a 
challenge  to  continue  in  such  service. 
Sincerely, 


Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr..  President 
General  Alumni  Association 


DR.  GEORGE   E.   FISHER 

Dr.  George  E.  Fisher,  beloved  Professor 
Emeritus  of  Chemistry  at  Susquehanna 
University,  entered  into  the  fuller  life  on 
June  11,  1958. 

Born  in  Snyder  County  on  January  17. 
1869,  he  graduated  from  Missionary  Insti- 
tute in  1888.  In  1891  he  received  the  Ph.B. 
degree  from  Bucknell  University,  and  in 
1905  the  Ph.D.  degree  from  Illinois  Wesley- 
an.  After  teaching  several  years  at  Buck- 
nell, he  came  to  Susquehanna  in  1896  where 
he  taught  continuously  until  1946,  when  he 
expressed  his  wish  to  retire  as  he  rounded 
out  a  half  century  of  service  to  his  Alma 
Mater. 

As  Professor  of  Chemistry  he  had  brought 
the  department  of  Natural  Science  to  a 
high  degree  of  eminence.  A  man  of  gen- 
uine scholarship,  Dr.  Fisher  was  interested 
in  the  all  around  development  of  the  Uni- 
versity. He  was  one  of  the  founders  of  the 
.Alumni  Association,  and  was  always  inter- 
ested in  the  character  of  students  as  well 
as  in  tlieir  scholarship. 

In  commenting  on  Dr.  Fisher's  death, 
Alumni  President  Garman  said,  "The  pass- 
ing of  Dr.  Fisher  was  a  tremendous  shock 
to  all  Alumni.  Those  of  us  who  studied 
under  him  recall  a  fine  Christian  gentle- 
man, a  scholar  and  one  who  gave  more 
than  his  share  of  patience  and  energy  in 
the  interest  of  his  students  and  Susquehan- 
na University.  His  guidance  and  enthusi- 
asm in  Alumni  affairs  was  of  inestimable 
value." 

President  G.  Morris  Smith,  who  spoke  at 
the  final  obsequies,  referred  to  Dr.  Fisher 
as  a  man  of  high  standards.  "Wherever 
you  found  him,  whether  in  the  class-room. 


NECROLOGY 

Mrs.  Ida  Maneval  Sheldon  '07  widow  of  Dr. 
E.  Edwin  Sheldon,  former  head  of  the 
Conservatory  of  Music,  died  May  11,  in 
the  Presser  Home  for  Retired  Musicians, 
Phila.  Mrs.  Sheldon  joined  the  faculty 
immediately  after  her  marriage  to  Dr. 
Sheldon  in  1906.  teaching  harmony  and 
music  until  1910  when  they  joined  the 
faculty  of  Lebanon  Valley  College.  After 
ten  years  the  Sheldons  returned  to  Sus- 
quehanna, where  they  remained  until  the 
death  of  Dr.  Sheldon  in  1949. 

Jacob  Grieff  Ott  x,  died  unexpectedly  in 
the  Sunbury  Hosi)ital  on  May  22.  He  was 
one  of  Central  Pennsylvania's  mo.st  prom- 
inent business  men  being  the  founder  of 
J.  G.  Ott  Packagings  Co.  of  Selinsgrove. 
He  is  survived  l>y  his  wife,  a  daughter, 
Helen  Ott  Soper  '28  and  four  grandchil- 
dren. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  H.  D.  Hoover  '99.  died  in  the 
Gettysburg  Hospital,  May  11.  He  gradu- 
ated from  Susquehanna  and  the  Theo- 
logical Seminary  in  1902  and  taught  in 
the  Theological  Department  of  the  Uni- 
versity from  1907  until  1909.  Later  he 
served  on  the  faculty  of  Gettysburg 
Theological  Seminary  from  1926  to  1952. 
Dr.  Hoover  maintained  to  the  end  a  live- 
ly interest  in  Susquehanna. 

Chester  A.  Beam  '33,  died  Dec.  28  in  Flush- 
ing. Mich.  Mr.  Beam  spent  twenty-three 
years  as  a  teacher  and  administrator  in 
Cooper  Township.  Ill  health  forced  him 
to  retire  in  1951  and  in  1955  he  suffered 
a  severe  stroke  which  paralyzed  him 
completely  until  his  death. 

Jay  M.  Riden  '20  beloved  teacher  and  var- 
sity football  coach  at  Sunbury  High 
School  from  1927  through  1932,  died  Mar. 
16  in  the  Lewistown  Hospital.  While  at 
Susquehanna  he  was  an  all-round  ath- 
lete. He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  the 
former  Helen  Fetterolf,  who  is  a  native 
of  Selinsgrove,  two  children,  two  sisters 
and  one  grandchild. 

Helen  E.  'Yeingst  '27,  died  May  23  in  the 
Carlisle,  Pa.  Hospital.  Miss  Yeingst 
taught  in  the  Marple-Newtown  High 
School  for  twenty-five  years.  The  new 
library  at  the  Marple-Newtown  Senior 
High  School  was  named  in  her  honor 
earlier  this  year.  She  is  survived  by  her 
mother. 

as  a  churchman,  citizen,  or  neighbor  he 
exemplified  the  desu'e  for  excellence  and 
the  warm  friendliness  of  the  Christian," 
said  Dr.  Smith. 

All  five  children  of  Dr.  Fisher  are  grad- 
uates of  Susquehanna.  They  are:  Char- 
lotte Fisher  Wilson  '20,  deceased;  Harold 
Y.  Fisher  '20;  Mrs.  Gertrude  F.  Jones  '29; 
Dr.  Lawrence  C.  Fisher  '31  and  Dr.  Roscoe 
L.  Fisher  '32. 


FOUR 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1958 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


'15 


Mrs.  Jessie  Pleasant  Coxe,  Lock 
Ha\en  High  School  teacher  served 
on  Gov.  Leader's  special  Committee  of 
One  Hundred  Professional  and  Lay  mem- 
bers to  study  Educational  Needs  for  Penna. 


'19 

years 
grove 

f*)*)    Loth* 
^^    elect 


'25 


Harry  I.  Frymire  retired  at  the  end 
of   this   school   year   after   forty-six 

years  in  the  field  of  education   in  Selins- 

grove  area  schools. 

Luther  A.  Fisher  of  Shillington.  was 
Lted  a  Director  of  the  Loyal  Pro- 
tective Life  Ins.  Co.  of  Boston.  Mr.  Fish- 
er's organization  has  led  the  company  in 
production  for  eight  consecutive  years. 

Roger  M.  Blough  received  the  hon- 
orary degree  of  Doctor  of  Laws 
from  Trinity  College.  Hartford.  Conn,  at 
the  .hine  Commencement   Exerci.ses. 

The   Rev.   Edward  T.   Bollinger  was 

installed  as  Assoc.  Pastor  and  Min- 
ister of  Youth  of  the  Parish  of  the  Eternal 
Hills  on  the  25th  anniversary  of  his  ordi- 
nation. His  daughter  Ann  is  organist  of 
the  Eraser  Valley  Community  Presbyter- 
ian Church,  Colo. 


'30 


'36 

The  Tl 

'37 


The    Rev.    Jerome    V.    Guss    of    Al- 

toona  has  been  named  a  Director  of 
The  Theological  Seminary  at  Gettysburg. 

Clyde  R.  Spiti- 

ner  is  now  Di- 
rector of  Radio  Sales 
and  Programs  for 
WEIL,  Phila.  He  as- 
sumed his  new  posi- 
tion Mar.  31.  He  has 
also  been  elected 
President  of  the  Poor 
Richard  Club,  oldest 
and  largest  advertis- 
ing organization  in  the  world. 

Stephen   Owen   was   elected   to   the 
Hermosa  Beach,  Calif.  School  Board. 
He  has  been  a  teacher  for  twelve  years  at 
Gardena  High  School. 
>  i  1     Leon    E.    Krouse    is    now    Assistant 

'Jl    Professor  on  the  faculty  of  the  Col- 
lege of  Business  Administration  at  Lehigh 
University. 
>i("   The  Rev.  Celo  Leitzel  was  installed 

'f  J  this  spring  as  Pastor  of  the  Wolfe's 
Cross  Roads  Lutheran  parish.  He  had  been 
Pastor  of  the  Muddy  Creek  parish,  Lan- 
caster Co. 


Clyde  R.  Spltzner 


'39 


19.5s  Football  Schedule 

Oct.  4     Ursinus    H 

Oct.  11     Swarthmore       A 

Oct.  18     Dickinson               H 

Oct.  25     Grove  City  A 

Nov.  8    Wagner      A 

Nov.  15  Haverford                                H 


'50 


Albert  P.  Molinaro's  appointment 
as  Account  Exec,  with  Lewis  &  Gil- 
man,  Inc.,  Phila.  ad- 
\ertising  and  public 
relations  firm,  was 
announced  May  1  by 
the  agency  president. 
Marjorle  L.  Spogen 
received  a  first  prize 
award  in  a  state-wide 
Editorial  and  Feature 
Story  contest  on  Em- 
ployment of  the  Phy- 
She  is  on  the  staff 


Albert  P.  Molinaro 


sically  Handicapped 

of  the  Sunburv  Dailv  Item. 


'51 


'54 


The  Rev.  William  J.   Foster,   Jr.   is 

now  minister  of  the  Reynoldsville 
First  Presbyterian  Church.  He  and  his 
wife  the  former  Frances  A.  Savage  '49.  and 
their  two  children  moved  from  Elysburg 
to  the  new  parish  in  February. 
>CO  Jackey  McKeever  has  been  given 
3^  the  Outer  Circle  Critic's  Award  for 
the  season's  "best  featured  performance  by 
a  female."  She  is  currently  playing  in 
Jose  Ferrar's  production  of  "Oh  Captain." 

George  B.  Backer  received  his  M.D. 

degree  at  Hahnemann  Medical  Col- 
lege. Phila.,  in  June.  He  will  serve  his  in- 
ternship at  Wilkes-Barre  General  Hospi- 
tal. Rodger  Edwin  Rohrbaugh  was  ordain- 
ed into  the  ministry  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Church  this  June.  Kenneth  H.  Bothwell  re- 
ceived his  Ed.M  from  Rutgers  University 
on  June  4.  Orville  H.  Lauver  is  now  with 
Bendix  .Aviation,  in  York,  as  a  Contract 
Administrator  in  the  Engineering  Sales 
Dept. 

Charles  W.  Coates  has  accepted  a 
call  as  Ass't.  Pastor  of  St.  Paul's 
Lutheran  Church  in  York.  Frederick  L. 
Shilling  who  also  graduated  from  Gettys- 
burg this  spring  has  accepted  a  call  as 
Ass't.  Pastor  at  St.  Matthew's  Church  of 
York.  He  will  assume  his  duties  in  the 
fall.  John  Edward  Barrett  III  was  ordain- 
ed to  the  Presbyterian  Ministry  June  22 
and  was  installed  as  Pastor  of  the  First 
Presbyterian  Church  in  Glassboro,  Pa. 

^CC.  ^^''y  Jane  Solomon  is  taking  ad- 
jQ  vanced  work  at  the  Opera  Workshop 
at  the  University  ol  New  Mexico.  She  re- 
cently had  a  leading  role  in  the  production 
of  "Orpheus  and  ICurydice."  Marjorie  Kos- 
tenbauder  Finley  is  working  toward  her 
MA.  at  the  State  University  of  New  York 
Teacher's  College  at  Fredonia. 
'CQ  Walter  P.  Benham,  Jr.  accepted  a 
Jo  position  with  Esso  Standard  Oil  Co. 
and  began  work  in  May.  William  R.  Hand 
graduated  from  Recruit  Training  in  May. 
While  in  training  he  was  appointed  Chief 
Petty  Officer  of  his  company. 


'55 


Record  Crowd  at 
Dedication  of 
Heilman  Hall 


S.U.  Women's  Auxiliary  See 

Results  Of  Eleven  Year  EflFort 


Susquehanna  has  had  many  special  days 
covering  many  events  in  this  her  Centen- 
nial Year.  Of  these  the  most  gratifying 
perhaps  was  May  10.  On  this  day  Presi- 
dent G.  Morris  Smith  turned  over  the  keys 
of  the  finest  music  building  in  the  East 
to  Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh.  Director  of 
Susquehanna's  School  of  Music.  This  sim- 
ple act  was  the  culmination  of  years  of 
work  on  the  part  of  many  people.  It  there- 
fore brought  heart-warming  satisfaction  to 
a  great  many  people  who  had  shared  in  its 
planning. 

With  close  to  1,500  attending  various 
parts  of  the  program  during  the  day.  Presi- 
dent Smith,  before  turning  over  the  keys, 
said,  "May  this  house  be  blessed  in  the  ser- 
vice of  God." 

Prior  to  the  outdoor  service  of  dedica- 
tion, a  Symposium  for  Educators  in  Music 
was  held  in  Susquehanna's  Little  Theatre. 
The  topic  under  discussion  was  "Is  Our 
Music  Serving  Society."  Panelists  for  the 
Symposium  were:  Dr.  Earl  Beach,  Univer- 
sity of  Georgia;  Dr.  Frances  Andrews, 
Penn  State  University:  Margaret  Keiser, 
Philadelphia:  Robert  Surplus.  Shippens- 
burg  State  Teachers  College.  Mr.  William 
O.  Roberts,  graduate  of  Susquehanna  and 
now  President  of  the  Eastern  Division  of 
the  Music  Educators  National  Conference, 
was  Moderator  for  the  panel. 

During  the  afternoon  the  Women's  .Aux- 
iliary of  Susquehanna  presented  a  check 
for  $47,782.00  as  a  special  gift  to  the  new- 
music  building,  terminating  an  eleven  year 
effort  on  their  part.  The  money-raising 
was  accomplished  through  Remembrance 
Book  entries,  with  thousands  of  loving 
remembrances  bound  up  in  the  Golden, 
the  Blue  and  the  Red  books,  to  become  a 
permanent   display   in   Heilman   Hall. 

Now  that  the  Women's  Auxiliary  has 
completed  its  eleven  year  effort  toward 
Heilman  Hall,  the  members  voted  at  their 
annual  meeting  on  May  10,  a  new  project 
to  be  centered  in  Student  Living  Quarters. 
They  authorized  the  appointment  of  a  com- 
mittee to  work  with  the  college  in  deter- 
mining and  executing  this  project. 

On  June  19,  the  Executive  Committee 
of  the  .Auxiliary,  after  hearing  the  recom- 
mendations of  this  committee,  voted  to 
begin  the  new  project  with  the  redecorat- 
ing and  refurnishing  of  the  living  room  of 
llassinger  Hall. 


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June.   1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


FIVE 


Scenes  p'oni  ^J^ellnian 
^J^all  rjjcdlcation 


(II  Fifteen  hundred  people  were  present 
on  May  10  when  Susquehanna  dedi- 
cated its  beautiful  new  music  building. 
Heilman  Hall. 


'21  President  G.  Morris  Smith  presents  the 
keys  of  Heilman  Hall  to  Dr.  Percy  M. 
Linebaugh.  Director  of  Susquehanna's 
Music  Program. 

(31  Symposium  Panel.  L.  to  R.:  Mr.  Wil- 
liam 0.  Roberts.  '29  i  moderator  i:  Dr. 
Earl  Beach,  University  of  Georgia; 
Margaret  Keiser.  '26;  Dr.  Percy  M. 
Linebaugh;  Dr.  Frances  Andrews,  Perm 
State  University;  and  Robert  Surplus, 
'45. 

'41  Mrs.  Charles  A.  Nicely.  President  of 
the  Women's  Auxiliary  of  S.U.,  pre- 
sents a  check  to  President  Smith  com- 
pleting the  .Auxiliary's  eleven  year 
effort  toward  the  erection  of  Heilman 
Hall. 


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June,  1958 


L^enteiinial  ..y^lum, 


(1)  Emeritus  Group;  (2)  Emeritus  Group;  <3i  Class  of  1908;  i4i  Class  of  1913;  (5)  Class  of  1918;  <6i  Clas 


June,   1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


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I. 


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n. 


v^|pp.^ 


Class  of  1928;  i8i  Class  of  1933;  i9i  Class  of  1938;  ilO>  Class  of  1943;  HI)  Class  of  1948;  112 1  Class  of  1953. 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June.  1958 


Club  News 


ALTOONA 

The  Altoona  Club  held  its  annual  Spring 
dinner  meeting,  Apr.  22.  Speaker  for  the 
evening  was  Alumni  Pres.  Raymond  P. 
Garman.  Sr.  The  officers  elected  for  the 
following  term  were  Dr.  Luke  Rhodes, 
Pres.,  Dr.  Millard  Fisher,  V.  Pres.,  Mrs. 
Melvin  C.  Garber.  Sect.,  The  Rev.  Henry 
Hopkins,  Treas.  There  were  twenty-four 
present. 

CENTRE-UNION 

Dr.  Albert  A.  Zimmer  of  the  Susquehan- 
na faculty  was  guest  speaker  at  the  Centre- 
Union  dinner  meeting  held  Apr.  23.  Alum- 
ni Pres.  Garman  also  spoke  to  the  group. 
Election  of  officers  was  held  and  the  same 
slate  was  re-elected  for  the  coming  year. 
They  are:  Ralph  Beahm,  Pres..  Paul 
Reamer.  V.  Pres..  Shirley  Boyer.  Sec't- 
Treas.    Thirty-five  were  in  attendance. 

HARRISBURG 

The  Harrisburg  Club  held  its  spring  meet- 
ing Apr.  24  with  Pres.  Marsh  Bogar  pre- 
siding. Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh  was  guest 
and  carried  greetings  from  the  campus. 
Several  Susquehanna  students  provided  en- 
tertainment. Officers  elected  were:  Marsh 
Bogar,  Pres.,  Lester  Heilman,  V.  Pres., 
Mrs.   Clayton  Whitman.   Sec't-Treas. 

JOHNSTOWN 

.At  the  spring  meeting  of  the  Johnstown 
Club  on  Apr.  26.  Percy  Davis  was  elected 
Pres.  Other  officers  are:  Mrs.  Max  Gove- 
kar,  V.  Pres..  Mrs.  George  R.  Walter, 
Sec't.,  Robert  Gabrenya,  Treas.  The 
speaker  for  the  evening  was  N.  DeWitt 
Ray,  Exec,  of  the  Indiana  Gazette  whose 
wife,  Jessie  McCool  Ray  is  an  alumna  of 
S.  U.    Fift y-.se ven  were  present. 

LEHIGH  VALLEY 
Members  of  the  Lehigh  Club  met  June  3 
for  their  annual  dinner  meeting.  At  the 
meeting  the  club  voted  a  gift  of  $100.00  to 
be  sent  to  Su.squehanna  for  the  music  li- 
brary of  the  new  music  building.  The  club 
is  also  sponsoring  a  bus  trip  to  N.Y.C.  to 
see  Jackey  McKeever  in  "Oh  Captain"  on 
Sat.  Aug.  9.  Officers  elected  were:  Clar- 
ence Schaeffer,  Pres.,  Wilfred  Sheetz.  V. 
Pres.  in  charge  of  Program,  Mrs.  Harold 
Kramer,  V.  Pres.  in  charge  of  Member- 
ship, Mrs.  Quentin  ZcU,  Sec't.,  Gerald  WU- 
son,  Treas. 

NORTH  JERSEY 

The  North  Jersey  Club  held  its  spring 
meeting  Mar.  29  with  Pres.  Herbert  Hains 
presiding.  Thirty-two  members  were  pres- 
ent.    It  was  voted  to  send  $100.00  to  the 


Roger  M.  Blough  Receives  S.  U/s 

Outstanding  Achievement  Award 


i 


The  highlight  of  the  Centennial  .Alumni  Day  program  was  the  presentation  ol  the 
Alumni  Outstanding  Achievement  Award  to  Roger  M.  Blough  '25.  Admiring  the  citation 
are  Alumni  President  Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr..  .Att'y  Alvin  W.  Carpenter,  and  President 
G.  Morris  Smith. 


Susquehanna  Centennial  Appeal.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Ray  Hochstuhl.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Albert 
P.  Molinaro  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert 
Howling  were  appointed  to  act  as  a  nomi- 
nating committee  to  present  a  slate  of  new 
officers  at  the  19.59  meeting  to  be  held  at 
the  same  place.  Peacock  House.  Apr.  18. 

YORK-HANOVER 

Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson  of  Susquehanna  was 
guest  speaker  for  the  spring  dinner  meet- 
ing held  in  Lanca.ster  on  Apr.  17.  Approxi- 
mately fifty  members  attended.  New  of- 
ficers elected  were:  The  Rev.  Lester  J. 
Karschner.  Pres..  Mr.  Walter  Hertz,  V. 
Pres..  Mrs.  Richard  Reiff.  Sec't.,  Miss 
Patricia  Heathcote,  Treas, 

PHILADELPHIA 

The  alumnae  of  Alpha  Delta  Pi  in  the 
Phila.  area,  recently  held  an  election  of 
officers.  They  are  as  follows:  Irene  Oldt, 
Pres..  Shirley  Young.  V.  Pres.,  Mrs.  Betty 
Bean  Wohlsen,  Sec't..  Mrs.  Margaret  Gor- 
don Bonawitz.  Treas. 

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY 

The  Susquehann,!  Valley  Club  held  its 
annual  dinner  meeting  on  the  campus  Apr. 
26.  Officers  elected  were:  The  Rev.  W.  R. 
Fitzgerald,  Pres.,  Douglas  A.  Portzline. 
Sec't-Treas.  Approximately  forty  members 
enjoyed  the  dinner  and  then  sojourned  to 


the  Little  Theatre  where  they  previewed 
the  Susquehanna  Players  Shakesperean 
production.  "Richard  III."  This  club  also 
earned  a  big  vote  of  thanks  for  the  fine 
way  they  took  o\er  the  registering  and 
greeting  of  alumni  on  our  big  Centennial 
-Alumni  Day. 


Picture  Identification  ^ 

1 1 1  Atty.  Alvin  W.  Carpenter  '24  pre- 
sents Alumni  Outstanding  Achievement 
Award  to  Roger  M.  Blough  '25. 

<2i  Blough.  Pres.  of  U.S.  Steel,  makes  Pre- 
sentation speech.  Seated  left  to  right: 
Pres.  Smith.  .Atty.  Carpenter,  the  Rev. 
W.  R.  Fitzgerald,  and  .Alumni  Pres. 
Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr. 

131  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  reads  Centennial 
Ode  to  Su.squehanna  from  his  recently 
published  book  'Poems  and  .Address- 
es." 

141  Susquehanna  Valley  Club  Members  ex- 
tend welcome  to  visiting  Alumni. 

151  Small  groups  were  in  evidence  every- 
where on  campus. 

151  By  end  of  day  .someone's  feet  are  tired. 

171  Dr.  S.  Luther  Reed  '08  of  Stillwater. 
Okla..  chats  with  Dr.  John  Houtz.  He 
traveled  greatest  distance. 

(81  More  friends  get  together. 


June,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


NINE 


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THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


June,  1958 


^.  Ul.  is  /-"^roticl  of-  .   .  , 


ROBERT  L.  MOSHER 

Bob  Mosher  '37,  is  one  Su.squehanna 
Alumnus  who  has  carved  for  himself  an 
outstanding  career  in  his  chosen  field. 

With  national  stories  appearing  about  Bob 
and  his  work  in  radio,  television  and  the 
movies,  alumni  frequently  have  asked  the 
Alumni  Office  for  further  information  on 
Bob's  work  and  whereabouts. 

.\fter  an  urgent  request  from  the  Alumni 
OfKce,  Bob  in  his  busy  life,  wrote  a  most 
interesting  letter  which  was  thoroughly  en- 
joyed by  his  friends  on  campus  and  which 
gives  some  fascinating  glimpses  into  his  ex- 
citing and  absorbing  profession. 

Evidently  while  at  S.  U.  Bob  had  what  he 
calls  "vague  yearnings"  toward  writing 
and  advertising,  "in  addition  to  more  spec- 
ific yearnings  toward  Miss  Rose  Runk, 
class  of  '36. 

"Putting  things  in  the  order  of  their  im- 
portance," said  Bob,  "I  first  married  Miss 
Runk  and  then  accepted  a  position  with 
the  J.  Walter  Thompson  advertising  agency 
in  N.Y.C.,  where  they  promptly  put  me  to 
work  writing  radio  commercials  and  con- 
tinuity." 

In  time,  J.  Walter  Thompson  sent  Bob  to 
Hollywood  to  write  "jokes"  for  the  Charlie 
McCarthy  program  and  after  a  four  year 
stint  at  this,  he  did  shows  headed  by  such 
personalities  as  Frank  Morgan,  Dinah 
Shore,  Ray  Milland,  Johnny  Mercer  and 
Phil  Harris. 

In  1947  Bob  and  his  partner,  Joe  Con- 
nelly, began  writing  the  Amos  'n'  Andy 
show  and  have  remained  with  the  Kingfish 
and  his  pals  ever  since.  A  favorite  of 
many  alumni,  the  .\mos  "n'  Andy  Music 
Hall  is  currently  on  radio  five  nights  a  week 
around  the  country  over  CBS,  while  their 
filmed  TV  shows  still  make  the  rounds. 


As  a  former  English  major  at  S.  U.  Bob 
is  afraid  some  of  the  grammar  and  dialect 
he  has  put  into  the  mouths  of  Amos  n' 
Andy  and  the  Kingfish  would  cause  Dr.  Wil- 
son to  throw  up  his  hands  in  righteous  in- 
dignation. And  he  is  certain  that  the  his- 
torical discussions  in  which  these  charac- 
ters have  indulged,  i  'De  Greeks,  led  by  de 
philosopher,  .Acidopiiolous.  done  crossed  de 
Rubicorn  on  a  elephant  an'  conquered  de 
.Anglo-Saxophones" ».  might  very  well  tempt 
Dr.  Russ  to  retire. 

And,  of  course,  the  Kingfish's  description 
the  structure  of  the  atom,  ("Dey  is  all 
made  up  of  protons,  morons,  and  Fig  New- 
tons"',  could  easily  make  the  Steele  Sci- 
ence Building  seem  like  a  waste  of  money. 
However,  be  that  as  it  may,  the  dialect 
and  grammar  that  Bob  uses  for  his  char- 
acters have  kept  people  laughing  for  many 
years  and  we  hope  it  continues  in  the  same 
vein. 

In  19,55  Bob  and  his  partner  made  their 
first  inroads  on  the  motion  picture  business 
by  writing  the  original  script  for  "The 
Private  War  of  Major  Benson,"  which 
starred  Charlton  Heston,  and  which  earned 
for  them  an  Academy  Award  nomination. 

At  present  they  are  producing  and  writ- 
ing the  television  series  "Leave  it  to 
Beaver"  for  CBS.  This  project,  closest  to 
the  hearts  of  the  writers,  portrays  the  ev- 
ery-day  life  of  two  young  boys,  ages  twelve 
and  seven,  as  the  authors  believe  kids 
really  are— not  as  they  are  most  frequent- 
ly portrayed  on  radio  and  television. 
"Leave  it  to  Beaver"  was  nominated  for 
two  "Emmy"  Awards,  this  past  season. 

This  cannot  begin  to  cover  all  the  many 
and  varied  things  Bob  has  done  since 
leaving  S.  U.  He.  his  wife  Rose,  and  their 
two  children,  Patricia.  15,  and  Bobby,  13, 
are  thoroughly  enjoying  life  in  Calif. 

"But,"  continues  Bob  in  his  letter  to  the 
Alumni  Office,  "I  must  say  I  have  many 
fond  memories  of  Susquehanna.  S.  U.  was 
my  home  for  four  years,  and  every  so 
often  I  turn  from  the  activities  of  the 
members  of  the  Mystic  Knights  of  the  Sea 
Lodge  Hall  back  to  1937  and  the  activities 
of  my  studious  brothers  at  what  was  then 
known  as  the  Bond  and  Key  Club." 

Bob's  "fond  memories"  can  in  no  way 
exceed  our  very  best  wishes  for  the  con- 
tinued good  health  and  fortune  of  the  en- 
tire Mosher  famliv. 


HOMECOMING 

Make  Plans  Now 
To  Be  On  Campus 

SAT.,  OCT.  18 


Just  Married  .  .  . 

Eugene  P.  Brouse  .53  to  Barbara  A.  Hall- 
dren,  Mar.  31  in  Sunbury.  "Gene"  is  em- 
ployed by  the  .Atlantic  Refining  Co.  and 
they  will  reside  in  Carlisle. 

Carolyn  Franti  x'57  to  William  Brunsch- 
wyler.  May  31  in  Waynesboro,  Pa.  They 
will  reside  in  Phila.  where  Mr.  Brunsch- 
wyler  is  employer  by  General  Electric. 

Wallace  E.  Gordon  '54  to  Doris  Franco- 
vitch,  Apr.  18  at  Clarks  Green,  Pa. 

John  E.  Kariss  ',56  to  Mary  Loui.se  Dough- 
erty, May  24  in  the  Chapel  at  Fort  Ben- 
niny. 

Eugene  Kolva  x'56  to  Nancy  Patton,  Apr. 
5  at  Halifax,  Pa. 

Clair  Mitch  '52  to  Carolyn  Ann  Collins,  Dec. 
29  at  Monroe  City,  Mo.  Clair  is  employ- 
ed by  the  Union  Carbide  Chemicals  Co. 
of  Chicago  and  they  are  residing  at  Park 
Forest.  111. 

Hope  Spicer  Mummey  '46  to  James  Dunlap. 
Apr.  3  at  Camp  Hill,  Pa.  Mrs.  Dunlap  is 
on  the  faculty  of  Loyalsock  Twp.  Jr.  High 
School  and  Mr.  Dunlap  is  a  bank  exam- 
iner for  the  commonwealth. 

Richard  Owens  '55  to  Marjorle  Lamon  x'56. 
May  31  in  Espy,  Pa.  Dick  is  in  training 
with  Allied  Stores,  Pomeroy's,  Wilkes- 
Barre  and  Margie  is  a  secretary  for  the 
Magee  Carpet  Co..  Bloomsburg,  Pa. 

Louis  F.  Santangelo  '50  to  Agnes  Eleanor 
Lavieri,  June  14  in  Winsted,  Conn. 

Rosaline  May  Bailey  x'49  to  T/Sgt.  John  H. 
Hartman  in  Spokane,  Wash.,  May  29. 
T/Sgt.  Hartman  is  stationed  with  the  Air 
Force  at  Deep  Creek  A.F.B..  Wash,  and 
Mrs.  Hartman  is  employed  with  the 
Washington  Power  Co. 

Junior  Co-eds 

Albert,  a  daughter.  Deborah  Lynn,  to  Wal- 
ter '55  and  Claire  Rosengarten  x'56  Al- 
bert   on    Mar.    16. 

Cook,  a  son,  Michael  Lease,  to  Henry  '56 
and  Madaline  Lease  '53  Cook  on  Mar.  25. 

Hartley,  a  daughter,  Kristin  Anne,  to  Allan 
and  Barbara  Watkins  '50  Hartley,  Apr. 
23. 

Kimmel,  a  daughter.  Ruth  Dorothy,  to 
George  J.  '38  and  Dorothy  Shutt  '40  Kim- 
mel on  Sept.  20.  Two  older  brothers, 
John,  8,  and  Bill,  9,  preceded  Baby  Girl 
Kimmel. 

Rowe,  a  .son.  Chester  Graybill,  to  Chester 
'52  and  Mrs.  Rowe  on  March  19. 

Schultz,  a  daughter.  Chriss  Alinda,  to  Wil- 
liam and  Lois  Dauberman  '48  Schultz  on 
.lune  1. 

Stacks,  a  daughter,  Kimberly,  to  Dr.  Jacob 
and  Nancy  Kreig  x'.54  Stacks  on  Sept,  5. 
Baby  Kimberly  joined  a  sister  Pamela  in 
the  family  circle. 

Whitman,  a  son,  Keith  Allen,  to  Clayton  and 
Catherine  Byrod  '44  Whitman  on  Apr.  3. 


June,  1958 


Dan  Smith,  Jr.  Dies. 
S.  U.  Trustee  41  Years 

Mr.  Dan  Smith,  Jr..  a  member  of  the 
Board  of  Directors  for  forty-one  years, 
passed  away  in  Williamsport,  Pa.,  on  May 
26.  1958.  He  was  a  graduate  of  Lebanon 
Business  College  and  attended  Susquehan- 
na. 

Mr.  Smith  spent  his  early  youth  in  Reeds- 
ville.  Pa.,  but  as  a  young  man.  moved  his 
business  to  Williamsport  where  he  estab- 
lished the  Smith  Printing  Co.,  of  which  he 
was  president  and  treasurer. 

Mr.  Smith's  two  sons.  Dr.  J.  Stanley  '2!) 
and  Preston  H.  '38  are  both  graduates  of 
Susquehanna  and  a  granddaughter  is  en- 
rolled for  the  fall  term. 

A  most  helpful  director  during  his  long 
term  of  service.  Mr.  Smith's  counsel,  cheer- 
fully given,  was  based  upon  facts  patiently 
studied.  In  recognition  of  his  loyal  and 
valued  services,  Susquehanna  in  19.53  con- 
ferred upon  him  (he  honorary  degree  of 
Doctor  of  Business  Administration. 

"Susquehanna  University,"  said  Dr.  G. 
Morris  Smith,  president,  "has  lost  one  of  its 
stalwarts  from  the  Board  of  Directors.  A 
Christian  layman,  freely  giving  of  his  time, 
thought,  and  means.  Dan  Smith  was  espe- 
cially concerned  that  in  striving  for  educa- 
tional excellence,  Susquehanna  remain  firm 
and  loyal  to  its  moral  and  spiritual  moor- 
ings as  a  Christian  college." 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ELEVEN 


Flashes  from  the  Campus 

Nine  members  of  Lambda  Chi  Alpha 
were  guests  at  a  luncheon  given  by  the 
Snyder  Co.  Republican  Committee  for  Wil- 
liam S.  Livengood,  candidate  for  the  Penna. 
nomination  for  governor. 


Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  was  guest  of  honor 
at  a  joint  meeting  of  the  Sunbury-Selins- 
grove  Rotary  Clubs.  May  8.  where  a  special 
program  had  been  prepared  to  pay  tribute 
to  Susquehanna.  Dr.  Smith  was  presented 
with  a  citation  for  his  many  years  of  ser- 
vice to  the  University. 


Centennial  Year  Event 


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The  Snyder  County  Historical  Society  in  cooperation  with  Susquehanna  University,  on 
Memorial  Day,  dedicated  a  bronze  plaque  in  memory  of  the  eighty-lour  Missionary  Insti- 
tute Veterans  of  the  Civil  War.  The  plaque  was  placed  on  the  .south  end  of  Selinsgrove 
Hall  and  unveiled  by  Mrs.  Minnie  Ulrich  Flickinger,  daughter  of  one  of  the  honored 
veterans.  Seen  with  Mrs.  Flickinger  is  Mr.  WiUiam  M.  Schnure,  x'99,  who  conceived  the 
idea  and  who  did  months  of  research  work  on  the  project. 


A  "first"  for  Susquehanna!  The  Senior 
class  decided  to  really  splurge  on  their 
Centennial  Commencement  Dance  and  as  a 
result  the  students  and  faculty  thoroughly 
enjoyed  an  evening  of  dancing  to  the  music 
of  Ray  Eberle  and  his  famed  "Serenade  in 
Blue"  orchestra. 


Dr.  Robert  L.  Amy,  Mr.  R.  F.  W.  Meader 
and  Mrs.  Anna  Humphrey  terminated  their 
services  to  Susquehanna  as  of  the  end  of 
this  current  Academic  year. 

Dr.  Amy,  Assoc.  Prof,  of  Biology  at  Sus- 
quehanna since  1949  has  accepted  a  similar 


position  with  Southwestern  College  of  Mem- 
phis, Tenn. 

Mr.  Meader,  Ass't.  Prof,  of  English  at 
Susquehanna  for  twelve  years  has  accepted 
a  teaching  position  with  The  Hun  School  of 
Princeton. 

Mrs.  Anna  Humphrey,  head  dietitician  at 
Susquehanna  for  thirty  years,  has  retired 
and  plans  to  live  in  the  Altoona  area. 


year's  program,  which  was  a  birthday  par- 
ty for  the  college,  tlirough  the  eyes  of  two 
children,  Stella  and  Stewart. 


"Let's  Go,"  a  widely  published  magazine 
for  church  schools,  featured  the  story  of 
the  Women's  Auxiliary's  Annual  Children's 
Day   program.    It   told   the   story   of   this 


Miss  Carolann  Zust  has  the  distinct  honor 
of  being  Susquehanna's  Centennial  May 
Queen.  She  and  her  court  were  presented 
to  the  public  at  the  Dedication  of  Heilman 
Hall  and  later  presided  at  the  Centennial 
Ball  in  the  evening.  Her  court  consisted  of 
the  following  co-eds:  Betty  Ann  Ormond, 
Lady  in  Waiting;  Terrie  Feliciano,  Ann 
Ambromovage,  Nancy  Ridinger,  Mary  Lou 
Ernst,  Lee  Erholm,  and  Gail  Woolbert. 


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THE  SUSQUEHANNA  AL01VH«US 


June,  1958 


Centennial  Fund 
Coming  to  Close 

The  Centennial  Fund,  to  which  many 
alumni  have  subscrit)ed,  is  coming  to  a 
close. 

The  goal  of  $700,000  has  been  oversub- 
scribed in  pledges,  and  there  remains  only 
the  last  reminder  to  those  who  have  not  yet 
responded,  and  to  tliose  who  have  not  com- 
pleted their  pledges. 

The  addition  to  the  Library  is  moving 
ahead  at  a  rapid  pace  and  during  the  sum- 
mer there  will  be  the  big  job  of  adding  a 
unit  to  the  Central  Heating  plant. 


Additions  To 
Century  Club 

Listed  below  are  alumni  who  have 
become  members  of  the  Century 
Club  since  the  Sept.  1957  issue  of  the 
Quarterly.  Century  Club  members 
are  those  who  have  pledged  $100.00 
or  more  to  the  Centennial  Fund. 

W.  Donald  Fisher  '53 

William  C.  Dersham  x'98 

Luther  A.  Fisher  '22 

John  \V.  Matthews  '41 

Evelyn  Willismason  Matthews  '43 

Bruce  A.  Metzger  '90 

Mary  Steele  '14 

Charles  W.  Miller  '51 

and  Janet  Miller  Taylor  x'54 
Calvin  J.  Erdlev  '20 


Many  Respond  to 
Woodruff  Scholarship 

Friends  of  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  are 
happy  to  learn  that  a  scholarship  is  being 
established   in   his  name. 

Dr.  Woodruff  has  given  to  the  University 
five  hundred  volumes  of  his  "Poems  and 
Addresses",  the  total  proceeds  from  the 
sale  of  which  will  get  the  fund  started. 

More  than  two  hundred  and  fifty  volumes 
have  been  sold  to  date  and  the  money,  de- 
posited in  the  Snyder  County  Trust  Co. 
of  Selinsgrove,  will  be  invested  so  that  the 
interest  may  be  used  for  the  scholarship. 

Although  the  price  or  the  book  is  two 
dollars,  many  have  requested  copies  and 
have  sent  to  the  Alumni  Office  sums 
ranging  up  to  one  hundred  dollars. 

Copies  of  "Poems  and  Addresses"  by  Dr. 
Woodruff  will  be  mailed  from  the  Alumni 
Office.  Make  out  your  check  to  the  .John 
I.  Woodruff  Scholarship  Fund. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


POSTMASTEIt — Please  notify  if  undelivered 
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Gordon  Ihump-son.  luuiliall  .md  b;.srhjll  m,,  i  -  I  for  his  four  years,  received  this 
vear's  Men's  Student  Council  Sportsmanship  Award  lor  the  player  displaying  the  greatest 
degree  of  skill,  sportsmanship  and  leadership  in  the  "diamond"  sport.  Gordie  received 
his  degree  in  Bus.  Adm.  in  June.  Presenting  the  award  is  President  of  the  Student 
Council.  Stanley  DeCamp 


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September,  1958 


HOMECOMING 

Friday  and  Saturday,  October  17-18,  1958 
Friday  Eveninj-.  October  17 

5:30  P.  M. — Judging   of    House    Decorations. 

7:00  P.  M. — Coronation  of  Homecoming  Queen  in  Seibert  Hall. 

8:00  P.  M.— Torch-light  Parade,   Pep-rally  and   Bon   Fire. 

9:30  P.  M.— Party  for  Alumni   and  Students   in   Student   Lounge. 

Saturday,  October  18 

9:00  A.  M. — Frosh-Soph   Competition. 

10:30  A.  M. — Alumni  Council  Meeting — Little  Theatre. 

12:00  Noon —Fraternity   Alumni   will    be   notified   of   Fraternity    Luncheons.     Snack 
Bar  will  be  open  to  those  wishing  to  lunch  there. 

12:45  P.  M. — Pre-Game  Activities — Judging   of   Floats. 
1:30  P.  M.— Kick-off.     Crusaders   vs.   Dickinson. 

After-Game  Coffee  Hour  in  Seibert  Social  Rooms. 
9:00  P.  M. — Homecoming  Dance  in  Alumni  Gym. 

DON'T  FORGET  TO  REGISTER  IN   G.A.  LOUNGE! 

Members  of  the  Susquehanna  Valley  Alumni  Club 
will  be  Hosts  for  the  day. 

NOTE   .  .  . 
Selinsgrove  is  operating  on   Eastern   Standard  Time 


ONE  OF  TWO  LOUNGES  IN  NEW  HEILMAN  HALL 


Dr.   Percy  M.   Linebaugh   informally   chats   with   new   music   students   during 

Orientation  Week 


MESSAGE  FROM 
ALUMNI  PRESIDENT 

Dear  Alumni: 

We  are  fortunate  to  have  an  earlier  date 
for  Homecoming  thi.s  year.  Saturday,  Oc- 
tober 18.  The  fun  and  festivities  will  start 
Friday  night.  Bring  the  family  and  come 
early. 

The  ofTicers  and  committees  have  been 
very  busy  this  summer  and  have  much  to 
report.  You  will  want  to  hear  these  re- 
ports and  have  a  voice  in  the  program 
planned  for  the  Alumni  Association. 

The  Council  meeting  will  be  held  in  the 
Little  Theater  at  10:30  a.  m. 
Sincerelv. 


President 

General  Alumni  Association 


WHITHER  THE  CLASS 
OF  1958 

Sam  Adams:     Teaching.  Selinsgrove  Area 

Joint  High  School. 
Bob  Artz:     Teaching,    Ridley    Park.    Pa. 

Senior  High  School. 
Bill    Aspray:      Married    Carolann    Zust   in 

Aug.    Teaching  Music,  Brick  Twp.  High 

School,  Laurelton,  N.  J. 
Bob  Bartels:     Management    Trainee    with 

Sun  Oil  Co.,  Phila.,  Pa. 
Ron  Bartholomew:  Employed  at  Geisinger 

Memorial  Hospital.  Dan\ille,  Pa. 
Chalmers    Bartlow:     Sales     Analyst     with 

Curtiss-Wright  Research  Division  at  Quc- 

hanna.  Pa. 
Evaleen      Benfer:      Commercial     teacher, 

Berlin,  Pa.  Brothersvalley  Public  School. 
Dave  Bolti:     Music  teacher,  Wooster,  Ohio 

schools. 
Alan  Bortle:     Internal  Auditor,  Hughes  Air- 
craft  Corp..   FuUerton.  Calif. 
Dave   Boyer:      Prudential     Insurance    Co., 

.Management  Trainee  program. 
Nancy  Bumbarger:     Teacliing  in  the  Som- 

serset.  Pa.  .Joint  High  School. 
Baird  Collins:     Instrumental  Music  Super- 
visor, Green  Park  Union  School,  Elliots- 
burg,  Pa. 
Jeanette  Cooley:     Married  June  21  to  Earl 

1).    Ilenrie.     Employed    with    the   C.P.A. 

firm  of  A.  L.  Piaker  &  Co.,  in  New  York. 
Gary   Crum:     Vocal   and   instrumental    in-  j 

structor,   Bermudian   Springs   .Joint   High  i 

School.  York  Springs,  Pa.  ; 

Stan   DeCamp:     Graduate  work  at  Lehigh  | 

V. 
Lee   Erholm:     Married   in  .June  to  Robert, 

B.  Smith. 
Mary      Lou      Ernst:      Temple     University  i 

School  of  Medicine.  I 


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Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  m  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


September,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


Pete  Faust:  Seaboard  and  Western  Air- 
lines. 

Terry  Feliciano:  Teaching  Deptford  Twp., 
N.  J.  High  School. 

Ron  Feltman:  Vitrei  Laboratory,  E.  Or- 
ange, N.  J. 

Ron  Fleming:  Teaching,  Saegertown,  Pa. 
High  School. 

Carolyn  Gillaspie:  Interning  in  music 
therapy.  Overbrook  Hospital,  Cedar 
Grove,  N.  J. 

Janet  Gordon:  Married  Wayne  Rutz  July 
12.  \'ocal  teacher,  So.  Middleton,  Pa. 
Twp.  School  District. 

Al  Hazen:     Gettysburg  Seminary. 

Louis  Heinze:  Graduate  work  at  Penn 
State  U. 

Gerry  Herbster:     Military  Service. 

Vern  Hoover:  Bell  Telephone  Co.,  two- 
year  Management  Trainee  program. 

Fern  Keefer:  Laboratory  Technician  at 
the  Harrisburg,  Pa.  Hospital. 

Doris  Keener:  Fidelity  Mutual  Life  Ins. 
Co..  Phila.,  Pa. 

Jim  Keiser:     Navy,  OCS. 

Bob  KerchofF:     Gettysburg  Seminary. 

Dick  KIsslak:  Married  to  Nancy  Strayer, 
July  26.    Teaching,  Pattonville,  Mo. 

Gladys  Lauver:  Teaching  in  the  Spring 
Grove,  Pa.  Joint  High  School. 

Bob  Lewis:  Working  for  Bogar  Construc- 
tion Co.  in  Selinsgrove. 

Mark   Lytle:     2nd  Lt.   U.S.   Marine  Corps. 

Mary  Moore:  Vocal  music  teacher  in  Up- 
per Adams  Jointure.  Biglerville,  Pa. 

Fred  Mursch:  Music  Supervisor  in  Lykens, 
Pa.  Boro  School  District. 

Mary  Louise  Neal:  Married  Donald  Cole- 
man, July  26.  Is  teaching  in  the  South- 
ern Area  Joint  School  District.  Numidia, 
Pa. 

Betty  Ann  Ormond:  Married  Joseph  J. 
Scully  '57,  July  .5.  Is  teaching  in  the 
Deptford  Twp.  High  School.  N.  J. 

Dick  Overgaard:  Dental  School,  Univer- 
sity of  Buffalo. 

Alice  Ann  Patterson:  Music  teacher  and 
choral  director  in  the  Mahwah,  N.  J. 
schools.  Hopes  to  begin  work  on  M.A. 
in  Feb.  at  Columbia. 

Dick  Purnell:  Montreal  Alouettes  Profes- 
sional Football  Club. 

Joan  Richie:  Caseworker  with  the  Phila. 
Dept.  of  Public  Assistance. 

Nancy  Rtdinger:  Laboratory  Technician 
at  the  Harrisburg,  Pa.  Hospital. 

Bill  Rohrbach:  Industrial  Accountant  at 
the  Beaver  Springs  Industries,  Inc. 

Thelma  Rosetti:  Graduate  work  at  the 
W.  Va.  University  in  Morgantown.  W.  Va. 

Wayne  Rutz:  Auditor  in  the  Harrisburg 
National  Bank  and  the  Harrisburg  Trust 
Co.    Married  Janet  Gordon,  July  12. 

Jim  Seasholtz:  With  Dept.  of  Army  Sup- 
plies— Specialist  at  Punxsutawney.  Pa. 
Married  Aug.  16. 

Spurgeon  Shue:  Working  in  accounting 
and  taking  special  work  at  Gettysburg. 


CORNER  OF  LISTENING  ROOM  IN  HEILMAN  HALL 


Frederic  C.  Billman  '36,  Assoc.   Professor  of  Music,   instructs  the  members  of 
Freshman  Class   in  use  of  Listening   Room. 


Dick  Smith:  Married  and  working  for  Jo- 
seph Bankroft  &  Sons,  Textile  Mill,  Del. 

Dave  Solomon:  Graduate  work  in  physics 
at  Bucknell  U. 

Mary  Souden:  Bryn  Mawr  School  of  So- 
cial Work. 

Don  Trimmer:  Teaching  at  Littlestown, 
Pa.  High  School. 

Harry  Wagner:  Instrumental  music  su- 
pervisor, Quincy,  Pa.  Merged  School 
District  and  Quincy  E.U.B.  Orphanage 
and  Home. 

Gail  Weikel:  Music  interne,  Overbrook 
Hospital,  Cedar  Grove,  N.  J. 

Jim  White:  Graduate  work  at  the  U.  of 
Pitt.,  School  of  Education.  Married  Gail 
Woolbert,  Aug.  23. 

Bob  Willauer:  Gettysburg  Seminary,  Mu- 
sic director  at  Yellowstone  Nat'l  Park 
this  past  summer. 

Gail  Woolbert:  Teaching,  Dormont  High 
School,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Married  Jim 
White,  Aug.  23. 

Jim  Wright:  Temple  University  School  of 
Medicine. 

Ken    Zimmerman:      Gettysburg   Seminary. 

Carolann  Zust:  Married  Bill  Aspray,  Aug. 
IB. 


NECROLOGY 

Mrs.  Rose  May  Wagner  Allison,  wife  of 
the  late  Dr.  Herbert  A.  Allison,  former 
Dean  of  Susquehanna,  died  July  31  in 
Geisinger  Hospital,  Danville.  Pa.  She  is 
survived  by  three  children,  all  graduates 
of  Susquehanna.  Dorothy  Allison  Stone 
'19,  Evelyn  Allison  Boeder  '16,  and  Cdr. 
Samuel  F.  Allison,  USN,  '25.  A  brother. 
Dr.  I.  Hess  Wagner,  also  graduated  from 
S.U.  with  the  class  of  1898. 

Lester  E.  Gross,  Beavertown,  Pa.  passed 
away  Dec.  1. 

Mrs.  Florence  Wagenseller  Marks  '02, 
Ambler,  Pa.  died  May  24  and  was  bur- 
ied in  Selinsgrove.  She  is  survived  by 
her  daughter,  Mrs.  Frances  Marks  Bas- 
enberg  '35. 

Harry  King  Mengel  x,  died  at  his  home 
in  Selinsgrove,  Aug.  27.  He  is  survived 
by  his  wife,  two  sisters,  his  mother  and 
two  grandchildren. 

The  Rev.  Paul  L.  Yount,  D.D.  died  early 
last  Nov.  He  was  the  recipient  of  an 
honorary  degree  from  Susquehanna  in 
1925.  Dr.  Yount  is  survived  by  a  daugh- 
ter, Mrs.  Anne  Yount  Kochenderfer  x'42. 


500   ALUMNI   CONTRIBUTE  TO   CENTENNIAL   FUN 


1886 
George  R.  Ulrich 

1888 
John  I.  Woodruff 

1891 
Meade  B.  Wagenseller 

1896 
Chalmers  E.  Frontz 

1898 
William  C.  Dersham 
Frank  A.  Eyer 
Alice  Gortner  Fischer 
Bruce  A.  Metzgar 
Brian  Teats 
I.  Hess  Wagner 

1899 
Jerry  D.  Bogar.  Jr. 
Charles  A.  Goss 
Luther  C.  Hasslnger 
William  M.  Schnure 

1900 
Edwin  M.  Brungart 
W.  Ralph  Wagenseller 

1901 
Robert  Z.  Burns 

1902 
Charles  I.  Boyer 
Florence  Wagenseller 
Marks  ^  ..„^„^  ..^....„. 

David  B.  and  Mrs.  Moist  HarrvV  "k'norr 


Rine  G.  Winey 
R.  L.  Lubold 
Maria  Geiselman 

Gabrielson 
John  B.  and  Mary 

Graybill  Kniseley 
Helen  G.  Fisher 

1914 

Dorothy  Schoch  Rearick 
Mary  G.  Steele 
Ammon  W.  Smith 
Harry  W.  Miller 

1915 

Sarah  Dreese  Dreisch 
J.  Frank  Faust 
Guy  C.  Lau\er 
Emma  M.  Masteller 
Mary  Phillips 
Ralph  Witmer 
Nathaniel  A.  Danowsky 
John  F.  Harkins 

1916 

Cloyd  E.  Bottiger 
David  S.  Kammerer 
Bess  Fetterolf  Keller 
A.  Bahner  Portzline 
Martin  Dolbcer.  Sr. 
J.  Paul  Harman 
Katherine  Wagner 
Harkins 
1917 
Phoebe  Herman 


Philip  H.  Pearson 

1904 
Ira  Z.  Fenstermacher 
Chalender  H.  Lesher 
Calvin  P.  Swank 

1906 

Bertha  Hough  Federlin 
John  C.  Harpster 

1907 
Marv  Jacobs  Russell 
Charles  M.  Teufel 

1908 

M.  Kathryn  Moser 
Milton  A.  Spotts 
George  F 
John  J.  Houtz 

1909 


Marian  Mover  Potteiger 
Herbert  S.  Rausch 
Samuel  M.  Stouffer 
H.  Clay  Bergstresser 

1918 

Fred  Crossland 
Helen  Holshue  Frazier 
Eva  Herman 
Miriam  Grossman 
Lundahl 

Katherine  Persing 
S.  Irvin  Roush 
Frank  A.  Staib 
Evelyn  J.  Strohecker 
1919 
Dunkleberger  Willard  D.  Allbeck 
Oscar  H.  Byerly 
Harry  J.  Frymire 
Harvey  D.  Hoover 


^^u^^^^/m^"'^"         ^lary  Woodruff  Martin 
John  S.  and  Mrs.  Hoover  u^i/^  c^io,^  w„oo„^t 

Mervyn  J.  Ross 


Helen  Salem  Wescoat 


Merle  A.  Beam 
Charles  E.  Held 

1923 

Dorothy  Margerum  App 
Marlyn  R.  Fetterolf 
Beatrice  Rettinger 
Thomas  Atkinson 
John  I.  and  Stella  Risser 
Cole 
Russell  P.  Knoebel 

1924 

William  H.  and  Margaret 

Widlund  Blough 
Alvin  W.  Carpenter 
J.  Campbell  Coons 
W.  John  Derr 
Mabel  Kinzey  Fetterolf 
Glenn  E.  Fisher 
Edith  Littley  Kronmeyer 
Alma  v.  McColkiugh 
Joseph  C.  and  Mabel 

Mumma  McLain 
Harner  R.  Middleswarth 
Emilv  Van  Dvke 
Rachel  Brubakcr  Whited 
I.  Wil.son  and  Lottie 

Brosius  Kepner 
Harold  S.  Duppstadt 
Miriam  Huyett 

Alexander 
Mary  K.  Potteiger 

1925 

Norman  R.  Benner 
Dorothy  Clarke  Creager 
Ralph  C.  Gramley 
A.  Ellsworth  Grove,  Jr. 
Frank  R.  Kerlin 
Anna  Louise  Latsha 
Verda  P.  Long 
Preston  E.  Parmer 
Clarence  E.  Phillips 
Lester  M.  Shaffer 
Adeline  K.  Strouse 
Neil  W.  Wormley 
Christie  E.  Zimmerman 
Marlin  M.  Enders 
Harlan  D.  Fague 
Naomi  Ulrich  Linebaugh 
Sara  Brungart  Stevens 
Roger  M.  Blough 

1926 

Lee  E.  Boyer 
Margaret  Schmiermund 
Bruce 
Barbara  E.  DeRemer 


Ira  S.  Sassaman 
James  B.  Swope 

1910 

George  M.  and  Mrs. 

Bogar 

Arthur  G.  Harris 
Ethel  Smyser  Kemble 
George  B.  Manhart 
Aberdeen  Phillips 
Frances  Bastian 

Shireman 

1911 

Isaac  D.  App 
Roy  A.  DeLong 
Idella  Kretchman 
Claude  G.  Aikens 
Latimer  S.  Landes 

1912 

Thomas  J.  Herman 
Harry  G.  and  Ethel 
Harter  Hubler 
Harry  R.  Shipe 
Lillian  E.  Fisher 

1913 
Margaret  Benner  Burns 
C.  Earl  Fee.se 
Sarah  B.  Manhart 


Christine  Schoch  Cassler  Mabel  Dagle  Gramley 


1920 

Arch  A.  Aucker 
Dallas  C.  Baer 
Esther  Cressman 
Calvin  V.  Erdly 
Paul  G.  Winey 
Ralph  W.  Woodruff 
Harold  Y.  Fisher 
Russell  Auman 
Joseph  L.  Hackenberg 

1921 

Orris  H.  Aurand 
Mabel  Steffen  Broscious 
Virginia  Parsons  Busier 
Maurice  R.  Gortner 
Stewart  M.  Peters 
Robert  B.  Rearick 
Ruth  LaRuc  Thompson 
Mildred  E.  Winston 
Ernest  F.  Walker 

1922 

Luther  A.  Fisher 
Mary  Beck  Grant 
Bessie  C.  Long 
Alma  L.  Long 
C.  Howard  Rothfuss 
George  W.  Townsend 


Gertrude  McKee  Kaup 
Margaret  E.  Keiser 
Catherine  Beachley 
Middleswarth 
William  B.  Ocker 
Au.stin  C.  Roche 
Lucy  Herr  Smith 
Parke  R.  Wagner 
Sara  Hassinger  Fague 
Ethel  V.  Taylor 
Orren  W.  Wagner 
Elugene  T.  Adams 

1927 

Jane  E.  Botsford 
Mary  E.  Bower.sox 
Ruth  J.  Brubaker 
Emily  E.  Craig 
Delsey  Morris  Gross 
Dewey  S.  Herrold 
D.  Fern  Ogline 
Martha  Ertel 
Schumacher 
Lee  E.  Triebels 
Clinton  Wei.scnfluh 
Elsie  Nace  Enders 
M.  Thelma  Taylor 
Spurgcon  T.  Sliiue.  Sr. 
Jacob  L.  Brake 


1928 

John  M.  Auten 
Newton  L.  Bartges 
Margaret  H.  Buyers 
Edwin  0.  Constable 
Vesta  S.  Cook 
Harold  E.  Ditzlcr 
Elizabeth  Stong 

Eichelberger 
Marshall  H.  Fausold 
Georgeine  Fiekes  Frost 
Eva  Leiby  Grace 
Mary  Farrling  Hallway 
liebi-r  H.  Hummel 
Jerome  B.  Kauffman 
Grace  Williams  Keller 
Elizabeth  Hauser  Kin.sel 
Dorothv  W.  Pritchard 
Ray  G.  Sheeler 
Laentena  McCahan 

Shellev 
Carl  G.  Smith 
Helen  Ott  Soper 
Mary  Wentzel 

Updegrove 

Essex  Botsford  Wagner 
Russell  E.  Yoas 
Andrew  E.  Rushin 
Charles  M.  Shaffer 
Laura  L.  Gemberling 
Paul  B.  Lucas 

1929 

Anna  L.  AUewelt 
Paul  H.  Aumiller 
Adam  P.  Bingaman 
Carol  O.  Bird 
Helen  B.  Brown 
Henry  R.  Carichner 
Gertrude  Fisher  Jones 
Blanche  Stauffer  Keeny 
Ruth  Dively  Kauffman 
Harry  J.  Lupfer 
Mildred  Potteiger 
Ethel  Weikert  Reuning 
William  0.  Roberts 
George  A.  and  Gertrude 

Arbogast  Spaid 
Virginia  Ulsh  Troutman 
Clarence  F.  Updegrove 
Charles  E.  Fisher 
Katherine  P.  Reed 
Russell  T.  Shilling 
Nancy  Lecrone  Fay 
Charles  A.  B.  and  Mary 
Shaffer  Heinze 

1930 

Paul  M.  Bishop 
Edward  T.  Bollinger 
Dorothy  Strine  Bowers 
Edna  Tressler  Conrad 
John  E.  and  Frances 

Thomas  Davis 
Dorothy  Heiser  Fisher 
Miller  R.  Gerhardt 
Sherman  E.  Good 
Mary  E.  Greninger 
Lewis  C.  Herrold 
Mary  Eastep  Hill 
Oren  S.  Kaltreider 
Florence  Lauver 
Ruth  Goff  Nicodemus 
Luke  H.  Rhoads 
George  S.  Spangler 
Mildred  Arbegast  Speer 
Clair  J.  Switzer 
Raymond  P.  Garman.  Sr. 
J.  Richard  Mattern 
Myer  R.  Musser 
Simon  B.  Rhoads 
Kathryn  Morning 

Zeigler 
James  M.  Scharf 

1931 

II.  Vernon  Blough 
Frank  C.  Gill 


John  F.  and  Dorothy 
Williamson  Adams 
Claude  G.  Aikens 
Miriam  Huyett 
Alexander 
Thomas  Atkinson 
Arch  A.  and  Katherine 
Heldt  Aucker 
Russell  F.  Auman 
Orris  H.  Aurand 
Robert  M.  Bastress 
Merle  A.  Beam 
Jean  B.  Beamenderfer 
Harold  H.  and  Katherine 
Dietterle  Benion 
Norman  R.  Benner 
H.  Clay  Bergstresser 
Frederic  C.  Billman 
Paul  M.  Bishop 
Robert  L.  Block 
Roger  M.  Blough 
William  H.  and  Margaret 
Widlund  Blough 
Guy  M.  Bogar 
Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr. 
Card  Rcidler  Bottiger 
Charles  I.  Boyer 
Jacob  L.  Brake 
Mabel  StefTen  Broscious 
Samuel  B.  Brosious 
Frederick  0.  Brubaker 
Henry  A.  Carichner 
Alvin  W.  Carpenter 
Elizabeth  Burnham 

Chase 

Robert  R.  Clark 
Edwin  0.  Constable 
J.  Campbell  Coons 
Thelma  E.  Crebs 
Esther  Cressman 
Nathaniel  A.  Danowsky 
Mary  Heim  Davey 
John  E.  and  Mrs.  Davis 
Barbara  E.  DeRemer 
William  C.  Dersham 
James  B.  Diffenderfer 
Harold  E.  Ditzler 
Mary  Ann  Dixon 
Martin  L.  Dolbeer,  Sr. 
Marlin  and  Elsie  Nace 

Enders 
Calvin  V.  Erdly 
David  R.  Evans 
Frank  A.  Eyer 
Harlan  D.  and  Sara 

Hassinger  Fague 
J.  Frank  Faust 
Mabel  Kinzey  Fetterolf 
Marlyn  R.  Fetterolf 


CENTURY  CI 

Alice  Gortner  Fischer 
Dorothy  Heiser  Fishei 
Glenn  E.  Fisher 
Harold  Y.  Fisher 
Helen  G.  Fisher 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 
Lillian  E.  Fisher 
Luther  A.  Fisher 
W.  Donald  Fisher 
Donald  L.  Ford 
Paul  W.  Freed 
Chalmers  E.  Fronti 
Maria  Geiselman 
Gabrielson 
V.  Carl  Gacono 
Raymond  P.  Garman.i 
Grace  A.  Geiselman 
Laird  S.  Gemberling 
Laura  L.  Gemberlinc 
John  G.  and  Mrs.  Gerse 
Maurice  R.  Gortner 
Reed  and  Grace  Dn* 
Greninger 

A.  Ellsworth  Grove,  Ji 
Mary  Scott  Gumpher 
Joseph  L.  Hackenberc 
George  and  Janet 
Earhart  Harkins 
John  F.  Harkins 
Katherine  Wagner 
Harkins 
J.  Paul  Harman 
Charles  E.  Held 
Lewis  C.  Herrold 
Warren  C.  Herrold 
Albert  and  Martha 
Bolig  Hess 
Raymond  G.  and  Oorott 
Dellecker  Hochsluhl 
John  W.  Hoffman 
Herbert  G.  and  Mrs. 
Hohman 

Mary  Farrling  Holhnii 
Mary  Krumbholi  How 
Merle  V.  Hoover 
Helen  Culp  Hort 
John  J.  Houtz 
Roger  C.  and  Bemin 
Jochem  Howling 
D.  Edgar  and  Aberdw 
Phillips  Hutchinson 
Lawrence  and  Lo«i» 
Kresge  Isaacs 
Lester  J.  Karschinr 
Ruth  Newell  Kehler 
Walter  H.  Kehler 
Henry  J.  Keil,  Jr. 
I.  Wilson  Kepner 
Lottie  Brosius  Ktpur 


Paul  M.  Haines 
William  S.  and  Mrs. 
Hermann 
Edward  B.  Herr 
Ronald  E.  Kehler 
Mary  E.  Lau\'er 
Bryce  E.  Nicodemus 
Helen  E.  O'Connell 
Ruth  Maurey  Quinter 
Sara  Haines  Zimmerman 
Lois  Brungart  Dendigo 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 
Paul  W.  Freed 
Helen  Culp  Hort 
Ira  C.  Sassaman 

1932 

Mildred  II.  Bolich 
Samuel  B.  Brosious 
Smith. I.  Coldren 
Thelma  E.  Crebs 


Herman  U. 

Fenstermacher 
Lewis  R.  Fox 
Cornelius  S.  and  M«- 

Jarrett 

Martha  A.  Jones 
Marie  Miller  MoslaUK 
Michael  L.  Rachuiiis 
Reed  Speer 
Elizabeth  Wardrop 

Wcller 
Herbert  G.  and  Mls- 

Hohman 

.lohn  K.  Kindsvalt' 
Andrew  \'.  and  Mr- 

Kozak  ,,-aI 

Arline  KanyuckUW 

1933 

Selon  F.  Dockey 
.1.  Paul  and  .'Xnna  JW" 
Edwards 


I  -   224  BECOME   MEMBERS  OF  CENTURY  CLUB 


B  MEMBERS 

John  F.  Kindsvatter 
Elizabeth  Hauser  Kinsel 
Ray  W.  Kline 
Mary  Beth  Richard 
Knight 

Karl  E.  and  Margaret 
Ounkle  Kniseley 
John  B.  and  Mary 
Graybill  Kniseley 
Russell  P.  Knoebel 
Harry  V.  Knorr 
Eugene  F.  Kolva 
Louise  Mehring  Koonti 
Charles  L.  and  Eleanor 
Steele  Lady 
Latimer  S.  Landes 
Elizabeth  Miller  Leach 
John  R.  Leach 
Chalender  H.  Lesher 
Ellen  Brand  Lewis 
Maomi  Ulrich  Linebaugh 
Jessie  and  Alma  Long 
Mma  V.  McCollough 
5eorge  B.  Manhart 
iarah  B.  Manhart 
Evelyn  Williamson 
Matthews 
John  W.  Matthews 
(enneth  M.  Merz 
iruce  A.  Metzgar 
Harner  R.  and  Catherine 
Beachley  Middleswarth 
iarry  W.  and  Mrs. 
Miller 

)avid  B.  and  Mrs.  Moist 
Iharles  A.  Morris 
V  Kathryn  Moser 
'auline  Crow  Mount 
ilenn  L.  Musser 
Ayer  R.  Musser 
alvin  J.  Naugle 
iryce  E.  and  Ruth  GofF 
Nicodemus 
rene  K.  Oldt 
'aimer  Otto 
'reston  E.  Parmer 
'hilip  H.  Pearson 
tewart  M.  Peters 
i.  Bahner  Portzline 
atherine  P.  Reed 
uke  H.  and  Virginia 
Andrews  Rhoads 
'illiam  0.  Roberts 
anet  Rohrbach 
'obinson 

dward  S.  and  Blanche 
=orney  Rogers,  Jr. 
laria  S.  Ronngren 
harles  H.  Rohmann 


C.  Howard  Rothfuss 
S.  Irvin  Roush 
Mary  Jacobs  Russell 
H.  Blanche  Savidge 
Diane  H.  Schiike 
William  M.  Schnure 
Raymond  P.  and  Jean 
Wheat  Schramm 
Rebecca  J.  Shade 
Charles  M.  Shaffer 
Lester  M.  Shaffer 
Nevin  C.  T.  and  Mrs. 
Shaffer 

Raymond  E.  Shaheen 
Jack  P.  Shipe 
Erie  I.  Shobert,  II 
Spurgeon  T.  Shue 
Lucy  Herr  Smith 
Howard  H.  Solomon 
Helen  Ott  Soper 
George  S.  Spangler 
Jacob  M.  Spangler 
Reed  and  Mildred 
Arbegast  Speer 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner 
Helen  Wentzel  Spitzner 
Alfarata  A.  Stamets 
J.  Donald  Steele 
Mary  G.  Steele 
Sara  Brungart  Stevens 
Eleanor  Benner  Stuck 
Margaret  Dolores 
Sultzbaugh 
Calvin  P.  Swank 
James  Bannerman 
Swope 

Charles  W.  and  Janet 
Miller  Taylor 
Philip  R.  Templin 
Ruth  LaRue  Thompson 
Martin  S.  Tozer 
David  G.  Volk 
W.  Ralph  Wagenseller 
Orren  W.  Wagner 
Parke  and  Essex 
Botsford  Wagner 
Ernest  F.  Walker 
Helen  Salem  Wescoat 
Rine  G.  Winey 
Eleanor  Saveri  Wise 
Ralph  Witmer 
Robert  F.  and  Elise 
Thompson  Wohlsen 
John  I.  Woodruff  and 
Mary  Woodruff  Martin 
Ralph  Woodruff 
William  P.  Yancho 
Kathryn  Morning  Zeigler 


sird  S.  Gemberling 
Donald  Steele 
Tielia  Krapf  Williams 
■uce  and  Marian 
^alborn  Worthington 
ora  Ellmore  Shilling 
1934 

■atrice  Shively 
aimiller 

arlin  C.  and  Mrs. 
'ottiger 

Jwin  M.  Clapper 
i'th  Frankenfield 
ramer 

Esther  Ditchfield 
!'son  J.  King 
abella  Horn  Klick 
luluie  Crow  Mount 
'"'in  J.  Naugle 
rgmia  Andrews 
floads 


H.  Blanche  Savidge 
James  C.  Suter 
Sara  Ulrich  Tollinger 
D.  Edgar  and  Aberdeen 
Phillips  Hutchinson 
Eleanor  Brown  Miller 
1935 

Frances  Marks 

Basenberg 
Robert  R.  Clark 
Jessie  Pleasant  Cox 
Ruth  Newell  Kehler 
Louise  Mehring  Koontz 
Hilda  Mickey 
Erie  I.  Shobert.  H 
Alfarata  A.  Stamets 

1936 
David  R.  Evans.  Jr. 
Charles  L.  Fasold 
Katherine  Weber 

Finkbiner 


Grace  Drew  Grenineer 
Albert  Hess 
Ralph  I.  Shockey 
Marcella  Chaya 

Turnbach 
Dorothy  Turner 
Walter  Wasilewski 
H.  Vernon  Ferster 
James  A.  Grossman 
George  and  Janet 

Earhart  Harkins 
Mary  Landon  Russell 
Francis  C.  Miller 
LaRue  C.  Shemp 
Frederic  C.  Billman 

1937 
Donald  A.  Gaver 
Mary  Scott  Gumpher 
Walter  H.  Kehler 
Mary  Beth  Knight 
Elsie  Myers 

Frances  Smith  Novinger 
B.  Henry  Shafer 
Clyde  R.  and  Helen 
Wentzel  Spitzner 
Lester  J.  Karschner 
Raymond  E.  Shaheen 

1938 

Eleanor  B.  Brown 
Ethel  Ramer  Coulter 
Reed  A.  Greninger 
Martha  Bolig  Hess 
Caroline  Grubb 
Reisinger 

Elizabeth  Fry  Vogel 
Mary  Heim  Davey 
James  B  Diffenderfer 
Ray  W.  Kline 
Karl  E.  Kniseley 

1939 

Robert  M.  Bastress 
Marjorie  Curtis  Hanson 
W.  Frank  Laudenslayer 
Eleanor  Croft  Leam 
Paul  D.  Ochenrider 
Mathilda  Neudoerfler 
Powell 

R.  Harold  Saunders 
Jane  Schnure 
Louise  E.  West 
Harold  H.  Benion 
Eleanor  Saveri  Wise 
Lulu  M.  Lawson 
Jean  B.  Beamenderfer 
Henry  J.  Keil 


Donald  L.  Ford 
Warren  C.  Herrold 
Merle  V.  Hoover 
Elaine  Miller  Hunt 
John  W.  Matthews 
Douglas  A.  Portzline 
Hilda  M.  Ritter 
Willard  H.  Schadel 
Kenneth  E.  Wilt 

1942 

John  F.  Adams 
Mildred  E.  Bittncr 
Sanlord  P.  Blounh 
Frederick  0.  Brubaker 
Janet  Shockey  p:instein 
Philip  L.  Hilbish 
June  Hendricks  Hoke 
Mary  Krumbholz  Hoover 
Paul  A.  Lantz 
Ellen  Brand  Lewis 
Delphine  Hoover  Rcitz 
B.  Mary  Shipe 
John  D. Ickes 
Edward  S.  and  Blanche 
Fornev  Rogers 
Ralph  E.  Wolfgang 
Philip  R.  Templin 
Melvin  E.  Hoas 

1943 

Dorothy  Williamson 

Adams 
Dorothy  Dellecker 

Hochstuhl 
Evelyn  Williamson 

Matthews 

Ruth  Eleanor  McCorkill 
Mary  Co.x  Moore 
Lawrence  M.  Isaacs 

1944 

Katherine  Heldt  Aucker 
Janet  Hoke  Reiff 
Jean  H.  Renter 
Helen  Hocker  Schueler 
Raymond  R.  Schramm 


Carolyn  Graybill 

Heimberger 
Carl  L.  Herman 
Gloria  Reichley  Krug 
Richard  W.  Lindemann 
Aria  Bilger  Marks 
Allan  B.  Packman 
Charles  L.  and  Eleanor 

Steele  Lady 
Robert  F.  Wohlsen 
William  P.  Vancho 
Frank  A.  Zoidler 
Harold  R,  Kramer 

1949 

Jean  Blccher  Bowdoin 
Grace  E.  Billow 
Theron  W.  Conrad 
Jaunita  Keller  Hartle 
Grace  Lau  Hawk 
Mary  Getsinger  Homan 
Mary  .lane  Jessen 
Helen  Smith  Sanders 
Nevin  C.  T.  and  Mrs. 

Shaffer 

Lawrence  M.  Smith 
Ralph  H.  Tietbohl.  Jr. 
Richard  L.  Wilson 
Muriel  Phillips  Conway 
Lee  and  Edith  Wegner 

Hcbel 

Harry  R.  Johnston 
Kenneth  M.  Merz 
Charles  A.  Morris 
Palmer  W.  Otto 
Allan  B.  Packman 
Columbus  H.  and  Ella 

Fetherolf  Raup 
Evan  P.  Zlock 
James  B.  Reilly 
Gertrude  Roberts 
Lindemann 
Charles  H.  Rohmann 

19S0 


1945 

William  A.  Hays 
John  J.  Koscis 
Corinne  Kahn  Kramer 
Jean  Geiger  Nyman 
Louise  Kresge  Isaacs 


1940 

Elizabeth  J.  Barnhart 
Andrew  A.  Clark,  Jr. 
David  Coren 
J.  Leon  Haines 
John  W.  Hoffman 
Clair  A.  Kaltreider 
Florence  Rothermel 
Latsha 

John  A.  Leam 
Joseph  Mehalow 
William  E.  Nye 
Paul  M.  Orso 
Hilda  Friederick  Schadel 
John  G.  and  Mrs.  Gensel 
Jack  P.  Shipe 
Virginia  Mann  Wolren 
1941 

Katherine  Dietterle 

Benion 
Margaret  Dunkle 

Kniseley 
H.  Faith  McNitt 
Glenn  L.  Musser 
Paul  C,  Shatto.  Jr. 
Dorothy  E.  Ariz 
Florence  Reitz 

Brenneman 


1946 

James  R.  and  Mrs. 

Clark 

Jean  Strausser  Green 
C.  Glenn  Schueler 
Dorothy  Sternat  Thomas 
Jean  Wheat  Schramm 
Janet  Rohrbach 

Robinson 

1947 

Virginia  Hallock 

Damiencki 
Naomi  Day  Wood 
Edith  Kemp  Fisher 
Raymond  G.  Hochstuhl 
Jean  L.  Huver 
Roswell  J.  and  Gayle 

Clark  Johns 
Hilda  Markey  Kocsis 
Jacqueline  Braveman 

Mayper 

Richard  D.  Moglia 
Alan  Parcells 
George  E.  Riegel 
Ruth  Williams  Zeidler 
Elise  Thompson  Wohlsen 
Howard  H.  Solomon 
Robert  E.  Winter 
Elizabeth  Miller  Leach 
John  R.  Leach 


1948 

Alvin  Glanzberg 


Robert  L.  Block 
Shirley  Nicklin 

Bogdanfly 
Donald  R.  Davis 
Barbara  Watkins 

Hartley 

Patricia  M.  Houtz 
Rosemary  Kallir  Levi 
Jo  Ann  Hort  Moyer 
Janet  Wolf  Statler 
Barbara  Wheat 
John  J.  Witowski 
Paul  R.  and  Mrs.Haffly 
Roger  C.  Howling 
Donald  E.  Wissinger 
Anna  May  Oyster 

1951 

Nelda  Shafer  Davis 
Jean  Hill  Delsite 
Marianne  Fague 
Majorie  Alexander 

Harbst 

Robert  A.  Pittello 
Marilyn  Beers  Reilly 
Jane  Bollinger 

Schroedter 
Merrill  W.  Shafer 
Charles  W.  and  Mrs. 

Taylor.  Jr. 
Susan  Foltz  Tietbohl 
Flora  Barnhart 

Wi.ssinger 
William  R.  Smeltz 

1952 
C.  Dale  Gateman 
James  Hazlett 
Cynddylan  M.  Jones 
Faye  Ruth  Lewis 
Lynne  L.  Lightfoot 
Ethel  M.  McGrath 
Clair  S.  Mitch 


John  H.  Momrow.  Jr. 
Lois  Benfcr 
Ruth  Smith  Robinson 
David  G.  Volk 
G.  Allan  Vollmers 
Patricia  A.  Heathcote 
Bcrnice  Jochem 
Howling 
Jacob  Miller  Spangler 

1953 

Helen  Spaeth  Church 
Madline  Lease  Cook 
W.  Donald  Fisher 
Charles  and  Caroline 

Rutherford  Mason 
Robert  A.  Mesler 
Kenneth  E.  Orris 
Elizabeth  Burnham 

Chase 

Mary  Ann  Dixon 
V.  Carl  Gacono 
Joseph  H.  HeiTner 
Beatrice  Morrow 

Myers 

Arthur  W.  Rou.sh 
Edward  P.  Kopf 
Carol  Keidler  Bottiger 

1954 

Henry  R.  Albright,  Jr. 
Ned  M.  Arbogast 
Carolvn  Lucas  Beyer 
William  C.  Church 
Joyce  Gilbert 
Wallace  E.  Gordon 
Janet  Louise  Laue 
Gravdon  I.  Lose 
Irene  K.  Oldt 
Ruth  E.  Osborn 
Frank  D.  Richards 
Betty  Weisenfluh 

Wallower 
Kenneth  H.  Bothwell, 

Jr. 

Faye  E.  Kostenbauder 
Orville  and  Jean 

Rowe  Lau\er 
Jayne  Daily  Pettit 
Rebecca  J.  Shade 
Ronald  F.  Goodman 
Marilyn  J.  Huyett 
Joanne  Heinly 

1955 

Arlan  Gilbert 
Anne  E.  Olinger 
Eleanor  Benner  Stuck 
Martin  S.  Tozer 

1956 
Janet  E.  Brandes 
Henry  S.  Cook 
Eugene  F.  Kolva 
Nancy  J.  McCullough 
Anna  Jane  Moyer 
Maria  S.  Ronngren 
Betsy  Louise  Shirk 
Glen  Edwin  Smith 
Margaret  D. 
Sultzbaugh 
Diane  H.  Schiike 
John  C.  Bunke 
Ned  H.  Peck 

1957 

Scott  Anderson 
Gloria  D.  Masteller 
Mary  Lou  Rosendale 
Lillian  0.  Troutman 
Dorothy  J.  Wardle 

1958 
Carol  B.  Dauberman 
Flo.  A.  Troutman 
Sara  V.  Troutman 

1959 

Claudette  Bedeaux 
Marian  Bowman 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1958 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  —  S.U h p,o,ul of . . . 


'23 


The   Rev.   John    I.   Cole  accepted   a 
call    to    Bellwood    Lutheran    Parish 

in  June.    His  address  is  1114  Cambria  St., 

Bellwood.  Pa. 


Or.    Kozak 


'38 


>«jp    Dr.     Andrew 
JJ  V.    Kozak    has 

recently  moved  from 
Concord  College,  W. 
Va.  to  Penn  State 
U.  where  he  will  be 
Professor  of  Mathe- 
matics in  the  School 
of  Education. 

X>«j/»  The  Rev.  Robert  S.  Sassaman, 
JQ  former  Navy  Chaplain,  has  as- 
sumed the  duties  of  Associate  Pastor  of 
the  First  Lutheran  Church.  Carlisle,  Pa. 
He  and  his  family  are  residing  at  521  C  St. 

Jrtpy    Vivian    Carolus    Reitz    has    left    the 
J I     Northumberland  schools,  after  nine 
years,  to  teach  English  in  the  Middleburg. 
Pa.  High  School. 

Eleanor  B. 
Brov/n  has  re- 
ceived her  Doctor  of 
Education  degree 
with  a  major  in  Bus- 
iness Education  from 
Penn  State  U.  She 
is  teaching  at  Sac- 
ramento High  School, 
Calif.  George  J. 
Kimmel  was  recent- 
ly elected  Supervising  Principal  by  the 
Butler,  Pa.  Twp.  School  Board.  He  suc- 
ceeds Dr.  Ronald  E.  Kehler  "31.  Mrs. 
Kimmel  is  the  former  Dorothy  Shutt  '40. 

>  JA  Eugene  F.  Williams  has  moved 
*Wj  from  Cape  May  Court  House  High 
School.  N.  J.  and  is  now  principal  of  the 
Northern  Joint  High  School.  He  and  his 
family  are  residing  in  Dillsburg,  Pa. 
Florence  Rothermel  Latsha  has  taken  the 
position  of  English  teacher  in  the  Middle- 
burg High  School  after  a  nine  year  stint 
in  the  Northumberland,   Pa.  .schools. 


Eleanor   B.   Brown 


)  J  1     Leo 

41    Krous 


Leon  E  . 
jse  re- 
ceived his  Ph.D.  de- 
gree from  New  York 
University  in  June 
and  was  promoted  to 
Assistant  Professor 
of  Finance  at  Lehigh 
U.  where  he  has  been 
on  the  faculty  since 
1951.  Leon    E.    Krouse 

f  Af%   Rufh  E-  McCorkill  this  summer  vis- 
4^   'ted    London,    Brussels,    West    Ger- 
many, Switzerland.  Italy  and  France. 


>iQ  Robert  Stahl  was  awarded  a  grant 
40  '"  attend  the  Institute  of  Science  at 
Colby  College,  Maine,  this  past  summer. 
He  is  a  teacher  in  the  Naugatuck  High 
School.  Conn. 

>  i  i    John  W.  Matthews,  M.D.  will  begin 
'J4  '^    .\''-''""    of    postgraduate    study    in 
Jan.    '59   in   the   field   of   anesthesiology   at 
M.D.  Anderson  Hospital,  Houston,  Tex. 

>rA  Frances  Roush  has  left  the  Carlisle 
py  Junior  High  School  to  accept  a  po- 
sition as  music  instructor  at  the  U.S.  Na- 
val Base  at  Subic  Bay  in  the  Philippine 
Islands.  She  will  teach  navy  personnel 
children,  grades  one  through  twelve. 


'51 


Patricia    Houtz 


Patricia  Houtz  has  been  appointed 
Assistant  Professor  of  Business  Ed 
ucation  at  Blooms- 
burg  State  Teachers 
College.  She  had  for- 
merly been  a  mem- 
ber of  the  faculty  at 
the  Hanover  Park 
Regional  High  School, 
Hanover,  N.  J.  J. 
David  Sterrett,  his 
wife,  and  two  chil- 
dren are  living  at 
1125  Alderman  St.  N.E.,  Aiken,  S.C.  where 
he  is  employed  with  the  DuPont  Corp. 
Alice  Yonghaus  Davenport  has  moved  to 
510  Howard  R'd.,  Greenwood,  Ind.  from 
Cedar  Grove,  N.  J. 

yr't\   John  J.  Takach  received  the  M.Litt. 
0^  degree  in  Social  Sciences  from  the 
University  of  Pittsburgh  in  June. 

>r^*J    Robert  MacNamara   is  now  varsity 

3  J  football  coach  at  the  Ligonier  High 
School  near  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

Marilyn  Huyett  has  received  her 
M.S.  degree  in  statistics  from  the 
University  of  Stanford  and  is  working 
again  at  the  Bell  Telephone  Laboratories. 
The  Rev.  Roger  E.  Rohrbaugh  has  taken 
over  the  pastorate  duties  of  three  churches, 
St.  John  and  St.  Mark  in  Heidlersburg  and 
St.  Paul  in  New  Chester,  Pa.  Philip  J. 
Crawford,  Jr.  has  become  an  instructor  in 
the  Westminster  Choir  College,  Princeton, 
N.  J.  The  Rev.  Stuart  H.  Lengel,  Jr.  has 
accepted  a  call  to  ser\e  St.  Michael's  Luth- 
eran Church.  Quiggleville.  and  the  Faith 
Lutheran  Church,  Woodland  Park,  Lycom- 
ing County.  Pa. 

fr"^    The   Rev.    Edgar  William   Oestreich 

03  h''^  assumed  tlie  duties  of  Assistant 
Pastor  in  St.  Stephen's  Church,  Allentown, 
Pa.  Ivars  Avots,  after  a  period  in  military 
service  has  returned  to  Boeing  Airplane 
Co.  where  he  is  an  Industrial  Engineer  in 


'54 


MILTON  A.  SPOTTS 

"There  is  a  weird  sound  along  the  trail. 
It  is  the  Penitente  procession,  headed  by 
the  older  members  of  this  religious  order 
of  the  Navajo  Indians,  dressed  in  black  and 
playing  shrill  flutes.  Following  are  the 
novices  whose  bare  backs  are  being  lashed 
with  flagelettes  until  the  blood  makes  rib- 
bons of  red  across  their  tan  skins  and 
crimson  droplets  in  the  desert  sand.  This 
is  the  traditional  manner  of  doing  penance 
for  their  sins." 

So  writes  S.U.  Alumnus  Milton  A.  Spotts 
of  the  class  of  1908  in  describing  the  ritual 
followed  by  this  tribe  of  Indians  in  termi- 
nating their  Easter  Holy  Week  solemni- 
ties. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Spotts  has  been  a  Mission- 
ary to  the  Navajo  Indians  in  both  New 
Mexico  and  Arizona  for  some  years  and 
has  gathered  together  much  material  on 
the  Penitentes,  a  religious  order  which 
has  been  very  strong  in  the  Northern  part 
of  New  Mexico.  It  originated  in  Spain  and 
was  brought  to  America  by  the  Spaniards. 
(Continued  on  next  page) 

Program    Planning.     He    resides    at    2704 
72nd  Ave,  S.E.,  Mercer  Island.  Wash. 


'56 


Evelyn  Herbstrith  is  studying  for  a 
year  at  the  University  of  Zurich  in 
Switzerland,  Gladys  Moore  Thumhart  has 
moved  from  Carlisle.  Pa.  to  20  David  Ave., 
Troy.  N.  Y.  Gary  Smith  with  the  U.S. 
Army  for  the  past  two  years  was  dis- 
charged Oct,  8. 

^^n  Thiry   Reamer  has   been   appointed 
J  I     Field  Director  of  the  Columbia.  Pa. 
County  Council  of  Girl  Scouts. 

X'CO    '^^"'^y  '-^®  Forrest  and  Dorothy 
30    Wardle  spent  the  summer  tour- 
ing Europe. 


September,  1958 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


MILTON    SPOTTS    (Continued) 

This  order  holds  its  ceremonials  during 
all  of  the  Lenten  Season  and  has  various 
colorful  rituals.  Mr.  Spotts  relates  how- 
other  novices  follow  in  the  procession  car- 
rying a  huge  cross,  so  large  that  often  they 
fall  under  the  weight  of  it.  As  they  return 
to  their  Morado  i Chapel)  the  giant  cross 
is  placed  in  the  ground  and  the  closing 
ceremonies  are  held.  This  same  cross  is 
used  on  Good  Friday  in  a  ceremony  where 
all  events  leading  up  to  the  Crucifixion  are 
re-enacted.     The  ceremony  is  in  Spanish. 

Missionary  Spotts  says  in  his  story,  "A 
larger  than  life-like  image  of  Christ  is 
placed  on  the  cross  and  the  Penitentes 
kneel  around  it  during  the  hour-long  ob- 
servance. Afterward  the  celebrants  start 
another  procession  playing  flutes  and 
chanting  weird  songs.  The  image  of  Christ 
is  placed  in  an  old  fashioned  coffin  which 
is  carried  on  the  shoulders  of  the  members 
and  taken  to  the  last  cross  erected  along 
the  way.  The  Penitentes  then  return  to 
the  Morado  and  stand  guard  until  Easter 
morning,  dragging  heavy  chains  across 
the  floor  to  frighten  away  the  Evil  Spirits. 
Easter  Morn  brings  another  ceremony, 
very  impressive,  very  solemn." 

Since  leaving  S.U.  Milton  Spotts  has 
travelled  many  miles,  seen  a  great  many 
things  and  rendered  .service  to  a  great 
many  people,  not  the  least  of  whom  are 
these  Navajo  Indians  of  New  Mexico  and 
Arizona.  He  has  been  gathering  material 
for  many  years  on  the  the  Indian  religion 
and  expects  "if  the  Lord  wills,  to  get  it  in- 
to shape  for  publication."  Work  has  been 
done  on  translating  parts  of  the  book  of 
St.  John  into  the  Navajo  language. 

In  another  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Spotts'  ex- 
periences he  tells  of  the  death  and  burial 
of  an  Indian  some  thirty  years  ago.  He 
says,  "the  Indians  hold  an  unnatural  fear 
of  death,  because  they  believe  the  act  of 
dying  is  caused  by  an  evil  spirit.  Their 
practice  is  to  hurl  the  body  over  a  cliff  as 
soon  as  possible  after  death."  In  this  par- 
ticular instance  Mr.  Spotts  asked  if  he 
might  bury  the  deceased,  and  with  the 
silent  Indians  huddled  a  considerable  dis- 
tance from  the  spot,  he  made  a  rough 
coffin,  dug  a  grave,  read  the  commital 
service  and  buried  the  Indian.  It  was  the 
first  Christian  burial  on  the  Navajo  res- 
ervation. 

Other  features  in  Mr.  Spotts'  background 
include  twelve  years  in  the  armed  services 
as  chaplain,  lecturer  in  military  camps, 
graduate  work  at  Princeton  Seminary  and, 
while  in  New  Mexico,  the  study  of  archae- 
ology in  which  he  did  considerable  work 
on  the  ruins  of  the  ancient  Pueblos. 

A  rich  and  full  life  has  been  that  of 
Milton  A.  Spotts.  With  a  prayer  for  his 
continued  good  health  and  good  work,  Sus- 
quehanna University  is  proud  to  reach 
across  a  .span  of  miles  and  say  "He  is  one 
of  our  Alumni." 


Just  Married  .  .  . 

Carletta  Fae  Chubb  '.57  to  Richard  L.  Hood 
at  Millerstown  in  Aug.  Mrs.  Hood  is 
teaching  in  the  Greenwood  Joint  High 
School,  Millerstown,  Pa,  and  Mr.  Hood 
is  employed  by  the  McKinney  Construc- 
tion Co.,  Sunbury. 

Henry  W.  Geiss  '56  to  June  Glazier  of 
Watertown,  N.  Y.  on  July  12.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Geiss  are  residing  at  173  Woodbine 
Ave.,  Syracuse  6,  N.  Y.  where  he  is  em- 
ployed as  Field  Operations  Engineer  at 
G.E.  in  the  Missile  Guidance  Section  of 
Heavy  Military  Electronic  Equipment 
Dept. 

Emanell  Whitenight  Gross  '42  to  Dr.  Wil- 
liam F.  Weir  on  June  28.  Mrs.  Weir  is 
beginning  her  sixth  year  as  music  su- 
pervisor for  the  Central  Columbia  Joint 
Schools  and  Dr.  Weir  is  practicing  op- 
tometry in  Bloomsburg,  Pa. 

Eloise  Imrie  '.56  to  Harry  S.  Ransom,  July 
27,  1957.  They  are  residing  at  1125  W. 
Front  St.,  Plainfield,  N.  J. 

Doris  Moon  '56  to  Russell  P.  Metcalf,  July 
12,  in  Terryville,  Conn.  They  will  take 
up  residence  in  Madison,  Wis.  where  Mr. 
Metcalf  is  employed  as  field  engineer  for 
the  Gisholt  Machine  Co. 

Janet  L.  Rohrbach  '46  to  Lavan  Robinson 
in  Sunbury  on  Mar.  29.  Mrs.  Robinson  is 
well-known  to  many  alumni  through  her 
work  as  Pres.  Smith's  secretary  and 
also  as  secretary  of  the  General  Alumni 
Asso.  Mr.  Robinson  has  been  with  the 
music  faculty  at  S.U.  for  the  past  six 
years. 

Corinne  Rochelle  Seebold  x'58  to  Amos 
Vastine  Persing,  III  on  July  26  in  Wat- 
sontown,  Pa.  They  reside  at  3221  N, 
17th  St,,  Phila.,  Pa,  where  Mr.  Persing 
is  enrolled  in  the  Temple  School  of  Den- 
tistry. 

Jean  C.  VanVoorhis  '51  to  Robert  G.  Mc- 
Andrew,  Jr.  on  Jan.  11.  Their  address 
is  7080  Glenmeadow  Lane,  Cincinnati  37, 
Ohio. 


Junior  Co-eds 

Fredricl<son,     a    son,     James    Harold,     to 

James  and  Lois  Fisher  '53  Fredrickson 

on  June  10. 
Green,  a  daughter.  Kathy  Lynn,  to  Harold 

and  Jean  Strausser  '46  Green  on  May  25. 

Little    Kathy   joins   5    year   old    brother 

David  in  the  Green  family. 
Roof,  a  son.  Kevin  Scott,  to  Erdman  and 

Suzanne   Snyder  x'56  Roof  on  June   14. 

Three  year  old  Jeffrey  and  Kevin  make 

a  family  of  four. 
Settle,  a  son,  Tracy  Lew,  to  William  and 

Ann  Guise  '52  Settle  on  May  19. 
Shade,  a  son,  Robert  Stephen,  to  the  Rev. 

Robert    T.    '54    and    Maxine    Yocum    '53 

Shade  on  August  3. 


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Harrison   KaufFman 


A  boy,  a  father  and 
horse  and  buggy  were 
the  principals  in  the 
scene  that  took  place 
some  fifty-eight  years 
ago. 

This  was  the  big 
day— starting  at  three 
o'clock  in  the  morn- 
ing—an eighteen  mile 
ride  behind  ol'  Nell, 
across  the  river,  and  matriculation  at  Sus- 
quehanna. What  would  it  be— how  would 
he  be  received— what  would  be  expected  of 
him?  All  these  thoughts  flashed  through 
the  mind  of  sixteen  year  old  Harrison 
Kauffman  as  he  and  his  father  travelled 
the  tedious  journey  to  Selinsgrove. 

What  else  ran  through  this  boy's  mind  as 
he  sat  and  waited  "ever  so  long  a  time" 
for  his  father  to  enroll  him,  and  what  he 
thought  when  his  father  came  back  and 
told  him  he  was  to  go  to  the  classroom  im- 
mediately, can  only  be  left  to  one's  imagi- 
nation. 

Harrison's  father  had  told  him  he  would 
be  back  within  the  week  with  his  clothes, 
bed  clothes,  wash  bowl,  pitcher,  and  other 
necessities.  Instead,  the  week  stretched 
into  four  and  then  five  before  father  got 
back  with  the  supplies  needed  for  the 
young  man's  comfort  and  cleanliness. 
Fortunately,  a  student  in  the  room  next  to 
Harrison,  by  the  name  of  Haas,  "was  a 
gracious  soul  and  offered  the  use  of  any- 
thing I  needed." 

The  trips  back  home  were  adventures  in 
themselves.  A  long  walk  across  the  rail- 
road bridge  at  Selinsgrove  and  then  a 
freight  train  ride.  This  was  all  part  of 
Harrison's  education  at  Susquehanna. 

Mr.  Kauffman  writes  in  a  most  interest- 
ing letter  to  the  Alumni  Office,  "I  recall  an 
incident  that  I  often  think  about.  In  wait- 
ing to  get  a  boarding  house  I  was  in  the 
dining  room  where  the  girls  ate,  I  believe 
it  was  a  Dr.  Warner  who  sat  at  one  end  of 
the  table,  and  on  either  side  were  the  girls. 
I  was  at  the  other  end. 

"Being  a  farmer  boy  I  was  rather  shy 
and  somewhat  embarrassed  and  for  about 
three  days  I  ate  very  little.  Fortunately 
some  girl  sitting  near  me  noticed  that  I 
was  not  eating  much  and  she  helped  me 
out  a  great  deal.  After  that  I  boarded 
with  a  Mrs.  Ulrich  and  there  I  surely  ate 
my  fill." 

After  leaving  Susquehanna  Mr.  Kauff- 
man followed  professional  baseball  for  ten 
years  and  then  went  to  Raleigh,  N,  C, 
where  he  has  made  his  home  for  the  past 
fifty  years. 

Mr.  Kauffman's  letter  to  the  Alumni  Of- 
fice was  to  say  how  much  he  had  enjoyed 
Dr.  Woodruff's  Book  of  Poems,  and  when 
(Continued  on  next  page) 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


September,  1958 


Campus  Improvements 

Nothing  boosts  the  morale  of  a  student 
body  more  than  new  buildings  and  new 
furnishings.  Heilman  Hall  and  the  addi- 
tion to  the  Library  brought  from  the  stu- 
dents an  enthusiastic  response  that  bright- 
ened an  otherwise  dismal  and  rainy  open- 
ing Orientation  Day. 

In  addition  to  the  two  new  buildings, 
the  most  expensive  improvement  to  the 
campus  has  been  the  installation  of  a  new 
automatic  heating  plant  and  a  new  roof 
on  the  boiler  room  that  cost  almost  $69,000. 

The  Women's  Auxiliary  of  the  Univer- 
sity, after  so  successfully  completing  their 
part  in  the  construction  of  Heilman  Hall, 
took  on  a  new  project  in  the  redecorating 
of    Hassinger    Hall. 

During  the  summer  Seibert  Hall  and 
Finelawn  received  an  exterior  coat  of 
paint  and  the  furniture  in  the  Seibert  Hall 
lounges  was  replaced   and  refinished. 

Because  each  year  brings  added  parking 
problems,  an  additional  parking  lot  was 
added  west  of  Heilman  Hall. 

Two  new  faculty  members  join  the  stafi 
replacing  Dr.  Amy  and  Mr.  Meader.  Mr. 
Bruce  W.  Hansen  is  a  graduate  of  Mon- 
mouth College,  111.  and  has  his  masters 
degree  from  Wisconsin.  He  has  completed 
his  residence  work  for  the  doctorate.  He 
will  replace  Dr.  Amy  in  Biology. 

Assuming  Mr.  Meader's  responsibilities 
in  the  English  Dept.  Mr.  David  E.  McKen- 
ty  has  come  to  Susquehanna  from  the 
University  of  Pennsylvania  where  he  has 
been  an  assistant  instructor  and  graduate 
student.  His  undergraduate  work  was  done 
at  Temple. 

Mrs.  J.  Roy  Lauver  replaces  Mrs.  Anna 
M.  Humphrey  as  dietitian  and  Mrs.  Mar- 
guerite Stocking  is  the  new  house-mother 
in  Hassinger  Hall  replacing  Mrs.  Rachel 
Thomson. 


REMINISCING  WITH  .  .  . 

I  Continued  from  Page  7) 
informed   that   Dr.   Woodruff   remembered 
him.    he    was    very    much    surprised    and 
pleased. 

Mr.  Kauffman  has  been  active  in 
the  field  of  Masonry.  He  was  a  Master 
Mason  for  forty  years,  a  Past  Master  of 
his  Lodge,  a  thirty-third  degree  Scottish 
Rite  of  the  Southern  Masonic  Jurisdiction 
and  a  past  officer  in  the  Chapter,  Council, 
and  Commandery.  He  was  a  past  Grand 
Master  of  the  Grand  Council  of  Royal  and 
Select  Masters  in  North  Carolina,  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Sudan  Temple  Shrine  and  many 
others. 

In  closing  his  letter  he  wishes  well  for 
Susquehanna  in  the  next  one  hundred 
years.  May  we  also  offer  Mr.  Kauffman 
our  sincere  best  wishes  for  his  continued 
good  health  and  happiness  and  add  our 
thanks  for  some  very  interesting  informa- 
tion about  "our  Past." 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


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Convocation  Keynote 

Mr.  H.  Richard  Reidenbaugh,  Executive 
Secretary  of  the  Pennsylvania  Association 
of  Colleges  and  Universities,  speaking  to 
the  students  and  faculty  at  this  year's 
Convocation  service  did  the  unusual  in  re- 
minding the  students  that  they  have  a 
responsibility  to  their  Alma  Mater  as  well 
as  their  responsibility  in  becoming  liber- 
ally educated  people. 

"Susquehanna  became  your  Alma  Mater 
on  the  day  you  enrolled,"  said  Mr.  Reiden- 
baugh. "and  you  will  want  to  assure  the 
continuance  of  this  kind  of  education  for 
future  generations." 

The  speaker  impressed  upon  his  audi- 
ence the  fact  that  the  general  public  de- 
serves to  know  what  is  going  on,  and  why, 
at  Susquehanna,  and  graduates  must  be 
prepared  to  tell  the  story.  Said  he,  "the 
public  should  know  that  this  tremendous 
service  is  being  done  at  great  cost  on  the 
part  of  the  university,  and  at  great  sac- 
rifice on  the  part  of  the  college  personnel. 
When  you  walk  out  of  here  with  all  bills 
supposedly  paid,  perhaps  you  will  not  re- 
alize that  30  to  50  per  cent  of  the  cost  of 
educating  you  was  borne  by  someone  else." 

Concluding  a  most  challenging  address 
the  Pennsylvania  educator  said,  "once  you 
have  told  the  public  of  the  needs  of  higher 
education,  I  would  hope  that  you  will  sup- 
port your  convictions,  both  spiritually  and 
materially." 


Dr.  Woodruff  Honored 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  was  the  honored 
guest  at  a  dinner  held  in  Selinsgrove,  Aug- 
ust 23,  when  Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr.  called  to- 
gether a  number  of  their  mutual  friends  to 
celebrate  the  meeting  of  the  two  distin- 
guished Alumni  more  than  sixty  years  ago. 

Present  at  the  dinner  were:  Dr.  Basil 
Martin  x'28,  Ralph  W.  Woodruf!  '20.  Dr. 
Latimer  S.  Landes  'U,  Dr.  G.  Morris 
Smith,  Frank  A.  Eyer  x'98.  Brian  Teats 
'98,  Dr.  William  Rearick  '97,  Dr.  Chalmers 
Frontz  '96,  Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00,  William 
Schnure  x'99,  Charles  I.  Boyer  x'02  and 
three  friends:  Samuel  App,  Thomas  Cleck- 
ner  and  Col.  Franklin  Kemble. 


FOOTBALL 

Coaches  "Whitey"  Keil  '39  and  Bob  Pit- 
tello  '51  are  back  again  directing  Susque- 
hanna's football  destinies.  With  ten  letter- 
men  returning,  five  players  with  some  col- 
lege experience  and  fifteen  freshmen,  the 
coaches  have  their  hands  full  in  rounding 
out  a  team  with  the  hopes  of  winning  at 
least  50  percent  of  the  games. 

The  schedule  follows: 
October : 

4 — Ursinus  (Parents  Day) H 

11 — Swarthmore    A 

18 — Dickinson  <  Homecoming)  H 

25— Grove  City  A 

November: 

8— Wagner A 

15 — Haverford   H 


BASKETBALL 

Dec.   6— Wilkes A 

Dec.  13— Ursinus  H 

Dec.  15 — Lebanon  Valley H 

Jan.   5 — Gettysburg    A 

Jan.   7— Mansfield  S.  T.  C H 

Jan.  10 — Dickinson    A 

Jan.  14— Phila.  Textile H 

Jan.  17— Western  Maryland  A 

Jan.  31— Wagner  A 

Feb.   4 — Lycoming   H 

Feb.    7— Washington    H 

Feb.    9— Rider  H 

Feb.  11— Scranton A 

Feb.  13— Hartwick H 

Feb.  17— F.  &  M A 

Feb.  21— Drexel H 

Feb.  23— Lycoming A 

Feb.  25— Juniata H 

Feb.  27— Upsala    A 

Feb.  28— Rutgers   'So.  Jersey)   A 

STAR  COURSE  1 

Dr.  Percy  M.  Linebaugh,  Chairman  of 
Susquehanna's  Public  Events  Committee 
has  announced  the  forthcoming  program 
for  the  1958-'9  Star  Course  series.  . 

The  program  is  as  follows:  I 

Oct.  10— Lecture    Project   Vanguard  ' 

Jan.    i)— Piani.st    Lillian    Kallir 

Mar.  12— Lecture   Douglas   Cater 

April  23  Gala  Performance 


TWO 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1958 


THE  ALUMNI  ASSOCIATION  OF  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY 


Officers  of  l-he  Associafion 

DR.  JOHN  I.  WOODRUFF,  '88,  303  W.  Walnut  St.,  Sclinsgrove,  P:i. 
R.'VYMO.XD  P.  CARMAN,  SR.,  '30,  802  Carl  St.,  York,  Pa. 
LAWRENCE  M.  IS.\ACS,  '43,  242  Flagstone  D"r.,  Bethlehem.  Pa. 
MRS.  MARY  FARLLING  HOLLWAY,  '28,  E.  Coiintiy  Club  R'd.  R.  D. 

Red  Lion,  Pa. 
MRS.  L.WAN  R.  ROBINSON,  '46,  301  S.  Market  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
W.  D.WID  GROSS,  '47,  410  N.  9th  St..  Selinsgrove.  Pa. 
EDWI.N  M.  BRUNGART.  '00,  400  W.  Walnut  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
DR.  GLENN  L.  MUSSER,  '41,  1143  S.  Pugh  St.,  State  College,  Pa. 
PAUL  M.  HAINES.   '31.  4401    Van   Bunn   St..   Univ.   P'k.. 

Hyattsville,  Md. 

Alumni    Represenl-at-ive  on    University   Board  of  Trustees 

CLYDE  R.  SI'lTZNEH,  '37.  201    Morhn  Ave..  Bryn  Mawr,  Pa. 

DISTRICT  CLUB  ORGANIZATIONS 

ALTOONA 

DR.  LUKE  H.  RHOADS,  '30.  901   Spruce  St..  HuUidaysburg.  Pa. 
DR.  MILLARD  G.  FISHER.  '50,  Slate  Hospital.  HoUidaysburg.  Pa. 


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President 

First  Vice-President 

#2, 

Second  Vice-President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Statistician 

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Mcmber-at-Large 


MRS.  MELVIN  C.  GARBER.  '32.  600  Oakmont  Place.  Roaring  Spring,  Pa. 
THE  REV.  HE.NRY  F.  HOPKI.VS.  '44,   100  Halleck  Place,  Altoona,  Pa. 


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Vice-President 


DR.  ROBERT  N.  TROUTMAN, 


CALIFORNIA 

26.  434   W.   12th  St., 
CENTER-UNION 
BEAHM,  '30,  Aaronshnrg.  Pa. 


Claremont,  Calif, 


Secretary 
Treasurer 


President 


RALPH  E 

PAUL  D.  REAMER,  '31,  Laurelton,  Pa 

MRS.  SPENCER  BOYER,  '50,  520  Market  St.,  Mifflinburg,  Pa. 

HARRISBURG 
MARSH  BOGAR,  '51,  4200  Ridgeview  R'd..  Harrisburg.  Pa. 
LESTER  C.  HEILMAN,  JR.,  '52,  350  Haucks  R'd.,  Col.  P'k., 

Harrisburg,  Pa. 
MRS.  CLAY'TON  WHITMAN,  '44,  335  Pine  St.,  Steelton,  Pa. 

HAZLETON 

KARL  H.  YOUNG,  '41,  218  W.  5th  St..  Hazleton.  Pa. 
JOHN  P.  SENKO,  '31,  Sugarloaf,  Pa. 

JOHNSTOWN 

PERCY  B.  DAVIS,  '26,  248  Main  St.,  Rear,  JohnstowTi,  Pa. 
MRS.  MAX  GOVEKAR,  '47.  40  Main  St.,  Conemaugh,  Pa. 
MRS.  GEORGE  R.  WALTER,  '40,  216  DuPont  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
ROBERT  A.  GABRENY'A,  '40,  84  Asbome  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

LEHIGH   VALLEY 

THE  REV.  CLARENCE  R.  SCHAFFER,  '37,  100  Chestnut  St 
WILFRED  J.  SHEETZ,  '48.  48  S.  Broad  St.,  Nazareth,  Pa. 
MRS.  HAROLD  R.  KRAMER.  '45,   1154  E.  Cedar  St.,  .\llentown 
MRS.  OUENTIN  E.  ZELL,  '42,  2223  Center  St.,   Bethlehem,  Pa. 
GERALD  E.  WILSON,  '56,  318  S.  16th  St..  AUentown,  Pa. 

LEWISTOWN 

ATTY.  HARRY  B.  THATCHER,  '41,  26  N.  Main  St.,  Lewistown,  Pa. 
THEODORE  R.  CAMERO.N.  '28.  R.  D.  2,  Millerstown,  Pa. 
MRS.  ALOYSIUS  DERR.  '49,  Maple  Grove  R'd.,  Belleville,  Pa. 
MRS.  CARVER  McNITT,  '41,  Rcedsville,  Pa. 

MT.  CARMEL-SHAMOKIN 

S.  JOHN  PRICE,  '42.  1435  Market  St.,  Ashland,  Pa. 
HOWARD  J.  WERTZ,  '30,  602  Cameron  St.,  Shamokin,  Pa. 

NORTH   NEW  JERSEY-NEW  YORK 
HERBERT,  R.,  '51,  and  FLO  GUYER,  '50,  HAINES,  236  Cedar  St. 

Livingston,  N.  J. 
JACOB  M.  SPANGLER,  '52,  4  Dempster  Rd.,  Chatham,  N.  J. 
ROBERT  O.,  '52,  and  SHIRLEY  NICKLIN,  '50,  BOGDANFFY, 

26  Chestnut  D'r.,  Packanack  Lake.  .\'.  J. 

PHILADELPHIA 

KENNETH  A.  LENKER.  '52.  327  d..  S.  Morris  Ave..  Cmm  Lynne, 
WILLIAM  H.  PRICHARD,  '52,  Dutton  Mill  R'd..  Malvern.  Pa. 
FRANKLIN  E.  FERTIG,  '44,  217  Madison  Ave.,  Prospect  P'k.,  Pa. 

PITTSBURGH 

DR.  REED  SPEER,  '32,  29  Grandview  Ave.,  Grafton,  Pa. 

FRANK  C.  KNORR,  '21,  R.  D.  #2.  Corapolis,  Pa. 

ROBERT  F.  HOSTETTER,  '30.  208  Grove  Ave  ,  Pittsburgh,  29, 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 

THE  REV.  W.  R.  FITZGERALD,  '11,  Kreamer,  Pa. 
DOUGLAS  A.  PORTZLINE,  '41,  8th  &  Bridge  Sts., 

Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE 
GEORGE  F.   DAVIS,  '32.  3423  Oliver  St.,   Washingtcm   15,   D.  C. 
HOWARD  L.  LUKEHART,  '31,   1135  Wakefield  D'r., 

Alexandria,  Va. 

WILKES-BARRE  -  SCRANTON 
JOHN  E.  NOONAN,  '28,  7  Terrace  St.,  Wilkcs-Barre,  Pa. 
MRS.  GEORGE  B.  BACKER,  '.54.  160  Price  St.,  Kingston,  Pa. 

WILLIAMSPORT 

PRESTON  H.  SMITH,  '38,  917  Market  St..  Williamsport.  Pa. 
MRS.  GLEN  RUSSELL,  '36,  812  Lincoln  Ave..  Williamsport,  Pa. 

YORK-HANOVER 
THE  REV.  LESTER  J.  KARSCHNER.    37,   Alibottstown.  Pa. 
WALTER  M.  HERTZ,  '36,  67  Spencer  Ave.,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
MRS.   RICHARD  REIFF,  '44,  319  York  St.,  Manchester,  Pa. 
P.\TRICIA  HEATHCOTE.  '52.  220  E.  Cottage  Place    York,  Pa. 


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MESSAGE  TO  ALUMNI 

Dear  Friends: 

A  special  chapel  program  will  be  held 
for  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  at  8:50  a.  m.  on 
January  16,  in  Seibert  Hall,  and  I  hope 
many  of  you  will  be  able  to  be  present.  We 
will  join  in  expressing  our  gratitude  and 
cell';  .  mtnt    for  a  job  well  done. 

We  sincerely  hope  that  Prexy  and  Mrs. 
Smith  will  en;oy  a  pleasant  and  interest- 
ing retirement.  It  was  well  earned. 

May  I  also  take  this  opportunity  to  say 
to  the  new  President  that  we  are  looking 
forward  to  welcoming  him.  and  we  pledge 
him  our  whole-hearted  support. 

Many  of  you  have  read  about  the  death 
of  Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes  who  has  been  an 
ardent  supporter  of  Susquehanna  for  many 
years.  The  University,  the  Alumni  Associa- 
tion, and  particularly  the  York  District 
Club  will  miss  his  guiding  hand  for  many 
years  to  come. 

A  very  Happy  New  Year  to  all  of  you. 


Pres.   Gen.   Alumni  Assoc. 


Concept  Of  The  Alumnus 

Years  ago  Dr.  Hu  Shih,  the  scholar  who 
was  then  Chinese  ambassador  to  the  United 
States,  said  America's  greatest  contribu- 
tion to  education  was  its  revolutionary  con- 
cept of  the  alumnus:  its  concept  of  the  for- 
mer student  as  an  understanding,  respon- 
sible partner  and  champion. 

Today,  this  partner  and  champion  of 
American  higher  education  has  an  oppor- 
tunity for  service  unparalleled  in  our  his- 
tory. He  recognizes,  better  than  anyone, 
the  essential  truth  in  the  statement  to 
which  millions  finally  now  subscribe:  that 
upon  higher  education  depends,  in  large 
part,  our  society's  physical  and  intellectual 
survival.  He  recognizes,  better  than  any- 
one else,  the  truth  in  the  statement  that 
the  race  can  attain  even  loftier  goals 
ahead;  by  strengthening  our  system  of 
higher  education  in  all  its  parts.  As  an 
alumnus— first  by  understanding,  and  then 
by  exercising  his  leadership  —  he  holds 
within  his  own  grasp  the  means  of  doing  so. 

Rarely  has  one  group  in  our  society— 
indeed,  every  member  of  the  group— had 
the  opportunity  and  the  ability  for  such 
high  service. 

—American   Higher  Education 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,   1931,  at  the  Post  Office  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24    1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


December.  1958 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


THREE 


The  Alumnus  Takes  Pride  In  Dedicating  This  Issue  To  G.  Morris  Smith. 
In  31  Yrs.  Has  Made  Tremendous  Contribution  To  S.  U.  Will  Retire  Feb.  1. 


The  Susquehanna  Alumnus,  in  this  issue,  sa- 
lutes G.  Morris  Smith,  president  of  Susquehanna 
University  since  1928. 

President  Smith,  after  thirty-one  years  of  mer- 
itorious service,  will  retire  February  1,  1959. 

The  Story  of  Susquehanna  UniiH'rsity  by  Clark 
and  Wilson  covers,  in  part  two,  the  period  of  Dr. 
Smith's  Administration.  With  the  authors'  per- 
mission we  give  herewith  some  of  the  high  lights 
of  this  administration. 

In  1927,  G.  Morris  Smith  was  pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church 
of  the  Redeemer  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  His  brother  Dr.  Charles 
Smith,  for  a  number  of  years,  had  been  president  of  Roanoke 
College,  Va.  and  in  a  meeting  with  Senator  Charles  Steele  of 
Northumberland  who  was  a  prominent  member  of  the  Board  of 
Susquehanna,  though  feeling  that  his  younger  brother  should 

remain   in   the  ministry,  agreed  that  he  would  be  an         

e.xcellent  choice  for  the  presidency  of  Susquehanna. 

The  elder  Smith  was  on  his  way  to  Buffalo  to  preach 
a  Reformation  sermon  and  upon  his  arrival,  greeted 
his  brother  at  the  railroad  station  with,  "Morris,  how 
would  you  like  to  be  a  college  president?" 

In  relating  this  story,  Dr.  Wilson,  in  The  Story  of 
Siisqaehanna  University,  said,  "Now  more  than  a 
quarter  century  later  we  wonder  whether  the  elder 
brother  has  ever  said,  'Morris,  how  have  you  liked  be- 
ing a  college  president?'  " 


recently  as  May,  1954  was  complimented  in  the  report  of  the 
visitation  committee  of  the  Middle  States  Association  of  Col- 
leges upon  the  quality  of  the  liberal  arts  program  at  Susque- 
hanna. 

In  a  later  presidential  report.  Dr.  Smith  appealed  to  the 
Board  to  aid  S.  U.  in  every  way.  "Give  her  of  your  highest 
vision,"  said  he.  "Give  her  your  prayers.  Give  her  of  your 
means.  She  cannot  do  her  work  without  adequate  support. 
Let  our  slogan  be  QUALITY  BEFORE  QUANTITY.  And  if 
we  so  operate  Susquehanna,  I  am  confident  the  day  will  come 
soon  when  she  will  take  her  rightful  place  among  the  highest 
and  the  best,  and  the  men  and  women  of  tomorrow  will  rise 
up  and  bless  you." 

S.  U.  ACCREDITED 

Good  news  reached  Susquehanna  students  at  Christmas, 
1930,  when  President  Smith  passed  word  along  that  Susque- 
hanna had  now  achieved  stature  as  an  accredited  college.  Dur- 

A   NEW  YEAR   LETTER   TO  OUR  ALUMNI 


YOUNGEST    COLLEGE    PRESIDENT    IN    U.    S. 

Coming  to  Susquehanna  on  June  1,  1928,  at  the  age 
of  thirty-seven,  G.  Morris  Smith  was  the  youngest 
college  president  in  office  in  the  United  States.  During 
his  thirty-one  years  he  has  fashioned  the  pattern  of 
Susquehanna  for  about  one-third  of  its  existence  and 
has  made  Susquehanna  one  of  the  strongest  Lutheran 
institutions  in  the  nation. 

The  task,  from  the  beginning,  was  a  difficult  one, 
but  the  new  president  early  developed  a  philosophy  of 
administration  that  was  contained  in  his  first  Presi- 
dent's Report  to  the  Board  of  Directors  on  February 
1,  1929.  In  this  Report  he  said,  "In  a  word,  we  have 
stood  for  prompt  payment  of  bills;  a  wholesomely  bal- 
anced social  program ;  the  necessity  of  cultivating  the 
habit  of  study  if  one  is  to  be  happy  at  college  and  make 
the  most  of  his  golden  opportunities;  the  need  of 
showing  courtesy,  kindliness  and  the  co-operative 
spirit;  and  above  all  the  necessity  of  striving  for  a 
clean,  pure  life  of  religious  faith  and  trust  in  God  as  the  Auth- 
or of  all  good,  and  without  whom  all  education  is  folly." 

When  he  was  called.  President  Smith  was  told  by  the  direct- 
ors that  the  impelling  need  of  the  college  was  to  meet  the  stand- 
ards for  getting  the  college  accredited  by  the  regional  rating 
association.  Accordingly  the  new  administration  embarked  on 
a  program  of  academic  concentration.  In  time  the  theological 
seminary  and  the  extension  school  were  discontinued,  and 
Susquehanna  set  itself  a  goal  for  size  and  quality,  affii'ming 
that  it  desired  to  be  principally  and  essentially  a  good  liberal 
arts  college  with  a  maximum  enrollment  of  five  hundred 
students.  Throughout  his  administration.  President  Smith 
has  remained  faithful   to  the   expression  of  this  goal  and   as 


As   you   will    be   reading   this   early    in    January,    my   thoughts   are 
naturally   toward   the   future.      You   all    have  my   good   wishes   for   a 
bright,    useful    and   encouraging   New  Year.      May  God's   blessing   attend 
you   and   yours   a  I  I    through   your   days. 

As    I    have  often   said,    the   alumni    are   the   best    index  of    the 
stature  of   a   college.      "By   their    fruits   ye   shall    know   them,"    is   not 
only   the   test  of   a  Christian   disciple,    but   also   defines   the   value   of 
a   college.      The   people   who  make   up   the  college — trustees,    faculty, 
students,    and   alumni — are   the  college. 

The   spirit   of    helpfulness    is   what    is   needed    from  all    sectors  of 
our   constituency.      For   my   successor,    may    I    bespeak   your   cordial 
support   so  that   by   your  manifested   good   will    the  college  may   go  on 
from  strength   to   strength. 

For   all    your   kindness   Mrs.    Smith    joins   me    in   abiding   gratitude. 

Faithful ly   yours. 


<^.  AcvU4/4vJ^ 


December    16,    1958 


ing  this  same  year,  Susquehanna  also  became  a  member  of  the 
Association  of  American  Colleges. 

And  now  across  the  nation,  institutions  as  well  as  people  are 
affected  by  the  economic  depression. 

Along  with  ether  efforts  to  finance  the  college,  Dr.  Smith,  on 
■June  4,  1931,  reported  to  the  Board  of  Directors  that  at  a  meet- 
ing of  the  Alumni  soon  to  be  held  he  would  recommend  the  in- 
augurating of  a  permanent  Alumni  Fund.  This  was  of  fore- 
most importance  because  of  the  depression. 

There  had  to  follow,  of  necessity,  a  retrenchment  program 
requiring,  among  other  things  reductions  in  faculty  salaries. 

(Cont.  next  page) 


FOUR 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,   1958 


Db.  Smith — Cont. 

With  income  lessened  and  a  decrease  in  student  enrollment, 
the  university  experienced  another  set-back  on  Jan.  :i,  1934, 
when  the  old  Alumni  Gymnasium  burned  down  in  the  middle 
of  the  night. 

NEW   GYMNASIUM 

Exactly  one  year  and  six  months  from  the  date  of  the  fire,  a 
new  gymnasium  was  dedicated.  In  his  report  to  the  Board 
President  Smith  said,  "It  is  ...  a  great  pleasure  to  report  that 
our  eflFort  for  funds  for  a  new  gymnasium  has  met  with  suc- 
cess. The  Alumni  have  exhibited  very  great  enthusiasm  under 
the  stirring  and  sacrificial  leadership  of  their  president,  Mr. 
William  T.  Decker  of  Montgomery,  Pa." 

Morning  chapel  has  been  regarded  by  Dr.  Smith  as  one  of 
the  strong  supports  of  the  religious  life  of  the  college.  He 
himself  has  prepared  the  roster  of  chapel  leaders.  A  consid- 
erable number  of  the  faculty  have  shown  a  praiseworthy  spirit 
in  following  the  example  of  the  president  in  faithful  attend- 
ance upon  its  services.  The  philosophy  of  the  president  was 
that  daily  chapel  answers  a  real  need  for  daily  spiritual  re- 
newal, that  the  time  consumed  need  not  be  long,  that  its  content 
should  be  biblical,  that  its  form  might  be  varied  provided  it 
contained  the  e-;sential  elements  of  wor.ship.  His  idea  was  that 
the  service  should  be  a  daily  matter,  a  lifting  of  the  heart  to 
God  early  in  the  morning,  so  that  both  faculty  and  students 
could  feel  about  them  an  atmosphere  of  trust  and  confidence. 
A  Christian  climate  cannot  be  meditated  by  one  man  alone, 
whether  chaplain  or  president,  but  must  be  generated  cooper- 
atively by  faculty  and  students. 

The  season  1935-36  was  the  year  in  which  was  instituted 
the  Siatqiichatina  Unii'ersity  Studies  and  the  subsequent  found- 
ing of  the  Susquehanna  University  Press.  When  the  idea  of 
the  Sitsquehanna  University  Studies  was  presented  to  Dr. 
Smith  by  Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson  and  Dr.  William  A.  Russ,  Jr., 
President  Smith  assented  easily  and  readily  on  the  strength  of 
that  definite  clairvoyance  and  constructive  vision  which  has 
always  been  part  of  his  nature.  The  Studies  constituted  a 
good  idea  and,  whenever  G.  M.  S.  was  confronted  with  a  good 
idea,  nobody  had  to  ask  him  twice. 

As  soon  as  the  economic  depression  subsided  the  picture  at 
Susquehanna  immediately  began  to  brighten.  President  Smith 
made  suie  that  there  were  immediate  increases  in  faculty  sal- 
aries and  he  prepared  a  plan  for  the  inauguration  of  a  proper 
retirement  system  for  members  of  the  faculty  and  administra- 
tive staff. 

In  1937,  Susquehanna  became  a  member  of  the  American 
Council  on  Education.  Two  years  later  the  Pennsylvania  State 
Council  of  Education  accredited  Susquehanna  for  the  training 
of  music  supervisors.  For  twelve  years,  the  university  had 
been  accredited  to  prepare  teachers  of  public  school  music. 

WORLD  WAR    II 

As  the  economic  situation  became  more  and  more  stable. 
President  Smith  reiterated  each  year  his  plea  for  a  new  class- 
room building.  World  War  II,  however,  intervened  and  in  1942 
th.e  Federal  Government  contracted  with  the  university  for  the 
housing,  feeding  and  educating  of  prospective  air  cadets. 

President  Smith  said,  in  echoing  the  sentiments  of  all  Sus- 
quehannans,  "We  are  glad  that  Susquehanna  University  can 
be  of  real  service  to  our  beloved  nation  in  its  struggle  to  bring 
in  a  better  world.  As  a  Christian  college  we  are  in  a  position 
to  implant  in  the  minds  of  our  soldiers  ideals  that  will  endure 
after  the  smoke  of  the  battle  is  over." 

Dr.  Wilson,  in  his  Stoi-y  of  S.  U.,  in  commenting  on  the  finan- 
cial record  for  the  early  war  years  said,  "Here  is  indeed  major 
evidence  of  superb  housekeeping.     Under  President  G.  Morris 


Smith,  Susquehanna  University  had  sailed  side  by  side  with 
the  Ship  of  State  during  the  war  years  and,  unlike  the  Ship  of 
State,  had  emerged  not  only  victorious  but  with  debt-free  money 
in  the  bank,  actually  a  major  gain  of  more  than  one  hundred 
thousand  dollars." 

In  1940  Dr.  Smith  was  appointed  by  Gov.  Arthur  H.  James, 
a  member  of  the  Pennsylvania  State  Council  of  Education, 
serving  from  1940  until  19.54.  He  also  served  as  a  member  of 
the  Executive  Board  of  the  United  Lutheran  Church  in  Amer- 
ica from  1944  until  1950. 

In  the  presidential  report  dated  August  27,  1943,  Dr.  Smith 
told  of  the  establishment  of  the  Lillian  V.  Johanson  Smith 
.-■cholarship  fund  in  memory  of  his  wife  who  died  August  6. 

BOGAR    HALL 

The  happiest  event  of  the  1950-51  year  was  the  completion 
of  Bogar  Hall.  This  was  the  culmination  of  many  years  of 
planning  on  the  part  of  Dr.  Smith,  and  to  the  faculty  and 
students  was  a  dream  come  true. 

Dr.  Smith,  for  ten  years,  had  been  setting  aside  money  for 
the  construction  of  this  new  classroom  building.  Many  vr:*l 
remember  the  contribution  of  the  church  through  CHEY,  and 
of  course,  the  magnificent  gifts  of  two  sons  of  the  university, 
Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr.,  and  his  son,  Guy  M.  Bogar. 

The  completion  of  the  academic  year  1952-53  marked  twenty- 
five  successful  years  for  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith  as  president 
of  Susquehanna  University.  In  April,  1953,  the  faculty,  admin- 
istrative staff,  and  Board  of  Directors  combined  to  tender  an 
anniversary  dinner  to  President  and  Mrs.  Smith  and  to  present 
as  a  small  token  of  esteem  and  appreciation  a  solid  mahogany 
knee-hole  desk  with  leather  top,  excellent  in  its  craftsmanship. 

During  this  year  Gustavus  Adolphus  Hall  was  completely 
transformed  into  a  student  center,  with  more  adequate  dormi- 
tory rooms  for  men.  Filling  a  great  need  on  the  campus,  G.  A. 
now  looked  beautiful  with  overstuffed  furniture,  surrounded  by 
such  serviceable  rooms  as  a  book  store,  mail  room,  snack  bar, 
and  several  offices.  It  was  during  this  year  also,  that  for  the 
first  time  in  the  Smith  Administration  and  presumably  during 
the  entire  history  of  the  university,  Susquehanna  conferred 
upon  certain  lay  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  the  doc- 
tors' degree,  honoris  causa.  Receiving  this  degree  were  such 
well  known  alumni  as  Roger  Miles  Blough,  Jerry  D.  Bogar,  Jr., 
Frank  A.  Eyer,  and  Dan  Smith,  Jr. 

It  was  during  the  Smith  Administration  also,  that  women 
were  elected  for  the  first  time  to  the  Board  of  Directors.  In- 
cluded was  one  alumna.  Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston,  '21. 

ACCREDITATION    REAFFIRMED 

On  September  1,  1954.  President  Smith  reported  to  the  Board 
of  Directors,  "The  most  significant  occurrence  during  the  year 
was  the  visit  by  six  educators  of  the  Middle  States  Association 
to  determine  how  well  Susquehanna  University  was  fulfilling 
its  stated  purpose  as  an  institution  of  higher  learning  .... 
the  Commission's  decision  was  to  reaflSrm  the  accreditation 
of  the  university." 

(Continued  on  Page  6) 


G.   MORRIS   SMITH    IN    PICTURES 


1.  Baseball  star  at  Roanoke.  2.  In  his  first  year  at  S.  U.  3.  With 
brother  Charles,  ft'en  nrcsident  of  Roanoke.  4.  Always  an  ardent 
fisherman.  5.  With  Mrs.  Smith,  welcoming  students  at  Pine 
Lawn.  6.  With  new  bride,  Ruth  Juram  Smith.  June  I94fi.  7.  At  one 
of  many  Pine  Lawn  receptions  for  alumni-with  Dr.  Foelsch  and 
Mrs.  Martha  Lar-son  Martin,  '26.  8.  Laying  Cornerstone  for  new 
Library.  9.  In  familiar  role  as  nrcac'Tr.  10.  in  rentenn'-d  Home- 
coming parade.  11.  G.  M.  "Harry  Truman"  Smith.  12.  Centennial 
Founder's  Day  with  Mrs.  Smith.  Dr.  Franklin  Clark  P'ry  and  Dr. 
Gilbert,  is.  In  1'"^'  ncadrmic  •Procession  with  honorary  degree 
recipient,  Erie  I.  Shobcrt,  II,  '35. 


SIX 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,   1958 


I 


Dr.  Smith — Cont. 


Dr.  Wilson  lists  in  his  book,  seventeen  commendations  in  the 
Commission's  report  as  well  as  suggestions  for  the  future.  All 
seventeen  could  be  summarized  in  the  last  which  stated,  "It  is 
clear  that  Susquehanna  University  has  much  'hat  is  real  and 
fine  to  idealize." 

THE  CENTENNIAL 
Under  the  date  of  September  1,  1955,  President  Smith 
opened  his  annual  Report  to  the  Board  of  Directors  with  the 
reminder  that  "Susquehanna  University  will  bfi  one  hundred 
years  old  in  1958.  During  the  past  year,  besides  routine  duties 
.  .  .  ,  our  major  work  has  been  planning  for  the  worthy  cele- 
bration of  the  Centennial." 

Dr.  Smith  then  went  on  to  note  that  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
Synod  had  approved,  in  principle,  the  purposed  Susquehanna 
University  Centennial  Appeal  for  $500,000. 

The  unfolding  plan  and  hope  for  the  Centennial  Year  en- 
visaged a  new  music  building  to  cost  approximately  $300,000 ; 
an  addition  to  the  Library  to  cost  $150,000;  an  increased  en- 
dowment and  improvements  to  the  physical  plant  —  the  total 
goal  to  be  $700,000. 

When  the  Appeal  opened.  Dr.  Smith  was  able  to  report  that 
$200,000  was  en  hand,  having  come  to  the  university  through 
the  generosity  of  Alumni,  the  Women's  Auxiliary  and  special 
friends. 

The  splendid  part  played  by  the  Women's  Auxiliary  re- 
flected the  leadership,  inspiration  and  dynamic  quality  of  Ruth 
Juram  Smith  who  had  become  Mrs.  G.  Morris  Smith  in  June 
of  1946. 


The  president's  report  for  the  year  1956-57  states:  "The  big 
achievement  has  been  the  success  of  the  Centennial  Appeal  for 
$700,000." 

Anyone  who  was  in  chapel  on  that  morning  when  Dr.  Smith 
announced  the  news  about  the  success  of  the  Appeal  will  never 
foiget  the  occasion.  It  was  genuinely  a  Thanksgiving  service, 
and  Dr.  Smith  surpassed  himself  in  spiritual  greatness  of  lan- 
guage, with  humble  thanks  for  the  blessing  which  God  had  con- 
ferred upon  His  beloved  Susquehanna,  through  the  hearts  of 
men  moved  by  the  Divine  Will. 

With  the  completion  of  the  Centennial  Appeal,  the  physical 
growth  of  Susquehanna,  through  the  years  of  the  Smith  Ad- 
ministration, is  shown  by  the  following  comparisons:  value 
cf  buildings  and  grounds  grew  from  $606,864  to  $2,360,697;  en- 
dowment from  $351,303  to  more  than  S1,000,000  (when  the  Cen- 
tennial Appeal  is  complete)  ;  total  assets  from  $996,236  to  $3,- 
567,  258;  and  the  accumulated  indebtedness  of  $101,350  was  en- 
tirely wiped  out. 

The  end  of  an  era  came  with  the  announcement  just  released 
by  Dr.  John  F.  Harkins,  President  of  the  Board  of  Susque- 
hanna that  on  February  1,  1959,  after  thirty-one  years.  Dr. 
Smith  will  retire  from  the  presidency  of  the  university. 

In  commenting  on  Dr.  Smith's  Administration,  Dr.  Harkins 
said,  "It  is  with  deep  regret  that  the  Board  of  Directors  accede 
to  Dr.  Smith's  wish  to  retire  .  .  .  He  has  ;;erved  the  university 
well  and  thousands  of  graduates  who  have  gone  out  into  life 
are  grateful  for  his  administi-ation." 

The  Board  of  Directors,  in  their  meeting  of  November  17, 
unanimously  elected  G.  Morris   Smith,  President  Emeritus. 

His  friends  can  now  paraphrase  his  brother's  early  question 
and  say,  "Morris,  we  hope  you  have  liked  being  a  college 
president."  I 


Homecoming  Queen  and  Attendants 


Somehow  or  other,   each   year  Alumni   President   Garman   finds   himself   surrounded 
by  Susquehanna's  fairest.   A   very   successful    1958   Homecoming   saw   the   crown- 
ing  of   Miss   Lois   Andren   of   Point    Pleasant,    N.    J.   as    Homecoming    Queen. 
With  her  are:   L.  to  R.— Miss  Ardith   Renning,   Collingswood,   N.   J.,  Miss 
Ann  Hewes,  Philadelphia,  and  Miss  Millie  Barabas,  North  Bergen,  N.  J. 


ALUMNI  SUPPORT 
OF  ALMA  MATER  OF 
PRIMARY  IMPORTANCE 

"There  are  no  words  eonnnensitrdte 
with  what  the  Alumni  Fund,  in  all 
respects,  means  to  the  college.  It  is 
daily  hi-ead  and  life,  it  is  strength 
and  growth  of  encouragement ;  it  is, 
above  all  else,  testimony  that  the 
purpose  of  a  free  college  in  the  serv- 
ice of  our  society  is  understood  and 
will  be  served  by  those  who  in  their 
individual  daily  lives  were  and  will 
be  se)~ved  by  it." 

When  Dr.  John  S.  Dickey.  President  of 
Dartmouth  College  .said  the  above,  he 
\oiced  the  sentiment  of  all  those  in  Col- 
lege administration  work.  The  Alumni 
Fund  is  indeed  testimony  that  the  college 
has  served  well  its  graduates. 

Business  and  Industry  today  is  respond- 
ing to  the  need  for  financial  assistance  in 
all  types  of  educational  institutions.  Aside 
from  special  grants,  Susquehanna  received 
last  year  more  than  $7,000  from  Pennsyl- 
vania firms  that  contributed  through  the 
"Foundation  for  Independent  Colleges," 
an  increase  of  25  per  cent  over  last  year 

But  Business  and  Industry  is  asking 
"What  are  your  Alumni  doing  for  you?" 
And  it  is  precisely  at  this  point  that  col- 
leges fail  if  they  do  not  succeed  in  getting 
I  Continued  on  Page  10)  I 


December,  1958 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SEVEN 


Dr.  Gnstave  W.  Weber  Unanimous  Choice  of  Bd.  Flashes  from  the  Campus 
Of  Directors,  Will  Succeed  Pres.  G.  M.  Smith 


Toledo  Clergyman  Has  Impressive  Background  in  Education 
and  Industry.  To  Assume  Duties  February  1. 

Dr.  Qustave  W.  Weber,  prominent  minister  and  former  business  executive,  was  the 
unanimous  selection  of  the  Board  of  Directors  as  the  twelfth  president  of  Susquehanna 
Unixersity  to  succeed  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith. 

Dr.  John  F.  Harliins,  President  of  the  Board,  in  making  the  announcement  on  Decem- 
ber 10th  said.  "The  Board  has  had  before  it  several  candidates  to  succeed  Dr.  Smith  but 
all  of  us  believe  Dr.  Weber  will  give  an  inspiring  leadership  to  the  University.  We  are 
indeed  happy  that  we  have  been  able  to  secure  such  a  man." 

Dr.  Weber  is  now  pastor  of  the  Glenwood  Lutheran  Church,  Toledo,  Ohio  where  he 
has  been  since  1955.  Glenwood  is  one  of  the  largest  churches  in  Toledo,  carrying  on  its 
I  Oils  more  than  2,000  members. 

Prior  to  his  present  church  position,  Dr. 
Weber  had  been  Vice-President  of  the 
Doehler-Jarvis  Division  of  National  Lead 
Company  in  Toledo.  He  had  become  Di- 
rector of  Human  Relations  with  this  or- 
ganization in  1950.  but  was  soon  promoted 
to  the  Vice-Presidency  in  charge  of  In- 
dustrial and  Personnel  Relations. 

Susquehanna's  new  President  also  has 
had  teaching  and  education  administration 
experience.  He  taught  Greek  and  German 
at  the  Lutheran  Theological  Seminary  in 
Philadelphia  and  was  Director  of  Religious 
Studies  at  the  Hill  School.  Pottstown. 

A  native  of  Allentown.  Dr.  Weber  is  a 
graduate  of  Wagner  College,  the  Philadel- 
phia Theological  Seminary,  the  Univer- 
sity of  Pennsylvania,  and  the  Philadel- 
phia Episcopal  Seminary,  His  earned  de- 
grees are  A.B.,  B.D..  S.T.M.,  and  Th.  D. 

Many  Pennsylvanians  know  Dr.  Weber 
through  his  pastorate  at  St.  James  Church, 
Pottstown,  from  1S33  to  1946. 

While  in  Pottstown.  Dr.  Weber  took  an 
active  part  in  civic  affairs.  He  was  Vice- 
President  of  the  Board  of  Education,  Presi- 
dent of  the  Pottstown  Memorial  Hospital 
Board,  President  of  the  Recreation  Com- 
mission, Vice-President  of  the  Community 
Concerts  Association,  and  a  member  of 
the  Board  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

In  Toledo,  in  the  same  tireless  fashion, 
he  soon  was  elected  to  the  Board  at  St. 
Luke's  Hospital,  became  a  member  of  the 
Mayor's  Labor-Management  Committee 
and  was  elected  to  several  church  offices. 

He  has  been  Chairman  of  Red  Cross  Roll 
Calls.  Cancer  Fund  Appeals,  Community 
Chest  campaigns,  and  War  Bond  Drives. 
He  is  a   member  of  the  Rotary  Club. 

The  fall  edition  of  the  Wagner  College 
Alumni  News  says  of  Dr.  Weber:  "His 
classmates  at  Wagner  recall  that  Presi- 
dent Weber  was  President  of  the  Debating 
Society,  Vice-President  of  the  Student  As- 
sociation, an  active  dramatics  club  mem- 
ber, and  a  nine-letter  man  in  basketball, 
baseball,  and  football."  Dr.  Weber  was  the 
speaker  at  Wagner's  75th  Anniversary 
Convocation  in  January  of  last  year. 


DR.   WEBER 

He  is  at  present  a  member  of  the  Execu- 
tive Board  of  the  Synod  of  Ohio  and  a 
member  of  the  Board  of  the  United  Luth- 
eran Church  Foundation. 

What  Dr.  Weber  considers  to  be  extra- 
curricular activities  include  several  sum- 
mers in  Europe  leading  college  students 
under  the  auspices  of  the  Experiment  in 
International  Living:  a  football,  basket- 
ball and  baseball  official  for  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Interscholastic  Athletic  Association 
and  a  member  of  the  Eastern  Intercol- 
legiate Official's  Bureau.  He  has  been 
greatly  in  demand  as  a  speaker  to  num- 
erous civic  groups.  Foremen's  Clubs,  in- 
dustrial conferences  and  school  commence- 
ments. He  has  been  a  popular  speaker  in 
several   colleges   in   the  east. 

Dr.  Weber  will  move  his  family  to  Selins- 
grove  February  1st. 

All  Alumni  pledge  their  support  to  Dr. 
Weber  and  wish  him  many  years  of 
happiness  and  success  at  Susquehanna. 


People  on  the  campus  of  Susquehanna 
were  scurrying  busily  on  the  eve  of  Oct. 
21.  It  was  Operation  Book  Transfer.  This 
was  the  task  of  moving  .some  33.000  vol- 
umes from  storage  into  the  new  Library. 
The  transfer  complete,  the  Library  was 
ready  for  general  use  that  week  .  .  . 

The  Music  Department  of  S.  U.  has 
been  the  recipient  recently  of  several  gen- 
erous gifts  .  .  .  Frederick  C.  Stevens,  a 
member  of  the  faculty  and  for  many  years 
associated  with  the  music  department, 
turned  over  his  entire  library  of  voice 
literature  for  the  use  of  that  department 
.  .  .  Margaret  E.  Keiser,  '26,  presently  a 
private  voice  teacher  in  Phila.,  gave 
several  volumes  for  the  music  library  .  .  . 
William  0.  Roberts,  '29,  who  is  super- 
visor of  music  in  the  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 
schools,  sent  a  monetary  gift  to  be  used 
for  "library  purposes"  ,  .  .  The  mem- 
bers of  the  Lehigh  Valley  District  Alumni 
Club  also  contributed  money  to  be  used 
for  books  and/or  records  .  .  .  Dexter  N. 
Weikel,  '48,  minister  of  music  in  the 
Messiah  Lutheran  Church,  So.  Williams- 
port.  Pa.,  presented  two  outstanding  re- 
cords on  behalf  of  his  choir  ...  On  Nov. 
7,  at  the  morning  Chapel  service,  Mrs. 
Janet  Rohrbach  Robinson,  '46,  presented 
to  Heilman  Hall,  a  portrait  of  the  late 
Dr.  E.  Edwin  Sheldon,  in  a  sincere  tri- 
bute to  Dr.  Sheldon's  lifetime  of  labor 
for  and  toward  a  finer  institution  of  learn- 
ing for  music  students  at  S.  U.  The  por- 
trait, which  was  done  by  James  E.  Wert, 
x'44.  has  been  hung  over  the  fireplace  in 
the  library  of  Heilman  Hall  .   .   . 

Selinsgrove  will  soon  have  a  "Univer- 
sity Avenue".  Alumni  led  by  William  M. 
Schnure,  x'99,  and  Alumni  President  Gar- 
man  petitioned  the  borough  to  change 
the  name  of  W.  Walnut  St.,  in  order  to 
better  identify  the  town  of  Selinsgrove 
with  the  college  .  .  . 

Susquehanna's  Chapel  Choir,  under  the 
direction  of  Lavan  R.  Robinson,  was  fea- 
tured in  the  9th  annual  radio  "Festival 
of  Music"  on  Christmas  day.  A  network  of 
eastern  radio  stations  carried  a  program 
of  appropriate  holiday  music  ,   .   . 

Susquehanna  recently  was  the  recipient 
of  an  unrestricted  gift  from  the  Esso 
Education  Foundation  for  the  academic 
year  1958-59. 

In  the  letter  received  with  the  grant, 
the  Foundation  emphasized  its  interest  in 
supporting  the  smaller  and  less  affluent 
institutions   of   higher   learning. 

Dr.  Smith  in  writing  his  appreciation 
said,  "Those  smaller  colleges  which  you 
are  interested  in  supporting,  lend  variety 
to  the  educational  pattern  and  in  general 
emphasize  the  development  of  character 
as  an  integral  part  of  higher  education. 
For  your  interest  in  such  institutions  we 
have  profound  gratitude." 


EIGHT 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1958 


Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


'00     ^'''     ■'°''"     '•     Woodruff,     Susque- 
00    hanna's  oldest  living  alumnus,  cel- 
brated  his  94th  birthday  at  his  home  on 
Nov.  24. 

f(\Q     Dr.     I.     Hess 
5/  (J    Wagner     was 
guest  of  honor  at  a     k^ 
testimonial  dinner  on     B^        «i55'  T 
Nov.    12    corrunemor-      *  5/S^  *"      ♦. 
ating  his  fifieth  anni- 
versary as  pastor  of 
Trinity      Evangelical 
Somerset.    Pa.    More 
than    1.000   people   of 
all   faiths   turned  out 
to   do   him  honor.   A      ^^    ,    „    Wagner 
substantial   cash    gift 

was  presented  to  Dr.  Wagner  as  well  as 
In  1940  S.  U.  conferred  upon  him  the  hon- 

fe\i\  Dr.  W.  Ralph  Wagenseller,  former 
\}\j  Dean  of  Drexel's  College  of  Busi- 
ness Administration,  has  had  a  confer- 
ence room  at  Drexel  named  in  his  honor. 
In  1940  S.  U.  conferred  upon  him  the  hon- 
orary degree  of  Doctor  of  Science. 

ft\t%  Dr.  Thomas  J.  Smull  was  honored 
yj  as  the  "Man  of  the  Year"  at  the 
Town  and  Gown  banquet  staged  at  the 
Ohio  Northern  University  student  center 
this  fall.  Dr.  Smull  had  formerly  been 
Dean  of  the  College  of  Engineering  at  Ohio 
N.  U. 

Jrti^  William  A.  Moyer  retired  this 
^  I  year  as  a  teacher  in  the  Bethle- 
hem schools.  He  has  moved  to  Cressona, 
Pa.  George  N.  Young,  Protestant  Chap- 
lain at  Danville,  Pa.  was  the  subject  of  an 
interesting  article  in  THE  LUTHERAN, 
Oct.  8.  1958.  The  article  was  written  by 
Katherine  Dietterle  Benion,  '41. 

Ity  J  Edith  Frankenfleld  Cramer  has 
Jt^  recently  been  appointed  teacher  of 
Social  Studies  in  the  Harding  Junior  H.  S. 
in  Phila.  She  has  been  teaching  there 
since  the  death  of  her  husband  in  June 
19,57. 

'0*7     ^'y^^     ''•     Spitiner,     president    of 

J I  Philadelphia's  Poor  Richard  Club, 
and  a  group  of  ten  members  and  friends 
pilgrimaged  to  Europe  in  Oct.  and  present- 
ed a  silver  medal  of  achievement  to 
French  Premier  Charles  De  Gaulle.  A 
similar  medal  was  given  to  Sir  Harry 
Brittain,  founder  of  the  Commonwealth 
Press  Union  of  Great  Britain. 

f*iQ  Caroline  Grubb  Reisinger  and  her 
JO  hu.sband  were  tour  directors  for 
a  nine  weeks  tour  of  Europe  this  summer 
sponsored  by  the  Shippensburg  State 
Teacher's  College.  They  plan  a  similar 
lour  next  summer.  Mrs.  Reisinger  is  the 
cataloguer    for    the    Shippensburg    public 


library  and  Mr.  Reisinger  is  chairman  of 
the  English  Dept.  at  Shippensburg  S.  T.  C. 
Preston  H.  Smith,  well  known  to  many 
alumni  and  active  in  the  general  Alumni 
Association,  was  elected  by  the  University 
Board  of  Directors  to  finish  the  unexpired 
term  of  his  late  father,  Dan  Smith,  Jr.  who 
had  served  on  the  Board  for  more  than 
forty  years. 

f  A  't  George  J. 
*J  I  Herman  asso- 
ciate professor  of 
Civil  Engineering  at 
Montana  State  Col- 
lege, has  been  ap- 
pointed  Assistant 
Dean  of  Engineering 
at  that  college.  Mel- 
vln  W.  Jones  this 
year  moved  from 
Keyport,  N.  J.,  High 
to  Middleton,  N.  J., 
he  is  Director  of  Gui- 


r. 


^ 


George  J.  Herman 

High  School  where 
dance. 


'42 


The  Rev.  John  C.  Ickes  is  now  pa.s- 
tor  of  the  Trinity  Lutheran  Church. 
Shamokin.  Pa.  He  had  been  Executive 
Secretary  of  the  Bronx  Division  of  the 
Protestant  Church  Council,  N.  Y.  C,  for 
the  past  four  years. 

Lawrence  M.   Isaacs  has  been  pro- 


'43 


Dr 


X'45 


with  Bethlehem  Steel  Co.,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 
as  of  July  1. 

Dr.  Joseph 
Mig  I  larese 
has  been  named 
head  of  Colgate-Pal- 
molive Co.'s  new 
laboratory  for  Bio- 
logical Research  lo- 
cated at  New  Brun.s- 
^^^^  wick.    N.    J.    He   has 

^^^WP^^H  been  a  member  of 
^m  f^  ^  ^^M  Colgate's  Research 
^^  ^^^      and       Development 

team  for  three  years. 
Dexter  N.  Weikel  joined  the  facul- 
ty of  the  School  of  Music  here  at 
Susquehanna  in  Oct.,  on  a  part-time  basis. 
Twice  a  week  he  comes  to  Selinsgrove 
from  So.  Williamsport  to  teach  organ. 

>y|A  Lillian  Kepner  Larrimore,  her  son 
^y      and  her  husband  have  been  living 

in    Bangkok,    Thailand    for    more    than    a 

year.    Her    husband    is    with    the    U.    S. 

Government's   foreign   aid    and   techanical 

assistance  program. 

>f"A  Donald  Wissinger  is  now  guidance 
director  lor  the  W.  York.  Pa.  H.  S. 
Rowie  Durden  is  working  on  his 
doctorate     at     Teachers     College, 

Columbia  U.  and  at  the  same  time  serves 


the  college  as  part-time  instructor  in 
clarinet.  Pat  Heathcote,  in  July,  won  the 
Women's  Singles  Tennis  Championship  in 
\ork.  Pa.  Harold  "Bus"  Carr  received 
from  Penn  Stale  U.  in  Aug.  the  degree  of 
Master  of  Education  in  Guidance.  He  is 
now  guidance  counselor  in  the  Troy,  Pa. 
H.  S.  J.  Robert  Dunlap  is  with  the  Augs- 
burg State  Opera  in  Germany.  Jackey 
MacKeever,  much  to  the  delight  of  her 
Susquehanna  friends,  did  an  outstanding 
job  in  a  two  hour  TV  program,  Nov.  30 
with  Rosalind  Rus.sell  in  "Wonderful 
Town." 


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Ellle   Smith    Burley   is   teaching   in 
the  Commercial  Dept.  of  the  Mont- 
gomery, Pa.  Area  H.  S.  Husband  Dick  is 
working    at    Sprout.    Waldron    &    Co.    in 
Muncy.  Pa. 

Nancy    Richards   McLain   is   teach- 
ing  6th   grade   in   the   Upper   Gwy- 
nedd  Elementary  School.  West  Point,  Pa. 

Anna     Jane    AAoyer    received    her 

master's  degree  in  Library  Science 

from    Drexel    Institute    of    Technology    in 

June.  She  is  now  Librarian  at  the  Oster- 

hout  Free  Library  in  Wilkes-Barre.  Pa. 

Carole  A.  Sadosuk  is  now  teaching 
at    the    West    Snyder    Area    Joint 

School  and  living  in  Beavertown.   Pa. 

>Crj  Sheldon  Johnson  is  teaching  in  the 
30    Newport  Junior  H.  S.  in  Wheaton, 

M'd.  George  Dodge  is  living  in  Lewisburg, 

Pa.  and  teaching  in  the  Kelly  Twp.  grade 

.•^chool. 

X'Cft  Marian  Bowman  was  promoted 
^y  to  Financial  Sect't  for  the 
Somerset,  Pa.  Joint  Schools.  She  had  for- 
merly been  sec't  to  the  elementary  princi- 
pal. Elizabeth  Lauver  is  a  student  in  Busi- 
ness Ed.  at  the  U.  of  Miami,  Fla.  John 
Krohn  is  serving  with  the  U.  S.  Army  and 
.stationed  at  Fort  Dix,  N.  J.  Frances  Wirt 
is  studying  Chemical  Engineering  at  the 
U.  of  P.  in  Phila. 

X»/»/\  Priscilla  Lantz  McNitt  is  em- 
OU  ployed  at  the  Lewi.stown  Hospi- 
tal as  Medical  Sec't.  Lynne  Van  Server  is 
with  the  Campbell  Soup  Co.  in  N.  J.  as  a 
sec't.  Carole  A.  Duncan  is  a  legal  sec't  with 
Wallace,  Yeomans,  Douglas  and  Gerry  in 
N.  J.  Audrey  Dry  is  working  for  the  N.  J. 
Menhaden  Products,  Inc.  Helene  Schu- 
macher is  with  Dr.  Kenneth  E.  Appel  & 
A.ssoc.'s,  Penn.  Institute,  Phila.  as  medical 
sec't. Mrs.  Loreen  Close  is  living  in  the 
Royal  Village  Trailer  Court,  Inkster, 
Mich.  Sandra  Kimmel  is  in  nur,ses'  train- 
ing at  the  Cohimbia  U.  Medical  Center, 
N.  Y.  C.  Carol  L.  Mackel  is  working  for  a 
specialist  in  .Johnstown  as  a  medical 
sec't.  Sandra  L.  Risser  lias  secured  a  posi- 
tion as  stenographer  in  a  government 
agency  in  Wash.,  D.  C,  Nancy  Bricker  is 
with  the  sales  dept.  of  Metropolitan  Edi 
son  Co.  ^'ork.  Pa.  in  a  secretarial  capa-  j 
city. 


December,  1958 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


NINE 


Just  Married. . .  stork  stalking . . .     NECROLOGY 


Dr.  A.  William  Ahl,  12  to  Mrs.  Beulali 
Schonio,  Sept.  15  in  Williamsport,  Pa. 
They  are  now  residing  in  Selinsgrove. 
Dr.  Ahl  taught  at  S.  U.  for  27  years. 

Judith  Anderson,  x'59  to  George  Zucker, 
July  12.  They  are  living  in  Indianapolis, 
Ind. 

Gloria  Beaver,  .\'60  to  Ray  H.  Mincemoyer. 
They  reside  in  Mifflinburg,  Pa. 

Mary  Ann  Dixon,  '53  to  William  E.  Nyer, 
'52,  April  19  in  York,  Pa.  Their  present 
address  is  300  W.  Maple  St.  Dallastown, 
Pa. 

Priscilla  Lantz,  x'60  to  William  J.  McNitt, 
III,  Aug.  23.  They  have  taken  up  resi- 
dence in  Milroy,  Pa. 

Edith  Parr,  x'60  to  Werner  W.  Koenighaus. 
They  are  making  their  home  in  Pom- 
pano  Beach,  Fla. 

Joanne  H.  Quick,  x'55  to  John  S.  Spangler, 
Nov.  1  at  New  Cumberland,  Pa.  Mrs.  W. 
Reuben  Henry,  nee  Lana  Fegley,  x'55 
was  one  of  her  attendants. 

Jane  Sanders,  x'60  to  Donald  Lehmer  in 
July.  Don  is  in  his  third  year  as  S.  U. 
and  Jane  is  keeping  the  home-fires  burn- 
ing in  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Louis  F.  Santangelo,  '50  to  Agnes  E.  Lav- 
ieri  of  Barkhamsted,  Conn,  on  June  14. 
They  are  living  in  Winsted,  Pleasant  Val- 
ley, Conn. 

Kathleen  Schnerr,  '52  to  Richard  T.  Price, 
M.  D.  on  Aug.  9  in  Nazareth.  Pa.  They 
are  presently  living  in  Montgomery, 
Ala.  where  Dr.  Price  is  with  the  U.  S. 
Air  Force. 

Gary  Schroeder,  '57  to  Sue  Carmint,  x'59. 
They  are  making  their  home  in  Prospect 
Park,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

Patricia  Ann  Sipe,  '56  to  James  L.  Sea- 
sholtz,  '58  on  Aug.  16  in  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
They  reside  in  Punxsutawney.  Pa. 

Richard  C.  Smith,  Jr.,  '58  to  Joyce  E. 
Smith  on  June  8  in  Dover,  Del.  They  are 
residing  in  Wilmington,  Del.  Richard 
Overgaard  '.58  and  Gordon  Thompson, 
'58  served  as  ushers  for  the  bridegroom. 

Julie  F.  Stauffer,  x'59  to  C.  Allan  Bender, 
Aug.  2,  at  Terre  Hill,  Pa.  where  they  now 
reside. 

Well  Known  Former 

Dean  of  Women,  Married 

Miss  Erma  L.  Sambrook,  former  Dean  of 
Women  at  S.  U.,  was  married  Sept.  11 
to  Hiram  Rockwell  Bennett  of  Troy,   Pa. 

Mrs.  Bennett,  well  known  to  many  S.  U. 
Alumni,  had  been  Dean  of  Women  at 
Ogontz  Center,  Phila.  prior  to  her  mar- 
riage. Her  husband  is  an  architect  and 
although  his  work  is  in  Elmira,  N.  Y. 
they  make  their  home  in  Troy,  Pa. 


Acciavatti,  a  daughter.  Diane,  born  Oct. 
17  to  Mr.  and  Mrs,  Richard  E.  Acciavat- 
ti, x'50.  Baby  Diane  joins  two  older 
brothers,   Bobby  and  Ricky. 

*Boyer,  twin  sons,  on  Oct.  11  to  Robert  D. 
and  Carolyn  Lucas,  '54  Boyer.  The  proud 
parents  have  named  the  boys  Robert 
Daniel,   Jr.   and  Paul  Llewellyn. 

Diehl,  a  son,  Steven  Curtis  on  Dec.  15,  to 
John  E.,  '52  and  Maxine  Chambers,  '52 
Diehl.  The  Diehls  have  a  daughter  Deb- 
bie, age  2' 2. 

Doney,  a  son.  Keith  Douglas  -  by  adoption 
to  William,  '56  and  Pamela  McKegg, 
'53  Doney  on  Oct.  25. 

Gormley,  a  daughter.  Lise  Louise,  to 
James  J..  '55  and  Elsie  Gruber,  '56 
Gormley.   May  24  in  Phila.,   Pa. 

Hall,  a  daughter.  Nan  Patricia  born  on 
Oct.  26  to  William  and  Patricia  Rum- 
baugh,  '52  Hall.  Baby  Nan  is  a  most  wel- 
come playmate  for  sister  Brenda. 

^Mickatavage,  twin  sons,  Robert  Grant 
and  George  David,  to  Robert,  '54  and 
Jane  Cline,  '54  Mickatavage.  The  blessed 
event  took  place  on  Oct.  18. 

Newman,  a  daughter,  Nancy  Ellen  to  Wil- 
liam and  Grace  McKeever,  '51  Newman 
on  June  2.  Nancy  Ellen  is  the  second 
daughter  in  the  Newman  family. 

Prichard,  a  daughter.  Daryl  Jean,  born 
on  Sept.  26  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  H. 
Prichard.  '52. 

'Wissinger,  twin  daughters,  on  Dec.  19,  to 
Donald  E.,  '50  and  Flora  Barnhart,  '51 
Wissinger. 

*  The  Alumni  Office  would  like  to  add  that 
the  Boyers.  the  Mickatavages  and  the 
Wissingers  should  have  honorable  men- 
tion for  service  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  to  S.  U.  To  you,  we  doff  our 
hats! 


Admissions  .  .  . 

As  of  Dec.  1,  applications  reaching  the 
Admissions  Office  had  increased  by  about 
20  per  cent  over  last  year.  As  is  true  each 
year,  the  better  qualified  candidates  apply 
early  and  there  is  a  high  percentage  of 
acceptances. 

Men  students,  year  after  year,  seem  to 
wait  till  the  last  minute,  although  on 
every  side  they  hear  of  the  importance  of 
early   application. 

Susquenanna  is  always  heartened  by  the 
large  number  of  Alumni  who  refer  good 
students  to  their  Alma  Mater.  Not  a  day 
goes  by,  but  some  Alumnus  writes  about 
a  neighbor's  son  or  daughter,  or  a  rela- 
tive who  is  ready  for  college.  These  pros- 
pects will  continue  to  receive  immediate 
and  full  consideration,  but  the  Admissions 
Office  seeks  the  co-operation  of  the  Alumni 
in  referring  only  well  qualified  students 
and  urging  them  to  apply  early  as  possible. 


Lt.  Col.  John  A.  Auchmuty,  '32,  and  his 
wife  Myrtle  were  killed  instantly  in  an 
auto  accident,  Dec.  15,  in  Phila.  They  are 
survived  by  a  son  of  West  Palm  Beach, 
Fla.,   and  a  daughter,   12  at  home. 

The  Rev.  Louis  F.  Gunderman  '04,  pastor 
emeritus  of  Holy  Trinity  Church,  Flint, 
Mich.,  and  statistician  of  the  Michigan 
Synod,  died  November  23.  A  graduate  of 
Hamma  Divinity  School,  he  served  pas- 
torates in  Nebraska,  Illinois,  and  Michi- 
gan, where  he  was  Michigan  Synod  sta- 
tistician for  more  than  30  years.  While 
serving  a  pastorate  at  Ann  Arbor,  he 
organized  student  work  at  the  Univer- 
sity of  Michigan  and  was  student  pastor 
there  for  5  years. 

The  Rev.  William  L.  Price,  '02,  died  Dec. 
8  in  the  York,  Pa.,  Hospital.  He  is  sur- 
vived by  his  wife  and  several  nieces 
and  nephews. 

Graif  M.  Staib,  '13,  died  at  his  home  in 
Montgomery,  Pa.  on  Nov.  11.  He  had 
been  vice-president  of  the  First  National 
Bank  of  Montgomery  at  the  time  of  his 
death.  Surviving  are  his  wife,  two  sisters 
and  two  brothers. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  Charles  Milton  Teufel,  '07, 
died  unexpectedly  on  Oct.  14  in  Milton, 
Pa.  where  he  had  lived  since  1952.  Well 
known  for  his  interest  in  sports  and 
athletics.  Dr.  Teufel  had  coached  all 
major  sports  while  attending  Susque- 
hanna's Seminary.  He  is  survived  by  his 
wife  and  three  children. 

Gleason  Wayne  Whipple,  x'59,  died  Nov. 
22  in  the  Sunbury,  Pa.  Community  Hospi- 
tal. He  had  been  a  patient  there  for  one 
month.  Survived  by  his  wife,  a  daugh- 
ter and  both  parents,  at  the  time  of  his 
death  he  had  been  a  senior  in  the  Busi- 
ness Administration  Dept.  at  S.  U. 

J.  Clyde  Ziegler,  '27,  died  Nov.  9  in  the 
Harrisburg,  Pa.  General  Hospital.  Until 
his  retirement  m  1953,  he  had  taught 
at  Harrisburg's  William  Penn  Senior  High 
School.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife  and 
a  brother. 


ALUMNI  DAY 

Make  Plans  Now 
To  Be  On  Campus 

SAT.,  MAY  2 


TEN 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,   1958 


Dr.  Linebaugh  Dies 
November  19,  1958 

At  S.  U.  Since  1921 


Dr.  Percy  Mathias  Linebaugh.  Director 
of  Susquehanna's  School  of  Music,  died 
in  the  Sunbury  Community  Hospital. 
November  19.  He  had  been  hospitalized 
with  a  heart  condition. 


DR.   LINEBAUGH 

Dr.  LLnebaugh,  well  known  throughout 
Penna.  for  his  leadership  in  music  educa- 
tion, was  born  in  York.  Pa.,  in  1894.  He 
attended  Lebanon  Valley  College,  and  re- 
ceived his  degree  in  1911.  He  did  gra- 
duate work  at  the  Peabody  Conservatory. 
Baltimore.  M'd..  and  studied  organ  pri- 
vately   with    Charles    Courboin. 

Coming  to  Susquehanna  in  1921,  Dr. 
Linebaugh  was  appointed  acting  head  of 
the  Conservatory  uoon  the  death  of  Dr. 
E.  Edwin  Sheldon  in  1948.  In  1951  he  as- 
sumed all  responsibilities  for  the  depart- 
ment's program.  Also  in  1951,  Susque- 
hanna conferred  upon  him  the  honorary 
degree  of  doctor  of  music. 

The  Sunbury  Item  in  an  editorial  said: 
"DEDICATED  PEOPLE  are  the  motivat- 
ing forces  in  any  institution  of  higher 
learning,  and  the  death  of  Dr.  P.  M. 
Linebaugh,  Director  of  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity's School  of  Music,  emphasizes  that 
point. 

"His  37-year  affiliation  with  the  univer- 
sity covered  a  period  of  significant  ad- 
vances in  which  he  played  a  sizable  role. 
And  throughout  the  history  of  Susquehanna 
men  of  his  caliber,  by  singular  devotion, 
have  made  their  contributions.  They  have 
left   a   rich   legacy   as   well   as   a   ringing 


Classes  Plan  for 
S-y  ear  Reunions 

With  the  splendid  co-operation  of  class 
representatives,  the  past  few  years  have 
seen  very  successful  alumni  day  pro- 
grams. This  is  the  time  when  class  re- 
unions are  held  and,  at  five-year  intervals, 
class  members  return  to  the  campus  to 
meet  and  frolic  with  those  college  friends 
from  whom  they  never  can  be  separated. 
The  following  classes  are  due  to  cele- 
brate anniversaries  on  May  2. 

Anniversary  Year 

50th  1909 

45th  1914 

40th  1919 

35th  1924 

30th  1929 

25th  1934 

20th  1939 

15th  1944 

10th  1949 

.5th  1954 

11  will  be  the  duty  of  the  president  of 
the  above  classes  to  plan  for  those  re- 
unions. Even  though  the  president  might 
find  it  impossible  to  be  present,  he  or 
she  should  be  willing  to  put  the  necessary 
time  into  promoting  the  event. 

The  Alumni  Office  stands  ready  to  co- 
operate with  class  officers  by  supplying 
lists  of  class  members  and  doing  the  neces- 
sary mimeographing  and   mailing. 


ALUMNI  SUPPORT  Fr  Pg  6< 

across  to  the  Alumni,  the  need  for  a  re- 
sponse on  their  part.  Former  President 
Eliot  of  Harvard  University  has  said: 
"It  is,  of  cuitrsc,  largely  by  the 
extent  of  the  support  accorded  to  a 
college  by  its  own  graduates  that 
the  world  judges  of  the  right  of  that 
college  to  seek  cooperation  of  others 
in  jilanning  for  the  future.  An  in- 
stitution that  cannot  rally  to  its 
financial  assistance  the  men  who 
have  taken  its  degrees  and  whose 
diploma  is  their  passport  into  the 
world  is  in  a  poor  position  to  ask 
assistance  from  others.  It  is  not 
merely  what  Alumni  give;  it  is  the 
fact  that  they  do  give  that  is  of  su- 
preme  importance." 

Your  Alma  Mater  is  depending  on  you 
to  support  the  1959  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund. 


challenge  to  educators  and  students  alike, 
and  the  public  at  large  is  deeply  indebted 
to  them,  one  and  all." 

Dr.  Linebaugh  was  married  to  the  for- 
mer Naomi  L.  Ulrich.  '25.  who  preceded 
him  in  death  a  year  ago. 

He  is  survived  by  a  daughter  and  two 
grandchildren,   all  of  Selinsgrove. 


Prominent  S.  U. 
Bd.  Member  Dies 

Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes  of  York,  Pennsyl- 
vania, who  had  been  a  member  of  the 
Board  of  Directors  of  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity for  twenty  years,  died  suddenly  in 
his  home  Sunday.  December  21. 


DR.    LANDES 

Dr.  Landes  was  born  and  spent  his  early 
boyhood  in  the  environs  of  Selinsgrove  but 
mo\ed  to  York  in  his  early  years.  He 
graduated  from  Susquehanna  University  in 
1911  and  immediately  entered  .Jefferson 
Medical  College.   Philadelphia. 

Having  been  elected  to  Susquehanna's 
Board  of  Directors  in  June.  1939,  he 
served  for  the  past  10  years  as  a  member 
of  the  Executive  Committee. 

Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  president  of  Sus- 
quehanna, in  commenting  on  Dr.  Landes' 
death,  said.  "In  the  death  of  Dr.  Latimer 
S.  Landes.  Susquehanna  University  has 
lost  one  of  her  real  friends  and  most  loyal 
supporters.  Since  graduating  from  Susque- 
hanna, he  manifested  an  enthusiastic  in- 
terest in  the  progress  of  the  University  and 
was  never  too  busy  to  give  time  and 
thought  to  the  meetings  of  the  Board.  As 
a  man.  he  was  a  friendly,  jovial  person 
and  a  good  medical  counselor  to  thousands 
who  will  mourn  his  passing." 

As  an  active  member  of  the  York-Han- 
over District  Alumni  Club.  Dr.  Landes 
rarely  missed  a  meeting  and  was  always 
willing  to  coun.sel  with  the  officers  on  any 
problem.  He  contributed  heavily  with  both 
time  and  money  to  the  York  Scholarship 
program. 

There  survives  his  wife  and  one  son, 
both  living  in  York. 


December,  1958 


THE   SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ELEVEN 


0nward,   ye 

Football  Winds  Up 
With  3-4  Record 

Ferraro  Named  All-American 


Crusaders 

FOOTBALL  LEADERS 


Ralph   W.   Ferraro 


Ralph  W.  Ferraro, 
co-captain  of  the  Cru- 
sader's football  team 
received  national  re- 
cognition this  year 
when  he  was  named 
ALL-AMERICAN  by 
the  Williamson  Foot- 
ball Rating  System. 
A.  A.  Stagg,  Jr.,  Pro- 
fessor of  Physical 
Education  at  the  Uni- 
versity made  the  an- 
nouncement during  half-time  at  the  S.  U.- 
Ursinus  basketball  game  on  Dec.  13. 

Ferraro.  who  aspires  to  a  career  in  NFL 
after  his  graduation  from  S.  U.  in  196(i 
shifted  from  a  tackle  spot  to  center  at 
the  start  of  the  1958  season  and  bulwarked 
the  Crusader's  defenses  all  year.  He  gain- 
ed first  team  honors  on  all-opponent  teams 
of  practically  every  team  S.  U.  met  this 
fall,  and  was  selected  Honorable  Mention 
on  both  All  State  and  Middle  Atlantic 
States  teams. 

College  athletic  departments  and  coach- 
es participate  in  the  balloting  for  the  Wil- 
liamson  Rating  System  honors. 

Ferraro,  20  years  old  -  220  lbs.,  will  play 
his  fourth  season  varsity  ball  for  Susque- 
hanna next  year. 

Sharing  Honorable  Mention  with  Ferraro 
on  both  All  State  and  Middle  Atlantic 
States  teams  was  star  half-back  John 
Yanuklis.  Both  boys  hail  from  Coach 
"Whitey"    Keil's    hometown    area. 

Coaches  Keil  and  Pittello  had  a  fine 
team  in  action  this  past  season,  but  got 
very  few  breaks  after  the  first  three 
games. 

At  a  dinner  held  for  the  team  at  the 
Dutch  Pantry  on  Nov.  17th,  Coach  Keil 
labeled  the  '58  squad  "The  best  I  have 
had  since  accepting  the  coaching  reins 
here  four  years  ago  .  .  .  They  are  the 
most  spirited  co-operative  unit  in  my 
coaching  regime." 

The  Orange  and  Maroon  finished  with  a 
3-4  record,  but  the  won-lost  tally  doesn't 
tell  the  real  story  of  the  season.  The  com- 
paratively inexperienced  28-man  squad, 
one  of  the  smallest,  if  not  the  smallest  in 
Middle  Atlantic  Conference  circles,  battl- 
ed each  opponent  all  the  way  and  dropped 


Pictured  above  are  Coaches  and  Co-Captains  of  the  1958  football  team  during  the 

annual   banquet  held  at  the   Dutch   Pantry.     L.  to  R.   Ralph   Ferraro,  Jersey  City, 

N.  J.,  Carl  Shoemaker,  Ashland;  Coaches  Keil  and  Pittello,  and  Ray  Richie, 

Shamokin. 

Basketball  Team  Faced  With  Tough  Schedule. 
Coach  Barr,  In  2nd.  Season,  Real  Leader. 

With   three   basketball   games   and   only  promising  freshmen  to   fill   the   gap  next 

one   win   to   report,   the   basketball   team,  year.    Those  staring  in  early  season  games 

in  its  second  season  under  the  tutelage  of  have   been:    Gene   Witiak   of   Aldan,    Pa.; 

John  E.  Barr,  has  to  fight  heavy  odds  to  Harry  Powers,   Selinsgrove;   Bob  Probert, 

win  .500  of  its  games.  W.  Hazleton,  Pa.;  Maurice  Bobst,  Hawley, 

„.  ,  ,^  •..    ™  ,  J       1  „      Pa.  and  George  Moore  of  Ashland,  Pa. 

High-scoring  Keith  Tyler  received  a  leg 

injury  in  the  first  game  and  will  be  side-         The  schedule  follows: 

lined  for  an  indefinite  period.  The  team.       Dee.    e— wiikes A 

however,    intends    to    show    one    and    all      'Dec.  is— Ursinus  H 

,     ,    ..     ,  ,     1  J  1  Dec.  15 — Lebanon    Valley    .' H 

that  It  does  not  depend  on  one  man  alone.  ^^^     s-Gettysburg  A 

Coach  Barr  feels  that  the  team  has  more  J*"-    s— Mansfield   H 

depth    this   year    and    should    be    able    to  ^,  ':::^!rZ.^rZZZ:ZZ:Zi:  n 

handle   any   situation   that   may   arise   on  j^^^   n— Western  Maryland  a 

the    hardwoods.  Jan.  31— Wagner  A 

.,  .  .,  Feb.     4 — Lycoming  H 

With   three    seniors    on    the    roster,    the       p^^    ?— Washington H 

coach  is  working  hard  to  bring  along  four       Feb.    9— Rider  H 

Feb.  11 — Scranton  A 

Feb.  13— Hartwick  H 

,         ■    .      .  Feb.  17— F.    &    M.  A 

three  of  its  games  by  an  aggregate  of  just      ,j,^^  21— Drexei  H 

10  points.  Feb.  23— Lycoming  A 

,,  ,  ,      ,  Feb.   25 — Juniata  H 

At    the    banquet,     the    boys    presented       ^^^^  27— Upsaia  A 

Coaches  Keil  and  Pittello  with  handsome       Feb.  28— Rutgers  s.  j.  a 

gifts.    Former    Coach    Stagg,    Jr.,    was    also        .Home  afternoon  game,  starting  time  2:30  P.  M. 
presented    with    a    gift.  Home  evening  games.     Starting  time  8:00  P.  M. 


TWELVE 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


December,  1958 


Alumni  Office  In 
Search  of  Lost  Sheep 

Ancther  plea  for  HELP  from  Ihc  Alunini  Office! 
Please  —  anyone  knowinj;  the  whereabouts  of  the 
following  people  —  let  us  in  on  the  secret.  Many 
of  you  were  a  bis  help  last  time  -  but  we  still 
hive  far  too  many  "poor  little  sheep  who  have 
gone  astray  -  and  this  Bo-Peep  can't  tell  where 
to  find  them." 

Below   are  the   ver>-    latest   "sheep"    whose   mail 
was    returned  to   us   marked   "imclaimed"    or   "un- 
known,"   and    there   then    follows    the    alphabetical 
list  which  we  began  in  the  March  issue. 
Walter   S.   Vanpoyck,    •37,    ,5900   S.    \V.    ISOth    St., 

Miami,  Fla. 
Mr.   and  Mrs.  Joseph  Urban,   '28,    '29,  7017     2Sth 

Ave.,    St.    Petersburg,    Fla. 
Myra    C.   Bnwersox,    ■20.    124    .\'.    Bailey.    Apt.    I.t. 

Fort  Worth,  Texas. 
Mrs.    Naomi    Day   Wood,   "47,   34    Gill    R'd,    Water- 
town,    N.   Y. 
John   B.    Doran.    '.50.    1875    Dekalb    St.,   Bridgeport 

Pa. 
The    Rev.    G.    Robert    Booth.    '41.    Pleasant    Valley. 

N.  Y. 
Mrs.    Jeanne   Hoflord    Parsons.    '37.    309    Delaware 

Ave.,  Wilmington   3,   Dela. 
J.    Robert   Recder,   .^'32,    Northway    R'd,    Williams- 
port,  Pa. 
Alice  N.  Musselman,  510.  860  S.  57th  St.,  Om.-iha, 

Neb. 
Mrs.  E.   Eunice  Arentz  Knupp,    '40,   Fclton,  N.   Y. 
Chester  A.  Severs,  x'42.    1519  Jackson  Dr.,   Sacra- 
mento. Calif. 
Mrs.     Carohii     Frantz     Bnmschwvler.     x'57.     3717 

Chestnut    St..   Philadelphia   4,    Pa. 
Robe.t   S.    Maddocks.    '47,    1550    Glen    Keith    R'd., 

Towson,  Md. 
Mary  C.  G;>nnon,  '30,   1900  N.  Park  St.,  Philadel- 
phia 22,  Pa. 
Joseph   Franklin   Gaul,    '16,  Sunburv-,   Pa. 
Anna  J.  Gavin,  '28,  Inkennan,  Pa. 
William   M.  Gaylor,   '09. 

K.  Irene  Geiser,    39,  Box  134,  Palmyra,  Pa. 
Leafy  Francis  Giles,  '16,  Ocala.  Fla. 
Edward   T.  Gorman,   '28.   44    Main    St..   Inkennan, 

Pa. 
Joseph  A.  Grady.  '31,  87  Merritt  St..  Wilkes-Barre. 

Pa. 
Helen  B.  Grapski.  '31.  457  State  St..  Plymouth.  Pa. 
Mrs.   Margaret  Gray.   '13.   620   State  St..  Curwens- 

ville.    Pa. 
William    Griffiths,    x.    890    Lancaster    St..    Albany, 

N.  Y. 
Walter  Grim,  x'44,  2523  Ridge  St.,  Berkley  9,  Calif. 
Mrs.  Lois  Young  Guistwhite,  '49,    137   S.    2nd  St., 

Steelton.  Pa. 
Charles  Gundnim,  x'43,  .\ir  Corp  Training  Detach- 
ment, Tulsa.  Okla. 
Aaron   Sailor  Gunzberger,   '17,   615   Diverscy  Park- 
way. Chicago,  111. 
Mrs.    Mary  L.   Hafer,  x'08,  WatsontovTO,   Pa. 
Hugh  Handford,  x'34,  515  N.  Pittsburgh  St.,  Con- 

nellsville.  Pa. 
Mrs.    Galdice   Sigworth    Harrington,    '18.    1536    E. 

82nd  St..  Cleveland.  Ohio. 
Forrest  J.  Harter.  '50.   1209  Green  St..  Harrisburg, 

Pa. 
Paul    L.    Haukek,    '26,    411    Arthur    Ave.,   Endicott, 

.\.  Y. 
Elmer  C.   Hawk,   '34,  White   Hill   Industrial   School. 

White  Hill,  Pa. 
John   D.   Heikcs,  '30,  30  Taylor   Blvd.,  Harrisburg. 

Pa. 
The  Rev.  W.  W.   Heim.    05.  Roulette.  Pa. 
Clifford   B.   Hennig.   '29.   204    Maple   St..   Savre.  Pa. 
Essie  V.   Henninger,  '17.  Shamokin.  Pa. 
Aitis  G.    Herbster.   Cleveland.  Ohio. 
Stewart    B.    Hettig.    '32,  7    S.    Regent    St..    Wilkes- 
Barre.   Pa. 
Emily  K.  Hill.  '32,  1517  Clay  Ave..  Scranton,  Pa. 
Dr.  Pern  T.   Hahn,  x'16,  5613  Green  St.,  Germ.ln- 

town.   Phila..   Pa. 
Myrtle  M.  Hoke,  1222  N'.  Third  St.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
John  Householder,  '22,  Port  Trevorton,  Pa. 
Merle  E.    Hubbard,   '32,    13   South   St..   Greenfield, 

Mass. 
Winficld  S.  Hudkins,  '."Jl,   11   \.  Broom  St.,  Madi- 
son,  Wise. 
Clarence   A.    Hurst,    '26,    620    K.    Governors    Ave., 

Dover,  Dela. 
John  Imler,  x'29.  Phoenix,  Ariz. 
Walter  H.  Ilfert,  '53,  Hazleton,  Pa. 
The  Rev,  Edward  H.    lohns,  '27.  Hopewood,  Pa. 
Sylvanus  Jtmes,  '08,  Edwardsvillc,  Pa. 


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J.iims    \'.   Joid.ui.    '25.    1059    .\lliright    Ave..    Scran- 

t:;n.   Pa. 
Mrs.    Ma\e   Snyder    Keith.   '41.    L'ni\-ersit\-    of    .\ri- 

zona,  Tucson,  .\riz. 
John   W.   K.ller,   x'09,   Etters,   Pa. 
Benjamin  B.  Kemp.  '.32,  254  Robert  St.,  Xanticoke. 

Pa. 
Frank   L.   Kerstetter,   '09,   Xanticoke.   Pa. 
.Mrs.  John  Ketner,  .\.  .\ltoona.  Pa. 
John   W.   Keyes,  '29,  601   Moosic  R'd..  Moosic.  Pa. 
Mrs.    Helen    Lahr   Kimble,    x'33.    2923    E.    St.,   San 

Bernardino,   Calif. 
Marvin   W.   Klick,    '25,   Lake    Mohawk    St.,    Sparta. 

N.  J. 
Claries  Kloss.  x'94.  Biglcrville,  Pa. 
George   D.    Knight.    '27.    117    Sherman    Ave..    New 

Haven.  Conn. 
William    B.    Lahr.    '96,    944    Carolton    Ave.,    Lake 

Wales,   Fla. 
.Margaret   Lambert,  x.  New  Brunswick.   N.  J. 
'Mrs.    Faye    Satzler   Leadmon,    '.50.    1012   N.    Third 

St..    Harrisburg.    Pa. 
The   Rev.   Milo  .■\.   Lecrone.   '21.  Colorado   Springs, 

Colo. 
Lee   R.   Walter.    '09.   500   Coleridge   Ave..  Altoona. 

Pa. 
Jack  Levy.  x'45. 
Gerald  S.  Leib.  .\'42.  1334   \'emon  St..  Harrisburg, 

Pa. 
John  Lisinski.  '3.5.  Plains.  Pa. 
Ra>    K.  Long,   '28,  .\dora   .\pts.,  Cannine   St.,  New 

York  City. 
Paul  S.  Lubold,  '37,  Danville.  Pa. 
Kuth    Lyter.    '04,   Sunhury,   Pa. 

.Mrs.  Jennie   Scharf  McCarrell,   '06,  Lewistown,  Pa. 
Frank   .McGroarty,   '29,    26    E.    Thomas    St.,   North 

End,   Pa. 
Mrs.    Eliz.d>eth   Watkins  McMillen,  '30,  Pittsburgh, 

21,    Pa. 
Mrs.  Ruth  Wray  Maddox.  '14,  Upland,  Ind. 
Leila   H.   Magee,  x.  Centre  Hall,  Pa. 
Mrs.    Esfelle    Pejrl    Marcuse,    '33,   4318    LaLuz   St., 

El  Paso,  Texas 
Mrs.  Mar^■  Martens,  x,  328  Hanover  Ave.,  Oakland, 

Calif. 
Milton  Martin  x'34,  R.  D.,  York,  Pa. 
Jacob  H.   Meehin,  '29,  Miners  Mills,  Pa. 
Edwin  J.   Menapace,   '53,  8307   14th  Ave.,   Hyatts- 

ville,    Md. 
Mrs.  Sarah  Luch  Mench,  '21,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
Albert   C.    Mever,    '34,    1725    Penn   Ave.,    Scr.inton, 

Pa. 
Mrs.    Marv    .^nn   Fox   Wagenseller,    '37,    162    Bare- 
ford   St.,    Detroit,    Mich, 
Floyd   Miller.   '06.   Lewisburg.   Pa, 
Jaeib   D<!nald   Miller,   '19,    Bloomsburg,   Pa. 
Dr.    Ward    C.    Miller,    x.    644    Revere    R'd,,    Penn 

Valley,  Morrisville,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Shiriev   Reich  Milligan,   x'29. 
Frank    Milton,    x'28,    6200    Larchwood    Ave.,    Phila- 
delphia,   Pa. 
J,   H.  &   Peiiri   Kecler  Morrison,  '20.   '21.    19  Roue- 
wood  Terrace.  Rochester.   N.  Y. 
George    E.    &    Beatrice    DeWire    Moser,    '31.    '31. 

Greensburg.   Pa. 
Grace   Machette.   '03.   Mechanicsburg.    Pa. 
-(ilbert  C.  Mver.  '34.  2475  Porter  St..  Los  Angeles. 

Calif. 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Hall  Xeideigh,  '17.  Mifflintown.  Pa. 
George   S,    Oberdorf.    x'34.    Xogales.    Ariz. 
Mrs.    Mar>'    Feehrer   Odou.   '18.    423   Reynolds    St.. 

S.   Williamsport.   Pa. 
Mrs.  Maude  Lucas  Owens.   '24.  Niagara  Falls,  N.Y. 
Dr.   Donald   M.    Pace.   '28.   2030  Sumner  St..   Lin- 
coln. Nebr. 
.Mrs.   .Xadia  Zaremha  Phillips.   '44.  3500  Chamber- 

lavne  Ave.,  Richmond.  Va. 
George   E,    Phillips.    '36,    1347    Brvant   St..    X.    E., 

Washington    IS.  D.  C. 
Michiel  R.  Pittle.  X.  Conms  Christie.  Texas. 
.Mrs.  Olive  Williard  Raker.  '31.  Shamokin,  Pa. 
Albert  Reariek.   "20,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
Kenneth    X.    Heed,    '26.   Cobalt.    Conn. 
J.     Marion    Reiihenbaeh,    '31.    Hemdon,    Pa. 
The    Rev.    Walter    K.    Reifsnvder.    '27,    Lebanon,    Pa. 
Edward   E.    Richarils.   '47.    Mt,    Pleasant   Mills.   Pa. 
The  Rev.   Clyde   S.   Rid.now.   '25, 
Bamer   Rine.   '07.   Beavertown.   Pa. 


l(a\inoiul     H.     Rinehimer.     '36.    370    Chestnut     St., 

Warrior    Run,    Pa. 
.Mrs.  J.  H.  Ross,  Centre  Hall,  Pa. 
James  A.  Ruddy,  '27,  900  W.  Main  St..  Plymouth, 

J,  Br>ce  Sardiga.  '38.  Carthage  College.  Carthage, 
III, 

Robe;t  M,  Sausaman.  '10.  1746  Quoit  Road.  Cleve- 
land,  Ohio. 

.Mrs,  Kathnn  Bittner  Saylor,  '32,  Box  264.  Bagdad, 
Florida. 

Lloyd  E.  Saylor.  x'29.  919  Clinton,  Phila..  Pa. 

John  Anthonv  Schiavo,  '33.  35  Diamond  Street, 
Hazleton.   Pa. 

Josepn  A.  Schmidt.  '33.  P.  O.  Box  33,  Baltimore, 
Md. 

.Mrs.  Mar>'  Schnure  Thompson,  x'Ofi,  1250  X.  La- 
Brea   St.,    Holhwood,   Calif. 

Fred  G.  Schoch,  '08,  New  Berlin.  Pa. 

Charles  Schreiner.   '16.   Frankfurt.   Germany. 

Helen  G.  Schultz,  x'29,  360  Tulpehocken  ,  St. 
Phila..  Pa. 

Benjamin  X.  Schwartz.  Mty..  '28,  3407  Michigan 
.^ve..    East   Chicago,   Ind. 

Sanford  S.  Shambaugh,  '07,  1180  Riverside  Dr., 
.Akron.   Ohio. 

The  Rev.  Allen  C.  Shue,  510,  131  S.  Beaver  St., 
York,  Pa. 

Ira  .Merrill  Smith,  '09,  Elderton,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Catherine  McKeehan  Smith,  '28,  Camanche, 
Texas. 

Dr.  G.  C.  Snyder,  x.  507  E.  Main  St.,  Lebanon, 
Indiana. 

Vaughn  S.  Spotts,  '30,  P.  O.  Box  363,  Williamsport, 
Pa, 

Estella  Stahl,  '09,  Sunburv,  Pa. 

Gladys  M.  Staub,  '29. 

Winifred  Stevens,  '03,  Phila.,  Pa. 

Clarence  Stewart,  x,  East  Mont.  Dais\'town.  Pa. 

Charles  W.  Stroup.  '32.  Chambersburg.  Pa. 

Dr.  Reginald  Stroup.  x'2H,  385  Morris  St..  Albanv. 
X.  Y. 

Charles  A.  Sullivan.  '51.  309  E.  Pittsburgh  St., 
Greensburg.  Pa. 

Edward  W.  Taylor,  '17,  667  S.  Hoover  St.,  Los 
Angeles,  Calif. 

Richard  H.  Tice,  x'35,  914  Howell  St.,  Seattle  1, 
Wash. 

Madolin  M.  Tucker.  '35.  1664  Washington  Ave., 
Northampton.   Pa. 

Peter  E.  Turick.  Attv..  '21.  2628  E.  Willis  Street, 
Detroit,    Mich. 

Walter  B,  Wagner.  '51.  369  W.  Fifth  St,.  Lewis- 
town.   Pa, 

Goldie    Marie  Walker.   '20.  Shamokin.  Pa. 

R.  Lee  Walter.  '09.  500  Coleridge  Axe..  Altoona, 
Peuna. 

Mrs.  Eleanor  O'Donnell  Wargn\ ,  '2S,  7102  Clivc 
R'd..   Upper  Darby,  Pa. 

John  E.  Wasileskie.'  '31,  1124  16th  St.,  N.  E., 
Washington.  D.  C. 

Carl    Wehner,   31    \  ictor   St.,    Trenton,   N.   J. 

Ch.-sl<r  J.  West,  '22,  3015  Jonestown  R'd.,  Har- 
risburg.   Pa. 

Lillian  M.  Whittington,  '53,  Union  Hospital,  Ells- 
ton.  Md. 

Warren  W.  Wightman,  x'40,  317  S.  Oak  St.,  Mt. 
Cannel.   Pa. 

Arline  S.  Williams,  '28,  37  S.  Regent  St.,  Wilkes- 
Barre.   Pa. 

Mrs.  Jane  Silve\  Willman,  x'55,  3925  Clearview 
Ave.,  Davton  9.  Ohio. 

Harr>-  Z.  Wilt,  x'26,    1031   S.  Queen  St.,  York.  Pa. 

Walter  Wolston.  *51,  1  Homestead  Park,  Newark, 
X.  J. 

Glenn   R.   Work,   '10,   Arthurdale,   W.    Va. 

Jav  W.  Worthington,  '33,  51  Sunnvside  Dr.,  Yonk- 
'ers,   X.    Y. 

Mrs.  Edith  Ash  Wright,  x'3I,  204  Adams  Ave., 
State  College.   Pa. 

Mildred     D,    Wynn.    '28.    Pennington    R'd..    Upper 

Robert  B.  Yohev,  '06,  145  Weststate  R'd.,  Upper 
Darin,   Pa. 

John  G.  Yost,  '29,  703  N.  W.  14th  Ave.,  Gaines- 
ville,  Fla. 

The  Rev.  Alvin  Yungcl,  '08,  Breklum,  Germany. 

losipb  Zayarich,  x'42,  1527  Spring  Garden  St., 
Phila.,   Pa, 


C^Z'^ 


W  M      M '"%  "f  "W  "W  #%' 


OFFICERS  of  the  ASSOCIATION 

Hon.  President 

Dr.  Jo)in  I.  Woodruff,  '88 

President 

Raymond  P.  Garman,  Sr.,  '30 

1st  Vice  President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs.  '43 

s?«rf  I'iVf  President 

Mrs.  Mary  Farlling:  Holhvay,  '28 

Secretary 

Mrs.  Lavan  R.  Robinson.  '46 

Treasurer 

W.  David  Gross,  '47 

Stdtistieian 

Edwin  M.  Brungart,  '00 

JHciti  be  r-a  t -large 

Dr.  Glenn  L.  Musser,  '41 

Memher-at-hirye 
Paul  M.  Haines.  "31 

Alumni  Rep.  on  Univ.  B'd.  of  Trustees 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  '37 


ON  THE  COVER 


The  // , 


The  /i  Susquehanna 
<1>^L0MNUS 


Vol.  XXVIII 


March,  1959 


Editor 


Co-Editor 


Dan  MacCuish 


Mary  E.  Wert 

Contents 

Dean  Russell  Gait,   19.^8-1959 

Dr.  Weber's  Message 

Fire   Inspectors   at   S.U. 

Dr.  G.  M.  Smith  Gift 

Dr.  Armstrong  in  South  America 

Lynne  O.  Ramer 

District  Club   News 

Susquehannans  on   Parade 

Support  of  Our  Alma   Mater 

Onward,  ye  Crusaders 


No.  3 


New  Pj.siclcnt  .md  Mrs.  Ciistavc  \V.  W'rli.r,  al- 
though finding  a  thousand  things  to  do  since  com- 
iiiK  t(»  Ihj  Ciimpiis  Ffh.  1.  took  time  out  to  pose  for 
our  photographer. 

In    the   short    time   the>    have    )>een    in    residence,         

the>    ha\f   "anned   the  hearts   of    all    "ho   have   met  '^*'   Alumnus    is    published    four   times   a    >ear    hy    Stisrinehanna    Vniversit>,    in    the    month.s    «>f   September, 

..    '                                                     ...  December,   March  and  Juni-.      Entered   as   second-class    matter.   September  26,    1931,  at    the   Post   Office   in 

^'"^"  Selinsprove,  Pa.,  under  the  act  of  August  24.   1912. 


Russell  Galt,  Dean  1938  - 1959 


TEACHER,  SCHOLAR  AND  CHRISTIAN  GENTLEMAN 


tITH  HEAVY  HEARTS,  staff  members  of  the  University  raised  tlie  campus  flag  at  iialf  mast  iii  tiie 
pearly  morning  fiours  of  Monday,  March  16,  to  announce  the  death  of  Dean  Russell  Gait.    The  Dean 
had  quietly  passed  away  in  his  sleep  during  the  night. 

Friend  and  counselor  to  all  students  at  Susquehanna  since  1938,  the  Dean  had  also  held  the  respect 
and  affection  of  hundreds  of  older  alumni  who  had  the  privilege  of  knowing  and  working  with  him.  As  a 
small  token  of  this  esteem  the  Alumni  Council  arranged  for  a  floral  tribute  to  be  sent  to  the  Funeral  Home. 
Some  alumni  sent  contributions  to  the  Snyder  County  Cancer  Society  in  his  memory. 

When  it  had  appeared  that  the  Dean's  health  would  not  permit  him  to  continue  in  his  work,  on  Feb. 
4  he  announced  his  retirement,  to  take  efTect  in  June.  Taking  this  announcement  with  a  deep  sense 
of  loss,  his  faculty  members  prepared  a  citation  in  recognition  of  his  long  and  devoted  service  and  pre- 
sented it  to  him  on  February  12.  In  the  citation,  brought  to  the  Dean  by  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz,  '08,  his 
friends  said: 

".  .  .  We  honor  you  as  a  faithful  leader  and  esteem  you  as  a  friend  and  counselor.  You  have  given 
tireless  and  unstinting  service  to  Christian  education.  Clearly,  you  have  elevated  the  standards  of  teach- 
ing and  scholarship  in  our  school.  With  affection  we  salute  you  as  teacher,  scholar,  and  Christian  gentle- 
man.   You  are  to  us  the  symbol  of  all  the  good  things  for  which  Su.squehanna  University  stands." 

.41umni  President,  Raymond  P.  Garman  said,  "A  true  friend  has  been  lost  to  the  Alumni  and  Sus- 
quehanna University.  Dean  Gait  was  a  wise  man  and  very  fair  in  his  dealings  with  all  of  us.  His  Chris- 
tian principles  in  living  and  teaching  shall  remain  in  the  hearts  of  all  forever." 

Dean  Gait  was  seventy  at  the  time  of  his  death.  He  had  come  to  Susquehanna  twenty-one  years  ago 
from  St.  Lawrence  University  where  he  had  served  as  a  visiting  professor.  Prior  to  this  he  had  been 
Dean  of  the  American  University  in  Cairo,  Egypt,  for  seventeen  years. 

Born  in  Philadelphia  and  educated  in  the  Philadelphia  public  schools,  the  Dean  was  a  graduate  of 
Muskingum  College  and  did  his  graduate  work  at  Columbia  University,  where  he  received  both  his  M.  A. 
and  Ph.D.  degrees. 

All  Alumni  express  their  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Mrs.  Gait  and  to  Miriam,  their  daughter. 


Dr.  Weber's  Message  To  Alumni   Woodruff  Scholarship 


Dear  Friends: 

Since  this  is  my  first  official  letter  to 
the  aliimtii  of  Susquehanna  University, 
may  I  make  it  a  personal  wo^rd  of  warm 
appreciation  for  all  that  you  have  done 
for  the  college  in  the  years  past.  I  knoiv 
that  u-ithout  any  further  solicitation  on 
my  part  this  loyalty  and  support  will 
grow  in  the  days  ahead.  iVe  have  many 
ambitious  plans  for  the  strengthening  of 
our  college  in  every  respect  —  faculty, 
curricula,  physical  plant,  size  of  enroll- 
ment, beautification  of  the  campus  and 
all  else  that  will  make  for  a  fine  Liberal 
Arts  college. 

It  is  my  hope  that  I  shall  visit  every 
area  alumni  meeting  this  spring  so  that 
I  may  greet  you  personally  and  I  would 
add  my  invitation  to  those  of  your  presi- 
dents to  make  a  special  effort  to  attend 
these  meetings.  Here  I  shall  attempt  to 
outline  for  you  our  dream  for  the  future 
in  which  I  know  you  u^ill  want  to  share. 
At  the  some  tim^  also  may  I  urge  your 
attendance  on  the  campus  on  Alumni 
Day,  May  2.  As  we  'remember  lohat  our 
college  has  meant  to  us  in  the  past,  and 
catch  the  vision,  of  what  it  is  yet  to  be, 
we  can  join  hands  in  bringing  about  cur 
dream  of  tomorrow. 

Sincerely  yours. 


GusTAVE  W.  Weber 
President 


ALUMNI   ASSOCIATION 
FINANCIAL  REPORT 

Mr.  W.  Da\  id  Gross,  treasurer  of  the  Gen- 
eral Alumni  Assoc,  has  requested  that  the 
following  financial  report   be  published  in 
the  March  issue  of  the  'Quarterly." 
Balance  on  hand  at  Homecoming, 

19.18      _. $     16.24 

Contributions   for  operation   of  Al- 
umni Meetings: 

W.  T.  Adams ._      100.00 

York-Hanover   District   Club...      100.00 

Committee  Members 45.97 

Contributions  from  Fund  Drive 4,536.26 

Total     $4,798.47 

Expenses  4,261.39 

Balance  on  hand.  Mar.  14,  1959 $   ,537.08 

Respectfully  submitted, 

W.  David  Gross,  Treasurer 
General  .Mumni  Assoc. 
This  report  inspected  and  approved: 

Raymond  P.  Garman,  Sr., 

President 

General  Alumni  Assoc. 


FIRE  INSPECTORS  AT  S.  U. 

The  Penna.  State  Dept.  of  Labor  and  In- 
dustr>  has  ordered  Susquehanna  University 
to  make  extensive  repairs,  within  30  days, 
to  seven  of  its  buildings,  in  order  to  com- 
ply with  fire  safety  regulations. 

Bernard  W.  Krapf,  Business  Manager, 
has  announced  that  the  University  ha"^ 
hired  an  architectural  firm  to  make  a 
study  of  existing  conditions  to  more  read- 
ily comply  with  the  state's  demands. 

Seibert  Hall.  Selinsgrove  Hall.  G.  A., 
Hassinger  Hall,  Steele  Science  and  the  three 
fraternity  houses  are  the  buildings  involved 
that  will  need  extensive  changes.  Minor 
changes  have  been  ordered  by  the  state  in 
several  of  the  other  buildings. 

An  appeal  has  been  made  to  stay  the  ex- 
ecution of  the  order  inasmuch  as  it  would 
be  impossible  to  make  the  necessary  re- 
pairs within  the  30  day  period. 

There  is  a  possibility,  according  to  Mr. 
Krapf,  that  if  the  state  goes  through  with 
its  present  plans  it  will  involve  an  expendi- 
ture of  approximately  $100,000. 

In  commenting  on  the  recent  drive  to 
eliminate  fire  hazards  at  educational  insti- 
tutions, the  Sunbury  Daily  Item  in  an  edi- 
torial said,  "It  is  apparent  that,  except  in 
the  cases  of  colleges  subsidized  bv  the  com- 


.\  full  report  of  the  W'oodrull  Scholarship 
Fund  will  be  sent  to  the  presidents  of  the 
District  Alumni  Clubs  for  presentation  at 
the  annual  Spring  Meetings.  Those  Alumni 
unable  to  attend  these  meetings  may  secui'e 
a  copy  of  the  report  by  «riting  to  the 
Alumni  Office. 

Many  of  Dr.  Woodrufis  friends  have  con- 
tributed to  the  fund  and  it  is  so  planned  that 
contributions  may  be  received  at  any  time. 

For  income  tax  purposes,  checks  should 
be  made  out  to  Susquehanna  University, 
Woodruff  Scholarship  Fund. 

monwealth,  acute  financial  problems  will  be 
created. 

"It  is  a  well-known  fact  that  public  sup- 
port of  independent  colleges  and  universit- 
ies has  been  far  short  of  what  it  should  be, 
and  that  except  in  \ery  rare  instances  of 
heavy  endowments  they  face  constant  finan- 
cial problems.  Not  the  least  of  these  is  pay- 
ment of  adequate  salaries  to  retain  capable 
instructors,  and  this  point  has  been  heavily 
underscored  by  recent  agitation  for  improv- 
ing and  expanding  the  nation's  educational 
system.  That  the  commonwealth  of  Penn- 
syhania  might  be  considered  a  factor  in 
compounding  the  financial  woes  of  colleges 
and  universities,  in  a  campaign  that  has 
many  doubtful  if  not  unreasonable  aspects, 
is  inconceivable." 


THE  OLD  MUST  MAKE  WAY  FOR  THE  NEW 


This  is  your  last  chance  to  see  the  old  Conservatory  of  Music.  In  the  background  is  the 
beautiful  new  Library.  Architects  are  now  making  pl^ns  to  landscape  this  section  of  the 
campus  and  to  erect  an  impssing  entrance. 


GIFT  TO  DR.  AND  MRS.  G.  MORRIS  SMITH 


Pictured  above  are  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  with  beautiful  Imperial  Chrysler 
presented  by  Alumni  and  friends.  L.  to  R.,  The  Rev.  Lester  J.  Karschner, 
'37,  Chairman  of  Gift  Committee;  Mrs.  Smith;  Dr.  Smith;  Jerry  D.  Bogar, 
Jr.,  x'99;  Raymond  P.  Garman,  Sr.,  '30  and  Dr.  John  F.  Harkins,  '15. 

In  a  note  to  the  Alumni  Office,  Dr.  Smith  said,  "Thank  you  everyone. 
The  Chapel  service  of  Jan.  16.  1959  w/ill  remain  a  happy  and  unforgettable 
memory.  The  participants  in  that  memorable  occasion  had  our  prompt 
note  of  thanks.  But  what  of  that  host  of  well  wishers,  unknown  and  name- 
less to  us,  who  had  part  in  making  possible  the  farewell  gift  of  a  matchless 
Imperial.     These  all  have  our  daily  gratitude. 

"Together  you  have  made  travel  a  joyous  experience  for  Mrs.  Smith 
and  me.  We  would  like  to  'hank  you  all  individually.  Since  this  cannot 
be  done,  be  assured  of  our  deep  appreciation,  and  of  our  good  wishes 
always." 


S.   U.  Grads! 

A  release  by  WHO'S  WHO  on  December 
30.  1958  has  re-affirmed  our  conviction  that 
on  the  whole  the  product  of  the  church-relat- 
ed college  is  superior  to  the  product  of  non- 
church  institutions.  The  Bulletin  of  Educa- 
tional Philanthropy  has  a  release  on  "The 
Contribution  of  the  Church-Related  Col- 
leges" iVol.  11.  Number  3i.  The  study 
shows  that  educators,  clergy,  doctors  of 
medicine,  and  librarians,  called  the  dedi- 
cated professions,  whose  attainment  quali- 
fied them  for  WHO'S  WHO,  are  educated  in 
the  church-related  institution  rather  than 
the  secular  public  and  private  institution. 
Even  among  educators,  listed  in  WHO'S 
WHO.  over  50 '"'r  more  were  graduated  from 
church-related  schools  than  received  their 
diplomas  from  secular  public  or  private  in- 
stitutions. It  appears  quite  evident  that 
the  contribution  of  the  church-related  col- 
lege and  university  is  "out  of  all  proportion 
to  the  size  and  number  of  such  institutions." 

— U.L.C.A.  News  Bulletin 


Visitors  .  .  . 


Visitors  to  the  .AJumni  Office  since  the 
last  issue  of  the  "Quarterly  "  included:  Paul 
R.  Nestler,  Jr.,  '.53:  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richard 
Scharfe,  Jr.,  '31,  and  daughter,  Susan;  Rob- 
ert R.  Patterson,  '50;  Ruth  E.  McCorkill, 
'43;  Ernest  A.  Canals,  '50  and  Daniel  T. 
McKelvey,  '34. 

Also  Charles  W.  Gruver,  x'58;  W.  Reuben 
Henry.  '54;  Sally.  '51  i  Mitchell  >  and 
"Scotty",  '50,  Small;  Horace  A.  KaufTman, 
'40  and  Kenneth  H.  Bathwell,  Jr.,  '54. 


The  Alumni  Office  is  trying  to 
track  down  an  old  copy  of  the  "Quar- 
terly". The  issue  of  June  1955,  Vol. 
XXIII-No.  4,  is  the  only  one  missing 
from  the  Alumni  files. 

The  Alumni  Office  will  be  grateful 
to  any  Alumnus  who  can  furnish  a 
copy. 


Flashes  from  the  Campus 

Gwendolyn  Schlegel  Kramer,  '36,  has 
given  a  contribution  to  Dr.  Russ  to  be  used 
for  the  History  Dept.  Dr.  Russ  turned  it 
over  to  the  Library  for  the  purchase  of  his- 
tory books.  .  . 

Dr.  T.  T.  Smith.  Professor  of  Physics  at 
S.  U.,  presented  a  gift  to  the  Library  of 
copies  of  the  Physical  Review,  official  pub- 
lication of  the  American  Physical  Society, 
dating  back  to  1920.  The  whole  volume  is 
complete  to  Dec.  1959.  He  also  gave  to 
the  Library  copies  of  Science  Abstracts, 
Section  A,  dating  back  to  1920.  .  .  . 

Robert  F.  W.  Meader.  who  has  spent  a 
year  teaching  at  The  Hun  School,  Princeton, 
N.  J.,  has  accepted  a  position  as  Director 
of  the  Shaker  Museum  at  old  Catham,  N. 
Y.  The  museum  is  the  only  one  in  the 
world  to  devote  itself  to  the  life  and  cul- 
ture of  the  Shakers.  Mr.  Meader  will  begin 
his  duties  June  15.  .  . 

Dr.  Albert  A.  Zimmer.  .Associate  Profes- 
sor of  Education,  was  recently  elected  to 
the  Exec.  Committee  of  the  Penna.  Associ- 
ation of  Liberal  Arts  Colleges  for  the  Ad- 
vancement of  Teaching.  .  . 

Mar.  4  through  14  saw  the  highly  success- 
ful run  of  "Julius  Caesar"  in  S.  U.'s  tenth 
annual  Shakespearean  Festival.  The  "Sus- 
quehanna Players"  played  to  a  full  house 
every  night  even  though  harassed  by  a 
terrific  blizzard  that  could  have  daunted 
the  most  avid  Shakespearean  fans. 


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DR.   THOMAS    F.   ARMSTRONG    VISITS   SOUTH    AMERICA 


We  in  North  America  know  \ery  little  about  our  neighbors 
who  inhabit  the  great  continent  lying  south  of  the  Isthmus  of 
Panama.  Since  events  taking  place  there  usually  have  been 
overshadowed  by  happenings  in  Europe.  Asia,  and  Africa  we 
are  guilty  of  taking  South  American  nations  more  or  less  for 
granted  if  we  think  of  them  at  all.  The  unfortunate  incidents 
that  occurred  during  the  tour  of  Vice  President  Richard  Nixon 
served  to  awaken  us  rudely  and  suggested  that  while  Sputniks 
and  Cold  War  threaten  us  from  the  front  all  is  not  without  flaws 
in  our  rear.  Some  comments  and  general  observations  about 
South  America  may  help  to  put  this  neighboring  continent  in  its 
proper  perspective  in  our  thinking. 

Comparisons  provide  a  framework  for  examining  details  and 
later  the  drawing  of  conclusions.  Physically  the  two  continents 
are  strikingly  similar  in  the  arrangement  of  mountainous  and 
level  areas  and  waterways  that  give  access  into  the  interior. 
Principal  geographic  differences  are  the  greater  average  height 
and  extent  of  the  western  mountain  ranges  and  the  climatic 
differences  due  to  zonal  placement  of  the  two  continental  masses 
on  the  surface  of  the  earth.  The  second  difference  is  especially 
important  when  considering  economic  activities  in  nearly  similar 
topographical  regions. 

It  is  in  populations,  cultures,  and  general  economic  activ- 
ities rather  than  in  physical  comparisons  where  significant  dif- 
ferences are  found.  North  America  has  over  twice  as  many 
inhabitants  and  its  generally  Nordic  and  Teutonic  culture  and 
temperament  contrasts  with  the  Gallic  and  Iberian  found  in 
South  .'\merica.  North  America  possesses  huge  manufacturing 
facilities  in  addition  to  extensive  agricultural  and  extractive 
activities  while  South  America  is  still  largely  agricultural  and 
a  raw  materials  continent. 

SOUTH  AMERICAN   HABITS 

The  visitor  to  South  .America  is  confronted  with  an  entirely 
different  culture  and  economic  background  than  is  found  in 
North  America.  In  South  America  habits  are  different,  econom- 
ically the  people  are  poorer,  agricultural  methods  are  more 
primitive,  manufacturing  is  much  less  developed  or  wide 
spread,  politically  the  governments  are  less  stable,  people  are 
more  mercurial  in  their  emotions  and  actions.  But  South  Amer- 
ica provides  a  challenge  to  the  ambitious  and  indu.strious  indi- 
vidual. It  is  a  land  still  far  from  its  peak  potential,  a  land  for 
youth  and  a  land  of  the  future. 


Culture  and  general  mores  are  still  influenced  by  the  Spanish 
and  Portuguese  background  of  the  majority  of  the  white  popula- 
tion. This  in  spite  of  the  sizable  contributions  of  English, 
French.  German,  Irish,  Italian.  Chinese  and  Japanese  popula- 
tions in  such  countries  as  Argentina,  Brazil.  Chile,  Peru  and 
Uruguay.  Ethnically  the  majority  are  Iberian  and  this  has  pro- 
duced a  noticeably  slower  tempo  of  living  that  at  once  confuses 
and  annoys  those  from  the  northern  hemisphere.  Time  means 
less  than  it  does  in  North  America.  It  is  almost  a  faux  pas  to 
arrive  on  time  for  an  appointment  or  a  meeting.  And  meetings 
are  conducted  more  leisurely.  In  Lima,  for  example,  a  Rotary 
meeting  scheduled  for  nine  o'clock  in  the  evening  may  begin  an 
hour  later  and  still  be  in  full  progress  at  twelve-thirty  the  fol- 
lowing morning.  More  time  is  taken  for  meals  with  the  evening 
meal  often  eaten  after  eight  o'clock.  Concerts  in  Santiago  start 
at  seven  o'clock  while  the  opera  in  Buenos  Aires  begins  at  nine 
o'clock.  The  siesta  is  not  as  noticeable  to  visitors  as  legend  has 
it  but  there  is  a  significant  slackening  of  activity  between  noon 
and  three  o'clock  in  the  afternoon.  Many  stores  are  closed  dur- 
ing these  hours  while  others  operate  with  reduced  clerical  staffs. 

PRIMITIVE   AGRICULTURE 

Indians  constitute  a  majority  of  the  continental  population. 
Unlike  their  northern  kinsmen  who  fought  and  died  in  resisting 
the  white  man  the  South  American  natives  apparently  gave  only 
token  resistance  to  succe.ssive  invasions  of  Incas  and  Spaniards 
and  accepted  conditions  imposed  by  the  conquerors  and  con- 
tinued to  live  their  lives  much  as  they  had  done  previously. 
The  result  is  that  today  primitive  agricultural  methods  are 
easily  come  upon  and  in  dre.ss  and  mannerisms  the  Indians  are 
still  largely  what  their  ancestors  made  them.  X'arious  govern- 
ments are  doing  creditable  work  in  furnishing  modern  facilities 
to  these  people  tnit  topography  and  meagre  funds  are  still  con- 
stant enemies  of  any  well  developed  educational,  social,  or 
medical  program. 

The  western  portion  of  the  continent  is  more  isolated  and 
so  more  primiti\e  than  are  the  eastern  coastal  areas.  This  is 
due  primarily  to  its  geographic  position.  The  high,  wide  and 
forbidding  .Andes  do  not  allow  easy  transportation  from  west  to 
east.  The  airplane  helps  connect  the  two  sides  of  the  continent 
but  roads  are  still  woefully  inadequate  and  it  will  take  years  to 
construct  even  a  minimum  road  system  over  the  entire  conti- 
nent. The  South  Pacific  Ocean  also  poses  a  barrier.  Cargoes 
from  Valpariso  and  Callao  iport  of  Lima>  usually  travel  coast- 
ally  northward  to  the  Isthmus  and  perhaps  even  to  United 
States  ports  before  heading  westward.  There  are  no  usable 
island  groups  in  the  South  Pacific  off  South  America  so  that 


shipping  generally  a\oids  this  wide  stretch 
of  water  for  the  salse  of  safety  as  well  as 
for  lack  of  potential  re\'enue. 

ECONOMICS 

Economically  South  America  differs  sig- 
nificantly from  its  northern  neighbor.  The 
economies  of  all  South  American  nations 
are  based  on  raw  materials  exploitation 
rather  than  upon  manufacturing.  Conti- 
nental natural  resources  are  abundant  and 
well  distributed.  Coffee,  rubber,  iron,  coal, 
precious  stones  in  Brazil:  nitrates,  copper, 
oil  in  Chile:  cattle  and  oil  in  Argentina:  oil, 
iron.  lead,  copper,  gold,  silver,  uranium 
in  Peru:  oil,  iron,  emeralds  in  Venezuela 
and  Colombia,  and  so  it  goes.  The  suc- 
cessful de\elopment  of  these  resources 
depends  on  world  demand  from  the 
manufacturing  nations.  The  budgets 
of  all  South  American  nations  rest  pre- 
cariously on  these  foreign  markets  and 
any  significant  change  in  demand  down- 
wards may  shatter  a  national  budget  in 
short  order.  Synthetic  nitrates  manufac- 
tured elsewhere  have  cut  deeply  into  Chil- 
ean nitrate  production  and  a  recent  sharp 
decline  in  copper  prices  completely  ruined 
the  national  budget  that  year.  Argentina 
is  sensitive  to  falling  meat  prices  or  de- 
creased import  quotas  set  by  customer 
countries,  Brazil  feels  quickly  a  decline  in 
coffee  prices,  \'enezuela  is  ad\ersely  affect- 
ed when  iron  or  oil  prices  slacken.  Similar 
crises  constantly  confront  financial  and 
treasury  officials  in  sister  South  American 
nations. 

The  existence  of  these  dependent  econom- 
ies undoubtedly  accounts  for  much  of  the 
anti-American  feeling  found  in  South  .'Am- 
erica and  vented  on  Mr.  Nixon.  The  poor 
people,  and  the  great  majority  are  still  des- 
perately poor,  know  only  that  a  price  de- 
cline means  loss  of  their  jobs  and  that  their 
families  will  suffer.  Such  conditions  pro- 
vide fertile  ground  for  the  seeds  of  social- 
ism and  communism. 

-About  seventy  percent  of  the  South  Amer- 
icans are  still  poorly  fed.  poorly  clothed, 
and  poorly  housed.  Some  twenty-five  per- 
cent are  poor  or  middle  class,  while  the 
remaining  five  percent  constitutes  the  rich 
and  ruling  group.  The  military  has  always 
been  a  means  of  controlling  the  masses 
and  as  a  result  there  has  been  a  succession 
of  juntas  and  dictatorships.  The  most  po- 
litically stable  of  the  nations  have  been 
Ecuador  and  Uruguay.  This  is  interesting 
since  Ecuador  is  over  se\'enty-five  percent 
Indian  while  Uruguay  is  almost  ninety-nine 
percent  white.  Frequently  coups  and  revo- 
lutions ha\e  taken  place  in  the  other  na- 
tions since  they  won  their  freedom  from 
Spain  during  the  first  half  of  the  nineteenth 
century.  Permitting  deposed  strong  men 
to  reside  peaceably   in  the  United   States 


has  not  endeared  us  to  South  Americans. 
That  our  political  philosophy  may  justify 
this  giving  of  asylum  is  not  accepted  w-ell 
by  those  who  may  ha\e  suffered  great  in- 
justices at  the  hands  of  these  rejected 
leaders.  Such  situations  may  explain  some 
more  of  the  antagonism  evidenced  during 
the  Nixon  tour  of  South  America. 

NATIONALISM 

The  rising  tide  of  nationalism  has  brought 
about  agitation  demanding  abolition  of  con- 
trols exercised  by  any  foreign  group.  Such 
feelings  cannot  help  but  affect  any  pro- 
gram designed  to  develop  natural  resourc- 
es. Brazil  insists  that  her  nationals  control 
at  least  fifty-one  percent  of  any  company 
operating  within  her  borders  while  Argen- 
tina and  Chile  are  only  now  beginning  to 
permit  development  of  their  oil  fields  by 
outside  interests.  Foreign  companies  are 
fixtures  in  developing  resources  in  Bolivia, 
Peru,  and  Venezuela  and  for  years  copper 
development  in  Chile  has  been  controlled 
by  foreign  capital.  Peru  and  Uruguay  are 
two  nations  where  private  interests  are 
permitted  to  operate  under  reasonable  reg- 
ulation by  the  government.  Unhealthy 
isms'  have  attached  themselves  to  the 
healthy  nationalistic  spirit  which  seeks  to 
improve  social  and  economic  conditions. 
South  American  communists  were  active 
during  the  Nixon  visit  to  Peru  and  Venezuela 
and  their  presence  may  provide  a  third  rea- 
son for  the  unfriendly  reception  given  the 
Nixons. 

A  fourth  reason  for  the  Nixon  trouble 
might  be  placed  at  the  door  of  our  own  na- 
tive or  naturalized  socialist  and  commun- 
ist elements  who  are  ever  ready  to  em- 
barrass our  efforts  to  establish  and  main- 
tain harmonious  relations  with  other  gov- 
ernments. 

U.  S.  AID 

Contrary  to  common  belief  the  United 
States  has  funneled  large  amounts  of  mon- 
ey and  technical  assistance  into  South  Am- 
erica. In  every  nation  one  meets  indi- 
viduals who  are  in  residence  as  technical 
advisors  under  the  Point  Four  Program. 
Government  built  docks  at  Callao,  the  port 
for  Lima,  illustrates  this  foreign  aid.  Un- 
fortunately some  of  the  proffered  aid  has 
found  its  way  into  the  pockets  of  sticky- 
fingered  politicians  who  have  used  the 
money  for  their  own  personal  benefit.  The 
control  of  import  licenses  is  an  especially 
lucrative  way  of  lining  one's  pockets.  Graft 
seems  to  have  a  definite  place  in  the  South 
American  Way  of  Life.  In  some  areas  as 
much  as  twenty  percent  of  profits  alleged- 
ly goes  to  satisfy  the  itching  palms  of  local 
officialdom. 

Despite  incompetence  and  thievery  by 
some  officials  South  America  has  produced 


its  share  of  public  spirited  and  great  men 
such  as  Ramon  Castile,  a  former  four  times 
president  of  Peru.  These  men  must  be 
lauded  for  their  trojan  efforts  to  improve 
living  standards.  Under  such  leaders  the 
several  governments  have  battled  against 
uneven  terrain,  dryness  of  climate  in  many 
regions  and  excessive  rainfall  in  others,  en- 
ervating heat,  greedy  politicians,  an  apa- 
thetic populace,  inadequate  funds,  as  well 
as  hastily  formulated  and  totally  unrealistic 
programs.  Concrete  examples  of  govern- 
mental actixity  designed  to  alleviate  the 
poverty  and  living  conditions  of  the  people 
are  found  in  the  growing  number  of  rural 
schools,  low  cost  housing  projects,  medical 
programs,  and  the  like. 

One  must  also  recognize  the  sizable 
amount  of  aid  given  to  resource  develop- 
ment throughout  South  America  by  the  past 
and  present  activities  of  pri\ate  interests 
in  the  United  States  and  other  nations. 
These  latter  sources,  by  giving  employ- 
ment and  developing  markets,  have  brought 
business  to  the  continent.  Methods  em- 
ployed by  these  private  groups  have  been 
criticized  frequently  from  without  as  well 
as  within  South  America  but  unquestionably 
they  have  benefited  the  continent  in  many 
ways, 

PRIMITIVE  CONDITIONS 

Food  and  water  problems  still  exist.  Con- 
ditions on  the  western  side  of  the  conti- 
nent are  generally  more  primitive  in  these 
respects  than  those  found  on  the  eastern 
side.  The  western  nations  being  less  well 
known  and  less  frequently  visited  do  not 
have  the  advantages  of  the  tourist  dollar 
as  do  countries  such  as  Argentina  and  Bra- 
zil. In  most  countries  it  is  advisable  to 
boil  all  water  before  drinking  it  and  to  ex- 
ercise care  in  the  preparation  and  cooking 
of  foods. 

In  summation,  we  can  say  that  North  and 
South  America  must  learn  to  work  togeth- 
er. They  are  neighbors  and  each  has  re- 
sources not  possessed  by  the  other.  A 
sound  public  relations  program  is  essential 
in  a  world  of  suspicion  and  cold  wars.  The 
peoples  of  the  two  continents  must  not  al- 
low themselves  to  be  held  apart  because 
of  disruptive  groups  whose  motto  is  "Di- 
vide and  Conquer,"  South  American  nations 
are  .still  immature  in  many  respects.  Na- 
tionalistic programs  have  a  place  in  any 
process  of  growing  up.  They  are  not  evi- 
dences of  national  delinquency.  South  Am- 
ericans are  a  proud  people  who  do  not  want 
paternalism  or  charity  but  rather  under- 
standing and  sincerely  offered  help  that  will 
assist  them  in  developing  their  potentials. 
Patience  must  be  exercised  by  both  sides 
as  a  program  leading  to  mutual  respect  is 
developed.  North  America  must  not  and 
can  not  take  South  America  for  granted. 


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Lynne   0.    Ramer,    '23 

"THESE  ARE  RAMER'S"!  This  was  the 
sign  tacked  on  a  pair  of  good  old  fashioned 
"longies"  outstretched  and  impaled  on  a 
tree  between  Selinsgrove  Hall  and  Seibert 
Hall.  There  the  silly  things  hung,  spitefully 
and  mockingly  for  the  whole  day.  much  to 
the  anguish  of  one  young  freshman  and  the 
merriment  of  the  rest  of  the  college. 

That  evening,  in  October  1919,  saw  the 
grand  scale  burning  of  sLx  pairs  of  long 
underwear  behind  the  boiler  plant  on  the 
campus,  even  though  it  meant  explanations 
to  a  guardian  at  a  later  date.  Subsequent 
purchase  of  a  more  modern  type  of  under- 
garment was  one  further  step  towards  a 
liberal  education. 

Thus  Lynne  0.  Ramer  remembers  his 
days  in  the  "halls  on  the  hillside"  at  S.  U. 
It  seems,  in  later  years,  Mr.  Ramer  found 
the  culprit  who  had  played  such  a  dastard- 
ly trick  and  evened  the  score  by  an  equally 
nasty  trick  which,  unfortunately,  is  not  re- 
lated in  his  letter  to  the  Mumni  Office. 

About  Mr.  Ramer  himself  there  is  much 
of  interest.  He  has  been  with  the  Chevrolet 
Engineering  Division  of  General  Motors 
Corporation  continuously  since  1943,  except 
for  three  and  one  half  years  when  he  took 
time  out  to  teach  mathematics  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Buffalo.  For  the  past  four  years 
at  General  Motors  he  has  been  a  Stress  An- 
alyst. He  maintains  his  interest  in  mathe- 
matics, however,  by  teaching  part  time  at 
Wayne  State  University  and  Lawrence  In- 
stitute of  Technology,  both  in  Detroit.  He 
also  exercises  his  theological  training,  serv- 
ing as  a  "perpetual  deacon"  in  the  Episco- 
pal Diocese  of  Michigan. 

The  proud  father  of  four  children  and  even 
prouder  grandfather  of  six  grandchildren, 
Mr.  Ramer  and  his  wife  Evelyn  live  in 
Royal  Oak,  Michigan  and  lament  the  fact 
that  they  are  not  able  to  return  to  the 
campus  as  often  as  they  would  like. 

"Scholastic  records,  of  course,  are  import- 
ant," reminisces  Mr.  Ramer.  "but  lasting 
value  also  has  iDeen  found  in  those  friend- 
ships, gained  at  S.  U.,  that  have  continued 
throughout  the  past  thirty-six  years." 


This  year  the  District  Alumni  Club  Spring 
Meetings  will  hold  special  interest  in  that 
Dr.  Weber,  S.  U.'s  new  president,  is  plan- 
ning to  attend  as  many  as  possible.  It  is 
hoped  that  Mrs.  Weber  will  accompany  him 
as  often  as  she  can. 

Below  are  listed  those  clubs  that,  as  of 
this  date,  have  scheduled  meetings: 
Altoona:     April     10.     Allegheny    Lutheran 

Home,    916    Hickory    St.,    Hollidaysburg, 

6:30  p.  m. 
Center-Union:  April  22.  Evangelical  I'nited 

Bietliren  Church,  Aaronsburg. 
Harrisburg:  April  16.    City  Line  Diner,  19th 

&  Paxton  Sts.,  Harrisburg.  6:30  p.  m. 
Lehigh  Valley:  Although  the  annual  dinner 

meeting  is  held  in  the  fall,  members  plan 

a  covered  dish  social  at  the  home  of  Larry 

Isaacs,  242  Flagstone  Dr.,  Bethlehem  on 

April  17. 
North    New   Jersey  -  New   York:    .April    18. 

Peacock  House  iRt.  46-west  of  Rt.  23  in 

Eastbound  Lane'.    7:30  p.  m. 
Philadelphia:  April  17.    Poor  Richard  Club, 

1319  Locust  St  .  Philadelphia.  6:30  p.  m. 
Susquehanna  Valley:  April  23.    On  campus 

in  Horton  Dining  Hall.    6:00  p.  m. 
Wllllamsport:  April  21.    Notices  of  time  and 

place  will  be  sent  out  later. 
York-Hanover:   .April  9.     United  Church  of 

Christ  in  the  square  of  .Abbottstown,  6:30 

p.  m.    The  club  is  also  sponsoring  a  night 

at  the  AUenberry  Playhouse  on  June  29 

when  "Make  a  Million"  will  be  playing. 

Just  Married .. . 

Marvel  Cowling,  '.53  to  Franklin  Eugene 
Robinson,  of  Swarthmore,  Pa.,  on  Feb.  21 
at  Teaneck,  N.  J.  Mrs.  Robinson  is  a 
lieutenant  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  assigned  to 
Staff  Hdqrs.  at  Phila.  Mr.  Robinson  is  in 
business  with  his  father.  They  are  resid- 
ing in  Drexel  Hill,  Pa. 

Lucille  Kepner,  '54,  to  John  Lee  Westhafer 
of  New  Cumberland,  Pa.,  on  Feb.  14  in 
Steelton,  Pa.  Mrs.  Westhafer  is  a  food 
analyst  for  the  H.  J.  Heinz  Co.  in  Cham- 
bersbiu'g.  Pa.,  where  Mr.  Westhafer  is  a 
bacteriologist.  They  will  reside  in  Cham- 
bersburg.  Russell  E.  Sheetz,  '33,  was  or- 
ganist for  the  wedding. 

Milan  J.  Kratier,  '57,  to  Sandra  Kay  Shoop 
of  Berrysburg.  Pa.,  in  Jan.  The  cere- 
mony was  performed  by  the  Rev.  John  J. 
Weikel,  '22,  in  the  Trinity  Lutheran  and 
Reformed  Church.  Dalmatia,  Pa. 

MRS.  REARK  K 

Mrs.  Annie  Klose  Rearick,  wife  of  Dr. 
William  M.  Rearick.  member  of  Susque- 
hanna's Board  of  Directors,  died  March  7 
at  her  home.  She  had  been  in  failing  health 
for  some  time  prior  to  her  death. 


Stork  Stalking  .  .  . 

Bingaman,  a  daughter.  Lisa  Eileen,  on  Jan. 
13  to  Larry,  '55,  and  Carlene  Lamade, 
'55,  Bingaman. 

Bowers,  a  daughter,  Lois  .Ann,  on  Nov.  9, 
to  Richard  and  Marilyn  Fetterolf,  '54, 
Bowers. 

Boyle,  a  son.  to  Donald.  Feb.  '59,  and  Mrs. 
Boyle  on  Oct.  1!!.  The  Boyle's  now  live 
in  Massillon,  Ohio,  where  Don  is  Director 
of  the  local  branch  of  the  Boy's  Club  of 
America. 

Budd,  a  son.  Richard  Clayton.  Jr..  on  Dec. 
13  to  Richard  and  Marguerite  HefTelfinger, 
'53.  Budd. 

Cope,  a  son.  Robert  Alan,  to  Roy  H.  '52 
and  Mrs.  Cope,  Nov,  21,  1958. 

DIehl,  a  son,  Steven  Curtis,  to  John  '52,  and 
Maxine  Chambers,  '52  Diehl  on  Dec.  15. 
Little  Steve  joins  sister  Debbie  Ann  in  the 
family  circle. 

Engle,  a  daughter.  Ruth  Esther,  born  Feb. 
9  to  Carl  and  Christine  Harman,  '53. 
Engle.  Baby  Ruth  follows  in  the  foot- 
steps of  older  brother  Samuel. 

Kler,  a  daughter,  Mary  Wright,  on  Dec.  25 
to  Pastor  William  and  Hope  Harbeson. 
'48,  Kier.  Small  Mary  was  a  Christmas 
gift  for  5  year  old  brother  Samuel. 

Moglia,  a  daughter,  Lori  Ann,  to  Richard, 
'47,  and  Mrs.  Moglia  on  Jan.  7. 

Myers,  a  son,  Glenn  Earl,  to  Earl  and 
Beatrice  Morrow,  '53,  Myers  on  Dec.  19. 

Tietbohl,  a  son,  Jon  Alan,  on  Jan.  2  to  Dr. 

Ralph,  '49,  and  Susan  Foltz,  '51,  Tietbohl. 

Young  Jon  makes  a  third  son  for  the  Tiet- 

bohls  outnumbering  their  daughter  three 

to  one. 
Wagner,  a  son,  Chris  Alan,  on  Oct.   10.  to 

Harry,  '.58  and  Dorothy  Sites.  ',54.  Wagner. 
Wolfe,  a  daughter.  Linda  Renee.  born  last 

Mar.  29  to  Leroy.  '57  and  Nancy  Marek. 

'57.  making  her  all  of  a  year  old. 

NECROLOGY 

Ira.  Z.  Fenstermacher,  04,  of  Bowers,  Pa. 
died  Jan.  9.  Prior  to  his  death  he  had 
been  an  investigator  with  Hooper-Holmes 
Bureau,  Inc. 

J.  Frank  Keller,  x,  former  .Associate  Judge 
of  Snyder  Co..  died  at  his  home  in  Selins- 
grove on  Jan.  13.  after  an  illness  of  eight 
months.  .Mr.  Keller  was  well-known  in 
Selinsgrove.  having  taken  an  active  part 
in  politics  for  many  years. 

The  Rev.  Clarence  E.  Naugle,  '24.  died  Dec. 
29.  at  his  home  in  Calif.  Prior  to  his  death 
he  had  been  .Ass't.  Pastor  of  Trinity 
Chui'ch.  Long  Beach. 

Sidney  R.  Warden,  '31.  died  May  3.  19,58.  at 
his  home  in  Trucksville.  Pa.  He  had  been 
a  teacher  in  the  Jr.-Sr.  High  School  at 
Wilkes-Barre  prior  to  his  death. 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  —  '49 


f(\'t  Dr.  B.  Meade  Wagenseller  has  re- 
j  I  tired  as  Director  of  the  Clinical 
Laboratory  at  the  Selinsgrove  State  School. 
He  has  held  this  position  for  the  past  seven- 
teen years.  Prior  to  this  he  taught  at 
Dre.xel.  the  U.  of  Conn,  and  Temple. 


'09 


Dr.  Ira  S.  Sassaman,  now  in  retire- 
ment,   and    Mrs.    Sassaman    have 

moved  from  Selinsgrove  to  McLean.  Va.. 

where  they  will  reside  with  their  daughter 

and  son-in-laW'. 


X>-|  -I  Dr.  Miles  R.  Derk,  former  state 
I  I  senator,  was  named  administra- 
tive director  of  the  Penna.  Dept.  of  Agri- 
culture and  will  have  charge  of  professional 
relations  in  veterinary  ser\'ice  as  they  per- 
tain to  public  health. 


'15 


Dr.  J.  Frank  Faust  retired  in  June 
as  superintendent  of  schools  after 
thirty-six  years  in  the  Chambersburg.  Pa. 
school  system.  18  of  these  years  were 
spent  as  Principal  and  18  as  Superintend- 
ent. 


'16 


The  Rev.  David 
S.    Kammerer 

was  honored  in  "A 
Night  of  Appreciation" 
upon  his  retirement 
in  Oct.  as  pastor  of 
St.  Paul.  Littlestown. 
Pa.  He  was  presented 
with  a  plaque  and  a 
check  in  appreciation 
of  his  33  years  of 
service. 


^g^ 


Rev.  Kammerer 


>  1  A    The    Rev.    Harry    F.    Shoaf,    First 
1 »/    Presbyterian  Church.   Northumber- 
land, has  been  called  to  another  parish  in 
Osceola.  Pa. 


'00  ^'^'  ^°"°^^  ^-  Pace  is  Chairman 
^0  of  'he  Dept.  of  Physiology  and  Di- 
rector of  the  Nebraska  Institute  of  Cellular 
Growth  at  Nebraska  U.  He  has  received 
national  recognition  for  his  work  in  cancer 
research. 


'29 


Henry  R.  Carlchner,  Executive  Sec- 
retary of  the  Cranston.  R.  I.. 
V.M.C.A.  since  1953.  will  see  the  first  unit 
of  a  million  dollar  building  dedicated  in 
June.  One  of  his  pet  projects  has  been  a 
Y.M.C..'\.  Day  Camp  which  is  now  rated 
one  of  the  best  in  New  England. 


'33  i 


Donald  Steele  has  been  elected 
president    of    the    Northumberland 
County  Bar  Assoc. 


f*}A  The  Rev.  Henry  H.  Cassler,  in  Feb., 
Jt^  assumed  duties  as  Protestant  Chap- 
lain at  the  Lewisburg  Federal  Penitentiary. 
Sara  Ulrlch  Tolllnger  received  her  master's 
degree  in  Speech  Correction  from  Temple 
U.  in  Feb.  1958.  She  has  applied  for  basic 
certification  in  the  American  Speech  and 
Hearing  Assoc. 


'38 


Dr.  Eleanor B. 

Brown  has  ac- 
cepted an  appoint- 
ment as  Ass't.  Prof, 
of  Business,  effective 
Sept.  1.  1959.  at  the 
San  Jose  State  Col- 
lege. Calif. 


'39 


Dr.  Eleanor  Brown 


Jess  M.  Kem- 

berling,  in 
Jan..  was  the  subject 
of  a  feature  article  in 

the  Sunbury  Daily  Item  giving  the  high- 
lights of  his  success  as  a  restauranteur. 
His  10  Dutch  Pantry  restaurants  are  locat- 
ed in  Pa.  and  Fla. 


'40 


Horace   Kauffman,  on  Jan.   1.   was 
made  Superintendent  of  Production 
for  RCA  at  Lancaster.  Pa. 


%v      - 

Dr.  G.  L.  Musser 

Chri.st.  Wilkinsburg 


ft  -1      Dr.    Glenn    L. 

T;  I  Musser  has 
been  appointed  to  the 
newly  established  po- 
sition of  Vice-Pres. 
for  Systems  and  Op- 
erations with  Haller. 
Raymond  and  Brown. 
Inc..  State  College. 
Pa.  The  Rev.  G.  Rob- 
ert Booth  has  accept- 
ed a  call  to  the  Trin- 
ity United  Church  of 
Pa. 


>  J/»     Blair   Heaton  resigned  his  position 
t^Q    as  teacher-coach  in  the  Selinsgrove 
High  School  to  teach  mathematics  at  Rye 
Neck  High  School,  Mamaroneck.  N.  V. 


J  J  py  Stanley  L.  Nale  received  his  doctor- 
^1  ate  from  Penn  State  U.  in  Jan.  W. 
David  Gross  was  recently  elected  to  the  Se- 
linsgrove Borough  Council.  He  is  treasurer 
of  the  Gen.  .Mumni  Assoc. 


'48 


Daniel  Reiti  has  accepted  the  posi- 
tion of  Director  of  Religious  Educa- 
tion at  St.  John's  Lutheran  Church  in  Balti- 
more where  the  Rev.  I.  Wilson  Kepner,  '24 
is  pastor. 


James  Rellly  has  been  made  Pacif- 
ic Coast  Division  Manager  for  the 
Mennen  Co.    He  and  his  wife,  the  former 
Marilyn  Beers,  '51,  have  moved  to  Calif. 


>J^A  Kenneth  Small,  accompanied  by  his 
ij\J  wife,  the  former  Sally  Mitchell, 
'SI,  was  on  campus  Jan.  5.  when  "Scotty" 
gave  a  lecture  on  guided  missiles  at  Phi  Mu 
Delta.    It  was  very  well  received. 


'51 


Martha  Albert  Putnam  and  her  hus- 
band are  living  in  Saudi  Arabia  with 
33  other  American  families,  all  part  of  the 
Trans-.^rabian  Pipe  Line  Co.  Her  address 
is  Box  1348.  Beirut,  Lebanon. 


>r^O  Felix  Torromeo  has  been  appointed 
3^  administrative  trainee  under  the 
first  internship  program  set  up  by  the  Board 
ol  Elducation  of  Lindenhurst.  N.  Y.  This 
lirogram  is  designed  to  train  school  admin- 
istrators. Jackey  McKeever  appeared  on 
the  Ed.  Sullivan  show  from  Portugal  on 
Mar.  22  with  Maurice  Chevalier  and  the 
Ames  Brothers.  The  Rev.  Charles  L.  Bom- 
boy  has  been  pastor  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church  in  Ashley.  Pa.  for  the  past  year. 
Lester  Heilman  is  now  associated  with  the 
home  office  of  Westinghouse  Lamp  Division 
in  Allentown  as  a  Manufacturer's  Represen- 
tative. He  and  his  wife,  the  former  Helen 
Thomas,  x'S7  make  their  home  in  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. 


*C0    ''^"'  **■  '^^*"^'''  ■'''•'  I'ecently  dis- 

J)  J  charged  from  the  Navy,  returns  to 
his  family  business,  the  Green  Lane  Hosiery 
Co, 


'Cyl  J°a""  Mosholder  Layman  has  been 
3t  selected  as  a  participant  in  the  Bi- 
ology Program  of  the  National  Science 
Foundation  In-Service  Institute  of  Arizona 
State  L'niv,,  Tempe,  Ariz.  Mrs.  Layman 
received  her  master's  degree  from  Ariz. 
State  U.  in  1958  and  is  presently  teaching 
biology  at  Mesa  High  School.  Ariz. 


Xfpt  Bruce  Bobb  recently  appeared  in 
J)4  a  picture  with  Philip  Little.  Na- 
tional Easter  Seal  Poster  Boy.  Bruce  is 
therapist  for  the  York  Co.  Pa.  Cerebral 
Palsy  Society  at  the  Betsy  Ross  Training 
Center. 


'CO    ^^''  ^'  ^^^''*^'  has  accepted  a  posi- 
JO    tion   as   a   music   therapist   in   the 
Charity  Hospital.  New  Orleans.  La. 


X'CO   ^^♦'■'^'3  Eitzen  is  employed  as  a 
JQ  medical    secretary    at    Lankenau 
Hospital  in  Phila.    Charles    W.    Gruver    is 

now  residing  at  3C2(i  N.  2nd  St..  Harrisburg, 
Pa.,  uith  his  wife  and  year  old  daughter. 


OUR  SUPPORT  OF 

OUR  ALMA  MATER 


In  an  interesting  pamphlet  prepared  by  Merrill  Lynch  Pierce,  Fenner  and  Smith,  Inc., 
the  statement  is  made:  "Supporting  our  educational  and  charitable  institutions  is 
evcryhodi/'n  responsibility." 

Our  country  has  never  been  more  prosperous,  continues  the  pamphlet.  Business  is 
booming,  and  salaries  are  at  their  all-time  peak.  The  average  American's  standard  of 
living  is  higher  than  ever  before. 


But  thei-e  are  two  kinds  of  organizations 
that  have  not  felt  the  benefits  of  prosperity 
—that  have,  in  fact,  been  penalized  by  the 
inflation  that  goes  with  this  prosperity. 
They  are  our  educational  and  charitable  in- 
stitutions, the  great  bulwarks  of  our  free- 
dom. Now  more  than  ever  before,  our 
colleges  and  universities,  churches,  librar- 
ies, community  chests,  and  other  benevolent 
organizations  need  public  support. 

The  cost  of  materials  and  services  has 
doubled  in  two  decades.  The  buying  power 
of  the  dollar  has  decrea.sed  to  approximate- 
ly half  its  purchasing  power  of  twenty  years 
ago.  Endowment  fund  income  and  dona- 
tions will  buy  far  less  than  they  once  did. 

At  present,  it  is  estimated  that  half  our 
private  colleges  are  operating  at  a  deficit, 
and  many  have  been  forced  to  dip  into  their 


endowments  in  order  to  stay  in  existence. 
Our  charitable,  religious,  cultural,  and  sci- 
entific organizations  are  also  going  through 
a  critical  period  financially.  Their  need 
has  never  been  greater. 

Philanthrophy  used  to  be  the  province  of 
the  wealthy  —  the  Rockefellers  and  Car- 
negies.  Today  public-spirited  people  in  ev- 
ery income  bracket  are  recognizing  the 
need  for  financial  support  of  the  institutions 
that  benefit  society,  and  they  are  rising  to 
the  occasion  with  whatever  they  feel  they 
can  afford.  They  know  that  money  is  the 
lifeblood  of  those  institutions,  the  means  by 
which  they  realize  their  aims.  And  they 
are  giving  to  the  causes  they  believe  in. 

Private  philanthropy  rather  than  govern- 
ment subsidy  has  always  been  the  chief 
suppoi't  of  our  humanitarian  organizations. 


And  Congress,  recognizing  the  wisdom  of 
this  arrangement,  set  up  our  tax  structure 
to  favor  the  private  donor.  Our  federal  in- 
come tax  laws  now  allow  deductions  on 
personal  contributions  up  to  30  per  cent  of 
adjusted  gross  income,  which,  broadly 
speaking,  is  gross  income  less  business, 
capital  gain  and  capital  loss  deductions. 
That  means  that  any  man  or  woman  wish- 
ing to  help  support  an  institution  in  which 
he  or  she  believes  can  make  a  gift  of  two- 
tenths  land  in  some  cases  three-tenths >  of 
his  or  her  income  in  any  given  year  and 
take  the  deduction  as  a  charitable  contri- 
bution. Thus  the  dollar  amount  of  any 
such  contribution  is  considerably  greater 
than  the  out-of-pocket  cost,  especially  for 
donors  in  the  higher  income  brackets. 

A  contribution  to  our  Alma  .Mater  is  an 
investment  in  the  future  of  our  country  and 
will  earn  you  not  only  the  gratitude  of  all 
those  who  labor  for  the  University  but  also 
the  lasting  satisfaction  of  knowing  that  you 
have  materially  aided  a  cause  you  believe 
in. 


yours 

to 

give 


SCENE   FROM   JULIUS  CAESAR 
Richard   Handley,  Harry   Haney,  Jr 
Betty   Flood 


The  Inauguration  of  Susque- 
hanna University's  thirteenth 
president,  Dr.  Gustave  W. 
Weber,  will  take  place  on  Fri- 
day, May  22. 

All  Alumni  are  invited  to  the 
Service  of  Inauguration  which 
will  be  held  at  2:30  p.  m.  At 
this  service  there  will  be  rep- 
resentatives from  all  Pennsyl- 
vania Colleges,  all  United  Luth- 
eran Church  Colleges,  and  the 
Women's    Auxiliary. 

A  reception  will  be  held  at  4 
p.  m.  in  Heilman  Hall  for  all 
those  attending  the  Service  of 
Inauguration. 


Onward,  ye  Crusaders 


Baseball 

Coach  Dick  Hummel.  x'40,  will  again  con- 
trol the  destinies  of  the  Crusader's  baseball 
team. 

With  twenty  candidates  turning  out  for 
the  first  practice  period,  the  coach  will 
have  to  rely  on  seven  letter-men  led  by 
pitcher-catcher.  Joe  Barlow  of  Ashland, 
Pa.    The  schedule  follows: 

April    9— Bucknel! ...A 

April  13— Gettysburg H 

April  17— Lycoming  A 

April  23— Elizabethtown H 

April  25— Wilkes    A 

April  29— Albright  H 

May    2— Wilkes  .H 

May    4 — Dickinson H 

May    6 — Scranton  __ A 

May  12 — Lebanon  Valley  A 

May  16— Juniata   A 

May  18 — Lycoming H 

Mav  23— Drexel H 


Coaches  At  MASCAC 

Coaches  Stagg.  Keil,  Pittello  and  Barr 
recently  attended  the  sessions  of  the  Middle 
Atlantic  States  College  Athletic  Conference 
at  the  University  of  Delaware.  At  the  ses- 
sions, Coach  Stagg  was  elected  a  member 
of  the  E.xecutive  Committee  of  the  Confer- 
ence. 


Roy  Bilger,  Coach       Witiak  Outstanding 


Roy  Bilger,  '49  continues  his  success  as 
Basketball  Coach  with  the  West  Reading 
High  School,  as  his  team  played  before 
7500  fans  to  win  a  smashing  77-42  victory 
over  Hummelstown  High  School  while  on 
their  way  to  a  possible  Class  "C"  Pennsyl- 
vania State  Championship. 

Coach  Bilger  has  a  6'  7",  230  pound  Sopho- 
more by  the  name  of  Ron  Krick  who  prom- 
ises to  be  one  of  the  top  players  in  the  East 
by  the  time  he  becomes  a  senior.  He 
dumped  in  36  points  against  Hummelstown 
although  double-teamed  most  of  the  game. 
'Wonder  what  it  would  take  for  S.  U.  to  get 
such  a  boy? 


Tennis 


For  the  first  time  in  a  number  of  years 
the  Crusaders  will  have  an  intercollegiate 
tennis  team. 

Coached  by  Professor  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg. 
Jr.,  the  team  will  participate  in  seven 
games  with  the  following  schedule: 

April  17— Lycoming  at  Williamsport 

April  25 — Wilkes  at  Wilkes-Barre 

April  28— Albright  at  S.  U. 

May    2— Wilkes  at  S.  U. 

May    4— Dickinson  at  S.  U. 

May  14 — Lebanon  Valley  at  Annville. 

May  18— Lycoming  at  S.  U. 


Blackboard  Session  With  Coach  Barr 


"Gene  "  Witiak  has  played  his  last  season 
with  the  Crusaders'  Basketball  team,  and 
Coach  Barr  is  hard-pressed  to  find  a  suit- 
able replacement. 


IK^EP 


"GENE"   WITIAK 

The  6'  2",  185  pound  Alden,  Pennsylvania 
(suburb  of  Philadelphia)  boy,  was  poison 
under  the  basket  to  all  opponents. 

Always  playing  a  clean,  hard  game, 
"Geno",  made  a  good  impression  for  Sus- 
quehanna whenever  and  wherever  he  don- 
ned his  uniform. 

Joe  Osinchak  of  Morea,  Pennsylvania  and 
Ron  Aller  ol  Harrisburg  also  called  it  cur- 
tains this  year  on  their  college  basketball 
careers. 

Both  boys  responded  well  to  Coach  Barr's 
coaching,  and  according  to  the  Coach,  were 
two  of  the  finest  team-players  he  has  ever 
had. 

Witiak.  Osinchak.  and  Aller  are  good 
students,  popular  on  the  campus  and  the 
kind  of  athletes  who  do  credit  to  their  Alma 
Mater. 

The  season's  record  <5-15>  does  little  to 
indicate  the  hard-working  performance  of 
this  year's  team.  Several  games  were  lost 
in  heaitbreaking  overtime  and  several  more 
by  less  than  six  points.  Some  good-looking 
prospects  have  enrolled  for  Sept.  which 
tends  to  brighten  the  outlook. 

The  team  was  feted  at  the  Susquehanna 
Valley  Country  Club,  Wednesday.  April  1. 
when  Basketball  Coach  John  Egli  of  Penn 
State  U.  was  principal  speaker. 


Reunion  Classes 

and 

Class  Representatives 


EMERITUS 

Kiiwin  M.  Brungart 
400  Walnut  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

1909 
Dr.  Ira  Sassaman 
CO  Alumni  Olflce,  Susquehanna  Univ. 

1914 
Lewis  Lenhart 
124  E.  Curtain  St.,  Bellefonte,  Pa. 

1919 
The  Rev.  Harry  F.  Shoaf 
Osceola,  Pa. 

1924 
Atty.  Alvin  W.  Carpenter 
Market  St..  Sunbury,  Pa. 

1929 

Mrs.  Helen  Carter  Gehret 
504  Woodlyn  .Ave.,  Norristown,  Pa. 

1934 

Daniel  T.  McKelvey 
572  Vine  St.,  Hazleton,  Pa. 

1939 

Frank  Laudenslayer 
632  Washington  St.,  Reading.  Pa. 

1944 
The  Rev.  Henry  Hopkins 
914  S.  21st  St..  Harrisbui-g,  Pa. 

1949 
James  Peters 
R.  D.  No.  3,  Lewisburg,  Pa. 

1954 
Reuben  Henry 
702  Madison  Ave.,  York,  Pa. 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


POSTMASTER— Please  notify  if  undelivered 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office  as  Second  Class  Matter 


ALUMNI   DAY 

Saturday,  May  2 


9:30     Registration  and  Coffee  Hour  in  G.  A. 

10 :30     Alumni  Council  Meeting  in  Little  Theatre. 

(Each  class  and  district  club  should  be  represented.) 

12:00     Luncheon. 

Reunion  groups  will  be  assigned  private  rooms  in  Seibert  Hall. 
(Non-reunion  alumni  may  lunch  in  Horton  Dining  Hall) 

2:00     Genei-al  Assembly  in  Seibert  Hall. 

Alumni  President  Garman,  presiding. 

Dr.  Weber  will  be  introduced  and  speak  to  the  group. 

3  :30     Baseball  and  Outdoor  Band  Concert. 
S.  U.  vs.  Wilkes  College. 

6 :00     Annual  Banquet  in  Horton  Dining  Hall. 


RESERVATION  SLIP 

Plea.se  Re.serve place (s)  for  me  in  the  non-Reunion  Group 

for  Luncheon.    [^  $1.00  per  person. 

Please  Reserve  place (s)   for  me  at  the  Annual  Alumni 

Banquet  in  the  evening.    Q]  $1.-50  per  person. 

All  re.servations  must  be  made  by  April  25,  1959. 

Signed: 


Memherfi   of   Reunion   Classes   make   their   luncheon    reservations 
through  class  representative. 


1  m     m'"m'w- 


At  Commencement  Exercises  May   30,   1959  honorary   degrees   were   presented    to    three   distinguished    alumni.      In   the 

picture  they  are  congratulated  by  President  Weber.  —  L.  to   r.:  The  Rev.  Harold  Lee  Rowe  '34,  D.D.,  Pastor  of  Trinity 

Lutheran  Church,  Johnstown:  Dr.   Ralph  C.   Geigle   '35,   Pd.D.,    Superintendent    of    Schools,    Reading;    Dr.    Charles    E. 

Chaffee  '27,  Pd.D.,  Superintendent  of  Schools,  Bethlehem;  Dr.  Weber. 


The  Susquehanna 

ALUMNUS 


VOL.  xxvin 


JUNE  1959 


NO.  4 


OFFICERS 
OF  THE  ASSOCIATION 

Kkctcd  Alumni  Day  1959 

llimiirury  President 

Dr.  John  1.  Wootlniff,  "88 

President 

l.awTfnci-  M.  Isaacs,  "43 

1st  Vice  President 
Paul  M.  Haines,  '31 

2nd  Viee  President 

Mrs.  Mary  Farlling  HoUway,  "28 

Reccrdinfi  Secretary 

Mrs.  La\an  R.  Kohinson,  '46 

Treasurer 

W.  Da\-icl  Gross,  '47 

Statistician 

Edwin  M.  Brunjiart,  '00 

Mend)ers-at-Larpc 

Ra\inon<l  P.  Gamian,  Sr.,  '30 
P.tir  .Sluit>,  '38 

Representatiie  on  Univ.  Board  oj  Trustees 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner,  '37 

Representatives  to  Athletic  Committee 
PiTcc  Apple%ard,  '22 
Jolin  M.  Aut't-n,  '28 


Jot  It  Down  .... 

HOMECOMING 

1959 

OCTOBER 

31 

IN  THIS  ISSUE 

Tile  Sustpiehanna  Alumnus  is  happy  to 
present  in  tliis  issue,  "Tlie  College  Teacher: 
1959." 

The  American  Aiunini  Council,  of  wliich 
Susc|uehanna  is  a  meniher,  has  prepared 
this  thought-provoking  survey,  and  hopes 
alunmi  everywhere  will  get  from  it  a  better 
understanding  of  the  role  of  tlie  college 
teacher. 

In  the  next  few  years  Susquehanna  ex- 
pects to  increa.sc  the  size  of  her  student 
body.  Teachers  will  be  available  but  the 
(|iiali(y  of  the  teaching  to  a  large  degree, 
will  depend  upon  the  support  given  the  Un- 
iversity by  her  Alumni. 

We  devote  our  entire  issue  fo  this  im- 
portant and  timely  subject.  Local  news 
from  Sus(|uehanna  may  be  found  on  the  in- 
side and  o)ifsidc  of  the  back  cover. 


Froin 
Larry  Isaacs 


To  THE  Alumni: 

Dr.  Custave  W.  Weber,  the  new  president  of  the  L'ni\eisit\.  has  iitiiny 
changes  and  inipro\'enients  imder  acti\e  consideration  for  an  improved  and  ex- 
panded Sus(niehaniia  Uni\ersity,  Many  of  you  have  heard  of  these  plans  either 
directly  from  President  Weber  or  indirectly  from  other  alumni.  1  am  c<rfain 
that  the  Aiunuii  Association  «ants  to  support  the  new  administration  fully  i 
the.se  activities.  Many  independent  foundations  or  funds  base  tlie  aiiKunit  of  hi 
they  will  give  to  the  University,  either  in  wlioh'  or  in  part,  upon  the  percent  m 
alunmi  contributing  to  the  University. 

In  the  near  future,  it  is  expected  that  tlie  Executive  Comuil  of  the  .\himni 
A.ssociatioii  will  iirepan-  a  proposed  plan  for  almnni  participatiiiii  in  the  fiiturr 
growth  of  Susquchamia  University.  As  soon  as  this  plan  is  fully  developed,  it 
will  be  submitted  to  the  full  Alumni  Council  as  well  as  to  the  C.eneral  .\lumnl 
Association.  In  these  critical  da>s,  the  need  has  never  been  greater  for  strengtli- 
ening  liberal  arts  schools  such  as  Susquehanna  Universitv-. 


>AaM>^ 


L.  M.  ls.\.\{:s. 

President  of  the  Alumni  Association 


.  .  .  and  from  President  Weber 

Dear  Fhiends  and  Alumni: 

The  story  featured  in  this  issue  could  be  told  of  any  faculty  member  of  Sus- 
(juehanna  University.  Since  all  of  you  are  now  out  in  the  world  of  business  you 
can  appreciate  more  and  mor<-  the  contribution  the  faculty  made  in  preparing  ynu 
to  meet  your  responsibilities.  Vou  also  know  about  the  growing  shortage  of  qual- 
ified teachers  in  our  colleges  across  the  land.  Please  read  the  following  pat;' 
carefully,  since  in  measure  beyond  your  realization,  the  future  of  our  oillege,  ii 
faculty,  its  program,  its  growtli;  will  rest  scjuarely  on  your  decision  to  support  il. 
and  to  the  degree  in  which  this  support  comes  innuediately. 

Faculty  salaries  are  notoriou.sly  low  in  all  collc-ges.  Susquehanna  University 
is  no  exception,  although  steps  have  been  taken  to  rectify  this  to  .some  degree  for 
next  year.  Many  of  our  alumni  have,  through  the  years,  assumed  no  responsibil- 
ity for  the  financial  support  of  their  Alma  Mater,  or  else  the  gift  was  but  a  token. 
The  time  has  come  for  real  .soul-searching  about  your  personal  support  of  thf 
growing  needs  of  your  college,  and  prompt  action  in  your  response  to  that  ntfd 
We  can  make  of  the  college  what  you  would  like  it  to  be,  but  frankK.  it  cost> 
money.     Can  we  coimt  on  your  sujiport? 

If  you  want  to  know  the  problems  your  president  faces,  read  the  secbon 
"What  Price  Dcdieation?"  If  I  had  w  ritten  it  myself  the  picture  could  not  bi' 
truer  here  at  Susquehanna  University.  This  is  just  one  pressing  need.  1  will  TO' 
repeat  the  obvious  needs  to  you,  for  it  is  my  resiionsibilitv  to  solve  them,  i 
pledge  to  do  this  to  the  best  of  my  talent.  But  you  too,  nmst  help.  If  yoii  haw 
not  ccmtributed  to  your  Loyalty  Fund,  it  can  still  be  done.  Read  and  ponder,  aM 
if  you  sense  an  urgency  to  act,  do  it  now. 

Sincerely  yours, 


CU  SI  A\  i:  W.  Weder, 
President  oj  the  Vnieersitij 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  OfTice  at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912. 
Published  four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in  months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


THE  COLLEGE 
TEACHER:  1959 


''If  I  were  sitting  here 

and  the  whole  outside  world 

were  indifferent  to  what  I 

was  doing,  I  would  still  want 

to  be  doing  just  what  lam/' 


<m%  --f 


I'VE  ALWAYS  FOUND  IT  SOMEWHAT  HARD  TO 
SAY  JUST  WHY  I  CHOSE  TO  BE  A  PROFESSOR. 


There  are  many  reasons,  not  all  of  them  tangible 
things  which  can  be  pulled  out  and  explained.  I  still 
hear  people  say,  "Those  who  can,  do;  those  who 
can't,  teach."  But  there  are  many  teachers  who  can. 
They  are  teachers  because  they  have  more  than  the 
usual  desire  to  communicate.  They  are  excited  enough 
about  something  to  want  to  tell  others,  have  others 
love  it  as  they  love  it,  tell  people  the  how  of  some- 
thing, and  the  why. 

I  like  to  see  students  who  will  carry  the  intellectual 
spark  into  the  world  beyond  my  time.  And  I  like  to 
think  that  maybe  1  have  something  to  do  with  this. 


THERE  IS  A  CERTAIN  FREEDOM 
IN  THIS  JOB,  TOO. 

A  professor  doesn't  punch  a  time  clock.  He  is  allowed 
the  responsibility  of  planning  his  own  time  and  activi- 
ties. This  freedom  of  movement  provides  something 
very  valuable — time  to  think  and  consider. 

I've  always  had  the  freedom  to  teach  what  I  believe 
to  be  true.  I  have  never  been  interfered  with  in  what 
I  wanted  to  say — either  in  the  small  college  or  in  the 
large  university.  I  know  there  have  been  and  are  in- 
fringements on  academic  freedom.  But  they've  never 
happened  to  me. 


THE  COLLEGE 
TEACHER:  1959 


I  LIKE  YOUNG  PEOPLE. 
I  REGARD  MYSELF  AS  YOUNG. 


I'm  still  eager  about  many  of  the  things  I  was  eager 
about  as  a  young  man.  It  is  gratifying  to  see  bright 
young  men  and  women  excited  and  enthusiastic  about 
scholarship.  There  are  times  when  I  feel  that  I'm  only 
an  old  worn  boulder  in  the  never-ending  stream  of 
students.  There  are  times  when  I  want  to  flee,  when  I 
look  ahead  to  a  quieter  life  of  contemplation,  of 
reading  things  I've  always  wanted  to  read.  Then  a 
brilliant  and  likeable  human  being  comes  along, 
whom  I  feel  I  can  help — and  this  makes  it  all  the 
more  worthwhile.  When  I  see  a  young  teacher  get  a 
start,  I  get  a  vicarious  feeling  of  beginning  again. 


THE  COLLEGE 
TEACHER:  1959 


PEOPLE  ASK  ME  ABOUT  THE 
"DRAWBACKS"  IN  TEACHING. 


I  find  it  difficult  to  be  glib  about  this.  There  are  major 
problems  to  be  faced.  There  is  this  business  of  salaries, 
of  status  and  dignity,  of  anti-intellectualism,  of  too 
much  to  do  in  too  little  time.  But  these  are  problems, 
not  drawbacks.  A  teacher  doesn't  become  a  teacher 
in  spite  of  them,  but  with  an  awareness  that  they 
exist  and  need  to  be  solved. 


AND  THERE  IS  THIS 
MATTER  OF  "STATUS." 


Terms  like  "egghead"  tend  to  suggest  that  the  in- 
tellectual is  something  like  a  toadstool — almost  phys- 
ically different  from  everyone  else.  America  is  ob- 
sessed with  stereotypes.  There  is  a  whole  spectrum  of 
personalities  in  education,  all  individuals.  The  notion 
that  the  intellectual  is  somebody  totally  removed  from 
what  human  beings  are  supposed  to  be  is  absurd. 


TODAY  MAN  HAS  LESS  TIME 
ALONE  THAN  ANY  MAN  BEFORE  HIM. 


But  we  are  here  for  only  a  limited  time,  and  I  would 
rather  spend  such  time  as  I  have  thinking  about  the 
meaning  of  the  universe  and  the  purpose  of  man,  than 
doing  something  else.  I've  spent  hours  in  libraries 
and  on  park  benches,  escaping  long  enough  to  do  a 
little  thinking.  I  can  be  found  occasionally  sitting 
out  there  with  sparrows  perching  on  me,  almost. 


"fVe  may  always  be  running  jusi  to  keep 
from  falling  behind.  But  the  person  who 
is  a  teacher  because  he  wants  to  teach, 
because  he  is  deeply  interested  in  people 
and  scholarship,  will  pursue  it  as  long  as 
he  can."  — Loren  C.  Eiseley 


T 

Xhi 


HE  CIRCUMSTANCE  is  a  Strange  one.  In  recent 

years  Americans  have  spent  more  money  on  the  trappings  of 

higher  education  than  ever  before  in  history.  More 

parents  than  ever  have  set  their  sights  on  a  college  education 

for  their  children.    More  buildings  than  ever 

have  been  put  up  to  accommodate  the  crowds.    But  in  the 

midst  of  this  national  preoccupation  with  higher 

education,  the  indispensable  element  in  education — the 

teacher — somehow  has  been  overlooked. 

The  results  are  unfortunate — not  only  for  college  teachers,  but 

for  college  teaching  as  well,  and  for  all  whose  lives  it  touches. 

If  allowed  to  persist,  present  conditions  could  lead 

to  so  serious  a  decline  in  the  excellence  of  higher  education 

that  we  would  require  generations  to  recover  from  it. 

Among  educators,  the  problem  is  the  subject 

of  current  concern  and  debate  and  experiment.   What  is  missing, 

and  urgently  needed,  is  full  public  awareness  of  the 

problem — and  full  public  support  of  measures  to  deal  with  it. 


H, 


-ERE  IS  A  TASK  for  the  college  alumnus  and  alumna.  No  one 

knows  the  value  of  higher  education  better  than 

the  educated.   No  one  is  better  able  to  take  action,  and  to 

persuade  others  to  take  action,  to  preserve  and  increase  its  value. 

Will  they  do  it?  The  outlines  of  the  problem,  and  some 

guideposts  to  action,  appear  in  the  pages  that  follow. 


WILL  WE  RUN  OUT  OF 
COLLEGE  TEACHERS? 

No;  there  will  always  be  someone  to  fill  classroom  vacancies.  But 
quality  is  almost  certain  to  drop  unless  something  is  done  quickly 


'\  '\    T^^^^  "^rOJL  THE  TEACHERS  COME  FROM? 

^W      The  number  of  students  enrolled  in  America's 

^  *  colleges  and  universities  this  year  exceeds  last 
year's  figure  by  more  than  a  quarter  miUion.  In  ten  years 
it  should  pass  six  milHon — nearly  double  today's  en- 
rollment. 

The  number  of  teachers  also  may  have  to  double.  Some 
educators  say  that  within  a  decade  495,000  may  be  needed 
— more  than  twice  the  present  number. 

Can  we  hope  to  meet  the  demand?  If  so,  what  is  Ukely 
to  happen  to  the  quality  of  teaching  in  the  process? 

"Great  numbers  of  youngsters  will  flood  into  our  col- 
leges and  universities  whether  we  are  prepared  or  not,"  a 
report  of  the  Carnegie  Foundation  for  the  Advancement  of 
Teaching  has  pointed  out.  "These  youngsters  will  be 
taught — taught  well  or  taught  badly.  And  the  demand  for 
teachers  will  somehow  be  at  least  partly  met — if  not  with 
well-prepared  teachers  then  with  ill-prepared,  if  not  with 
superior  teachers  then  with  inferior  ones." 

MOST  IMMEDIATE  is  the  problem  of  finding  enough 
qualified  teachers  to  meet  classes  next  fall.  Col- 
lege administrators  must  scramble  to  do  so. 

"The  staffing  problems  are  the  worst  in  my  30years' 
experience  at  hiring  teaching  staff","  said  one  college  presi- 
dent, replying  to  a  survey  by  the  U.S.  Office  of  Educa- 
tion's Division  of  Higher  Education. 

"The  securing  and  retaining  of  well-trained,  eff"ective 
teachers  is  the  outstanding  problem  confronting  all  col- 
leges today,"  said  another. 

One  logical  place  to  start  reckoning  with  the  teacher 
shortage  is  on  the  present  faculties  of  American  colleges 
and  universities.  The  shortage  is  hardly  alleviated  by  the 
fact  that  substantial  numbers  of  men  and  women  find  it 
necessary  to  leave  college  teaching  each  year,  for  largely 


financial  reasons.  So  serious  is  this  problem — and  so 
relevant  is  it  to  the  college  alumnus  and  alumna — that  a 
separate  article  in  this  report  is  devoted  to  it. 

The  scarcity  of  funds  has  led  most  colleges  and  uni- 
versities to  seek  at  least  short-range  solutions  to  the 
teacher  shortage  by  other  means. 

Difficulty  in  finding  young  new  teachers  to  fill  faculty 
vacancies  is  turning  the  attention  of  more  and  more  ad- 
ministrators to  the  other  end  of  the  academic  fine,  where 
tried  and  able  teachers  are  about  to  retire.  A  few  institu- 
tions have  modified  the  upper  age  limits  for  faculty.  Others 
are  keeping  selected  faculty  members  on  the  payroll  past 
the  usual  retirement  age.  A  number  of  institutions  are 
filling  their  own  vacancies  with  the  cream  of  the  men  and 
women  retired  elsewhere,  and  two  organizations,  the  Asso- 
ciation of  American  Colleges  and  the  American  Associa- 
tion of  University  Professors,  with  the  aid  of  a  grant  from 
the  Ford  Foundation,  have  set  up  a  "Retired  Professors 
Registry"  to  facihtate  the  process. 

Old  restraints  and  handicaps  for  the  woman  teacher  are 
disappearing  in  the  colleges.  Indeed,  there  are  special 
opportunities  for  her,  as  she  earns  her  standing  alongside 
the  man  who  teaches.  But  there  is  no  room  for  com- 
placency here.  We  can  no  longer  take  it  for  granted  that 
the  woman  teacher  will  be  any  more  available  than  the 
man,  for  she  exercises  the  privilege  of  her  sex  to  change 
her  mind  about  teaching  as  about  other  matters.  Says 
Dean  Nancy  Duke  Lewis  of  Pembroke  College:  "The  day 
has  passed  when  we  could  assume  that  every  woman  who 
earned  her  Ph.D.  would  go  into  college  teaching.  She 
needs  something  positive  today  to  attract  her  to  the  col- 
leges because  of  the  welcome  that  awaits  her  talents  in 
business,  industry,  government,  or  the  foundations.  Her 
freedom  to  choose  comes  at  a  time  when  undergraduate 
women  particularly  need  distinguished  women  scholars  to 


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ratory— and  certainly  to  encourage  them  to  elect  college 
teaching  as  a  career." 

SOME  HARD-PRESSED  ADMINISTRATORS  find  themselves 
forced  to  accelerate  promotions  and  salary  increases 
in  order  to  attract  and  hold  faculty  members.  Many 
are  being  forced  to  settle  for  less  qualified  teachers. 

In  an  effort  to  attract  and  keep  teachers,  most  colleges 
are  providing  such  necessities  as  improved  research  facili- 
ties and  secretarial  help  to  reheve  faculty  members  of 
paperwork  and  administrative  burdens,  thus  giving  faculty 
members  more  time  to  concentrate  on  teaching  and 
research. 

In  the  process  of  revising  their  curricula  many  colleges 
are  eliminating  courses  that  overlap  one  another  or  are 
considered  frivolous.  Some  are  increasing  the  size  of 
lecture  classes  and  eliminating  classes  they  deem  too  small. 

Finally,  somewhat  in  desperation  (but  also  with  the 
firm  conviction  that  the  technological  age  must,  after  all, 
have  something  of  value  to  offer  even  to  the  most  basic 
and  fundamental  exercises  of  education),  experiments  are 
being  conducted  with  teaching  by  films  and  television. 

At  Penn  State,  where  televised  instruction  is  in  its  ninth 
semester,  TV  has  met  with  mixed  reactions.  Students 
consider  it  a  good  technique  for  teaching  courses  with 


large  enrollments — and  their  performance  in  courses  em- 
ploying television  has  been  as  good  as  that  of  students 
having  personal  contact  with  their  teachers.  The  reaction 
of  faculty  members  has  been  less  favorable.  But  accept- 
ance appears  to  be  growing:  the  number  of  courses  offered 
on  television  has  grown  steadily,  and  the  number  of  faculty 
members  teaching  via  TV  has  grown,  also. 

Elsewhere,  teachers  are  far  from  unanimity  on  the  sub- 
ject of  TV.  "Must  the  TV  technicians  take  over  the  col- 
leges?" asked  Professor  Ernest  Earnest  of  Temple  Uni- 
versity in  an  article  title  last  fall.  "Like  the  conventional 
lecture  system,  TV  lends  itself  to  the  sausage-stuffing  con- 
cept of  education,"  Professor  Earnest  said.  The  classroom, 
he  argued,  "is  the  place  for  testing  ideas  and  skills,  for  the 
interchange  of  ideas"^ — objectives  difficult  to  attain  when 
one's  teacher  is  merely  a  shadow  on  a  fluorescent  screen. 

The  TV  pioneers,  however,  believe  the  medium,  used 
properly,  holds  great  promise  for  the  future. 

FOR  THE  LONG  RUN,  the  traditional  sources  of  supply 
for  college  teaching  fall  far  short  of  meeting  the  de- 
mand. The  Ph.D.,  for  example,  long  regarded  by 
many  colleges  and  universities  as  the  ideal  "driver's 
license"  for  teachers,  is  awarded  to  fewer  than  9,000 
persons  per  year.  Even  if,  as  is  probable,  the  number  of 
students  enrolled  in  Ph.D.  programs  rises  over  the  next 


few  years,  it  will  be  a  long  time  before  they  have  traveled 
the  full  route  to  the  degree. 

Meanwhile,  the  demand  for  Ph.D.'s  grows,  as  industry, 
consulting  firms,  and  government  compete  for  many  of  the 
men  and  women  who  do  obtain  the  degree.  Thus,  at  the 
very  time  that  a  great  increase  is  occurring  in  the  number 
of  undergraduates  who  must  be  taught,  the  supply  of  new 
college  teachers  with  the  rank  of  Ph.D.  is  even  shorter 
than  usual. 

"During  each  of  the  past  four  years,"  reported  the 
National  Education  Association  in  1958,  "the  average 
level  of  preparation  of  newly  employed  teachers  has 
fallen.  Four  years  ago  no  less  than  31.4  per  cent  of  the 
new  teachers  held  the  earned  doctor's  degree.  Last  year 
only  23.5  per  cent  were  at  this  high  level  of  preparation." 

HERE  ARE  SOME  of  the  causcs  of  concern  about  the 
Ph.D.,  to  which  educators  are  directing  their 
attention: 
►  The  Ph.D.  program,  as  it  now  exists  in  most  graduate 
schools,  does  not  sufficiently  emphasize  the  development 
of  teaching  skills.  As  a  result,  many  Ph.D.'s  go  into 
teaching  with  little  or  no  idea  how  to  teach,  and  make 
a  mess  of  it  when  they  try.  Many  who  don't  go  into 
teaching  might  have  done  so,  had  a  greater  emphasis  been 
laid  upon  it  when  they  were  graduate  students. 


►  The  Ph.D.  program  is  indefinite  in  its  time  require- 
ments: they  vary  from  school  to  school,  from  department 
to  department,  from  student  to  student,  far  more  than 
seems  warranted.  "Generally  the  Ph.D.  takes  at  least 
four  years  to  get,"  says  a  committee  of  the  Association 
of  Graduate  Schools.  "More  often  it  takes  six  or  seven, 
and  not  infrequently  ten  to  fifteen.  ...  If  we  put  our  heads 
to  the  matter,  certainly  we  ought  to  be  able  to  say  to  a 
good  student:  'With  a  leeway  of  not  more  than  one  year, 
it  will  take  you  so  and  so  long  to  take  the  Ph.D.'  " 

►  "Uncertainty  about  the  time  required,"  says  the 
Association's  Committee  on  Policies  in  Graduate  Educa- 
tion, "leads  in  turn  to  another  kind  of  uncertainty — 
financial  uncertainty.  Doubt  and  confusion  on  this  score 
have  a  host  of  disastrous  effects.  Many  superior  men, 
facing  unknowns  here,  abandon  thoughts  about  working 
for  a  Ph.D.  and  reaUstically  go  oflTto  law  or  the  like. .  .  ." 

A  LTHOUGH  ROUGHLY  HALF  of  the  tcachcrs  in  Amer- 
/\  ica's  colleges  and  universities  hold  the  Ph.D.,  more 
■*-  -*-  than  three  quarters  of  the  newcomers  to  college 
and  university  teaching,  these  days,  don't  have  one.  In 
the  years  ahead,  it  appears  inevitable  that  the  proportion 
of  Ph.D.'s  to  non-Ph.D.'s  on  America's  faculties  will 
diminish. 

Next  in  line,  after  the  doctorate,  is  the  master's  degree. 


For  centuries  the  master's  was  "the"  degree,  until,  with 
the  growth  of  the  Ph.D.  in  America,  it  began  to  be  moved 
into  a  back  seat.  In  Great  Britain  its  prestige  is  still  high. 

But  in  America  the  M.  A.  has,  in  some  graduate  schools, 
deteriorated.  Where  the  M.A.'s  standards  have  been  kept 
high,  on  the  other  hand,  able  students  have  been  able  to 
prepare  themselves,  not  only  adequately  but  well,  for 
college  teaching. 

Today  the  M.A.  is  one  source  of  hope  in  the  teacher 
shortage.  "If  the  M.A.  were  of  universal  dignity  and 
good  standing,"  says  the  report  of  the  Committee  on 
Policies  in  Graduate  Education,  ".  .  .  this  ancient  degree 
could  bring  us  succor  in  the  decade  ahead.  .  .  . 

"The  nub  of  the  problem  ...  is  to  get  rid  of  'good'  and 
'bad'  M.A.'s  and  to  set  up  generally  a  'rehabilitated'  de- 
gree which  will  have  such  worth  in  its  own  right  that 
a  man  entering  graduate  school  will  consider  the  possi- 
bility of  working  toward  the  M.A.  as  the  first  step  to  the 
Ph.D " 

One  problem  would  remain.  "If  you  have  a  master's 
degree  you  are  still  a  mister  and  if  you  have  a  Ph.D.,  no 
matter  where  it  is  from,  you  are  a  doctor,"  Dean  G.  Bruce 
Dearing,  of  the  University  of  Delaware,  has  said.  "The 
town  looks  at  you  differently.  Business  looks  at  you  dif- 
ferently. The  dean  may;  it  depends  on  how  discriminating 
he  is." 

The  problem  won't  be  solved,  W.  R.  Dennes,  former 
dean  of  the  graduate  school  of  the  University  of  California 
at  Berkeley,  has  said,  "until  universities  have  the  courage 
...  to  select  men  very  largely  on  the  quality  of  work  they 
have  done  and  soft-pedal  this  matter  of  degrees." 

A  point  for  parents  and  prospective  students  to  remem- 
ber— and  one  of  which  alumni  and  alumnae  might  re- 
mind them — is  that  counting  the  number  of  Ph.D. 's  in  a 
college  catalogue  is  not  the  only,  or  even  necessarily  the 
best,  way  to  judge  the  worth  of  an  educational  institution 
or  its  faculty's  abilities.  To  base  one's  judgment  solely  on 
such  a  count  is  quite  a  temptation,  as  William  James  noted 
56  years  ago  in  "The  Ph.D.  Octopus":  "The  dazzled  read- 
er of  the  list,  the  parent  or  student,  says  to  himself,  'This 
must  be  a  terribly  distinguished  crowd — their  titles  shine 
like  the  stars  in  the  firmament;  Ph.D.'s,  Sc.D.'s,  and 
Litt.D.'s  bespangle  the  page  as  if  they  were  sprinkled  over 
it  from  a  pepper  caster.'  " 

The  Ph.D.  will  remain  higher  education's  most  honored 
earned  degree.  It  stands  for  a  depth  of  scholarship  and 
productive  research  to  which  the  master  has  not  yet 
addressed  himself  so  intensively.  But  many  educational 
leaders  expect  the  doctoral  programs  to  give  more  em- 


phasis to  teaching.  At  the  same  time  the  master's  degree 
will  be  strengthened  and  given  more  prestige. 

In  the  process  the  graduate  schools  will  have  taken  a 
long  step  toward  solving  the  shortage  of  qualified  college 
teachers.  ; 

SOME  OF  THE  CHANGES  being  made  by  colleges  and 
universities  to  meet  the  teacher  shortage  constitute 
reasonable  and  overdue  reforms.  Other  changes  are 
admittedly  desperate — and  possibly  dangerous — attempts 
to  meet  today's  needs. 

The  central  problem  is  to  get  more  young  people 
interested  in  college  teaching.  Here,  college  alumni  and 
alumnae  have  an  opportunity  to  provide  a  badly  needed 
service  to  higher  education  and  to  superior  young  people 
themselves.  The  problem  of  teacher  supply  is  not  one 
with  which  the  college  administrator  is  able  to  cope  alone. 

President  J.  Seelye  Bixler,  of  Colby  College,  recently 
said:  "Let  us  cultivate  a  teacher-centered  point  of  view. 
There  is  tragedy  as  well  as  truth  in  the  old  saying  that  in 
Europe  when  you  meet  a  teacher  you  tip  your  hat,  whereas 
over  here  you  tap  your  head.  Our  debt  to  our  teachers  is 
very  great,  and  fortunately  we  are  beginning  to  realize 
that  we  must  make  some  attempt  to  balance  the  account. 
Money  and  prestige  are  among  the  first  requirements. 

"Most  important  is  independence.  Too  often  we  sit 
back  with  the  comfortable  feeling  that  our  teachers  have 
all  the  freedom  they  desire.  We  forget  that  the  payoff 
comes  in  times  of  stress.  Are  we  really  willing  to  allow 
them  independence  of  thought  when  a  national  emergency 
is  in  the  offing?  Are  we  ready  to  defend  them  against  all 
pressure  groups  and  to  acknowledge  their  right  to  act  as 
critics  of  our  customs,  our  institutions,  and  even  our 
national  policy?  Evidence  abounds  that  for  some  of  our 
more  vociferous  compatriots  this  is  too  much.  They  see  no 
reason  why  such  privileges  should  be  offered  or  why  a 
teacher  should  not  express  his  patriotism  in  the  same  out- 
worn and  often  irrelevant  shibboleths  they  find  so  dear 
and  so  hard  to  give  up.  Surely  our  educational  task  has 
not  been  completed  until  we  have  persuaded  them  that  a 
teacher  should  be  a  pioneer,  a  leader,  and  at  times  a  non-  , 
conformist  with  a  recognized  right  to  dissent.  As  Howard 
Mumford  Jones  has  observed,  we  can  hardly  allow  our- . 
selves  to  become  a  nation  proud  of  machines  that  think 
and  suspicious  of  any  man  who  tries  to." 

By  lending  their  support  to  programs  designed  to  im- 
prove the  climate  for  teachers  at  their  own  colleges,  alumni 
can  do  much  to  alter  the  conviction  held  by  many  that 
teaching  is  tolerable  only  to  martyrs. 


WHAT  PRICE 
DEDICATION? 

Most  teachers  teach  because  they  love  their  jobs.  But  low  pay  is 
forcing  many  to  leave  the  profession,  just  when  we  need  them  most 


EVERY  TUESDAY  EVENING  for  the  past  three  and  a  half 
months,  the  principal  activity  of  a  34-year-old 
'  associate  professor  of  chemistry  at  a  first-rate  mid- 
western  college  has  centered  around  Section  3  of  the  pre- 
vious Sunday's  New  York  Times.  The  Times,  which  ar- 
rives at  his  office  in  Tuesday  afternoon's  mail  delivery, 
customarily  devotes  page  after  page  of  Section  3  to  large 
help-wanted  ads,  most  of  them  directed  at  scientists  and 
engineers.  The  associate  professor,  a  Ph.D.,  is  job- 
hunting. 

"There's  certainly  no  secret  about  it,"  he  told  a  recent 
visitor.  "At  least  two  others  in  the  department  are  look- 
ing, too.  We'd  all  give  a  lot  to  be  able  to  stay  in  teach- 
ing; that's  what  we're  trained  for,  that's  what  we  like. 
But  we  simply  can't  swing  it  financially." 

"I'm  up  against  it  this  spring,"  says  the  chairman  of 
the  physics  department  at  an  eastern  college  for  women. 
"Within  the  past  two  weeks  two  of  my  people,  one  an 
associate  and  one  an  assistant  professor,  turned  in  their 
resignations,  effective  in  June.  Both  are  leaving  the  field 
— one  for  a  job  in  industry,  the  other  for  government 
work.  I've  got  strings  out,  all  over  the  country,  but  so 
far  I've  found  no  suitable  replacements.  We've  always 
prided  ourselves  on  having  Ph.D.'s  in  these  jobs,  but  it 
looks  as  if  that's  one  resolution  we'll  have  to  break  in 
1959-60." 

"We're  a  long  way  from  being  able  to  compete  with 
industry  when  young  people  put  teaching  and  industry  on 
the  scales,"  says  Vice  Chancellor  Vem  O.  Knudsen  of 
UCLA.  "Salary  is  the  real  rub,  of  course.  Ph.D.'s  in 
physics  here  in  Los  Angeles  are  getting  $8-12,000  in 


industry  without  any  experience,  while  about  all  we  can 
offer  them  is  $5,500.  Things  are  not  much  better  in  the 
chemistry  department." 

One  young  Ph.D.  candidate  sums  it  up  thus:  "We  want 
to  teach  and  we  want  to  do  basic  research,  but  industry 
offers  us  twice  the  salary  we  can  get  as  teachers.  We  talk 
it  over  with  our  wives,  but  it's  pretty  hard  to  turn  down 
$10,000  to  work  for  less  than  half  that  amount." 

"That  woman  you  saw  leaving  my  office:  she's  one  of 
our  most  brilliant  young  teachers,  and  she  was  ready  to 
leave  us,"  said  a  women's  college  dean  recently.  "1  per- 
suaded her  to  postpone  her  decision  for  a  couple  of 
months,  until  the  results  of  the  alumnae  fund  drive  are  in. 
We're  going  to  use  that  money  entirely  for  raising  sala- 
ries, this  year.  If  it  goes  over  the  top,  we'll  be  able  to  hold 
some  of  our  best  people.  If  it  falls  short.  .  .  I'm  on  the 
phone  every  morning,  talking  to  the  fund  chairman, 
counting  those  dollars,  and  praying." 

THE  DIMENSIONS  of  the  teacher-salary  problem  in  the 
United  States  and  Canada  are  enormous.  It  has 
reached  a  point  of  crisis  in  pubhc  institutions  and  in 
private  institutions,  in  richly  endowed  institutions  as  well 
as  in  poorer  ones.  It  exists  even  in  Catholic  colleges  and 
universities,  where,  as  student  populations  grow,  more 
and  more  laymen  must  be  found  in  order  to  supplement 
the  limited  number  of  clerics  available  for  teaching  posts. 
"In  a  generation,"  says  Seymour  E.  Harris,  the  dis- 
tinguished Harvard  economist,  "the  college  professor  has 
lost  50  per  cent  in  economic  status  as  compared  to  the 
average  American.    His  real  income  has  decUned  sub- 


stantially,  while  that  of  the  average  American  has  risen 
by  70-80  per  cent." 

Figures  assembled  by  the  American  Association  of 
University  Professors  show  how  seriously  the  college 
teacher's  economic  standing  has  deteriorated.  Since 
1939,  according  to  the  AAUP's  latest  study  (published  in 
1958),  the  purchasing  power  of  lawyers  rose  34  per  cent, 
that  of  dentists  54  per  cent,  and  that  of  doctors  98  per 
cent.  But  at  the  five  state  universities  surveyed  by  the 
AAUP,  the  purchasing  power  of  teachers  in  all  ranks  rose 
only  9  per  cent.  And  at  twenty-eight  privately  controlled 
institutions,  the  purchasing  power  of  teachers'  salaries 
dropped  by  8.5  per  cent.  While  nearly  everybody  else  in 
the  country  was  gaining  ground  spectacularly,  teachers 
were  losing  it. 

The  AAUP's  sample,  it  should  be  noted,  is  not  repre- 
sentative of  all  colleges  and  universities  in  the  United 
States  and  Canada.  The  institutions  it  contains  are,  as 
the  AAUP  says,  "among  the  better  colleges  and  universi- 
ties in  the  country  in  salary  matters."  For  America  as  a 
whole,  the  situation  is  even  worse. 

The  National  Education  Association,  which  studied 
the  salaries  paid  in  the  1957-58  academic  year  by  more 
than  three  quarters  of  the  nation's  degree-granting  insti- 
tutions and  by  nearly  two  thirds  of  the  junior  colleges, 
found  that  half  of  all  college  and  university  teachers 
earned  less  than  $6,015  per  year.  College  instructors 
earned  a  median  salary  of  only  $4,562 — not  much  better 
than  the  median  salary  of  teachers  in  public  elementary 
schools,  whose  economic  plight  is  well  known. 

The  implications  of  such  statistics  are  plain. 

"Higher  salaries,"  says  Robert  Lekachman,  professor 
of  economics  at  Barnard  College,  "would  make  teaching 
a  reasonable  alternative  for  the  bright  young  lawyer,  the 
bright  young  doctor.  Any  ill-paid  occupation  becomes 
something  of  a  refuge  for  the  ill-trained,  the  lazy,  and  the 
incompetent.  If  the  scale  of  salaries  isn't  improved,  the 
quality  of  teaching  won't  improve;  it  will  worsen.  Unless 
Americans  are  willing  to  pay  more  for  higher  education, 
they  will  have  to  be  satisfied  with  an  inferior  product." 

Says  President  Margaret  Clapp  of  Wellesley  College, 
which  is  devoting  ail  of  its  fund-raising  efforts  to  accumu- 
lating enough  money  ($15  million)  to  strengthen  faculty 
salaries:  "Since  the  war,  in  an  effort  to  keep  alive  the 
profession,  discussion  in  America  of  teachers'  salaries  has 
necessarily  centered  on  the  minimums  paid.  But  insofar 
as  money  is  a  factor  in  decision,  wherever  minimums  only 
are  stressed,  the  appeal  is  to  the  underprivileged  and  the 
timid;  able  and  ambitious  youths  are  not  likely  to  listen." 


PEOPLE  IN  SHORT  SUPPLY: 


WHAT  IS  THE  ANSWER? 
It  appears  certain  that  if  college  teaching  is  to 
attract  and  hold  top-grade  men  and  women,  a 
drastic  step  must  be  taken:  salaries  must  be  doubled 
within  five  to  ten  years. 

There  is  nothing  extravagant  about  such  a  proposal; 
indeed,  it  may  dangerously  understate  the  need.  The 
current  situation  is  so  serious  that  even  doubling  his  sal- 
ary would  not  enable  the  college  teacher  to  regain  his 
former  status  in  the  American  economy. 
Professor  Harris  of  Harvard  figures  it  this  way: 
For  every  $100  he  earned  in  1930,  the  college  faculty 
member  earned  only  $85,  in  terms  of  1930  dollars,  in 
1957.  By  contrast,  the  average  American  got  $175  in 
1957  for  every  $100  he  earned  in  1930.  Even  if  the  pro- 
fessor's salary  is  doubled  in  ten  years,  he  will  get  only  a 


TEACHERS  D«J  THE  MARKETPLACE 


$70  increase  in  buying  power  over  1930.  By  contrast,  the 
average  American  is  expected  to  have  $127  more  buying 
power  at  the  end  of  the  same  period. 

In  this  respect,  Professor  Harris  notes,  doubhng  faculty 
salaries  is  a  modest  program.  "But  in  another  sense,"  he 
says,  "the  proposed  rise  seems  large  indeed.  None  of  the 
authorities  .  .  .  has  told  us  where  the  money  is  coming 
from."  It  seems  quite  clear  that  a  fundamental  change  in 
public  attitudes  toward  faculty  salaries  will  be  necessary 
before  significant  progress  can  be  made. 


FINDING  THE  MONEY  is  3  problem  with  which  each 
college  must  wrestle  today  without  cease. 
For  some,  it  is  a  matter  of  convincing  taxpayers 
and  state  legislators  that  appropriating  money  for  faculty 


salaries  is  even  more  important  than  appropriating 
money  for  campus  buildings.  (Curiously,  buildings  are 
usually  easier  to  "sell"  than  pay  raises,  despite  the  seem- 
ingly obvious  fact  that  no  one  was  ever  educated  by  a  pile 
of  bricks.) 

For  others,  it  has  been  a  matter  of  fund-raising  cam- 
paigns ("We  are  writing  salary  increases  into  our  1959-60 
budget,  even  though  we  don't  have  any  idea  where  the 
money  is  coming  from,"  says  the  president  of  a  privately 
supported  college  in  the  Mid-Atlantic  region);  of  finding 
additional  salary  money  in  budgets  that  are  already 
spread  thin  ("We're  cutting  back  our  library's  book 
budget  again,  to  gain  some  funds  in  the  salary  accounts"); 
of  tuition  increases  ("This  is  about  the  only  private  enter- 
prise in  the  country  which  gladly  subsidizes  its  customers; 
maybe  we're  crazy");  of  promoting  research  contracts 
("We  claim  to  be  a  privately  supported  university,  but 
what  would  we  do  without  the  AEC?");  and  of  bar- 
gaining. 

"The  tendency  to  bargain,  on  the  part  of  both  the  col- 
leges and  the  teachers,  is  a  deplorable  development,"  says 
the  dean  of  a  university  in  the  South.  But  it  is  a  grow- 
ing practice.  As  a  result,  inequities  have  developed:  the 
teacher  in  a  field  in  which  people  are  in  short  supply  or  in 
industrial  demand — or  the  teacher  who  is  adept  at 
"campus  politics" — is  likely  to  fare  better  than  his  col- 
leagues who  are  less  favorably  situated. 

"Before  you  check  with  the  administration  on  the 
actual  appointment  of  a  specific  individual,"  says  a 
faculty  man  quoted  in  the  recent  and  revealing  book.  The 
Academic  Marketplace,  "you  can  be  honest  and  say  to 
the  man,  'Would  you  be  interested  in  coming  at  this 
amount?'  and  he  says,  'No,  but  I  would  be  interested  at 
this  amount.'  "  One  result  of  such  bargaining  has  been 
that  newly  hired  faculty  members  often  make  more 
money  than  was  paid  to  the  people  they  replace — a  happy 
circumstance  for  the  newcomers,  but  not  hkely  to  raise 
the  morale  of  others  on  the  faculty. 

"We  have  been  compelled  to  set  the  beginning  salary 
of  such  personnel  as  physics  professors  at  least  $1,500 
higher  than  salaries  in  such  fields  as  history,  art,  physical 
education,  and  English,"  wrote  the  dean  of  faculty  in  a 
state  college  in  the  Rocky  Mountain  area,  in  response  to  a 
recent  government  questionnaire  deaUng  with  salary  prac- 
tices. "This  began  about  1954  and  has  worked  until  the 
present  year,  when  the  differential  perhaps  may  be  in- 
creased even  more." 

Bargaining  is  not  new  in  Academe  (Thorstein  Veblen 
referred  to  it  in  The  Higher  Learning,  which  he  wrote  in 


1918),  but  never  has  it  been  as  widespread  or  as  much  a 
matter  of  desperation  as  today.  In  colleges  and  universi- 
ties, whose  members  like  to  think  of  themselves  as  equally 
dedicated  to  all  fields  of  human  knowledge,  it  may  prove 
to  be  a  weakening  factor  of  serious  proportions. 

Many  colleges  and  universities  have  managed  to  make 
modest  across-the-board  increases,  designed  to  restore 
part  of  the  faculty's  lost  purchasing  power.  In  the  1957- 
58  academic  year,  1,197  institutions,  84.5  per  cent  of 
those  answering  a  U.S.  Office  of  Education  survey  ques- 
tion on  the  point,  gave  salary  increases  of  at  least  5  per 
cent  to  their  faculties  as  a  whole.  More  than  half  of  them 
(248  public  institutions  and  329  privately  supported  insti- 
tutions) said  their  action  was  due  wholly  or  in  part  to  the 
teacher  shortage. 

Others  have  found  fringe  benefits  to  be  a  partial 
answer.  Providing  low-cost  housing  is  a  particularly  suc- 
cessful way  of  attracting  and  holding  faculty  members; 
and  since  housing  is  a  major  item  in  a  family  budget,  it 
is  as  good  as  or  better  than  a  salary  increase.  Oglethorpe 
University  in  Georgia,  for  example,  a  200-student,  pri- 
vate, liberal  arts  institution,  long  ago  built  houses  on  cam- 
pus land  (in  one  of  the  most  desirable  residential  areas  on 
the  outskirts  of  Atlanta),  which  it  rents  to  faculty  mem- 
bers at  about  one-third  the  area's  going  rate.  (The  cost 
of  a  three-bedroom  faculty  house:  $50  per  month.)  "It's 
our  major  selling  point,"  says  Oglethorpe's  president, 
Donald  Agnew,  "and  we  use  it  for  all  it's  worth." 

Dartmouth,  in  addition  to  attacking  the  salary  problem 
itself,  has  worked  out  a  program  of  fringe  benefits  that 
includes  full  payment  of  retirement  premiums  (16  per 
cent  of  each  faculty  member's  annual  salary),  group  in- 
surance coverage,  paying  the  tuition  of  faculty  children  at 
any  college  in  the  country,  liberal  mortgage  loans,  and 
contributing  to  the  improvement  of  local  schools  which 
faculty  members'  children  attend. 

Taking  care  of  trouble  spots  while  attempting  to  whittle 
down  the  salary  problem  as  a  whole,  searching  for  new 
funds  while  reapportioning  existing  ones,  the  colleges  and 
universities  are  dealing  with  their  salary  crises  as  best  they 
can,  and  sometimes  ingeniously.  But  still  the  gap  between 
salary  increases  and  the  rising  figures  on  the  Bureau  of 
Labor  Statistics'  consumer  price  index  persists. 

How  CAN  THE  GAP  BE  CLOSED? 
First,  stringent  economies  must  be  applied  by 
educational  institutions  themselves.  Any  waste 
that  occurs,  as  well  as  most  luxuries,  is  probably  being 
subsidized  by  low  salaries.  Some  "waste"  may  be  hidden 


in  educational  theories  so  old  that  they  are  accepted 
without  question;  if  so,  the  theories  must  be  re-examined 
and,  if  found  invalid,  replaced  with  new  ones.  The  idea 
of  the  small  class,  for  example,  has  long  been  honored 
by  administrators  and  faculty  members  alike;  there  is 
now  reason  to  suspect  that  large  classes  can  be  equally 
effective  in  many  courses — a  suspicion  which,  if  found 
correct,  should  be  translated  into  action  by  those  institu- 
tions which  are  able  to  do  so.  Tuition  may  have  to  be 
increased — a  prospect  at  which  many  public-college,  as 
well  as  many  private-college,  educators  shudder,  but 
which  appears  justified  and  fair  if  the  increases  can  be 
tied  to  a  system  of  loans,  scholarships,  and  tuition  re- 
bates based  on  a  student's  or  his  family's  ability  to  pay. 

Second,  massive  aid  must  come  from  the  public,  both 
in  the  form  of  taxes  for  increased  salaries  in  state  and 
municipal  institutions  and  in  the  form  of  direct  gifts  to 
both  public  and  private  institutions.  Anyone  who  gives 
money  to  a  college  or  university  for  unrestricted  use  or 
earmarked  for  faculty  salaries  can  be  sure  that  he  is  mak- 
ing one  of  the  best  possible  investments  in  the  free  world's 
future.  If  he  is  himself  a  college  alumnus,  he  may  con- 
sider it  a  repayment  of  a  debt  he  incurred  when  his  col- 
lege or  university  subsidized  a  large  part  of  his  own  edu- 
cation (virtually  nowhere  does,  or  did,  a  student's  tuition 
cover  costs).  If  he  is  a  corporation  executive  or  director, 
he  may  consider  it  a  legitimate  cost  of  doing  business;  the 
supply  of  well-educated  men  and  women  (the  alternative 
to  which  is  half-educated  men  and  women)  is  dependent 
upon  it.  If  he  is  a  parent,  he  may  consider  it  a  premium 
on  a  poUcy  to  insure  high-quality  education  for  his  chil- 
dren— quality  which,  without  such  aid,  he  can  be  certain 
will  deteriorate. 

Plain  talk  between  educators  and  the  public  is  a  third 
necessity.  The  president  of  Barnard  College,  Millicent  C. 
Mcintosh,  says:  "The  'plight"  is  not  of  the  faculty,  but  of 
the  pubhc.  The  faculty  will  take  care  of  themselves  in  the 
future  either  by  leaving  the  teaching  profession  or  by 
never  entering  it.  Those  who  care  for  education,  those 
who  run  institutions  of  learning,  and  those  who  have  chil- 
dren— all  these  will  be  left  holding  the  bag."  It  is  hard  to 
believe  that  if  Americans — and  particularly  college  alum- 
ni and  alumnae — had  been  aware  of  the  problem,  they 
would  have  let  faculty  salaries  fall  into  a  sad  state.  Ameri- 
cans know  the  value  of  excellence  in  higher  education  too 
well  to  have  blithely  let  its  basic  element — excellent  teach- 
ing— slip  into  its  present  peril.  First  we  must  rescue  it; 
then  we  must  make  certain  that  it  does  not  fall  into  dis- 
repair again. 


Some 

Questions 

for 

Alumni 

and 

Alumnae 


►  Is  your  Alma  Mater  having  difficulty  finding  qualified 
new  teachers  to  fill  vacancies  and  expand  its  faculty  to 
meet  climbing  enrollments? 

►  Has  the  economic  status  of  faculty  members  of  your 
college  kept  up  with  inflationary  trends? 

►  Are  the  physical  facilities  of  your  college,  including 
laboratories  and  libraries,  good  enough  to  attract  and 
hold  qualified  teachers? 

►  Is  your  community  one  which  respects  the  college 
teacher?  Is  the  social  and  educational  environment  of 
your  college's  "home  town"  one  in  which  a  teacher  would 
like  to  raise  his  family? 

►  Are  the  restrictions  on  time  and  freedom  of  teachers 
at  yourcollege  such  as  to  discourage  adventurous  research, 
careful  preparation  of  instruction,  and  the  expression  of 
honest  conviction? 

►  To  meet  the  teacher  shortage,  is  your  college  forced 
to  resort  to  hiring  practices  that  are  unfair  to  segments  of 
the  faculty  it  already  has? 

►  Are  courses  of  proved  merit  being  curtailed?  Are 
classes  becoming  larger  than  subject  matter  or  safeguards 
of  teacher-student  relationships  would  warrant? 

►  Are  you,  as  an  alumnus,  and  your  college  as  an  insti- 
tution, doing  everything  possible  to  encourage  talented 
young  people  to  pursue  careers  in  college  teaching? 

If  you  are  dissatisfied  with  the  answers  to  these  questions, 
your  college  may  need  help.  Contact  alumni  officials  at 
your  college  to  learn  if  your  concern  is  justified.  If  it  is, 
register  your  interest  in  helping  the  college  authorities 
find  solutions  through  appropriate  programs  of  organized 
alumni  cooperation. 


EDITORIAL  STAFF 


DAVID  A.  BURR 

The  University  of  Oklahoma 

DAN  H.  FENN,  Jr. 
Harvard  University 

RANDOLPH  L.  FORT 

Emory  University 

CORBIN  GWALTNEY 
The  Johns  Hopkins  University 

L.  FRANKLIN  HEALD 

The  University  of  New  Hampshire 

CHARLES  M.  HELMKEN 
St.  Johns  University 

JEAN  D.  LINEHAN 
The  American  Alumni  Council 

ROBERT  L.  PAYTON 
Washington  University 

MARIAN  POVERMAN 
Barnard  College 


FRANCES  PROVENCE 

Baylor  University 

ROBERT  M.  RHODES 
Lehigh  University 

WILLIAM  SCHRAMM 
The  University  of  Pennsylvania 

VERNE  A.  STADTMAN 
The  University  of  California 

FREDERIC  A.  STOTT,  Jr. 
Phillips  Academy,  Andover 

FRANK  J.  TATE 
The  Ohio  State  University 

ERIK  WENSBERG 

Columbia  University 

CHARLES  E.  WIDMAYER 
Dartmouth  College 

REBA  WILCOXON 

The  University  of  Arkansas 


CHESLEY  WORTHINGTON 
Brown  University 


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 


Photographs:  Alan  J.  Bearden 

Printing:  R.  R.  Donnelley  &  Sons  Co. 

This  survey  was  made  possible  in  part  by  funds  granted  by  Carnegie  Corporation  of  New  York. 
Thai  Corporation  is  not,  however,  the  author,  owner,  publisher,  or  proprietor  of  this  publication 
and  is  not  to  be  understood  as  approving  by  virtue  of  its  grant  any  of  the  statements  made  or 
views  expressed  therein. 

The  editors  are  indebted  to  Loren  C.  Eiseley,  professor  of  anthropology  at  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania,  for  his  contributions  to  the  introductory  picture  section  of  this  report. 

No  part  of  this  report  may  be  reprinted 
without  express  permission  of  the  editors. 


PRINTED  IN  U.S.A. 


As  the  Year 
Closed  .  .  . 


Susqiuhanna's  thirteenth  President.  Dr.  Gusturc 
Wither  \\'(7«-r  ua.i  iniiuiiurated  on  May  22.  19.59. 
ReiJresentatii:es  from  more  than  90  colleges  ami 
iiniver.fities  were   in  iittendanee. 

Those  taking  part  in  tlie  Inaugural  Service  were, 
I.  to  r.:  Dr.  John  F.  llarkins.  President  of  the 
Board;  Dr.  Weber;  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Robinson.  Secre- 
tary. Central  Pennsylvania  Synod;  Dr.  }.  Frank 
Fife.  President.  Synod  of  Maryland;  The  Rev.  Ren- 
jumin  Lot:  and  Mr.  John  Horn.  Board  Member 
and  Chairman  of  the  Presidential  Selection  Com- 
mittee. 


Susquehanna's  .\lumni  Chit.st(Oiding  Achievement 
Award  was  presented  this  year  to  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  of 
the  Chemistry  Department,  known  and  loved  by  Sus- 
quehanfians  for  many  years.  Dr.  Houtz  retired  this 
year  hut,  at  the  request  of  President  Weber,  will  continue 
to  teach  one  class  in  organic  chemistry. 

L.  to  r.:  Dr.  Calvin  V.  Erdly,  '20,  Chairman  of  the 
Awards  Committee;  Dr.  Houtz,  '08;  Raymond  P.  Gar- 
man,  '30,  Retiring  President  of  the  General  Alumni  As- 
sociation. 


What  will  probably  be  a  new  tradition  at  Susque- 
hanna was  Citablishcd  this  year  when  President  Weber 
announced  at  the  close  of  Commencement  festivities, 
"The  Seniors  are  initiating  a  new  tradition  by  gathering 
in  front  of  Seibcrt  after  graduation  to  say  farewell  to 
each  other.  Their  friends  and  parents  are  asked  not  to 
ioiti  them  at  this  time." 


Susquehanna's  May  Queen 
of  7.9.5.9,  Mi,ts  Sandra  Meyer 
of  Livingston,  N.  J.,  was 
cnnvncd  by  President  Web- 
ir  in  the  company  of  Miss 
Jacqueline  MeKeever  '.52, 
popular  Broadway  mu.sical 
and  T.  V.  star. 


One  of  the  significant 
events  of  .Alumni  Day  was 
breaking  ground  for  a  new 
gateway  to  the  campus.  The 
gateway,  to  cost  more  than 
SIO.OOO.  is  a  gift  from  Mrs. 
Eleanor  Landes  as  a  Me- 
morial to  her  husband.  Dr. 
Latimer  S.  Landes  '11. 
who  had  been  a  mend>er  of 
Susquehanna's  Board  of  Di- 
rectors for  19  years. 

L.  to  r.:  Dr.  John  I.  Wood- 
ruff '88;  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz 
'08;  Dr.  Weber;  Dr.  Calvin 
V.  Erdly  '20;  Dr.  Joseph 
L.  Hackenberg  '20;  Law- 
rence M.  Isaacs  '43;  Ray- 
mond P.  Garman  '30. 


REUNION 
CLASSES 

ALUMNI  DAY   1959 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY  ALUMNUS 


Miss  Hilda  Kolpin 
209^  W.  Snyder  Street 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

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LIBRARY 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


SUSQUEHANNA   UNIVERSITY 
General    Alumni    Association 

OFFICERS 

Honorary  President 

Dr.   j:.lin    I.    Woodruff   '88 

President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43 

1st  Vice  President 
Paul  M.  Haines  '31 

2nd  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Mary  Karlliim  Htillway  '28 

Recording  Secretary 

Mrs.    l.a\an    R.    Hohinson    46 

Treasurer 

W.  Da\id  Gross  '47 

Statistician 

Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00 

Mend)ers-at-Large 

HaNinoiid  H.  Gamian,  Sr.  '30 
Peter  Sluit>    '38 

Representative    on    I'niicrsity    Hoard    of 
Trustees 
Clyde  R.  Spit/ner  '37 

Representatives  to  Athletic  Committee 
Perce  Appleyard  '22 
John  .\I.  Auten  '28 

Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
Donald  E.  Wissinger    .50 


On  Our  Cover 

Susquehanna  Prcsitlent  Gustave  W. 
Weber  visits  early-season  football  prac- 
tice to  greet  three  Crusader  alinnni  who 
are  coaching  the  42-nieinber  1959  scjuad: 
Head  Coach  Whitcy  Keil  '39,  Assistant 
Coaches  Bob  Pittello  '.51  and  Blair  Hel- 
ton  '42.     See  story,  page   17. 


The  SUSQUEHRNM  RLUMNUS 


Vol.  29 


September  1959 


CONTENTS 

Don  W'i.s.siiifjt'r     Is  .\c'\\    .Klumni  Director     . 

Students  Venture  Mt.   Malianoy  Climb 
by  Ccor<s,e  Gopic 

Crusader    I  loinecoiiiiiig    1959 

When    Vou    Come    Baek  .... 

New  Faces  in  New  Places     .... 

Russell  Gait  As  Christian  Preacher 
/)!/  Bcnjdniin  Lotz 

Susquehanna  Enrolls  Largest  Freshman    Class 

Alumni    Slow    in    Responding 

Club    News     ....... 

Thi'ee  Alumni  Coach  19.59  Crusaders     . 

Susquehannans   on   Parade     .... 

Whither  tlu'  Class  of  '.59         .... 

Born    Crusaders      ...... 

S.  U.  \V'eddings 

Deaths  


No.    1 


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Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931.  at  tlie  Post  Of- 
fice at  .Selinsgro\e,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  .August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  yciir  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgro\e,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  Marcli  and  June. 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


Don  Wissinger 
Is  New 
Alumni  Director 


Ten    years    ago    he    was    known    as    "The    Toe"    .    .    .    Now    he's 
back     at     his   Alma     Mater     as     Director     of     Alumni      Relations. 


Sej^tember  15  was  a  red-letter  day  for  Susque- 
hanna alumni.  That's  the  day  Donald  E.  Wissinger 
'50  of  York,  Pa.  reported  on  the  S.U.  campus  to  take 
o\'er  as  Director  of  Alumni  Relations.  Universitv 
President  Gustave  W.  Weber  announced  the  appoint- 
ment on  September  1. 

Digging  right  in  to  his  new  duties,  Don  immedi- 
ately found  himself  with  responsibilities  and  a  tra\'el 
schedule  which  \\'oidd  stagger  a  lesser  man.  But  Don 
is  a  talented  and  energetic  alumnus— enthusiastic  about 
Susquehanna's  future  and  well-equipped  to  direct  a 
vigorous  program,  .\lumni  all  across  the  land  will  be 
seeing  him  and  hearing  him  as  he  becomes  their  new 
link  to  a  stronger,  more  effective  Susquehanna. 

Formerly  guidance  counselor  in  the  \\'est  York 
Area  High  School,  \\issingcr  is  a  1950  graduate  of 
Susquehanna.  Known  as  "The  Toe"  in  his  under- 
graduate days,  he  was  a  specialist  in  kicking  points- 
after-touchdown  on  the  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg  football 
teams.     He  played  quarterback  in  '47,  '48  and  '49. 

The  new  director  assumed  full-time  responsibility 


for  ahunni  activities  formerly  handled  by  Dan  Mac- 
Cuish,  now  full-time  Director  of  Admissions. 

A  native  of  Altoona,  Pa.,  Wissinger  taught  mathe- 
matics and  social  studies  at  \\'est  York  19.50-1957. 
while  coaching  football,  basketball  and  baseball  teams 
for  the  school.  Tlie  following  year  he  cai'rled  out  sim- 
ilar duties  at  Edgar  Fahs  Smith  Junior  High  School, 
York,  and  a  year  ago  returned  to  West  York  as  guid- 
ance counselor.  In  195.3  he  was  awarded  the  M.Ed, 
degree  by  Penn  State  University. 

\\'issinger  was  president  of  the  \\'est  "^'ork  profes- 
sional Teachers  Organization  and  an  active  youth 
leader  at  St.  Stephen's  Evangelical  and  Reformed 
Church,  York,  where  he  also  served  as  Sunday  sciiool 
superintendent  and  a  member  of  the  clioir. 

He  is  married  to  the  former  Flora  ,\I.  Bainhart  of 
Claysburg,  Pa.,  a  Susquehanna  graduate  of  1951.  The 
Wissingers  have  four  children:  Scott,  5;  Donna,  3; 
t\\ins  Jane  and  Janice,  9  months.  They  are  making 
their  new  home  at  422  North  Orange  Street,  Selins- 
grove. 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


students  Venture 
Mt.  Mahanoy  Climb 


by  GEORGE  GOPIE 

Mr.  Gopie  is  president  of  the 
S.U,  Student  Council.  This 
article  appeared  in  last  May's 
final  issue  of  The  Susque- 
hanna, now  renamed  THE 
CRUSADER. 


Chapel 

It's  MoikUu  morning  and,  as  usual,  President 
\\'eber  is  in  charge  of  the  chapel  service.  Today  he  is 
continuing  his  series  of  talks  on  the  Seven  Great  Men  of 
Greece.  Suddenly,  without  lifting  his  voice  or  drop- 
ping his  tone  he  changes  abruptly  from  his  regular  dis- 
course. What  he  says  may  be  summarized  in  the  fol- 
lowing words:  In  an  effort  to  revive  an  old  tradition 
whereby  seniors  of  S.U.  were  required  to  climb  the 
Mahanoy  Mountain  before  they  could  graduate,  today 
is  declared  a  Senior's  Holiday.  They  are  excused  from 
classes  for  the  rest  of  the  day.  Lunches  have  been 
packed,  and  at  ten  o'clock  buses  will  be  here  to  take 
them  to  the  side  of  the  mountain.  The  seniors  will 
climb  Mt.  Mahanoy  today. 

Get   Ready   .    .   .   Get   Set 

It's  one  mad  dash  as  soon  as  chapel  is  over.  The 
senior  women  are  busy  changing  into  old  clothes.  The 
men  are  hurrying  off  to  the  fraternity  houses  to  slip  on 
sneakers  and  dungarees,  and  at  the  same  time  to  rouse 
some  of  their  sleeping  classmates  with  the  words,  "A 
climbing  we  will  go!"  The  buses  are  parked  in  front 
of  Seibert  Hall.  By  this  time,  the  seniors  can  be 
singled  out  from  the  rest  of  the  students  by  their  out- 
doors type  of  dress.  Carl  Catherman  is  sitting  discon- 
solately in  front  of  G.A.  Hall  voicing  his  disappoint- 


ment in  no  uncertain  tei^ms.  Evidently,  his  student 
teaching  duties  stood  in  his  way  of  joining  his  class- 
mates on  their  way  to  the  clouds.  "And  I'm  such  an 
old  mountain  climber  from  way  back,"  he  says  to  thii 
circle  of  sympathizers. 

The  seniors  are  now  seated  in  the  two  buses. 
Number  One  bus  is  encountering  some  difficulties. 
Doc  Boyer,  sitting  ne.\t  to  the  food,  cannot  restrain  his 
fingers  from  delving  into  some  of  the  lunches.  Quite 
soon  he  is  joined  by  Kate  Henry  and  it  is  only  the 
stem  voice  of  a  certain  Miss  Royer  that  finally  shoos 
them  both  away  from  the  victuals. 

A  little  after  ten  o'clock,  the  buses  leave  S.U.  and 
before  long  the  class  of  '59  is  safely  deposited  on  the 
side  of  Mt.  Mahano)'. 

Now    Go    Man,    Go 

One  look  at  the  imposing  peak  of  this  mountain  is 
enough  to  discourage  even  the  most  energetic  seniors. 
As  for  the  women  .  .  .  they  get  off  the  buses,  take  one 
look  at  the  mountain,  dien  look  helplessly  at  each 
other.  "WHAT  .  .  .!",  "Are  we  going  to  climb  THAT?" 
(Mt.  Mahanoy  is  supposed  to  be  at  least  eighteen  hun- 
dred feet  above  sea  level.  From  where  the  seniors 
stand,  the  peak  is  only  fifteen  hundred  feet  away.) 

The  preliminar\-  gasps  and  sighs  are  soon  dis- 
pensed with.  Led  1)\    little  Joseph  Lauver,  a  ten-year- 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


old  student  from  Selinsgro\e  Junior  Higli  School,  the 
seniors,  lunch  bags  in  hand,  fall  in  line  and  start  the 
great  trek  to  the  sunnnit. 

The    Climb 

At  first,  the  climb  appears  to  be  very  easy.  Walk- 
ing piirallel  to  the  highway  for  some  four  himcb-ed  feet, 
the  seniors  actually  go  down  a  little  depression,  but 
without  any  wtuning,  the  course  changes  abruptly. 
They  stand  face  to  face  with  the  steep  side  of  the 
mountain.  There  is  a  little  path  leading  to  the  top,  but 
as  it  winds  itself  among  the  tiees  and  rocks,  it  soon 
becomes  hard  to  follow,  and  most  of  the  time  each 
senior  can  be  seen  wandering  off  into  some  Uttle  trail 
of  his  own.  The  climb  is  a  back-breaking  ;iffair.  Once 
you  start  up  the  side,  you  start  a  laborious  struggle 
with  nature.  You  can  hardly  go  for  more  tlian  two  or 
tliree  minutes  at  a  time  without  stopping  to  catch  your 
breath.  Using  the  little  path,  you  look  around  in  your 
tired  condition  to  find  an  easier  way  up,  but  tliere  is 
none.  Sometimes,  it  happens  that  just  as  you  begin 
to  think  you  can  travel  just  a  little  faster  because  the 
grade  has  decreased  slightly,  you  come  upon  a  huge 
boulder,  and  by  the  time  you  are  tlirough  surmounting 
it,  it's  time  to  sit  and  catch  your  breath.  It  really  does 
help  to  sit  for  a  short  while,  but  there  is  always  the 
fear  lurking  in  your  mind  that  if  you  rest  for  too  long 
a  period  you  will  never  have  di^ive  to  go  on. 

There  are  trees  as  far  as  you  can  see.  Sometimes 
along  the  path,  you  have  to  stoop  to  avoid  the  over- 
hanging branches.  Sometimes,  you  are  forced  to 
make  a  semicircle  in  order  to  bypass  an  impudent  over- 
grown twig.  The  little  trail  is  all  covered  over  with 
dead  leaves,  and  this  makes  it  harder  for  the  climber 
to  get  a  firm  footing.  The  dead  leaves  act  as  a  good 
camouflage  for  little  boulders,  so  that  as  you  are  lab- 
oriousK-  dragging  \ourself  upwards,  you  may  sudden- 
1\  step  on  one  of  these  hidden  traps  and  find  yourself 
kissing  Mother  Earth.  The  journey  seems  never  to 
come  to  an  end.  The  higher  you  go,  the  longer  the 
trail  seems  to  be.  You  do  not  see  the  top  until  you 
get  there,  as  there  is  nothing  with  which  to  judge  how 
far  up  you  may  be,  or  how  much  farther  you  may  have 
to  go.  After  you  are  about  one-quarter  of  the  way  up, 
you  are  tired  beyond  all  reason.  And,  as  if  the  climb 
itself  were  not  vmcomfortable  enough,  the  heat  adds 
its  own  unpleasantness. 

The  seniors  are  acquitting  themselves  in  a  superb 
manner.  As  they  started  upwards,  jovial  songs  and 
the  mocking  laughter  soon  leave  their  lips.  Witli  a 
grim  determination  they  forge  their  way  upwards. 
The  dead  leaves  serve  as  comfortable  seats  of  repose. 
The  obstructing  trees  are  used  as  handholds,  and  the 
dec-epti\'e  rocks  are  good  excuses  for  some  tired  senior 
to  take  a  short  rest  once  he  is  in\'oluntaril)'  brought  to 
earth. 


Individual    Methods    of    Assault 

All  the  way  up,  little  Miss  Doris  Shoemaker  plays 
the  role  of  the  casual  mountaineer.  She  walks  all  by 
herself,  and  stops  to  rest  as  if  she  is  just  enjoying  tlie 
scener\-  and  is  not  really  tired.  Pete  Pace,  w^ith  a  few 
lunches  tucked  under  his  arms,  is  having  a  slightly  dif- 
ficult time  of  it.  And  as  he  trips  up  occasionally, 
Betsy  encourages  him  to  remain  seated  so  she  can  en- 
joy a  few  moments  of  respite.  Mrs.  Weber  and  Miss 
Heinly  are  the  first  to  introduce  the  system  of  sitting 
right  down  if  you  are  tired.  Shoes,  Joe  and  Stoney 
travel  in  a  group,  and  rest  in  a  group.  As  they  are 
passed  on  the  way,  they  stare  with  blank  expressions 
and  sweat  pouring  down  their  faces.  Dr.  Weber  is  off 
to  a  good  start.  He  soon  loses  some  of  his  original 
speed  and  is  able  to  snatch  moments  of  rest  as  he 
passes  out  words  of  encouragement  to  the  straggling 
seniors.  Ray  Stiller  seems  to  have  no  problems.  With 
his  head  clown,  he  makes  his  way  onward  in  a  calm 
and  efl^ortless  manner. 

On    Top    of    Old    Mahanoy 

After  about  an  hour's  tra\el,  the  senior  class  is 
safely  lodged  on  the  summit.  The  view  from  up  there 
is  quite  beautiful.  Some  of  the  buildings  on  our 
campus  can  be  seen  in  the  west  without  the  use  of 
field  glasses.  Still  looking  westward,  we  see  a  group 
of  islands  in  the  Susquehanna  River.  One  of  them  has 
a  complete  farm  on  it.  Looking  southward,  one  sees 
the  beautiful  countryside,  with  well-ordered  pine  trees 
and  gently  rolling  fields.  It  is  hot  today  and  there  is 
mist  hanging  over  the  trees  in  the  distance. 

As  soon  as  a  senior  reaches  the  top,  he  is  greeted 
by  a  chorus  of  voices,  "You  have  to  touch  the  flagpole. 
That's  the  tradition."  The  flagpole  referred  to  is  con- 
structed of  six  pieces  of  iron  pipe.  On  top  of  it  hangs 
the  remnants  of  Old  Glory.  Not  to  be  outdone  by  the 
group  which  placed  that  flag  up  there,  our  seniors  de- 
cide to  place  S.U.'s  banner  on  the  pole.  The  foremost 
volunteer  for  this  job  is  George  Thies.  His  first  at- 
tempt isn't  too  successful.  Aided  by  some  of  the  broad- 
shouldered  men,  he  scrambles  up  to  the  top,  but  only 
succeeds  in  tying  the  banner  at  a  considerable  distance 
below  Old  Glory.  Looking  up  at  this  achievement. 
Dr.  Weber  laughs  and  says  to  those  standing  around, 
"We're  flying  our  flag  at  half-mast  for  those  seniors 
who  did  not  make  the  trip. " 

Not  entirely  satisfied  with  his  achie\ement,  George 
Thies  decides  to  try  once  more.  This  timi',  with  the  aid 
of  Nick  Yost,  he  succeeds,  and  now  S.U.'s  banner  is 
waving  in  proud  conquest  on  top  of  Mt.  Mahano\'. 

The  seniors  dispose  of  their  lunches  without  much 
ceremony.  After  awhile.  Dr.  Zimmer  leads  a  group  to 

Continued  on   puRc  23 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


CRUSADER  HOMECOMING  1959 


SCHEDULE   OF    EVENTS 
OCTOBER    30-31 


FRIDAY   EVENING 
5:30  p.m.       Jiidginjr  of  House   Decorations 


7:00   p.iii. 


8:00  p.m. 

9:15  p.m. 
SATl'KD.AY 

8;.30  a.m. 

8:30  a.m. 

9:45  a.m. 
10:45  a.m. 
11:00  a.m. 
11:00  a.m. 

1:00  p.m. 


HoniecDinins  Pageant   with   Annoimcemcnt   and   Coronation 

of   Homeeominf;   Queen.    Seibert    Hall 

lorelilite   Parade   and    Bonfire 

Interfraternity   Open    House   and    Campus    Soeial 


Frosli-Soph  Competition 

Homeeoining  Registration  opens  in  C..\  Lounge 
Special  General  Alumni    Meeting   in    Bogar    Little    rheatre 
Dedication   of   Landes  Gateway   &    Memorial    Placpies   and   Tree 
Fraternity   and   Sornrit\    .•Munmi    Meetings   and    Luncheon    Events 
Snack   Bar   open   for    Lunch   and    Social    Hour 
Pre-gamc   Activities   and    Parade   of   Floats   with    Presentation   ot 
Homecoming   Queen   and   Welcome   from    President    Isaacs   and 
President   W'eher 
1:30  p.m.        Kickolf,  Football,  Susquehanna  vs.  Wilkes 
AFTER    GAME     Victory  Coffee   Hour  in   Heilnian    Hall 
6:30  p.m.        Fraternity   and    Sororitx     Ban<iucts.    \on-frati'rnit\    persons   iiu    Ihcir 
o\\  n  for  Dinner. 
Homecoming    Ball    in    Alunuii    Gxinnasium 


9:00  p.m. 
SUNDAY 
9:00,    10:. 30 


10:45   and    11:00  a.m. 
Worship   Services   in   Local   Churches 


GREETINGS  TO  THE  ALUMN5: 

Many  changt's  are  taking  place  on  our  campus;  a  new  ent- 
rance to  the  University,  new  offices  in  Selinsgro\e  Hall,  altera- 
tions to  Selinsgrove  and  Hassinger  Halls,  significant  increase  in 
the  number  of  students,  etc.  There  is  a  real  spirit  of  enthusi- 
asm on  campus  for  the  future  development  of  Susquehanna 
University  and  I  extend  a  personal  invitation  to  you,  your  fam- 
ily and  friends  to  return  to  the  campus  and  participate  in  the 
Homecoming  acti\'ities.  The  Friday  evening  festivities  will  be 
particularly  colorfid  and  a  special  general  meeting  of  the  alumni 
is  scheduled  for  Saturday  morning  to  discuss  the  alumni's  par- 
ticipation in  the  future  growth  of  Susquehanna  Uni\'ersity.  A 
motel  and  hotel  reservation  blank  is  included  in  this  issue  of  the 
ALUMNUS. 

You  have  undoubtedly  heard  the  old  remark  "Homecoming 
isn"t  what  it  used  to  be."  The  students,  alumni  and  University 
personnel  have  developed  an  outstanding  program;  all  that  is 
needed  for  a  "good  old-fashioned"  Homecoming  weekend  is 
your  return  to  campus. 

Sincerely  yours, 

Larry  Isaacs 

President 

Alumni  Association 


Oct.  30-31    Big  Days 
At  Susquehanna 

\\  hicli  ioxcly  Sus(i  iichanna 
coed  will  reign  as  1959  Homecom- 
ing Queen?  \Mi()  will  w  in  the  Sus- 
quehanna -  ^^■ilkes  football  game? 
What  fraternit\-  will  do  the  most 
creative  jol)  decorating  its  hou.se 
to  welcome  Crusader  aluiuni  back 
to  the  campus? 

Answers  to  these  and  otlR'i 
questions  will  be  vours  at  first-hand 
if  you're  on  deck  at  your  Alma 
Mater  on  October  31.  Better  yet, 
\\h\  not  make  a  weekend  of  it? 
Tilings  start  to  happen  at  5:.3()  p.m. 
on  Friday,  October  30.  Just  take 
a  look  at  the  schedule— it's  loaded 
with  traditional  Homecoming 
events  and  includes  a  few  new 
features,  too. 

For  example,  \()u  certainly 
wont  want  to  miss  the  Dedication 
of  Landes  Gateway.  Tiiis  beauti- 
ful new  entrance  to  the  campus- 
completed  during  the  summer  — 
was  erected  in  memory  of  Dr.  Lat- 
imer S.  Landes,  President  of  the 
C:lass  of  19n,  by  his  wife. 

Banquets,  limcheons,  meetings 
—  all  kinds  of  opportunities  for 
alumni  to  meet  their  classmates  and 
friends  are  on  the  1959  schedule 
for  Homecoming  at  Susquehanna. 
As  an  added  dividend,  you'll  see 
for  yourself  some  of  the  physical 
changes  heralding  the  beginning 
of  a  New  Susquehanna,  a  Second 
Century  Susquehanna  —  a  Sus(}ue- 
lianna  which  does  not  repudiate 
till'  jiast,  but  radier  takes  pride  in 
the  accomplishments  of  ynu.  her 
:ilumni,  and  builds  on  thciii  tor 
the  future. 

You'll  be  hearing  more  about 
Homecoming  from  Don  Wissinger 
"50,  new  Director  of  Alumni  Rela- 
tions, but  in  the  meantime,  make 
\()ur  plans.  All  roads  lead  to  Sel- 
insgrove on  October  3L 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


When  You 

Come  Back  .  .  . 

You'll  See 

Some  Changes  Made 


"Why,  it  doesn't  look  like  the 
same  place"  .  .  .  "You  think  youre 
driving  into  the  campus  of  a  big 
state  universit\"  .  .  .  "Most  beauti- 
ful addition  to  the  plant  in  years." 

These  are  just  a  few^  of  tlie  re- 
actions to  Susquehanna's  new  Lat- 
imer S.  Landes  Memorial  Gateway, 
completed  during  the  summer  and 
scheduled  for  dedication  on  Home- 
coming Day,  October  31  at  10:45 
a.  m.  The  gatewa\',  valued  at  some 
$12,000,  was  made  possible  by  a 
special  gift  from  Dr.  Landes'  wife. 

Dr.  Landes,  who  was  president 
of  the  S.U.  Class  of  1911,  was  a 
distinguished  physician  in  York, 
Pa.  He  served  for  20  years  on  the 
Susquehanna  Board  of  Directors 
and  was  for  10  years  on  its  execu- 
tive committee.  Acti\'e  in  the 
York  -  Hanover  District  .\lumni 
Club,  he  was  a  generous  contribu- 
tor to  its  scliolarship  fund.  Dr. 
Landes  died  last  December. 

The  gateway  consists  of  two 
semi-circular  red  brick  walls  end- 


ing in  tall  piers  on  either  side  of 
the  entering  road.  The  piers  are 
topped  b\'  limestone  slabs  with 
the  legend  "Susquehanna  Univer- 
sity" incised  in  each.  Each  pier 
holds  a  large  colonial-style  lamp. 
Appropriate  shrubbery  and  flowers 
ha\e  been  planted  in  the  areas  in 
front  of  the  t\\'o  walls. 

Tlie  brownstone  piers  wliicli 
lieralded  the  entrance  to  Susque- 
hanna for  many  years  ha\e  been 
re-erected  at  the  western  entrance 
to  the  campus  adjacent  to  Faculty 
Row. 

Physical  changes  were  also 
made  this  summer  in  Selinsgrove 
and  Hassinger  Halls.  While  the 
Hassinger  work  was  of  a  compara- 
ti\eh'  minor  nature,  Selinsgrove 
was  the  scene  of  extensive  renova- 
tion. To  satisf\-  safety  require- 
ments of  the  Pennsyhania  Depart- 
ment of  Labor  and  Industry, 
whicli  objected  to  possible  fire 
conditions  in  the  building,  the  en- 
tire central  stairwa\-  area  was  tak- 
en out  and  rebuilt  with  new  mate- 


rials, making  it  fire  resistant  for  a 
period  of  at  least  one  hour. 

The  new  main  entrance  to  the 
historic  building  is  now  on  the  east 
side,  formerly  an  entrance  onlv  to 
tlie  second  and  third  floor  dormi- 
tories, and  includes  a  fair-sized  en- 
try hall  inside.  The  exterior  was 
redesigned  in  keeping  with  the  co- 
lonial feeling  of  the  Susquehanna 
Library  and  the  Landes  Gateway. 

On  the  dormitory  floors  cor- 
ridors were  completely  refurbish- 
ed, with  tile  floors  and  modern 
hghting  installed.  New  shower 
and  lavatory  facilities  were  also 
changed  in  size  to  allow  for  more 
comfortable  living  rjuarters.  As  a 
result  of  better  use  of  space,  there 
are  actually  16  more  men  students 
in  residence  now  than  there  were 
previously. 

The  basement  of  tlie  lOO-year- 
old  building  came  in  for  a  face- 
lifting too.  Since  half  of  it  had  no 
more  than  the  original  dirt  floor,  tliis 
was  paved  witli  loncrete  and  lil- 
Cdiitimii'd   on    page   22 


SEPTEMBER     1959 


New  Faces  in  New  Places 


BASTRESS 


McCUNE 


ELKINGTON 


NORRIS 


Oldtiiners  and  returnees  to  Sus- 
quehanna this  fall  liad  21  new 
faces  to  become  familiar  with  on 
the  faculty  and  staff.  Newcomers 
had  to  learn  to  know  the  total 
complement  which  now  numbers 
70,  including  eight  persons  seen  in 
new  roles  as  a  result  of  promotion 
or  reassignment. 

S.U.  President  Gustaxe  \\.  We- 
ber was  kept  busy  all  summer  se- 
curing and  appointing  the  new 
faculty  and  staff  members.  He  ex- 
plained that  the  additions  were 
made  "to  meet  the  demands  of  an 
increased  student  enrollment  and 
to  replace  last  year's  losses  due  to 
death  and  retirement."  There  are 
573  students  on  campus  this  fall, 
representing  nearly  15  percent 
more  than  in  1958-59. 

Heading  the  list  of  new  per- 
sonnel   is    Dr.    Wilhelm    Reuning, 


recently  head  of  the  history  and 
political  science  department  at 
Elizabethtown  College,  Elizabeth- 
town,  Pa.  Dr.  Reuning  was  named 
Dean  of  the  Faculty  and  Professor 
of  History.  A  native  of  Germany, 
the  35-year-old  dean  fills  a  post 
left  vacant  last  March  with  the 
deatli  of  Dean  Russell  Gait.  Dr. 
Reuning  has  B.S.,  M.S.  and  Ph.D. 
degrees  from  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania. 

Appointed  Associate  Professor 
of  Chemistry  was  Dr.  Francis  W. 
Brown,  who  formerly  held  a  sim- 
ilar position  at  Clarkson  College  of 
Technology.  He  is  a  product  of 
the  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology  and  holds  the  M.S. 
and  Ph.D.  degrees  from  Harvard 
University.  Dr.  Brown  also  has 
wide  industrial  experience  and 
during  the  past  summer  was  en- 


gaged in  chemical  research  for  the 
U.S.  Naval  Propellant  Plant  in 
\\'ashington,  D.  C. 

Dr.  Otto  Reimherr,  former  Lu- 
theran Chaplain  at  the  Unixcrsity 
of  Maryland,  is  now  .\ssistaiit  Pro- 
fessor of  Ik'ligion  and  Philosophy. 
A  graduate  of  the  College  of  the 
City  of  New  York  and  Gett>'sburg 
Seminary,  he  obtained  his  Ph.D. 
from  Coliuubia  University  and 
has  tauglit  at  Gettysburg  Seminary 
and  \\'ittenberg  College. 

New  Assistant  Professor  of  Ed- 
ucation is  Robert  M.  Bastress,  an 
S.U.  graduate  of  1939  who  re- 
ceived his  master's  degree  from 
Bucknell.  He  will  also  coach  the 
baseball  team,  which  he  formerly 
did  during  1947-1953.  Mr.  Bast- 
ress had  been  associated  with  Sn\'- 
der  County  schools  since  1939  and 
most  recentlv  was  assistant  countv 


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Susquehanna    Alumnus 


REUNING 


BROWN 


REIMHERR 


KARNIOL 


PIRIE 


MECKLEY 


DODGE 


superintendent.  He  has  taught  at 
Bucknell  for  the  past  six  summers. 

Instructor  in  \hisic  is  Galen  H. 
Deibler,  who  has  bachelor's  de- 
grees from  the  New  England  Con- 
servator\'  and  Yale  University 
School  of  Music  and  the  M.Mus. 
from  Yale.  He  was  also  a  Rocke- 
feller Scholar  at  the  Lutheran 
Theological  Seminary  in  Philadel- 
phia. 

Arthur  J.  Norris  is  Insti^uctor  in 
Business  Administration.  In  busi- 
ness in  Switzerland  with  McGraw 
Hill  Publishing  Co.  for  the  past 
eight  years,  he  formerly  taught  at 
tlie  Universit)'  of  California,  Los 
Angeles.  Mr.  Norris  is  a  graduate 
of  Drexel  Institute  of  Technology 
and  has  his  master's  degree  from 
New  York  University. 

Directing  the  Susquehanna 
Band    as    Instructor    in    Music    is 


James  B.  Steffy,  who  pre\'iously 
\\'as  band  instructor  at  West  York 
Area  High  School,  York.  Pa.  Mr. 
Steffy  attended  the  Curtis  Institute 
of  Music,  Philadelphia,  and  holds 
bachelor's  and  master's  degrees  in 
music  education  from  ^^'est  Ches- 
ter (Pa.)  State  Teachers  College 
and  Penn  State  University  respec- 
tively. He  also  has  conducted 
various  civic  and  city  bands  and 
symphonies  in  central  and  eastern 
Pennsylvania. 

Retiuning  to  his  Alma  Mater 
as  Instructor  in  Matliematics  is 
Blair  L.  Heaton,  well-known  and 
popular  Selinsgrove  High  School 
teacher  who  had  recently  been 
teaching  on  Long  Island  in  New 
York.  An  outstanding  athlete  prior 
to  his  graduation  from  Susquehan- 
na in  1942,  Mr.  Heaton  is  now  as- 
sistant football  coach,  will  also  as- 


sist in  basketball,  and  will  be  head 
coach  of  a  revived  track  team  in 
1960.  He  has  his  master's  degree 
from  Penn  State. 

Mrs.  Marjorie  Wolfe  McCune, 
S.  U.  '43  has  come  back  on 
the  campus  as  Instructor  in  Eng- 
lish and  Latin.  Formerly  a  teacher 
at  Sunbury  Junior  High  School, 
she  is  die  wife  of  die  Rev.  John  C. 
McCune  '37,  pastor  of  St.  Paul's 
Lutheran  Chinch,  Williamsport. 

Insti-uctor  in  Fine  Ails  is  Mrs. 
Hilda  Karniol,  a  native  Austrian 
who  studied  at  the  Vienna  Acad- 
emy and  under  European  paint- 
ers. Mrs.  Karniol  has  gained  crit- 
ical acclaim  in  many  fields  of 
painting  and  is  especially  well- 
known  as  an  interpreter  of  Penn- 
sylvania. 

Warren   J.    Piric,    another   Sus- 
Continucd  on   page  23 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


RUSSELL  GALT 

As  Christian  Preacher 


by   BENJAMIN   LOTZ 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Lotz  Is  associate 
professor  of  Religion  and  Phil- 
osophy at  Susquehanna 


For  Susquehanna  students  and 
ahunni,  the  memory  of  Dean  Rus- 
sell Gait  will  be  that  of  a  wise 
counselor,  teacher  and  friend.  But 
for  Christian  people  in  the 
churches  where  he  supplied  the 
pulpits,  he  will  be  remembered  as 
an  eloquent  and  consecrated 
preacher  of  the  Gospel,  a  zealous 
steward  rightly  dividing  the  word 
of  truth. 

As  a  preacher.  Dean  Gait  had 
a  fine  historical  sense  wliich  gave 
to  tlie  sermon  strength  and  lasting 
w^orth.  He  sought  to  find  the 
proper  context  of  the  text  he  chose 
and  fitted  it  into  its  historical 
framework.  In  a  notable  sennon 
based  on  Isaiah  40:31,  entitled  The 
Christians  Source  of  Strength,  his 
introductory  remarks  gave  the 
background  of  the  te.xt.  He  did 
not  hesitate  to  state  clearly  that  it 
was  likely  the  utterance  of  one  of 
Israel's  prophets  at  the  time  of  the 
Bab\'lonian  exile  and  designated  it 
as  one  of  the  great  texts  of  the 
Bible. 

In  a  like  way.  he  faced  the  un- 
pleasant aspects  of  the  Bible  in  a 
forthright  manner.  ^^'hen  he 
preached  on  Nahum,  he  did  not 
hesitate  to  characterize  the  proph- 
et's language  as  violent,  denunci- 
atory and  even  sometimes  vulgar. 
Then  underlined  in  red,  he  printed 
in  capital  letters  across  his  manu- 
script these  words:  How  Did  a 
Prophet  of  Jehocah  Get  This  Way? 

Dr.  Gait's  answer  was  a 
straightforward    attempt   to    make 


his  audience  aware  that  from 
cover  to  cover  the  Bible  stresses 
the  fact  that  God  hates  evil,  de- 
spises sin  and  cannot  stand  iniqui- 
ty'. For  it  was  the  dean's  convic- 
tion, doubtlessly  inherited  from  his 
Scottish  ancestors,  that  God  is  both 
wrath  and  love.  For  liim,  Nahum 
the  prophet  had  emphasized  a  for- 
gotten truth  and  he  shared  this 
conviction  with  his  congregation. 

The  essentially  Christian  char- 
acter of  his  sermons  was  notably 
disclosed  in  a  sermon  on  Matthew 
16:13-15.  In  the  introduction,  the 
dean  stressed  the  fact  that  the 
great  ethnic  religions  do  not  raise 
the  question  concerning  men's  at- 
titude to  the  founder.  This  was 
the  distinctive  message  of  Chris- 
tianity and  in  this  sermon  the  dean 
wrestled  skillfully  and  successfully 
\\  ith  the  implications  of  this  mes- 
sage. 

Dr.  Gait  showed  how  the  divin- 
it\  of  our  Lord  can  be  overstressed 
to  the  exclusion  of  his  humanity. 
\\'hen  that  is  the  case,  then  our 
Lord's  life  would  not  afford  men 
the  help  they  need.  On  the  other 
hand,  it  was  pointed  out,  to  assert 
that  Jesus  was  only  a  great  and 
good  man  would  have  made  him  a 
prophet,  the  Messiah,  but  nothing 
more.  In  this  serm(m,  Dr.  Gait 
made  it  clear  that  in  the  life  of 
Christ  is  a  mystery,  but  one  that 
asserts  Jesus  Christ  is  both  God 
and  man.  No  preacher,  in  the 
dean's  opinion,  could  offer  any  log- 
ical   argument    that    would    con- 


vince others  tluit  Jesus  Christ  is 
the  Son  of  God.  This  was  a  con- 
clusion that  men,  like  Peter, 
reached  by  revelation  and  experi- 
ence. Dr.  Gait  testified  that  in 
Eg\i5t— as  he  worked  w  ith  his  Mos- 
lem students— this  experience  was 
deepened  and  strengthened  by  his 
renewed  study  of  the  life  of  Christ. 
Dr.  Gait's  preaching  was  not 
only  Christ-centered,  fordiright, 
evangelical  but  extremely  personal 
and  practical.  On  one  manuscript 
is  an  account  of  a  response  he  had 
received  from  a  listener.  The  wo- 
man had  been  a  Presbyterian  all 
her  life,  and  once  told  her  Polish 
maid  that  she  herself  had  never 
felt  she  could  go  to  confession  as 
she  had  no  sins  to  confess  to  a 
priest.  To  this,  the  maid  retorted: 
"You  have!  You  have  the  devil's 
own  temper."  Obviously  Dr.  Gait 
noted  this  on  the  manuscript  of 
the  sermon  to  embellish  it  at  a 
later  date  with  a  telling  illustra- 
tion. 

A    Prayer    of    Dr.    Gait 

Alniiglitij  God,  l-'ountain  of  all 
truth:  we  tlitink  thee  for  the  rev- 
cUition  of  fJiij  iiroce  which  is  able 
to  nuikc  us  wise  unto  everlasting 
life.  Mercifully  grant,  we  beseech 
thee  that  the  truth  which  we  have 
studied  this  day  may  tlirougJi  thy 
blessing  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit 
of  good  living,  to  the  honor  and 
praise  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


10 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


Dean    Zimmer    administers    freshman    tests. 


Books,    books,    books    for   everyone. 


S.  U.  Enrolls  Largest  Freshman  Class  in  History 


SUMMER   AT   SUSQUEHANNA 


It  was  a  busy  summer  at  Sus- 
quehanna. 

The  Admissions  and  Registrars 
offices  were  ti'ving  to  squeeze  in 
good  students  who  apphed  late. 
Tlie  Dean's  office  was  assigning 
students  to  rooms  it  wasn't  sure 
would  be  ready  for  occupancy  on 
opening  day  (P.S.  They  were 
ready  just  in  time).  President 
Weber  had  as  heavy  a  speaking 
and  preaching  schedule  as  he  has 
throughout  the  year.  New  stafl 
members  were  learning  new  jobs. 
The  Business  Manager  pushed, 
prodded  ;md  wheedled  contractors 
into  completing  needed  construc- 
tion and  repairs. 

In  the  midst  of  all  the  bustle, 
students  and  \'isitors  came  and 
went  in  a  steady  stream  during  the 
three-montli  period. 

Earh'  in  June  Summer  Session 
began,  running  for  six  weeks  and 
ser\ing  some  45  students. 

Camp  Susquehanna  of  the  Sus- 
quehanna Conference,  Central 
Pennsylvania  S\Tiod,  United  Lu- 
theran Church  in  America,  was  in 
operation  from  July  19  thru  Aug- 


ust 9.  Total  registration  —  a  rec- 
ord —  was  424  boys  and  girls. 
Headed  by  the  Rev.  Adam  P. 
Bingaman  of  Montgomery,  Pa.,  a 
staff  of  27  conducted  the  camp. 

Some  60  ULCA  pastors  at- 
tended a  Seminar  on  Christian 
Social  Responsibility  September 
9-11.  Special  lecturers  were  Dr. 
Martin  J.  Heinecken,  professor  of 
systematic  theology  at  the  Lu- 
theran Theological  Seminary,  Phil- 
adelphia, and  Dr.  Harold  Haas, 
executive  secretary  of  the  ULCA 
Board  of  Social  Missions.  The 
seminar  was  one  of  four  sched- 
uled for  the  summer  and  fall  at 
\;irious  locations  in  the  Central 
Pennsylvania  Synod. 

On  September  11-12  the  synods 
7th  annual  Rural  Life  Conference 
brought  to  the  S.U.  campus  more 
than  125  pastors,  councilmen  and 
other  chvu-ch  workers.  Leaders  of 
this  conference  included  Dr.  Wil- 
liam II.  Lazareth,  professor  of  sys- 
tematic theology  at  tlie  Pliiladel- 
phia  Seminary,  and  Dr.  F.  L. 
\\  hale\',  professor  of  psychology  at 
Penn  State  University. 


Tofal   Student   Body   at   573 

The  largest  Freshman  class  in 
the  history  of  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity underwent  an  intensive 
four-day  orientation  period  on  the 
campus  beginning  September  16. 
The  class  numbers  225  including 
105  men  and  120  women. 

S.U.  had  a  total  enrollment  of 
around  500  in  former  years.  For 
1959-60  the  total  reached  573- 
also  the  largest  in  the  institution's 
history. 

Susquehanna's  orientation  pro- 
gram, for  transfer  students  as  well 
as  freshmen,  featured  get-ac- 
quainted sessions,  aptitude  and 
psychological  testing,  guidance 
and  other  procedures  to  help  the 
new  students  make  their  adjust- 
ment to  college  life.  The  program 
continued  tlirough  the  weekend. 
Classes  began  at  Susquehanna  on 
\Ionda\'  morning,   September  21. 

Dr.  Albert  A..  Zimmer,  new 
Dean  of  Students  and  Professor  of 
Education,  was  in  charge  of  the 
event,  assisted  by  members  of  the 
faculty  and  administrati\'e  staff. 
The  Student  Orientation  Commit- 
tee was  headed  by  Miss  Virginia 
Alexander  of  New  Britain,  Pa.  and 
Harold  Bingaman  of  Selinsgrove, 
co-chairmen. 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


Alumni  Slow  in  Responding  to 


All  across  the  nation  colleges 
are  reporting  increased  records  in 
alumni  financial  support  and  new 
highs  in  Lo\alt>'  Fund  totals. 
Thc\-  report  40,  50  and  65  percent 
participation  —  per  capita  gifts  of 
$25,  $35  and  $50. 

A\'hat  about  Susquehanna?  For 
some  niNsterious  reason  many  Cru- 
sader alimmi  seem  to  be  letting 
their  Alma  Mater  down  this  year. 
Some  ha\e  expressed  theii-  loyalty 
—a  fi'w  lia\e  been  most  generous. 
For  all  these  gifts  Susquehanna 
says  a  sincere  "Thank  You." 


This  issue  of  the  ALUMNUS 
gives  some  indication  of  the  plans 
and  progress  being  made  at  your 
Alma  Nhiter  —  progress  which  will 
make  for  a  stronger  Susquehanna, 
better  able  to  serve  her  students 
and  youth  -  at  -  large.  Progress 
which,  incidentally,  makes  your 
own  degree  w^orth  more,  too.  All 
progress  costs  money.  Yet,  many 
Susquehiinnans  have  not  yet  re- 
sponded with  their  money. 

Our  record  speaks  for  itself. 
Its  not  a  happy  one.  With  less 
than  five  percent  of  living  alumni 


contributing,  the  total  of  regular 
Loyalty  Fund  gifts  is  only  slightly 
more  than  $2600.  Several  special, 
sizable  gifts  (which  exceed  twice 
this  total)  are  responsible  for  the 
not-too-too-terrible  over-all  alumni 
giving  total  for  the  year. 

Do  S.U.  alumni  love  their  Alma 
Mater  less  than  other  alumni  do? 
Do  they  really  think  their  educa- 
tion was  a  harmful  and  unhappy 
experience  in  their  lives,  best  for- 
gotten? 

W'e  don't  think  so.  We  tliink 
our  alumni  arc  just  as  loyal  as  those 


Contribut'ors  fo 


1891 
B.  Meade  Wagenseller 

1898 
1.  Hess  Wagner 
Frank  A.  Eyer 
Alice  G.  Fischer 

1899 
William  M.  Schnure 

1901 
S.  W'ard  Gramley 

1904 
Cal\  in  P.  Swank 

1906 
Margaret  Rothrock  Swank 

1907 
Nhir\'  Grace  Jacobs  Russell 
Charles  H.  Shull 

1908 
Milton  A.  Spotts 

1909 
Merv},Ti  J.  Ross 

1910 
George  B.  Manhart 

1911 
Frances  B.  Shireman 
Claude  G.  Aikens 
Anna  Sunday  Homan 

1913 
Raymond  L.  Lubold 

1914 
Mary  A.  Ressler  Dale 


Mary  G.  Steele 
Harry  \V.  Miller 
Lewis  R.  &  Rosalie  Mc- 
Cormick  Lenhart 

1915 
Nathaniel  A.  Danowsky 
J.  Frank  Faust 
Emma  M.  MasteUer 
Jesse  A.  Lubold 
Aberdeen  Phillips 

1916 
Martin  L.  Dolbeer,  Sr. 

1917 
Park  W\  Huntington 

1918 
John  F.  Harkins 

1919 
Wilhud  D.  Allbeck 
Helen  Salem  Wescoat 

1920 
G.  Blair  Harmon 
Harold  Y.  Fisher 
Evelyn  Allison  Boeder 
Russell  F.  Auman 

1921 
Marie  Romig  Huntington 
Mildred  E.  Winston 
Orris  H.  Aurand 
Anna  E.  Leitzel 
Guy  M.  Bogar 

1922 
Perce  R.  Appleyard 


1923 
Mar\'  Beck  Grant 
G.  Artliin  Fry 
W.  Marvin  Groce 

1924 
Alma  V.  McCollough 
Mabel  Kinsey  Fetterolf 
Miriam  Huyett  Alexander 
Marguerite  R.  Martin 

1925 
Norman  R.  Benner 
Roger  M.  Blough 
Marlin  E.  Grubb  (in 

memory  of ) 
Christie  Bimmerman 

1926 
Helen  Ulrich  Hoffman 
Anna  M.  Norwat 
Ethel  V.  Ta\lor 
Theodore  E.  Ebberts 
Hayes  C.  Gordon 
Lee  E.  Boyer 

1927 
George  N.  Young 
M.  Thelma  Taylor 
Emily  E.  Craig 
Katherine  A.  Kleinbauer 

1928 
Edward  B.  Ilerr 
Harold  E.  Ditzler 
Andrew  E.  Rushin 


1929 
Marian  K.  Derrick 
Helen  Simmons  Barrick 
Adam  P.  Bingaman 
Helen  Carter  Geliret 

1930 
John  S.  Rhine 
James  M.  Scharf 
Sherman  E.  Good 
Ruth  Goff  Nicodcmus 
Frank  E.  &  Edith  Erdly 

Ramsey 
Florence  Lauver 

1931 
Charles  J.  Shearer 
Brycc  E.  Nicodemus 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 

1932 
Mildred  H.  Bolich 
Lewis  R.  Fox 
Grace  E.  Herrold 
Harriett  Montgomery 

1933 
J.  Donald  Steele 
\\'illiam  R.  Swarm 
Laird  S.  Gemberling 
Frederick  L.  Carl 
Amelia  Krapf  Williams 
Frances  Sambaugh  Shade 
Grace  C.  Boyle 

1934 
Pauline  Crow  Mount 


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Susquehanna    Alumnus 


Loyalty  Appeal 


of  other  colleges  and  universities. 
We  believe  that  our  alumni  are 
just  as  proud  of  their  Alma  Nhitcr 
—and  that  they're  just  as  eager  to 
take  part  in  her  gro\\th  and  im- 
provement. 

\Ve  belie\e  that  our  alumni 
ha\e  been  busy  this  year  —  that 
tlie\"\e  intended  to  remember  Sus- 
quehanna in  then-  gifts,  but  "just 
haven't  gotten  around  to  it." 

Unfortimately,  time  is  running 
out.  In  fact,  the  new  fiscal  year 
is    upon    us.      However,    we    feel 


that,  ha\ing  been  reminded— and 
having  been  confronted  with  these 
facts  —  all  loyal  Susquehannans 
w  ill  want  to  do  their  fair  share  and 
take  care  of  what  they've-  forgot- 
ten. 

Inserted  in  your  .\LUMNUS  is 
a  return  envelope.  Will  \oii  —  if 
\ou  haven't  alre'ady  done  so— use 
it  NOW  to  remit  your  gift  to 
S.U.'s  Loyalty  Fund  for  1959?  All 
such  gifts  received  in  October  will 
be  credited  toward  the  1959  fimd 
nnless  specified  otherwise. 


SUSQUEHANNA 
ALUMNI   GIVING 

for  the  year 
totaled 
$8,251 

on  October    1 

Included:  More  than,  $5- 
550  in  special  gifts  to- 
ward separate  scholarship 
funds,  technically  not 
Loyalty  Fund  gifts.  See 
box  score,  by  class,  on 
next   page. 


the   1959  Fund 

Edwin  M.  Clapper 
Isabella  Horn  Klick 
Edith  Frankenfield  Cramer 
Richard  B.  Shade 
John  Oberdorf 

1935 
Ralph  C.  Geigle 
Dorothv  C.  Eastep 
Robert  R.  Clark 
Ruth  C.  Badger 

1936 
Bertha  A.  Holderman 
Katliryn  Weber  Finkbiner 
Horace  M.  Hutcliison 
Jerome  N.  Cuss 

1937 
Lester  J.  Karschner 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner 
Frances  Smith  Novinger 

1938 
Robert  A.  Boyer 
Ethel  Ramer  Coulter 

1939 
John  R.  Knaul 
Verna  Ga\'man  &  Howard 

B.  Baldwin 
Louise  E.  West 
Frank  Laudenslager 
Lula  M.  Lawson 
Mathilda  N.  Powell 

1940 
Paul  M.  Orso 


Andrew  A.  Clark,  Jr. 
Elizabeth  Jane  Bamhart 
Harold  E.  Shaffer 
Edward  E.  Eisenhart 

1941 
Hilda  M.  Bitter 
Rudi  Naylor  Shaffer 
Robert  A.  Updegrove 

1942 
Janet  Shockey  Einstein 
Paul  A.  Lantz 
Melvin  E.  Haas 

1943 
Jessie  W.  Schmitthenner 

1945 
H.  G.  Stuempfle,  Jr. 

1946 
James  R.  Clark 

1947 
Alan  Parcells 
Jacqueline  Braverman 

Mayper 
Frank  Corcoran 

1948 
Richard  W.  &  Gertrude 

Roberts  Lindemann 
John  B.  &  Dawn  Ebert 

Bergstresscr 
\\'illiam  H.  McClure 

1949 
Dorothv  Gardner  Owen 


Jean  Young  Kaufman 
Mary  Jane  Jessen  Hansen 
Marilyn  Beers  Reilly 
Erma  Bonawitz  Warnes 
Mary  Helen  Smith  Sanders 
Charles  H.  Rohmann 
Betsy  Jane  Hill  Clark 
Isabel  Kiss 
Juanita  K.  Hartle 
Jean  B.  Berninger 
Lillian  Kepner  LaiTimore 

1950 
Robert  L.  Block 
Albert  P.  Molinaro,  Jr. 
John  J.  Witowski 
Theodore  Clark 
Janet  W.  Statler 

1951 
James  B.  Reilly 
Robert  A.  Pittello 
Merrill  W.  Shafer 
Marianne  Fague 
\\'illiam  S.  Fisher 
Martha  L.  Putnam 
William  R.  Smeltz 

1952 
G.  Allan  VoUmers 

1953 
Marvel  Cowling  Robinson 
Robert  B.  Jarvis 
Paul  R.  Nesder,  Jr. 
Ruth  F.  Bosch 


1954 
William  C.  &  Helen  Spaeth 

Church 
Nora  Steinhards  Galins 
Ruth  E.  Osborne 
Audrey  M.  Warnets 
Barbara  M.  Zorn 

1955 
Bruce  A.  Bell 
John  H.  Momrow 
Richiud  D.  Walk 

1956 
Deborah  Krapf  Bell 
Anna  Jane  Moycr 

1957 
Jack  K.  Bishop 
Gloria  D.  Masteller 
Mary  Ellen  Harrington 

1958 
Marv  G.  Moore 
William  M.  Rohrbach 
Doris  M.  Keener 

1959 
Claudette  Bedeau.x 

1960 
Edith  Koenighaus 
Sandra  R.  Kimmel 

Honorary 
Bertha  M.  Hein 
Charles  Lecse 
J.  Parsons  Scheaffer 
George  H.  Berkheimer 
William  D.  Lewis 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


13 


1959  Alumni 

Giving 

Living 

Contri-             1 

Class 

Members 

butors   Amsunt     1 

1891 

5 

1 

$  5.00 

1898 

6 

3 

50.00 

1899 

8 

1 

10.00 

1901 

5 

1 

10.00 

1904 

15 

1 

10.00 

1906 

12 

1 

10.00 

1907 

13 

2 

105.00 

1908 

21 

1 

1.00 

1909 

27 

1 

25.00 

1910 

23 

1 

5.00 

191  1 

16 

3 

156.00 

1913 

16 

1 

25.00 

1914 

24 

4 

57.00 

1915 

34 

5 

55.00 

1916 

31 

1 

25.00 

1917 

34 

1 

2.50 

1918 

28 

1 

20.00 

1919 

30 

2 

35.00 

1920 

46 

4 

51.00 

1921 

52 

5 

137.50 

1922 

48 

1 

100.00 

1923 

41 

3 

21.00 

1924 

55 

4 

150.00 

1925 

70 

4 

5,692.00 

1926 

79 

6 

33.00 

1927 

97 

4 

22.00 

1928 

149 

3 

50.00 

1929 

145 

4 

22.00 

1930 

121 

6 

23.50 

1931 

145 

3 

12.50 

1932 

106 

3 

40.00 

1933 

89 

7 

56.50 

1934 

85 

6 

28.00 

1935 

76 

4 

26.00 

1936 

74 

4 

13.00 

1937 

57 

3 

20.00 

1938 

53 

2 

10.00 

1939 

57 

6 

67.00 

1940 

79 

6 

83.50 

1941 

63 

3 

42.50 

1942 

69 

3 

23.00 

1943 

50 

1 

10.00 

1945 

32 

1 

5.00 

1946 

30 

1 

10.00 

1947 

56 

3 

25.00 

1948 

88 

3 

15.00 

1949 

121 

12 

201.00 

1950 

133 

5 

170.00 

1951 

82 

7 

50.00 

1952 

97 

1 

10.00 

1953 

98 

4 

140.00 

1954 

115 

5 

68.00 

1955 

70 

3 

15.00 

1956 

95 

2 

10.00 

1957 

92 

3 

18.00 

1958 

93 

3 

25.00 

1959 

I 

5.00 

1960 

2 

7.00 

Honorary  Alumni  5 

87.00 

Others 

50.00 

Total 

$8,251 

CLUB   NEWS 


NORTH    JERSEY-NEW    YORK 

Presidi'iit  J.  M.  Spangler,  Jr. 
reports  tliat  tlu'  Nortli  Jorsey-New 
York  District  Club  will  meet  in 
East  Orange,  N.  J.  for  the  Susque- 
hanna-Upsala  football  game  on 
October  17.  This  is  Homecoming 
Day  for  the  Vikings  of  Upsala  and 
plent\'  of  festivities  are  in  tlie 
making. 

Pre-game  ceremonies  begin  at 
1:15  p.m.,  kick-off  time  is  set  at  2 
p.m.  .\n  alumni  who  will  be  in  the 
area  are  urged  to  attend  and  seek 
seats  in  a  special  reserved  section 
for  Susquehanna  .\lumni  on  or 
about  the  5()-\ard  line.  Incidental- 
1>-,  the  S.U.  band  will  be  on  deck 
with  special  entertainment  and 
will  help  the  Crusaders  cheer  the 
team  to  victory.  The  North  Jersey 
committee  expects  to  supply  mi- 
meographed copies  of  the  latest 
cheers  and  songs. 

Special  guest— if  her  schedule 
permits— will  be  Miss  Jackey  Mc- 
Keever  "52,  Broad\\'a\'  star  who  will 
reign  as  Susquehanna's  Alumni 
Queen  and  will  be  officially  es- 
corted in  the  pre-game  parade  of 
bands  and  floats. 

All  alumni  are  invited  to  at- 
tend a  cocktail  party  at  the  Subur- 
ban Hotel,  East  Orange,  immedi- 
ately after  the  game.  Maps  and 
directions  will  be  distributed. 

The  committee,  headed  by 
Kenneth  C.  '50  and  Sally  '51  Small 
and  Ruth  McCorkill  "43,  is  hoping 
for  a  gatfiering  of  from  30  to  50 
alumni  at  this  special  event.  Pres- 
ident and  Mrs.  Weber  arc  planning 
to  make  the  trip  to  East  Orange 
to  join  witli  the  loyal  Jerseyites. 

LEHIGH    VALLEY 

The  Susquehanna  University 
Alumni  Club  of  Lehigh  Valley  will 
hold  its  fall  meeting  Sattirday,  Oc- 
tober 24,  at  6:30  p.m.  The  dinner 
event  is  scheduled  for  \\'alp's  Res- 


taurant, Allentown,  Pa.  Highlight 
of  the  program  will  be  a  message 
from  Susquehanna's  President 
Custa\e  W.  ^\■eber. 

Lewis  Howells  '.37  will  also 
present  several  of  his  students  in 
\()cal  selections. 

The  Lehigh  Valley  Club  is  par- 
titularly  eager  for  all  new  alumni 
in  its  area  to  come  and  get  ac- 
(juainted.  Mrs.  Qucntin  Zell  '42  is 
secretary  of  the  group. 

YORK-HANOVER-LANCASTER 

On  juiw  2y  till'  York-llanovcr- 
Lancaster  Club  sponsored  a  bene- 
fit performance  at  Allenberry 
Pla\house,  proceeds  going  directly 
into  the  club's  Scholarship  Fund. 
Cooperating  in  promotion  of  the 
project  was  the  Alumni  Club  of 
Harrisburg. 

York  -  Hano\er  -  Lancaster  also 
held  a  picnic  in  the  Grove  of  Par- 
adise Union  Church  near  Thomas- 
N-ille  on  August  27.  Baked  ham, 
corn  on  tlie  cob,  tomatoes,  amuse- 
ments and  games  were  all  on  the 
menu. 

This  club,  whose  president  is 
Pastor  L.  J.  Karschner  '37  of  Ab- 
bottstown,  has  a  busy,  active  pro- 
gram going  for  its  members.  Es- 
pecially commendable  are  its 
Scholarship  Fund  ( for  worthy  S.U. 
students)  and  its  newsletter  sent 
periodically  to  all  Susquehannans 
in  the  area. 

READING 

Through  the  efforts  of  a  brand 
new  president  of  the  brand  new 
Reading  Club,  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Ceigle 
'35,  plans  are  under  way  for  an 
early  winter  iiieeting  —  date  not 
yet  detinite.  .\11  alumni  in  this 
area,  please  be  on  the  ali'it  for 
tint  her  annouiKciiients. 

Otlier  oil  iters  of  the  Reading 
Club,  which  organized  last  May, 
will  be  listed  in  the  next  issui'  of 
the  .VLl'MM'S  along  with  officers 
of  otiicr  area  clubs. 


f^ 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


Roger  Blough 

Giving  to 

New  Scholarship 


Dr.  Roger  M.  Blough  '25  is  in 
process  of  establishing  a  $10,000 
scholarship  at  Susquehanna  so  that 
needy  students  may  continue  tlieir 
studies  without  interruption.  In- 
come from  the  fund.  President 
Weber  explained  last  month,  will 
be  granted  on  a  loan  basis.  Dr. 
and  Mrs.  Blough  have  already 
turned  over  to  the  inii\ersit>'  more 
tliiin  half  of  the  total  amount  of 
the  scholarship. 

The  donor  is  one  of  S.U.'s  more 
prominent  alumni.  He  is  chair- 
man of  the  Board  of  Directors  of 
the  United  States  Steel  Corpora- 
tion and  figured  in  the  news  dur- 
ing recent  steel  sti'ike  negoti- 
ations. While  a  Susquehanna  un- 
dergraduate Blough  was  forced  to 
drop  out  of  school  for  a  year  in 
order  to  earn  money  to  continue 
lus  studies. 


A.  B.  Portzline  Dies 

A.  Ralmer  Portzline,  a  Susque- 
hanna alumnus  of  the  Class  of 
1916,  died  at  his  home  in  Selins- 
grove  on  .\ugust  16.  He  was  63 
years  of  age. 

A  busy  and  well-known  local 
leader,  Mr.  Portzline  was  vice  pres- 
ident of  Weis  Pure  Food  Stores, 
having  first  become  affiliated  with 
the  company  following  his  gradu- 
ation from  S.U. 

Acti\'e  in  state  Republican  cir- 
cles, he  was  twice  elected  Snyder 
Count}'  Republican  Chairman  and 
was  a  state  committeeman  for 
nearly  30  years.  He  also  served 
as  a  delegate  and  alternate  dele- 
gate to  a  number  of  national  Re- 
publican conventions. 

Mr.  Portzline  was  a  member  of 
First     .Methodist     Church,     Selins- 


"MY  GET-UP-AND-GO" 

"How  do  1  know  that  ni\  youth  is  spent? 
Well,  my  Cet-Up-And-Go  has  got  up  and  went. 
But  in  spite  of  it  all  I  am  able  to  grin 
When  I  recall  where  my  Get-Up  has  been. 

Old  age  is  golden,  so  I've  heard  it  said, 

But  sometimes  1  wonder  when  I  get  into  bed. 

With  m\-  E.\RS  in  tin-  draw(>r,  and  m\  TEETH  in  a  cup, 

My  EYES  on  a  table,  until   I  wake  up. 

Ere  sleep  dims  my  eyes,  I  sa\'  to  myself, 
Ts  there  anything  else  I  should  la>'  on  the  shelf?" 

But  I  am  happy  to  say  as  I  close  my  door 
"My  friends  are  the  same,  perhaps  even  more." 

When  I  was  young,  my  slippers  were  red, 
I  could  pick  up  my  heels  right  over  my  head. 
When  I  grew  older,  my  slippers  were  blue. 
But  still  I  could  putter  the  whole  day  tluough. 

Now  I  am  old,  my  slippers  are  black, 
I  walk  to  the  store  and  puff  my  way  back. 
The  reason  I  know  my  youth  is  all  spent 
My  "Get-Up-And-Go"  has  got  up  and  went. 

But  I  really  don't  mind  when  1  think  with  a  grin 
Of  all  the  grand  places  my  Get-Up  has  been. 
Since  I  have  retired  from  life's  competition 
I  busy  myself  with  complete  repetition. 

I  get  up  each  morning  and  dust  off  my  wits. 
Pick  up  the  paper  and  read  the  "obits. " 
If  my  name  is  missing,  I  k-now  I'm  not  dead, 
So  I  eat  a  good  breakfast  and  go  back  to  bed. 

If  you  really  get  a  laugh  from  this  poem. 
Remember  to  give  a  gift  to  your  Alumni  Home. 
I  am  trving  for  a  scholarship  in  memorv 
Of  Dr.  C.  Hayden  A.  Stieamer,  Class  of  1914, 
For  some  boy  or  girl;  it  may  be  your  own! 

Selling  copies  of  her  poem  is  the  unique  way  one  loyal 
alumna  promotes  giving  to  her  Alma  Mater.  She  prefers 
to  remain  anoiiymotis,  hut  your  Alumni  Offiee  will  be  hap- 
py to  credit  her  and  the  special  scholarship  fund  if  you  so 
specify. 


grove,  and  an  officer  in  the  local 
American  Legion  Post  and  its 
World  War  I  Last  Man's  Club. 
He  was  also  a  Selinsgrove  school 
director  for  12  years  and  was  ac 
tive  in  many  other  civic  and  busi- 
ness organizations.  He  was  an 
honorary  member  of  Lambda  Chi 
Alpha  fraternity. 


Never  take  your  college  for  grant- 
ed. A  lot  of  people  have  broken 
their  hearts  to  give   it  to  you. 

— Anon. 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


15 


ANY   UNUSED   INSTRUMENTS? 

Lots  of  lolks  takf  iiuisic  lessons— iiuliuliiiv;  instruiiK'ntal— 
sometime  in  tlieir  li\es.  Some  keep  them  up,  use  their  instru- 
ments or  pass  them  on  to  others.  Others  store  their  once-loved 
instruments  in  attics  or  celhirs  and  there  they  he— unused,  un- 
lo\ed,  mute  reminders  of  more  musical  days. 

If  you  or  any  of  your  friends  have  unused  musical  instru- 
ments lying  around,  remember  that  Siiscpiehanna  still  has  a 
Music  Division— a  fine  one,  too.  And  it  is  growing  just  like 
everytliing  else  on  campus  is  growing.  Nhisical  instnnnents 
are  expensixe.  S.U.  will  welcome  the  gift  of  any  such  instru- 
ments. And  will  be  happy  to  pay  any  costs  of  shipping,  insur- 
ance and  repair  wliich  are  necessary. 

Give  new  life  to  yo\n"  unused  musical  instruments— make 
a  valuable,  though  painless,  gift  to  your  Alma  Mater  at  the  same 
time.  Contact  Mr.  Krapf,  Business  Manager,  or  Mr.  Billinan  of 
the  Music  Division.  Susquehanna  University  will  be  most 
grateful. 


DR.  DUNKELBERGER,  FORMER  DEAN,  DIES 


Dr.  George  F.  Dunkelberger, 
retired  professor  and  former  Dean 
of  Susquehanna  University,  died 
on  August  5  at  the  age  of  80.  He 
had  been  in  failing  health  for  some 
time. 

A  native  of  Middlecreek  Town- 
ship, Snyder  County,  Pa.,  Dr. 
Dunkelberger  attended  the  Cen- 
tral Pennsylvania  College  at  New 
Berlin  and  spent  two  years  teach- 
ing school  before  enrolling  at  Sus- 
quehanna in  1905.  He  received 
the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  from 
S.U.  in  1908.  Thereafter  he  served 
as  principal  of  schools,  respective- 
ly, in  Newport.  Oberlin  and  Free- 
burg,  and  on  the  faculties  of  the 
Southwestern  State  Normal  School 
at  California  and  Waynesburg 
College,  all  in  Pennsylvania. 

Dr.  Dunkelberger  received  his 
Master  of  .Vrts  degree  from  the 
Ifniversity  of  Pittsburgh  in  1919. 
Susquehanna  awarded  him  the 
Doctor  of  Pedagogy  in  1921  and 
he  won  the  Doctor  of  Pliilosophy 
from  New  York  University  in  1927. 

Joining  the  S.  U.  faculty  in 
1926,   Dr.   Dunkelberger  was  Pro- 


fessor of  Psychology  and  Educa- 
tion. He  was  also  Dean  of  the 
College  of  Liberal  Arts  from  1929 
to  1937,  resigning  to  devote  full- 
time  to  teaching  until  his  retire- 
ment in  1946. 

The  former  dean  was  active 
professionally  in  various  educa- 
tional associations  and  was  also 
well-known  as  a  historian.  He 
authored  se\eral  books  including 
a  "History  of  Snyder  Count}'"  and 
"Suggested  Certification  Require- 
ments for  Secondary  School  Teach- 
ers." 

Dr.  Dunkelberger  was  an  ac- 
tive member  of  St.  Paul's  Reformed 
Church,    Selinsgrove. 


Houtz  and  Smith 
Cit-ed  by  Students 

Two  retiring  Susquehanna  sci- 
ence professors  received  citations 
from  their  students  last  May  at 
the  close  of  the  1958-59  academic 
year. 

Dr.  John  J.  Iloutz,  .\ssociate 
Professor  of  Chemistry,  who  grad- 
uated from  S.U.  in  1908  and  had 
bei-n  on  the  faculty  since  1927,  is 
well  known  and  lo\ed  by  several 
generations  of  Susquehannans.  Al- 
thongli  officially  retired  now,  he  is 
continuing  to  ti'aeh  one  class  in 
organic  cliemistr\-  and  lias  bc^en 
promoted  to  f\ill  Professor. 

Dr.  T.  Townsend  Smith,  Pro- 
fessor of  Physics,  had  retired  at 
tlie  L^niversity  of  Nebraska  in  1953 
and  been  at  Suscjuehanna  since 
that  time. 

The  citations  were  appropri- 
ately signed  b\  the  science  stu- 
dents and  framed  for  presentation. 

SAI   Meefs  for  Lunch 

The  Sigma  .\lpha  Iota  Home- 
coming Luncheon  will  be  held  at 
the  Governor  Snyder  Hotel,  Selins- 
grove on  Saturday,  October  31  at 
11:30  a.m.  All  S.\I  members  are 
cordially  inxited.  Advance  reser- 
vations nia\'  be  made  through  Mrs. 
Norman  Heimbaeh,  R.  D.  2,  Selins- 
grove, or  Mrs.  .Mice  (Tiaiiciue  at 
Suscjuehanna. 

"If  \'ou  (lout  reser\e  ahead  of 
time,"  announces  the  committee, 
"come  anyhow  .  .  .  pKmty  of  room 
for  everyone!" 


CRUSADER   FOOTBALL  SCHEDULE   1959 

October    3  URSiNUS  A  ColU^geville,  Pa. 

October  10  SWARTHMORE H  Parents'  Day 

October  17  UPSALA  A  East  Orange,  N.J. 

October  24  SHEPHERD  STATE  A  Shepherdstown,  W.Va. 

October  31  WILKES  II  Homecoming  Day 

November    7  \\AC;NER  H 

November  14  HAVERFORD A  Haverford,  Pa. 


16 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


Big    squad    in    first-    photo    of     )959    season. 


Three  Alumni  Coach  1959  Crusader  Eleven 


The  1959  pigskin  season  at  S.U. 
finds  three  outstanding  ahinini 
serving  on  the  coacliing  staff  of 
their  Alma  Mater.  All  have  solid 
years  of  coaching  experience  be- 
hind them.  Together,  thev're  ap- 
phing  their  finest  talents  to  field  a 
football  team  e\'ery  Susqiiehannan 
will  be  proud  of. 

Head  coach  for  the  fifth  year 
is  Henry  J.  "Whitey"  Keil,  Class  of 
1939,  of  Fort  Lee,  N.  J.  As  an  un- 
dergraduate White>-  lettered  in 
football,  basketball  and  baseball. 
A  center  on  the  gridiron,  he  had 
an  impressive  reputation  as  a  keen 
diagnostician  of  enemy  play  pat- 
terns. He  has  coached  at  Union 
Hill  High  School,  Union  City,  N.J.; 
Carthage  College,  Carthage,  111.; 
James  Milliken  Uni\ersity,  Deca- 
tur, 111.;  and  Upsala  College,  East 
Orange,  N.J.  Whitey  is  a  heating 
and  air  conditioning  executive  and, 
since  1955,  has  spent  each  autumn 
in  .Selinsgrove. 

Robert  A.  Pittello  of  Mt.  Car- 
mel.  Pa.  graduated  from  Susque- 
hanna in  1951  after  playing  guard 
on  the  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg  teams. 
An  accountant.  Bob  has  been  as- 
sistant coach  since  1952. 

Assistant  coach  this  year  for 
the  first  time  at  S.U.   is   Blair   L. 


Heaton,  who  was  a  great  end  in 
his  phning  days  before  gradu- 
ation in  1942.  A  teacher  and  foot- 
ball and  basketball  coach  at  Sel- 
insgrove High  School  for  some  13 
years,  he  recently  held  a  position 
at  Rye  Neck  High  School,  Long 
Island,  N.Y.  and  returned  to  Sus- 
quehanna as  instructor  in  mathe- 
matics this  year. 

When  \Vhitey  took  over  as 
head  mentor  in  1955  the  Orange 
and  Maroon  had  been  victoryless 
for  two  seasons.  The  "road  back" 
started— after  15  straight  losses— 
with  a  21-19  Homecoming  Day 
win  over  the  Seahawks  of  Wagner 
College.  In  his  four  completed 
seasons  at  S.U.  Whitey's  overall 
record  is  11  wins,  15  losses. 

A  number  of  standout  Crusad- 
ers have  been  developed  since 
Keils  coming,  including  Dick  Pur- 
nell  and  Walt  Benham,  candidates 
for  Little  AIl-American  and  All- 
State  recognition,  and  last  year's 
Little  All-American  center  Ralph 
Ferraro.  Ralph  and  halfliack  Ray 
Richie  are  co-captains  of  the  1959 
ele\'en. 

Some  people  around  Selins- 
grove are  saying  this  might  be  "the 
year"  (presumably,  to  win  them 
all  and  become  S.U.'s   fourth   un- 


FOOTBALL   FEVER   HIGH 


Football  fever  is  running  high 
on  the  Crusader  campus  this  fall 
and,  what  with  the  retmn  of  18 
lettermen  and  15  additional  squad 
members  from  the  195S  team. 
Head  Coach  Henry  J.  "Whitey" 
Keil  had  ample  reason  for  optim- 
ism as  this  issue  of  the  Susciuehan- 
na  Alumnus  went  to  press  just  after 
the  season's  sensational  63-0  open- 
ing win  over  Ursinus. 

Besides  last  seasons  returnees, 
elc\en  freshmen  were  out  in  the 
sticky  early-September  weather 
making  bids  for  berths  on  the  1959 
squad.  Although  the  total  of  45 
candidates  decreased  to  41  after 
two  weeks  of  practice,  this  was  the 
largest  turnout  in  recent  Orange 
and  Maroon  history. 

defeated  season).  Wiiile  such  pre- 
dictions are  perhaps  premature,  it 
is  certain  that  the  1959  squad  is 
"up"  and  will  surely  bear  watch- 
ing by  its  seven  opponents.  And 
Susfiuehanna's  alumni  coaching 
staff  can  be  countctl  on  to  do  its 
share  in  bringing  out  tlie  best  in 
fighting  spirit  and  pro\iding  some 
mighty  thrilling  Saturday  after- 
noons this  fall. 


SEPTEMBER    1959 


17 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade 


'88 


Dr.  Jdhii  I.  Woodruff,  belo\ed  profes- 
sor emeritus,  first  football  coacli,  and 
S.U.'s  oldest  li\ing  aluinnus,  will  cele- 
brate his  95th  hirthda)'  on  November 
24.  His  address  is:  350  University  Ave- 
nue,  Selinsgrave,   Pa. 


'07 


Franklin  S.  Noetling,  principal  of  the 
school  at  the  Selinsgrove  State  School, 
has  resigned  in  order  to  accept  a  simi- 
lar position  at  Danville  State  Hospital. 
At  the  Danville  institution  he  is  coordi- 
nator of  the  education  program  of  the 
children's  unit. 


10 


Lou  McFull  olFcrctl  the  song  "Laurel 
Blossom  Time"  for  use  in  the  revival  of 
die  event  of  the  same  name  held  in  the 
Poconos  last  spring.  Miss  McFall,  who 
wrote  both  the  words  and  music,  holds 
a  special  certificate  in  voice  from  the 
New  England  Conservatory,  Boston, 
Mass.,  and  has  toured  as  soprano  soloist 
with  tlie  Torrence  Concert  Quartette. 
Her  poems  have  been  published  in  sev- 
eral anthologies  and  she  has  written 
many  musical  compositions,  three  of 
which  were  published  for  the  benefit  of 
crippled  children.  She  is  a  charter 
member  of  the  Musical  Society  at  Sus- 
quehanna. 


:'U 


Dr.  Mili'ii  R.  Dtrk,  veterinarian,  Jer- 
sey Shore,  Pa.,  has  been  named  admin- 
istrative head  director  of  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Department  of  Agriculture.  He 
sers-ed  as  state  senator  from  1955  to 
19.59. 


'17 


Miss  Fliochc  IIcniKin  retirid  last  Jmie 
after  a  long  teaching  career  at  Selins- 
grove Area  Joint  Higli  School.  She  and 
her  sister  Miss  Evci  '18  visited  Alaska 
this  summer.  Among  the  points  of  in- 
terest on  their  itinerary  were  Anchorage, 
Fairbanks  and  Juneau,  also  the  Indian 
village  at  Fort  Yukon,  eight  miles  be- 
yond the  Arctic  Circle.  Tlie  sights  they 
thought  most  spectacular  were  Mt.  Mc- 
Kinlc>'  and  tlie  glaciers  W'orthington, 
Portage  and  Mendenhall. 


'25 


MISSES  EVA  AND    PHOEBE    HERMAN 


'21   Class 


in  cooperation  witli  Dr.  Miiuricc  li. 
Cortncr  '21  has  given  a  sum  of  money 
to  Susciuehamia  for  the  purchase  of 
library  books.  A  set  of  the  \\'orkl  En- 
cv (.lopedia  ( for  the  reference  of  teach- 
ers in  training— it  is  a  high  school  refer- 
ence book)  has  been  purchased  and 
with  the  balance  a  set  of  American  Men 
of  Science  will  be  bought. 


'21 


Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston,  associate  sec- 
retary of  the  Board  of  Higher  Education, 
United  Lutheran  Church  in  America,  at- 
tended the  recent  burning  of  tlie  mort- 
gage on  tlie  denomination's  New  York 
City  headquarters.  The  headquarters 
are  located  in  the  historic  106-year-old 
former  J.  P.  Morgan  brownstone  man- 
sion at   Madison   Avenue   and   37th   St. 


'22 


Besiic  Long  was  selected  by  tlie  Free- 
doms Foundation  at  Valley  Forge  for  a 
medal  and  citation  for  exceptional  work 
in  behalf  of  teaching  responsible  citizen- 
sliip  and  understanding  of  tlie  American 
Way  of  Life.  She  and  her  sister  Alma 
Long  toured  Europe  this  sunnner. 

Luther  A.  Fisher.  Shilhiigton,  Pa.,  gen- 
eral agent  for  the  Reading  Agency  of 
the  Loyal  Protective  Life  Insurance  Co., 
was  awarded  the  Loyal  Trophy  as  "Gen- 
eral Agent  of  the  Year"  for   1958. 


'24 


The  Rev.  Horner  MkUllcsicarth  of 
Philadelphia  gave  the  baccalaureate  ser- 
mon at  Millersville  State  Teachers  Col- 
lege to  the  1959  graduating  class.  He 
is  field  work  services  director  for  tlie 
United  Lutheran  Church  Board  of  Par- 
ish Education, 


Till-  Hc\ .  Ilarldiid  D  luiaiic  has  ac- 
cepted a  call  to  serve  Kniiiianuil  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Church  in  Naples,  Fla. 


'28 


Jtilni  E.  S'oonaii  was  nominated  by 
\\  ilkes-Barre,  Pa.,  Democratic  voters  for 
City  Treasurer  at  the  May  Primary 
Election.  He  is  now  Democratic  candi- 
date for  election  to  that  office  and  tax 
collector  in  the  election  coming  up  in 
Novi'mber. 


'29 


Dr.  Utiruld  .V.  Mnldciikf.  lonner  cur- 
ator of  Botanical  Cardens,  N.Y.C.,  is  Di- 
rector of  the  Trailside  Museum,  a  focu.s 
of  the  W'atchung  Reservation,  and  a 
2,000-acre  natural  wilderness  which  will 
be  opened  formally  for  winter  use  in 
Union  County,  New  Jersey  on  October 
25.  A  campaign  is  now  being  launched, 
also,  to  raise  .$100,000  for  a  planetarium 
and  observatory,  the  first  unit  in  an  al- 
readv'  planned  science  center  which  will 
bring  astronomv-  and  meteorologv  into 
tlie  educational  and  recreational  scope  of 
the  nuiscum. 


'33 


Martha  A.  Fisher,  psvchologist  for  the 
Sunbury,  Pa.,  area  schools,  has  resigned 
her  position  to  become  director  of  treat- 
ment at  the  Commonwealth's  Mmicy 
Industrial  Home  for  Women.  Her  res- 
ignation culminates  35  years  of  teaeliing 
in  the  Sunbury  school  system,  and  was 
received   with  deep  regret. 


'35 


Albert  .V.  Ruhi.s,  higii  school  principal 
in  Johnstown,  Pa.,  received  the  M.Ed. 
degree  from  the  University  of  Pittsburgh 
at   June   commencement   exercises   there. 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle,  superintendent 
of  Reading  Pa.,  schools  who  formerly 
held  a  similar  position  in  the  Turbotvillc, 
Pa.,  schools,  spoke  on  "Set  of  the  Sails" 
at  the  X'esper  Service  which  marked  the 
ilose  of  the  Turliotville  C^entennial  ob- 
servance. 

Dr.  John  /•'.  Ilaiiiia.  Ii,is<l).ill  roach  at 
State  College  High  School,  hail  a  sea- 
son's record  of  18-2  and  won  tlie  I'enn- 
sylvania  District  6  title  for   1959. 


18 


Susquehanna    Alumnus 


'36 


John  H.  Nac'geli,  basketball  coach  at 
Voadoii.  Pa..  Higli  Scliool.  was  tendered 
a  testinioiiia!  diimcr  on  June  20. 


'40 


Juincs  Pearce  has  been  elected  Princi- 
pal of  the  elementary  schoiil  in  Mont- 
gomery, Pa.  He  was  formerly  band  di- 
rector in  the   Montgomery  area  schools. 


'41 


Douiilds  A.  Portzlinc  was  confirmed 
Sept.  14  by  the  Senate  of  the  United 
States  as  Postmaster  in  Sclinsgro\e,  Pa. 
Doug  and  his  wife  are  the  parents  of 
two  vouni;  children. 


x'44 


Clicstcr  F.  Gau'filcr  was  named  suptr- 
visor  of  U.S.  Radiiun's  newly-expanded 
watch  dial  department  in  the  company's 
plant  at  Bloomsbnrg,  Pa. 


'45 


The  Kev.  Herman  G.  Sttientpfle  ]r. 
recently  joined  the  staff  of  the  Board 
of  Social  Missions  to  take  charge  of 
Faith  and  Life  Institutes  for  the  United 
Lutheran  Chiuch.  He  had  been  pastor 
of  Christ  Lutheran  Church.  Gettys- 
burg, Pa.,  since  1953. 


'46 


Dr.  Roswell  J.  Johns  of  Millerstown, 
Pa.,  was  elected  president  of  tlie  Penn- 
sylvania Society  of  die  American  Col- 
lege of  General  Practitioners  in  Osteo- 
patliic  Medicine  and  Surgery  at  the 
spring  clinical  conference  of  the  associ- 
ation at  Hershey.  His  wife  is  the  for- 
mer Ginile  V.  Clark  '47. 


'47 


Davi  Gross,  treasurer  of  the  Susque- 
hanna University  General  Alumni  Asso- 
ciation and  treasurer  of  tlie  Snyder 
County  Trust  Compan\-  as  well,  was 
elected  president  of  the  Selinsgro\e 
Borough  Council  at  its  September  meet- 
ing. Dave,  an  interim  appointee,  is 
serving  the  rest  of  this  year's  term  fol- 
low ing   the   deatli    of   William    Heim. 


'48 


Dr.  Rithcrt  A.  Fisher,  Penbrook,  Pa., 
has  given  up  his  Harrisburg  area  prac- 
tice to  take  a  residency  in  psychiatr\'  at 
tlie  New  Jersey  State  Hospital,  Ancora, 
as  of  Jiil>    1. 


'49 


Jim  Peters  is  in  his  fifth  year  as  head 
football    coach    at    Western    Area    Joint 


High  School,  Milflinburg.  Pa.  In  an  ar- 
ticle in  the  Grit,  a  leading  weekly  news- 
paper, Jim  is  described  as  "one  of  the 
best  e\er  turned  out  at  S.U."  who 
learned  i^lenty  of  football  savvy  under 
Amos  Alonzo  Stagg.  The  Wildcats  of 
Mifflinburg  are  toted  as  a  speedy  eleven. 

Dr.  Robeii  L.  Gjetz.  his  wife  (the 
former  Doris  Wanhauiili)  and  family  are 
mo\ing  to  Oak  Harbor,  Whidberg  Is- 
land, Wash.,  on  Oct.  1,  where  Dr. 
Goetz  will  be  doing  general  practice  of 
meihcine. 

(w7  Devine  resigned  from  Ashland, 
I'a.,  High  School  coaching  and  teaching 
positions  to  return  to  service  with  the 
F.B.T. 


'50 


Ricluird  \\  .  Shaffer  has  recently  been 
accepted  as  a  member  of  the  Pi  Tau 
Delta  International  Chiropractic  Schol- 
astic Honor  Society.  He  is  attending 
the  Palmer  School  of  Chiropractic  in 
Davenport,  Iowa,  where  he  will  com- 
plete his  course  of  study  this  fall. 


'51 


The  He\ .  Walter  L.  Brandiu,  former 
pastor  of  tin-  Espy  -  Hidlay  Ludieran 
parish,  has  accepted  a  call  to  Holy 
Trinity  Lutheran  Chinch  at  Berlin,  Som- 
erset County,  Pa. 


'52 


Juckeij  McKeever  is  appearing  in  the 
role  of  Laurey  in  "Oklahoma"  in  the 
Los  Angeles  Civic  Light  Opera  Associ- 
ation production  in  the  PhiUiarmonic 
Auditorium.  Before  going  to  the  coast, 
Jacke\-  played  for  three  weeks  in  Fort 
Worth,  Texas,  in  "Wonderful  Town," 
the  musical  in  which  she  appeared  with 
Rosalind  Russell  on  TV  last  seasan. 

Chester  G.  Ruwe  received  his  M.A. 
degree  at  Bucknell  University.  Cliet  is 
Du'ector  of  Guidance~in  the  Selinsgrove 
Area  Joint  High  School. 

Gene  J.  Fliiri  has  been  appointed  as- 
sistant controller  of  the  Lee  Tire  and 
Rubber  Corporation  in  Conshohocken, 
Pa.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Ameri- 
can Institute  of  Certified  Public  Ac- 
countants and  the  Pennsylvania  Insti- 
tute of  Certified  Public  Accountants. 
He  hves  at  5.35  Perry  Street,  Ridley 
Park,   with   his   wife   and   two   sons. 

James  Hazlett  was  awarded  the  M.Litt. 
degree  by  the  University  of  Pittsburgh 
in  June.  Jim  teaches  high  school  in 
Springdale,  Pa. 

'53 

Catherine  A.  Doebler  has  been  award- 
ed her  M.S.  degree  by  Bucknell  Univer- 
sity.    She  teaches  commercial  education 


in  the  Middleburg  Joint  Higli  School. 

The  Hew  Carlton  R.  Iloicells,  former 
pastor  in  Cairnbrook,  has  accepted  a 
call  to  Paradise  Lutheran  Church,  East 
Berlin,  Pa. 


'54 


Charles  A.  Neueonwr  Jr.  has  been 
chn.sen  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  tlic 
Milton  S.  Hershey  Scliool,  Hershey,  Pa., 
to  serve  on  the  faculty  in  the  depart- 
ment of  business  education. 

The  Rev.  Stuart  H.  Lennel  Jr.  begins 
duty  with  the  U.S.  Air  Force  as  chap- 
lain on  Oct.  1.  He  will  spend  the  first 
nine  weeks  in  San  Antonio,  Tex. 


x'54 


Bruee  Bobh,  is  working  as  a  therapist 
for  the  York  County,  Pa.,  Cerebral  Pal- 
sy Society. 


'55 


U.  Riehard  Walk  received  his  M.D. 
degree  from  Halmemann  Medical  Col- 
lege in  Jime.  Dick  is  serving  his  in- 
ternship at  the  U.S.  Naval  Hospital  in 
Philadelphia. 

Dr.  Waijne  E.  Mitlvr  gratluatcd  on 
Jime  11  from  Temple  Medical  School 
and  is  interning  at  tlie  Northeastern 
Hospital,  Philadelphia. 

loars  Avots  has  been  elected  presi- 
dent of  the  Puget  Sound  Chapter  of 
Wharton  Master  of  Business  Adminis- 
tration Alumni  ,\ssociation.  He  is  en- 
gaged in  long-rang.,'  program  planning 
at  the  Boeing  Aircraft  Corporation 
plant   producing    707    jet   transports. 


'56 


Fritz  Frost  advanced  to  the  position 
of  supervisor  widi  the  New  York  Life 
Insurance  Co.  He  and  his  wife,  the 
former  Alice  Louise  Valsing,  have 
moved  to  Tacoma  Park,  Md. 

Gene  Stetler  has  accepted  a  position 
with  Allis-Chabners  Manufacturing  Com- 
pany in  Y'ork,  Pa.  as  stall  assistant  to 
the  comptroller. 

The  Rev.  John  D.  Yeieh  graduated 
from  Gettysburg  Seminary  in  May.  He 
is  now  pastor  of  Nittany  V'alley  Luther- 
an Parish,  Howard,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  Charles  H.  Duncan  received 
his  S.T.B.  degree  from  Boston  Univer- 
sity in  June  and  is  pastor  of  First  Meth- 
odist Church,  Revere,  Mass.  He  Ciin- 
tinues  graduate  study  at  B.U.  tliis  fall. 
The  Duncans  ( Mrs.  is  the  former  Linda 
Killiournc  x'5S)    have   two   children. 


'57 


Nelson  E.  Ba'leii  has  been  accepted 
by  Harvard  School  of  Dental  Medicine. 
After  serving  as  secretary  to  the  Secre- 


SEPTEMBER     1959 


19 


t;iry  of  tlie  General  Staff,  U.S.  Amiy, 
Stuttgart,  Germany,  he  returned  to  the 
United  States  for  discharge  in  mid- 
August. 

Max  ].  llcnnan  rccci\ed  a  degree  of 
Doctor  of  X'etcrinary  Medicine  at  the 
Universit)'  of  Pennsyhania  in  June.  He 
is  current!)-  employed  as  a  veterinarian 
in  the  Philadelphia  office  of  Dr.  J.  N. 
O'Neal. 


mathematician  at  General  -Atronics.  Bala- 
CxTiwyd,  Pa. 

William  Rohrhuch  lias  accepted  a  po- 
sition as  ser\ice  salesman  for  the  .\tlan- 
tic  Refining  Coiiipan\ . 


x'58 


58 


Janice  Paul  graduated  from  Coliiiiiliia 
School  of  Nursing  June  3.  This  sum- 
mer she  has  been  nurse  at  Camp  Wall 
Whitman,   Pike,   N.   H. 


Tcrric  Fcliciaiio,  teacher  of  business 
in  Woodbury,  N.  J.,  visited  her  home  in 
W'aimea,  Kauai,  Hawaii  this  summer. 
This  was  Terrie's  first  visit  to  her  home 
since  coming  to  Sustjuehanna  in  1954. 

Carolyn  Gilla-ipic  is  now  at  the  Nor- 
ristown.  Pa.,  State  Hospital  as  music  in- 
structor. 

Statilcy  DcCain])  received  his  M.A.  in 
Hist!)ry  from  Lehigh  University  in  June. 

Dori.v   .\/.    Keener   is   working   as   staff 


x'59 


Janice  lliddenwn  graduated  from 
Penn  State  in  June  and  is  now  doing 
graduate  work  in  psychology  of  reading 
and  learning  at  Temple. 


x'61 


liarhard  liitnLii  lias  been  accepted  as 
a  student  at  Mt.  Sinai  Hospital  School 
of  Nursing,  New  York  City  and  began 
classes   September   8. 


Whither  the  Class  of  '59 


Janis  Adams:  Teaching  music  in  the 
elementary  schools  of  Harrisburg,   Pa. 

John  liui)))  Alhriglit,  Jr.:  Summer  po- 
sition with  Haller  Raymond  and  Brown, 
Inc.,  State  College,  Pa.  In  the  fall  will 
do  graduate  work  in  physics  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Wisconsin. 

Robert  Morris  Anderson:  Design  en- 
gineer, American  Car  and  Foundry  Co., 
Berwick,  Pa.  Bob  and  his  wife  are  the 
parents  of  a  son,  David  Eugene,  who 
was  a  year  old  on  June  29. 

Lois  Andren:  Plans  are  not  yet  defi- 
nite. 

Gary  Aucker:  Teacher  of  mathemat- 
ics, L>kens  Borough  Schools. 

John  Trcssler  Raskin:  Design  engi- 
neer, American  Car  and  Foundry  Co., 
Berwick,  Pa. 

Charles  Rayler:  Employed  in  Trust 
Department,  First  National  Bank  of 
Sunbnry,  Pa. 

Susan  Jane  Bates:  Assistant  to  the 
personnel  director.  Overlook  Hospital, 
Summit,  N.J. 

James  Theodore  Bayruns:  Has  accept- 
ed a  position  with  Sperry  Gyroscope, 
Long  Island,  N.V. 

William  Matter  Berber:  Will  do  grad- 
uate work  in  physics  at  Penn  State. 

Donald  William  Boyle:  Director,  lo- 
cal brandi.  Boys'  Club  of  America  in 
Massilloii,  Ohio. 

Nancy  Luella  Boyer:  Music  super- 
visor, Damascus  Township,  Pa.,  schools. 

Judith  Irene  Brown:  Junior  inter- 
viewer, Northeastern  National  Bank  and 
Trust  Company  in  the  Automobile  Fi- 
nance Department. 


Lester  Laionc  Bruhaker:  Teaching 
English  in  tbe  Middleburg,  Pa.,  schools. 

Margaret  Diannc  Burns:  Personal 
Records  Clerk,  Stavid  Engineering  Inc., 
Plainfield,  N.J. 

Carl  R.  Cathennan:  Mathematics 
teacher,  Salem,  N.J.,  High  School. 

Jack  Cisney:  Controller  trainee  in 
executive  training  program  of  Pomero\'s 
(Allied  Stores  Coqj. )  in  Wilkes-Barre, 
Pa. 

Sister  Ruth  Ethel  Coleman:  Deacon- 
ess at  Redeemer  Lutlieran  Church,  Jer- 
sey City  5,  N.J.,  doing  parish  work. 

Harry  (Bucky)  L.  Clark,  Jr.:  Director 
of  Junior  High  \-ocal  music,  Upper 
Moreland  Junior  High  School,  Willow 
Grove,  Pa.  This  summer  Bucky  directed 
a  program,  ''Music  For  Fun."  Students 
of  the  Round  Meadow,  Woodlavvn,  and 
North  Willow  Grove  elementary  schools 
and  the  Lfpper  Moreland  Junior  High 
School  took  part. 

Mary  Frances  Davis:  Instructor  in 
piano  and  organ  at  Linden  Hall  Junior 
College  and  School  for  Girls,  Lititz,  Pa. 

Nancy  Lorraine  Eiierman:  Has  been 
elected  group  worker  at  the  Hazleton 
Young   Women's   Christian   Association. 

Robert  Leslie  Fiscus:  Has  accepted 
a  position  with  Price  W'aterhouse  and 
Compan\'. 

Harry  Finkle  Hancy.  Jr.:  Teaching 
social  studies  at  West  Snyder  Junior 
High  School,  Bea\'ertown,  Pa. 

Jonathan  Buck  Hawssler:  Pliysicist, 
.Aniiy  Ballistic  Missile  Agency,  Redstone 
Arsenal,  Iluntsville,  .\la. 


BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Millie  and  Robert  Lewis  '58,  a 
son,  Jeffrey  Scot,  Aug.  8,  1958. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Roy  H.  Cope  '52,  a 
son,  Robert  Alan,  Nov.  21,  19.58. 

To  Shirley  Jean  Decker  Gateman  '55 
and  Dale  Gateman  '52,  a  daughter. 
Sherry  Kay,  Jan.   I",  1959. 

To  Barbara  May  .Knoia  '55  and  Jim 
.AiiDiV;  '55,  a  daugliter,  Katlileeii  Jean, 
Mar.  22,  1959. 

To  Jane  and  Don  Derr  '50,  a  son, 
Junes   Price,    March   25,    1959. 

To  Rosemar>-  and  Chester  Shu.ita  '42, 
a  third  daughter,  .\m\  Elizabeth,  April 
3,   1959. 

To  Eleanor  Dively  Mora  '56  and  Sera- 
fin  Mora,  a  son,  David  Martin,  .'Vpril  9, 
1959.  New  address:  1914  East  Dau- 
phin St.,  Philadelphia  25,  Pa. 

To  Patricia  Galloway  Romig  .v'56'  and 
Larry  Romig  '57,  twin  daughters,  Laurie 
Ann  and  Lou  Ellen,  April  22,  1959. 
The  Roinigs  have  moved  to  Thompson- 
town,  Pa. 

To  Rita  and  Gary  .\itcker  '5.9,  a  sec- 
ond snn,  Anthon\    Daniel,  May  2,  1959. 

To  Barbara  and  George  Pospi.sil  '57, 
a  daughter,  Leigh  Ann,  May  18,  1959. 
Their  new  address  is  1378  Morris  Ave- 
nue, Union,  Pa. 

To  Peggy  and  George  Washboume 
'54.  a  daughter,  Grace  Ann,  June  9, 
1959. 

To  Romaine  and  Ronald  Bartholomew 
5fs,  their  third  child,  a  son,  September 
1,  19.59. 


Mary  .Ann  Heck:  Elementar\-  music 
teaclier  in  Greeiiwicli,  Conn.,  Public 
Schools. 

Catherine  Cumphcli  Henry:  Teaching 
English  in  Linden,  Pa.,  High  School. 
She  is  engaged  to  Gerald  Herbsler  '58, 
currently  serving  in  the  U.S.  Army. 

Roger  Andre  Holt:.tii>ple:  2iid  Lieu- 
tenant,  L'.S.    Marine   Corps. 

Carl  .\Uen  llorsfeld:  Firestone  Stores 
office  and  credit  manager.  Doing  grad- 
iKile  work  at   Bncknell   University. 

^L  Lorrane  Kelly:  Caseworker,  Sel- 
insgrove  State  School. 

Nancy  Elaine  Kendall:  Teaching  mu- 
sic at  Painted  P<ist  High  School.  Painted 
I'ost.   N.Y. 

Robert  Ihneard  Keni/nn:  Has  accept- 
ed a  position  with  1'  \\  .  WHoKvortli 
Stores. 

Raymond  John  Kerstetter  Jr.:  Assist- 
ant to  Junior  Accountant,  Price  Water- 
hou.se  Company  Inc.,  Bloomfield.  N.J. 
Ray  and  his  wife  are  parents  of  a  daugh- 
ter,  Karen   Rae,  born  January  27,   1958. 


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Lois-  Mdrihjn  Kohl:  Music  teacher  in 
Ha\eifoiil  Township,  Pa.,  Jiuiior  High 
ScIkkiI. 

Hurrii  EduanI  Leonard.  ]r.:  Mana.gc- 
ment  trainee  at  W.    T.  Grant  CompauN'. 

Fat/c  ]ocmn  Lewis:  Teacliing  biology 
at  Perry  Joint  High  School,  New  Bloom- 
field,   Pa. 

Sandra  Joan  Locke:  Bacteriologi.st  for 
W'arntr-C^hileoth  Pharmaceutical  Com- 
pan\-. 

Foster  Roland  McCurlcij:  .\tteniling 
Mt.  Air\'  Seminar)   at  Pliiladelpliia. 

Aadrcic  G.  Melnick:  Lakewood  Jun- 
ior Higli  School  Band.  W'a.s  married 
in   .\ngiist. 

Russell  rlullip  Meiiz:  Sunbury,  Pa., 
Department  of  Health,  Welfare  and 
Education,  Social  Securit>'  Administra- 
tion-Claims Representati\e.  Russell  and 
his  wife  ha\e  two  children. 

Donald  Lee  yUddlesworth:  Loventhal, 
Krekstein  and  Company  as  Junior  Ac- 
countant. 

Sundru  Marie  Meyer:  Staff  assistant, 
Esso  Research  and  Engineering  Com- 
pan\',   data  clerk. 

Richard  Alan  Neff:  Affiliated  with 
Price    W'aterhouse    and    Company. 

Ceorne  ^L  Nesbitt:  Attending  Lu- 
theran Theological  Seniinar>'  at  Gettys- 
birrg.  He  and  his  wife  are  the  parents 
of  one  child. 

Denece  Ncichard  lluussler:  Will  teacli 
elementary  music  in  the  Haverford 
Township,  Pa.,  School  Di.strict. 

Paul  O.  Olhrich:  Personnel  assistant 
with  tile  firm  of  Wallace  and  Tiernan, 
Inc. 

Joseph  Osinchak:  Has  accepted  Nat- 
ional Defense  Fellowship  to  the  De- 
partment of  Anatomy,  Duke  Universit\' 
School  of  Medicine,  Durham,  N.C. 

Mary  Margaret  Overly:  During  the 
winter  will  teach  Latin  and  English. 
Charles  H.  Boehni  High  School,  Penns- 
bury  School  District,  Vardley,  Pa.,  and 
during  the  summer  will  attend  Univer- 
sity of  Pennsylvania  as  a  graduate  stu- 
dent. 

Peter  Paul  Pace:  Has  accepted  a  po- 
sition with  Ponieroy's  Department  Store, 
Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Eleanor  Pourron:  Is  doing  graduate 
work  at  Syracuse  University  in  library 
science. 

Gladys  Lorraine  Ransom:  Teaching 
Latin  and  English  in  Clark  High  School, 
Clark,  N.J. 

Anne  Elizabeth  Reynolds:  Teaching 
music  in  West  Orange,  N.J.,  schools, 
grades  4,  5,  and  6. 

Sidney  Forrest  Richard:  Is  on  gradu- 
ate training  program  with  the  Pennsyl- 
\ania   Power   and   Light   Company. 

Glace    A.    Ricfiel:     Student    at    United 


Theological  Seminary.  Dayton,  Ohio. 
Glace  and  his  wife  are  the  parents  of 
two  young  children. 

Les-ter  E.  Rudisill:  Entered  Gettys- 
burg Lutheran  Tiieological  Seminary 
Sept.  1.     Was  married  on  Aug.  23. 

Doris  Elaine  Schumacher  LaForcc: 
Has  accepted  a  position  with  East  Ly- 
coming Scliool  District,  Hughes\ille,  Pa. 
Was  married  Aug.  -22. 

T.  Xorctta  Shecslcy:  History  and  l)i- 
olog>-  teacher.  West  York  Area  Joint 
High  School,  York,  Pa. 

Glenn  Ray  Showalter:  Plans  to  enter 
military  service. 

Joscpli  Francis  Shui>inski:  Expects  to 
do  giadnate  work  at  Iowa  State  College 
in  the  field  of  nuclear  chemistry. 

Joyce  Ann  Spi^clmyer:  Doing  gradu- 
ate work  at  Penns\l\ania  State  Univer- 
sity. 

Joan  Bittinger  Weber:  Has  been  ap- 
pointed teacher  of  English  in  the  Stroud 
LInion   School  District,   Stroudsburg,  Pa. 

Gene  Witiak:  Attending  University  of 
Pennsybania  School  of  Veterinary  Med- 
icine. 

Nancy  Vustine:  Secretary  to  Merchan- 


dising Manager,  American  Broadcasting 
Conipan)',  New  York  City. 

William  Conrad  Woelkcrs:  Teaching 
music  in  tlie  Monroe  Township  Public 
Schools,  Jamesburg,  N.J.  Also  plans  to 
do  graduate  work  in  nmsital  composi- 
tion. 

Ray  Jay  Yeinfist:  Assistant  manager, 
Barbe  Chef   Inc.,   Harrisburg.   Pa. 

Nicholas  Strunk  Yost:  Hi  pnrfir,  Read- 
ing, Pa.,  Times. 

Nancy  Marie  Zimmerman  Roshon: 
Teacher  of  8tli  grade  mathematics,  Han- 
over, Pa.,  Junior  High  School.  Married 
/.  Allen  Roshon,  Jr.  '57  on  Aug.  29.  Al 
is  attending  Gettysburg  Theological 
Seminary. 

Margaret  Dalliy  '/Anuncnium:  House- 
wife. 

Raymond  William  Stiller:  Plans  to  do 
graduate  work  at  Union  Theological 
Seminary  in  the  field  of  sacred  music. 

Joan  Shetterly:  Teacher  ol  l)iology, 
Cochran  Junior  Higli  School,  lolmstown, 
Pa. 

Russell  Lowell  McTague:  Teacher  of 
music  in  the  elementary  schools  of  Cen- 
tral  Islip,   Long    Island,    N.Y. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


ZIMMERMAN-DALBY 
Margaret  Dalby  '59  to  Arthur  Alan 
Zimmerman  '57  Sept.  27,  1958.  Arthur 
is  presently  affiliated  with  Price  Water- 
house  and  Company  in  Newark,  N.J., 
as  an  accountant. 

BERNSTEIN-HEWITT 
Babetta    Hewitt    '5.9    to    G'jrald   Bern- 
stein '60  December  1958. 

WEBER-BITTINGER 
Joan  Bittinger  '59  to  Da\id  F.  Weber 
December  27.   1958.  Claudette  Bedeaux 
'59  was  maid  of  honor. 

PETERSON-BUMBARGER 
Nancy  E.  Bumbargcr  '58  to  James  A. 
Peterson  June  6,  1959.  Matron  of  honor 
was  Mrs.  David  (Fern  Keefcr)  Boyer 
'58,  organist  and  vocalist,  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Donald  (Mary  Louise  Neal  '58)  Cole- 
man '60.  Last  year  Nancy  taught  in 
the  Somerset  High  School. 

LEONARD-RIDINGER 

Nancy    Ridinger    '58   to    Harry    Leon- 
ard, Jr.  '59  June  6,   1959. 

MILLER-RHOADS 
Frances    Ann    Rhoads    to    Wayne    E. 
Miller,   M.D.   '55   June    II,    1959.     Mrs. 
Miller  w^as   a   former   instructor  of  pli> 
sical  education  at  Susquehanna. 


BROUSE-WITTES 
Dori.^  A.  Wittes  '57  to  Frank  D.  Brouse 
June  14,   1959.     Doris  holds  a  teaching 
position     in     the     Mahanoy     Joint     High 
School,  Dahnatia,  Pa. 

HAUSSLER-NEWHARD 

Park  H.  Haussler  '57  to  Denece  P. 
Newhard  '59  June  20,  1959.  Mary  Ann 
Heck  '59  was  maid  of  honor  for  the 
bride.  Jon  B.  Haussler  '59  was  best 
man  and  Raymond  Stiller  '59  served  as 
usher.  Park  is  an  accountant  with  Ly- 
brand.    Ross   Brothers   and   Montgomery. 

NEFF-PATTYSON 
Margaret   Lois   Pattyson    '59   to   Rich- 
and  Alan  Neff  '59  June  20.  1959.     Rich- 
ard   is    now    employed    at    Price    Water- 
house   and   Company   as   an   accountant. 

PATTERSON-TROUP 
Dale    L.    Patterson    '59    to   Jac(|ueline 
Troup   June   21,    1959.     The   Rev.    Ben- 
jamin  Lotz  of  the  .Su.squelianna   tacnlty, 
assisted  at  the  service. 

STEVENS-FITZGERALD 
Frederick  C.  Stevens  '50,  Honorary 
Alunuuis,  to  Mrs.  Anna  Fitzgerald  June 
26,  1959.  The  Rev.  W.  R.  Fitzgerald 
'11  performed  the  ceremony.  Mr.  Sic- 
cus is  Associate  Professx)r  of  Sociology. 


SEPTEMBER     1959 


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OHL-YEAKLEY 
Cecile    Ann    Ycciklcy    '59    to    Thomas 
Ohl,  June  27,  1959.     The  ceremony  was 
held  in  the  Emniamiel  Lutheran  Cliurch, 
MidcUeburg,  Pa. 

FELTM.AiN-VOUGHT 

Ronald  E.  Fcltnian  '5S  to  Carole  P. 
Vounht  July  4,  1959.  Ronald  is  pres- 
entl>'  employed  as  an  eleetrieal  engi- 
neer by  Radio  Corporation  of  America 
in  Somerville,  N.J. 

BRUBAKER-KELLY 
M.   Lorraine  Kelly  "59  to  Lester  Kru- 
haker   '59  AuRu.st    16,    1959. 

LaFORCE-SCHUMACHER 
Doris   Schmnaeher   "59    to    Russell   D. 
LaForce  AuRu.st  22,  1959. 

OLIVER-THARP 
Susan  Tluirp  '58  to  George  W.  Oliver 
Aui;ust  22,  19.59.  Carol  Royer  '59 
served  as  bridesmaid.  Both  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Oliver  are  teachers  in  the  Corning 
school  s\'stem  and  \\i\\  reside  in  East 
Aurora,  New  York. 

BAYRUNS-HESLOP 
Joan    Heslop    x'60    to    James    Buyruns 
'.59  August  29,  1959.     Joan  is  employed 
as   a   dance   instructor   and   secretary   in 
Long  Island,   \.Y. 

C;ILBERT-G1ESEL 
Arlan  K.  Gilbert  '55  to  Carolyn  Mae 
Ciesel  August  29,  1959.  Arlan  is  the 
son  of  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Russell  Gilbert. 
Joyce  Gilbert  '54  was  maid  of  honor. 
The  bride  is  on  the  faculty  of  West 
Junior  High  School,  Madison,  Wis. 
Arlan  received  liis  M.A.  degree  from 
the  University  of  Delaware  as  a  Hagley 
fellow  in  1957  and  is  presently  working 
toward  his  doctorate  in  American  His- 
tory at  the  University  of  Wisconsin. 
The  couple  will  live  at  1413  Mound 
Street,  Madison,  Wis. 

HOR.SFIELD-COLROSS 
Carl  A.  llorsficUl  '59  to  Lorraine  Col- 
ross  September  5,   1959.     Robert  Linde- 
niiifh  '62  served  as  best  man. 

VOLLMERS-BREMNER 
G.  Allan  Vollmcrs  '52  to  Barbara  Joan 
Bremner  September  5,  1959.  Al  is 
buyer  for  J.  C.  Penney  in  New  York 
He  and  his  bride  will  live  in  Orange, 
N.J.  Robert  O.  Bogdanffy  '52  served 
as  u.sher. 


While   cash    is    dandy 
Stock    is    also    handy. 


DEATHS 


Mrs.  Mary  Haley  Meyer  '30  of  Scran- 
ton,  Pa.,  March  12,  1955.  She  was  a 
teacher  in  the  Wilkes-Barre  schools  for 
many  years  and  was  retired  se\eral 
years  prior  to  her  tU'ath.  Mrs.  Me>er 
was  the  mother  of  Albert  C.  Meyer  '34. 
Erie,   Pa. 

Miss  Mariani  E.  Day  31  of  \\\oming, 
Del.,  in  an  automobile  accident  last 
spring.  Miss  Da\'  liad  been  principal 
of  the  Roosevelt  School  from  192-3  until 
1957  when  she  accepted  a  teaching 
position  in  Dover.  She  was  active  in 
regional  Red  Cross  work  for  man;.' 
years.  Her  doll  collection  was  consid- 
ered one  of  the  finest  in  the  region  and 
was  the  subject  of  many  news  stories. 

Marlin  E.  Grubb  '25  of  Phoenix,  N.Y., 
March  24,  19.59.  Prior  to  his  death  Mr. 
Grubb  was  a  cliemist  with  duPont  Com- 
pany (  f  Philadelphia.  Mrs.  Grubb  has 
sent  S.U.  $25  for  the  Loyalt\-  Fund  in 
his  memory. 

Mrs.  Ellen  E.  Bennage  Foote  '41  of 
Glenside,  Pa.,  April  23,  1959.  She  is 
survived  by  her  husband,  Donald  H. 
and  two  sons. 

Miss  Letlia  Bogart  '27  of  Well.sboro 
Pa.,  May  19,  19.59.  For  many  years 
Miss  Bogart  headed  the  commercial  de- 
partment at  the  Wellsboro  Junior-Senior 
High  School  and  later  at  the  Wellsboro- 
Gharleston  Joint  Senior  High  School. 
Also,  for  a  number  of  years  she  had 
been  recording  secretary  for  the  Tioga 
Branch  of  the  Pennsylvania  State  Educa- 
tion Associati<m.  Business  offices  in 
Wellsboro  are  staffed  largeK  by  clerks, 
secretaries  and  bookkeepers  trained  by 
Miss   Bogart. 

Miss  Maude  D.  Wetzel  '115  of  Lewi- 
town,  Pa.,  May  24,  1959.  Her  husband 
and  two  sons  survive.  Mrs.  Wetzel  was 
a  charter  member  of  the  Lewistown 
Music  Study  Club. 

Dr.  Lydcr  L.  Uiistad,  Associate  Pro- 
fessfir  of  Business  Administration  at  Sus- 
quehanna since  1954,  in  Washington, 
D.C.,  June  3,  1959.  He  came  to  Sus- 
(luehanna  from  Thiel  College  where  he 
held  the  same  title.  He  had  also  been 
head  of  the  economics  department  at 
Alma  College,  Alma,  Mich.  Dr.  Un- 
stad  was  a  native  of  Norway. 

John  A.  Gregart  '2H,  on  July  28,  1959 
at  Plymouth,  Pa.  He  taught  school  in 
the  Camden,  N.J.  school  system  for  28 
years. 


SUSQUEHANNA 

BASKETBALL    SCHEDULE 

1959-60 

])(■(.     1— Ti-nipli- 

A 

Dec.     2-\\ilk(S 

11 

D.T.    5-Hider      

A 
II 
A 

DiT.  ll-Wagner   

Dec.  12— L'rsiuus    

Dec.  14— Lebanon   X'alley 

A 

Dec.  17-Hart\\ick 

A 

Jan.    9-Upsala 

II 

Jan.  1 1— Juniata 

.\ 

Jan.    16— Western   Mar\lancl 

II 

Jan.  23— Waslu'ngton 

.\ 

Feb.     1  — Dickinson 

H 

I'll).    .5-H,)fstra 

H 

Feb.  10— Scranton 

H 

Feb.    13-Phila.   Textile 

A 

Feb.   16-F.  &  M 

II 

Feb.  22— Stevens  Tech   

11 

Feb.  24— Lycoming 

A 

Feb.  27-Rutgers   ( So. 

Jersey)    

H 

Nhir.    2-Mansfield 

A 

When  You  Come  Back 

.  .    .      ('iinliniicil  from  page  7 

ed  tliioughout.  The  south  end  ot 
this  lower  floor  now  consists  of 
needed  storage  rooms  iind  tlic 
nortli  end  houses  offices  for  pub- 
lic relations,  alumni,  and  business 
ojierations.  .\  new  outside  en- 
trance to  tlie  basement  %\as  cut 
through  at  tlu-  soutli  end  of  the 
central  corridor. 

Offices  on  thi'  first  floor  — 
which  will,  howe\  er.  be  redecorat- 
ed —  remain  essentially  the  same 
as  they  were,  with  tlic  addition  of 
space  for  the  Dean  of  Studi-nts 
and  the  Dean  of  Women. 

E.xterior  fire  escapes  were  re- 
moved from  Selinsgro\c  Hall,  re- 
storing its  original  clean-cut  lines. 


To  ha\'e  buiklcd  oin>sclf 
into  the  structure  of  the 
undying  institutions,  to 
have  aided  in  the  develop- 
ment ot  these  priceless  in- 
struments of  ci\ili/,ation,  is 
t(i  lia\('  h'\('d,  not  in  \ain. 
but  to  haw  li\cd  in  jierpe- 
iuitv.—Elilni  Root 


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New  Faces  in  New  Places 


ttitttiiititil  jifiiii   i>aur  9 


qiR'hanna  graduate,  Class  of  1948, 
is  a  special  Lecturer  in  Psychology. 
A  psychologist  at  the  Selinsgrove 
State  School,  he  has  the  master's 
degree  from   Bucknell. 

Faculty  promotions  include 
those  of  Dr.  Alhert  A.  Zimmer  to 
Dean  of  Students  and  Professor  of 
Education,  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  to 
Professor  of  Chemistry-,  Howard  E. 
DeMott  to  Associate  Professor  of 
Science,  Russell  C.  Hatz  to  Asso- 
ciate Professor  of  Music,  The  Rev. 
Benjamin  Lotz  to  Associate  Profes- 
sor of  Religion  and  Philosophy, 
and  Mrs.  Nancy  B.  Hatz  to  Assist- 
ant Professor  of  Music.  Mrs.  Hel- 
oise  Mailloux  was  appointed  full- 
time  .Assistant  Librarian  and  Mrs. 
Lois  Gait  an  assistant  in  the  Li- 
brary. 

On  the  administrative  side,  Sus- 
quehanna has  a  new  Registrar  in 
the  person  of  Peter  \\'.  Elkington. 
A  graduate  of  Ha\erford  College 
with  tlie  master's  degree  from 
Temple  Uni\ersit},  he  has  taught 
at      the     \\'illiam     Penn     Charter 


School,  Philadelpliia,  and  in  tlie 
public  scliools  of  Bucks  Count>-,  Pa. 
Mr.  Elkington  is  also  teaching  a 
history  course  and  coaching  S.U.'s 
first  soccer  team.  He  is  an  NCAA 
soccer  referee. 

Witli  the  splitting-up  of  Dan 
MacCuish's  former  tliree-part  po- 
sition so  he  could  devote  full-time 
as  Director  of  Admissions,  Donald 
E.  W'issinger  became  Director  of 
Alimini  Relations  (see  page  3) 
and  George  R.  F.  Tamke  became 
Director  of  Public   Relations. 

Mr.  Tamke,  former  artist-edi- 
tor for  a  suburban  Philadelphia 
publisher  and  for  the  Lutheran 
La\'men's  Mo\ement  in  New  York 
Cit\',  is  editor  of  Lutheran  Men, 
men's  monthly  magazine  of  the 
United  Lutheran  Church.  He  has 
his  bachelor's  degree  from  ^^'ag- 
ner  College  and  M.A.  in  Fine  Arts 
from  Columbia  University.  He 
will  also  teach  an  art  course  in  the 
spring  semester. 

Miss  Shirley  Ann  Meckley, 
R.N.,   is   the  new   College   Nurse. 


A  graduate  of  Jellerson  Hospital 
School  of  Nursing,  Philadelphia, 
she  was  recently  Head  Nurse  at 
the  Harri.sburg  Hospital.  In  a 
revised  student  health  program 
Sc>liiisgrove  physicians  Dr.  R.  A. 
Heinbach  and  Dr.  Elwood  E. 
Fisher,  S.U.  '42,  work  with  Miss 
Meckley  on  a  rotating  basis,  each 
spending  a  semester  holding  of- 
fice hours  for  one  hour  on  campus 
each  morning. 

Thomas  S.  Dodge,  a  former 
F.B.L  special  agent  in  Savannah, 
Ga.,  is  Assistant  Business  Man- 
ager. He  has  a  B.C.S.  degree  from 
Southeastern  University,  Washing- 
ton, D.C. 

Assistant  Registrar  is  Miss 
Joyce  Gilbert,  daughter  of  Susque- 
hanna's Dr.  Russell  W'.  Gilbert, 
Professor  of  German.  Miss  Gil- 
bert, who  graduated  from  S.U.  in 
1954,  has  taught  at  Jersey  Shore, 
Pa.,  Area  High  School. 

Mrs.  Grace  Miller,  a  retu-ed 
Sunbury  school  teacher,  is  Head 
Resident  in  Hassinger  Hall. 


Students  Venture  Mt.  Mahanoy  Climb continued  fw,,,  ,n"Ac  5 


the  old  incinerator  where  they  dispose  of  the  waste 
paper.  After  hmch  is  over,  there  are  about  two  hours 
left  for  the  group  to  dispose  of  in  any  wa>'  they  care 
to.  Jerry  Fletcher  has  his  own  ideas  about  life  in  the 
wilds,  so  he  goes  off  and  kills  a  copperhead  snake. 
Pretty  soon  BetsN'  ^^'alker  is  seen  holding  a  tintle.  The 
remainder  of  the  group  is  trying  to  rest  for  a  while, 
and  Bob  Kenyon  perches  himself  so  precariously  be- 
t\\  een  some  rocks  and  trees  that  those  people  who  can 
see  him  are  unable  to  have  any  peace  of  mind,  ex- 
pecting him  to  fall  off  at  any  moment.  Pete  Pace  and 
Les  Rudisill  are  busih"  engaged  in  carving  their  ini- 
tials on  trees  and  bits  of  rock. 

The    Quick    Descent- 

Soon  it's  time  to  start  down.     The  return  journey 


is  not  as  difficult  as  the  ascent.  It  is  actually  thrilling 
to  start  nmning  iind  then  find  to  your  discomfort  that 
stopping  is  not  as  easy  as  you  may  think.  The  incline 
is  so  steep  that  you  know  you'll  eventually  end  up  at 
the  bottom  of  the  hill,  whether  or  not  you  want  to. 
This  time,  the  dead  leaves  are  a  little  helpful,  because 
Joe  Barlow  seems  to  be  having  a  few  spills. 

Eventually  the  seniors  get  to  the  buses.     Sitting 
on  tlie  roadside,  or  reclining  in  the  bus,  they  talk  about 
the  climb.     Doc  Boyer  is  sitting  very  quietly,  taking 
good  care  of  the  dead  snake  in  his  pocket. 
It's   Here  to  Stay 

In  spite  of  the  hard  work  involved  in  getting  to 
the  top,  every  senior  expresses  his  approxal  of  the  trip. 
What  a  great  time  they  had! 


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To:     Don  E.  Wissinger 

Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
Su.sqiK'hanna  University 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 


I'll  be  there  for  Susquehanna's  Homeeoming  on  October  31,  1959. 
Please  make  HOTEL  (  )  MOTEL  (  )  resei-vation  for  me, 
SINGLE  (  )  DOUBLE  (  )  OTHER  (  ).  I  intend  to  stay 
over  FRIDAY  NIGHT,  October  30  (  )  SATURDAY  NIGHT,  Oc- 
tober 31  (  )■  I  understand  that  you  will  make  best  arrangements 
possible  tmless  specified  otlKTwise  below. 

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Directory  of  Officers 
1960 

SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 
General   Alumni   Association 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88,  305  University  Ave.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.  Honorary  President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43,  242  Flagstone  Dri\e,  Bethlehem,  Pa.  President 

Paul  M.  Haines  '31,  4401  \'an  Biiren  St.,  University  Park,  Hyattsville,  Md.   First  Vice  President 
Mrs.  Mar>'  Farlling  Hollway  '28,  E.  Country  Cluh  Road.  R.  D.  2,  Red  Lion,  Pa. 

Second  Vice  President 
Mrs.  Lav.-ui  R.  Robinson  '46,  Uni\ersity  Heights.  Selinsgrove,  Pa.  Recording  Secretary 

W".  David  Cross  '47,  410  X.  9tli  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.  Treasurer 

Ra\inond  P.  Cannan  Sr.  '30,  802  Carl  St.,  Vorlc,  Pa.  Memher-at -large 

Peter  Shuty  '38,  5518  Jane  St.,  Pittsburgh  25.  Pa.  Mcmber-at-large 

Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37,  201  Morlyn  Ave.,  Bryn  MawT,  Pa. 

Representative  on  University  Board  of  Directors 
Perce  Appleyard  '22,  1155  Penrod  St.,  JohnstowTi,  Pa.  Representative  to  Athletic  Committee 
John  M.  .\uten  '28,  24  South  5th  St.,  Sunbury,  Pa.  Representative  to  Athletic  Committee 


District  Club  Organizations 
ALTOONA 

Dr.  Millard  Fisher  '50,  Hollidaysburg  State  Hospital,  HoUidaysburg,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  Jerome  Cuss  '36,  206  Third  A\e.,  Altoona,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Melvin  C.  Carber  '32,  600  Oakmont  Place,  Roaring  Spring,  Pa. 
Mrs.  John  Cole  '23,  1114  \orth  Cambria    St.,  BelKvood,  Pa. 

CALIFORNIA 

Dr.  Robert  N.  Troutman  '26,  434  W.  12tli  St..  Claremont.  Calif. 

CENTRE-UNION 

Dr.  .Andrew  V.  Kozak  '32,  226  Coral  St..  State  College,  Pa. 

Paul  D.  Reamer  '31,  Laurelton,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Spencer  Boyer  '50,  520  Market  St.,  Mifflinburg,  Pa. 


President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


President 

President 

Vice  President 

Secretary-Treasurer 


HARRISBURG 

Lester  C.  Heihiian  Jr.  '52.  350  Houcks  Road,  Colonial  Park,  Harrisburg,  Pa.  President 

Mrs.  Oliver  Deibert  '46,  29  Run\on  Road,  Hummelstown,  Pa.  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Cla\ton  Whitman  '44.  335  Pine  St..  Steclton.  Pa.  Secretary-Treasurer 


Karl  H.  Young  '41,  218  W.  5th  St. 
John  P.  Senko  '31,  Sugarloaf,  Pa. 


HAZLETON 

Hazleton.  Pa. 


JOHNSTOWN 

Mrs.  Mary  Lizzio  Govekar  '47,  40  Main  St.,  Cnnemaugh,  Pa. 

Percy  B.  Da\is  '26,  248  Main  St.,  Rear,  Johnstown.  Pa. 

Mrs.  Janet  Wolf  Statler  '50,  128  Ra\ine  Ave.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

Robert  Cabrenya  '40,  84  Osborne  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Robert  Williamson  Kelly  '36,  109  Walnut  St.,  Da^dsxille,  Pa. 


President 
Vice  President 


President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


Executive  Committee  Representative 


LEHIGH  VALLEY 

Lewis  M.  Howells  '37,  1063  Fourtli  St.,  Citasavuivia,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Anne  Geating  Landis  '27,  19th  and  .■Mien  Streets.  Allentown,  Pa. 

LEWISTOWN 

Atty.  H,arry  B.  Thatcher  '41,  26  N.  Main  St..  Lewistown,  Pa. 
Theodore  R.  Cameron  '28,  R.  D.  —2,  Millerstown,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Aloysius  Derr  '49,  Maple  Grove  Road,  Belleville,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Carver  McNitt  '41,  Recdsville,  Pa. 

continued  on  back  cover 


President 
Secretary 


President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


BOOKS,    BEACHES 
AND   THE    BOLSHOI 

The  SLsyiEHANNA  Allmnus  takes 
special  pride  this  month  in  presenting  a 
full-lengtli  fcatnre  written  by  Dorotliy 
Hoyer  of  Susquehanna's  hbrary  staff. 
Books,  Beaches  and  the  Bolshoi,  Miss 
Hover's  owii  story  of  a  librarian's  tour  of 
the  Soviet  Union,  is  botli  timely  and  in- 
terestini;.  Vou  won't  want  to  miss  it. 
Turn  to  page  4. 

In  keeping  with  impro\  emeiits  in  tor- 
mat  and  design,  the  Alumnus  is  eager  to 
branch  out  in  content,  too  —  to  publish 
articles  and  information  of  meaning  to 
its  readers.  Your  reactions  will  be  ap- 
preciated. All  opinions,  and  material  for 
publication,  should  be  sent  to  the  Editor 
or  the  Director  of  .-Munini  Relations. 


Director  of  Ahiiiiiii  Relations 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanna  Ahimnus 
George  R.  F.  Tanike 


On   Our   Cover 

Students  ijass  through  new  main  en- 
trance to  Susquehanna's  historic  Selins- 
grove  Hall.  Men  are  still  housed  on  the 
building's  second  and  third  floors;  ad- 
ministrative offices  are  located  on  the 
first  and  ground  floors.  Future  plan- 
ning calls  for  offices  in  tlic  entire  101- 
vear-old  structure. 


The  SUSQUEHMM  RLUMNUS 


Vol.  29 


December  1959 


No.  2 


CONTENTS 


Directury-  of  Officers  1960 

Books,  Beadles  and  the  Bolshoi 
by  Dorothy  L.  Hoyer 


INSIDE  FRONT  COVEK 
4 


The  Cliristian  Teacher:  Channel  of  Excellence 
by  George  Anderson 

Many  AppK   to  S.U.  for  1960     .... 


In  Memoriam     ..... 

by  ]olm  I.  Woodruff  W 

Alumni  Council  Meeting  Minutes     . 
Homecoming    1959   in    Pictures 
Sports 


Across  Dons  Desk 

/;(/  Don  Wissinger  '50 

Susquehamians   on   Parade 

S.U.    Weddings 

Born   Crusaders 

Deaths  .         .         .         . 

Club  News 


10 
12 

13 
14-15 
16-17 

18 

19 
22 
22 
23 
23 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  cf  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  Uni\ersit\-,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


DECEMBER    1959 


BOOKS,  BEACHES 
AND  THE  BOLSHOI 


by  DOROTHY  L.   HOYER 

Miss  Hoyer,  a  graduate  of  Kutztown 
State  Teachers  College,  is  assistant 
librarian  at  Susquehanna. 


It  was  only  (luring  the  last  wci'k  in  June  that 
|(iaiinc'  llcinK  and  I  decided  to  join  the  first  group  of 
librarians  to  tour  the  Soviet  Union.  Our  decision  was 
made  after  a  great  deal  of  mental  anguish;  in  tact,  we 
sat  for  our  passport  pictures  before  we  looked  at  each 
other  and  finally,  irrexocably  said  "Let's  go." 

Thereupon  followed  da>s  of  wildK"  scanning  news 
reports  to  see  whether  the  political  atmosphere  would 
be  such  that  a  safe,  happ\-  trip  was  possible.  We 
dehed  into  the  Russian  language,  read  all  personal  ac- 
counts of  \isits  to  the  Soviet  Union  that  we  could  lay 
our  hands  upon,  and  began  assembling  those  items  that 
are  peculiar  only  to  a  trip  to  the  L'SSR— rubber  drain- 
age stoppers,  toilet  tissue,  coins,  chewing  gum,  and 
postcards. 

On  August  15  the  members  of  our  group  met  each 
other  for  the  first  time  at  the  KLM  departure  oflBce  at 
Idlewild  .\irport.  There  were  25  of  us,  including 
librarians  from  the  Library  of  Congress;  the  Army 
Ballistic  Missile  Agency  at  Redstone  Arsenal,  Ala- 
bama; the  Lawrence  Radiation  Laboratory  at  Liver- 
more,  Calif.;  General  Electric  Company;  Gulf  Re- 
search and  De\elopment  Company;  and  numerous 
uni\'ersity  and  public  libraries.  Four  members  of  the 
group  were  not  librarians. 

Our  first  flight  was  from  New  York  to  Amsterdam, 
with  stop-overs  at  Gander,  Newfoundland,  and  Shan- 
non, Ireland.  In  Amsterdam  we  had  just  enough  time 
for  a  "typical  Dutch  dinner"  and  a  canal  boat  ride  be- 
fore departing  for  Helsinki,  F"inland.  We  spent  a 
night  and  a  morning  in  Helsinki  and  then  flew  on  to 
Leningrad. 

Our  first  glimpse  from  the  ground  of  the  Union 
of  Soviet  Socialist  Republics  was  the  Leningrad  Air- 
port.    Rather  hesitant  about  taking  pictures,  we  were 


The    author    takes    notes    at    the 
Lenin    State    Library    in    Moscow 


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Citizens  queue  up  in  Red  Square,  Moscow,  to  visit  the  Lenin- 
Stalin  Mausoleum,  at  right.  In  the  center  stands  the  Church  of 
St.  Basil;  at  left,  GUM,  largest  department  store  in  Soviet  Union. 


sui-prised  ti)  learn  tliat  pictures  ot  tlie  planes  and  tlie 
terminals— but  not  of  the  installations  (the  hangars)  — 
were  permitted.  From  this  point  on,  we  were  not  pro- 
liibited  from  taking  any  pictures  we  attempted. 

Inside  the  terminal  we  were  ushered  into  the  In- 
tourist  waiting  room  and  there  made  our  first  real  con- 
tact with  Soviet  officialdom.  Our  passports  were  col- 
lected for  checking.  Five  pieces  of  large  luggage  were 
chosen  to  be  examined,  so  fi\'e  of  us  went  into  another 
room  to  open  oiu'  suitcases.  The  examiner  merely 
flipped  iiis  hand  through  the  contents  of  the  bags,  and 
the  inspection  was  over.  Our  handbags  and  hand  lug- 
gage were  never  touched.  We  exchanged  oiu-  first 
traveler's  cheques  for  Russian  rubles  ( 10  riddles  to  a 
dollar),  waited  for  some  time,  and  then  boarded  a  bus 
for  the  city  proper. 

This  first  bus  ride  \\  as  t\-pical  of  the  many,  many 
to  follow— bumpy  and  a  bit  wild.  The  drivers  of  ve- 
hicles in  tlie  Soxiet  Union  are  good  drivers,  though. 
Each  one  holds  the  wheel  finnly  with  both  hands  (I 
ne\er  saw  a  dri\er  richng  casualh'  with  an  ;u"m  dang- 
ling out  the  window ) .  They  are  mechanics,  too,  for 
repair  stations  are  practically  non-existent.  One  must 
look  hard  and  far  to  find  e\en  a  gas  pump.  We  finally 
decided  tliat  so  many  returning  travelers  talk  about  the 
dangerous  driving  in  the  Soviet  Union  because  they 
simply  do  not  understand  tlie  customs  of  tinning  oft 
the  headlights  at  night  and  of  making  right  hand  turns 
on  red  lights. 

The  hotel  in  Leningrad  turned  out  to  be  typical, 
too.  One  can  certainly  say  that  uniformity'  exists  in 
the  Soviet  Union  (at  least  in  European  Soviet  Union). 
The  hotels  are  large  with  miles  of  halls,  all  carpeted. 
\\'omen  sweep  the  carpets  with  twig  brooms.  Where 
bare  floor  does  show,  a  man  fastens  a  cloth  on  one  of 


his  feet  and  waxes  the  floor  by  literalK  skating  ovvv  it. 

The  accommodations  are  quite  comfortable  and 
rather  Victorian  in  style.  The  furniture  is  massive  and 
each  chair  and  sofa  is  covered  in  white.  .\11  beds 
have  two  huge  pillows  and  a  heavy,  heavy  blanket  en- 
cased in  what  looks  like  a  comfort  co\er  with  a  dia- 
mond-cut hole  in  the  top. 

All  rooms  come  equipped  with  a  water  pitcher 
and  glasses,  and  two  brushes— one  for  clotlies,  ont;  for 
shoes.  The  windows  are  double  and  hung  with  elab- 
orate draperies.  Each  room  has  a  telephone  and 
radio.     In  Sochi  we  even  had  a  balcony. 

The  bathrooms  are  better  than  I  had  expected, 
but  I  did  not  expect  too  much.  I  had  a  private  bath 
in  each  hotel  and  each  bath  had  a  shower.  Only 
three  showers  were  of  the  standard  variety;  the  rest 
were  hand  showers,  and  there  were  no  shower  cur- 
tains. Much  to  our  dismay,  we  discovered  that  the 
hot  water  is  often  turned  off  at  night,  and  somi'times 
the  water  pressure  is  not  so  good.  The  hot  water 
faucet  is  not  alwa>'s  on  the  same  side,  Init  usually  it 
has  a  red  dot  on  the  top  and  can  be  distinguished  from 
the  cold,  which  is  lilue.     The  toilet  tissue  is  either  cut 


Lust  sumnwr -from  August  15  to  Huptcmbcr  l4—Dorotlnj 
Hoyer  and  jounne  llcinlij  ixirticipcitcd  in  the  prst  lil>rar- 
iaiu'  tour  of  the  Soviet  Union.  Tliis  i.i  Mi.is  Iloijer's  record 
of  Iter  personal  and  professional  experiences  on  the  trip.  It 
is  noted  tliat  during  the  itineranj  .she  and  other  members 
of  the  group  were  interviewed  by  the  Russian  press  and 
radio.  Miss  Hoyer  studied  Russian  at  Dickiriion  College 
and  took  graduate  courses  in  Soviet  politics  at  Rutgers. 
Mi.is  Heinly,  her  companion  on  the  trip,  attended  Su.tipie- 
hanna  i.950-.52,  was  formerly  college  nnr.te,  and  is  now  on 
the  staff  of  Childrens  Hospital.  Philadelphia.  —Editor 


DECEMBER    1959 


in  rectangular  shapes  and  composed  of  stiff  white 
paper,  or  it  is  on  a  roll  and  consists  of  hght  green  or 
blue  paper  resembling  crepe  paper.  And  often  the 
supply  is  quite  meager. 

W'ith  the  exception  of  some  snacks,  we  ate  all  our 
meals  in  the  hotel  dining  rooms.  The  food  was  plen- 
tiful and  good.  Tomatoes,  hard  boiled  eggs,  and  on- 
ions do  become  a  bit  tiresome  served  morning,  noon 
and  night;  and  peas  and  carrots  do  seem  to  be  the 
only  vegetables  served  at  dinner— but  the  many  varie- 
ties of  fish  are  delicious,  and  the  soups  are  superb. 
Soups  often  contain  sour  cream  and  almost  always 
some  kind  of  meat.  Great  moimds  of  black  bread 
(and  white,  too)  are  ser\ed  with  helpings  of  butter  so 
huge  that  the\'  always  prove  to  be  too  much.  Every- 
one loves  the  pastries,  "keks";  and  the  ice  cream, 
"morozhenoye."  \A'ater  and  coffee  are  ser\ed  upon  re- 
quest, but  most  Soviet  citizens  drink  "lemonade,"  which 
can  be  flavored  cherry,  something  that  tastes  like 
banana,  grape,  lemon,  or  apple;  mineral  water;  cream 
soda;  tea,  which  is  serx'ed  in  glasses  in  metal  holders; 
and  vodka,  beer,  wine,  or  champagne,  which  is  very, 
very  good. 

A  typical  dinner  menu  might  read: 

"lemonade" 

mineral  water 

black  bread 

butter 

jellied  sturgeon 

beef  tea  with  egg 

chicken  cutlets 

browned  potatoes 

peas 

carrots 

pastries 

tea. 
The  tables  are  always  covered  with  white  cloths, 
but  they  are  not  freshly  laid  for  each  guest.  There 
are  always  several  choices  of  glassware,  and  many- 
dishes  are  used  in  serving,  but  kiiives  and  forks  most 
frequently  are  held  from  one  course  to  another.  For 
the  most  part,  cloth  napkins  are  offered;  but  when 
paper  ones  are  used  they  are  always  cut  in  halves  or 
quarters. 

We  remained  in  Leningrad  less  than  three  days. 
During  this  time  we  began  our  study  of  Soviet  librar- 
ies by  visiting  the  Leningrad  Public  Library  and  the 
Library  of  the  .\cademy  of  Sciences  in  Leningrad. 
Our  visits  to  lil)rarics  took  on  a  rather  routine  form: 
greetings,  introductory  speech  by  the  director,  ques- 
tions and  answers,  tour  of  the  library  with  stops  in 
various  departments,  exchange  of  gifts  with  a  signing 
of  the  guest  book;  departure.  Among  each  group  of 
hosts,  one  or  more  could  speak  Engli.sh.  At  many  of 
our  stops  we  were  treated  to  buffets. 


Tass 

Dorothy   Hoyer  and   ctner  American   librarians  ex- 
amine call  slips  at  Moscow's  Lenin  State  Library. 

Library  statistics,  as  all  statistics  in  the  Soviet 
Union  are  enormous.  The  mere  fact  that  21(),()(M),()00 
people  must  be  served  accounts  for  this.  We  were 
told  that  there  are  400.000  libraries  containing  a  total 
of  11/2  billion  books  in  the  USSR.  The  size  of  the 
libraries  varies  from  a  collection  of  20  million  items 
housed  in  buildings  occupxing  a  complete  city  block 
(Lenin  State  Library.  Moscow)  to  a  shelf  or  two  of 
books  in  a  school,  factory,  or  farm. 

Almost  without  exception  the  librarians  mention 
two  problems  confronting  Soviet  libraries— the  lack  of 
storage  space  and  the  restoration  of  card  catalogs  de- 
stroyed during  the  Second  \\'orld  War.  To  alleviate 
the  first  difficulty,  the  Soviet  go\ernment  has  declared 
that  the  present  seven-year  plan  will  be  concerned 
with  housing  and  the  next  five  years  with  buildings  for 
culture.  The  libraries  come  under  the  latter.  Tlie 
seccmd  problem  is  being  met  gradually— main  entry 
cards  supplied  first,  added  cntr\-  cards  as  books  are 
used. 

The  librarians  are  especially  proud  of  tlieir  rare 
book  collections.  Many  of  tlic  items  in  the  collections 
seemed  to  be  \er>'  fine,  indeed;  but  I  could  not  imder- 
stand  why  volumes  1,  2,  and  23  of  the  Little  Lenin 
Lilirary,  published  by  International  Publishers,  should 
be  considered  rare  books  b\  the  Korolenko  I^ibrary  in 
Kharko\'. 

Tliroiigliiiut  ciiu'  tdur  of  the  lil)rar\  ol  tlic  Ai;ulcniy 
of  Sciences  in  Leningrad  ;i  Tass  (official  Soviet  news 
agency)  photographer  took  pictures.  Fittingly 
enough,  the  picture  he  chose  to  print  in  Moscow  News 
was  one  in  which  w t'  were  examining  some  rare  books. 

Our  library  hosts  were  most  eager  to  know  how 
mechanized  our  libraries  were.     Technolog\'  seems  al- 


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most  to  be  an  obsession  in  many  areas  of  Soviet  life. 
Tlie  onl\-  macliines  I  saw  in  use  in  the  libraries  were 
book  con\'eyors  and  microfilm  readers. 

Books  in  Soviet  libraries  are  housed  in  closed 
stacks.  \\'ithin  each  large  subject  area,  they  are  ar- 
riuiged  by  size.  Call  numbers,  therefore,  include  an 
alphabetical  designation  for  subject  area  and  several 
numerical  designations  for  stack,  shelf,  and  number  of 
book  on  shelf. 

From  Leningrad  we  flew  by  jet  to  Moscow.  The 
jet  traveled  at  a  speed  greater  than  the  distance  it  cov- 
ered betw-een  the  two  cities.  The  passengers  on  jets 
are  required  to  fasten  seat  belts  and  to  refrain  from 
smoking.  This  is  not  true  of  the  standard  planes. 
On  a  regular  flight  it  was  even  possible  for  me  to 
stiind  for  the  touch-down.  And  I  was  able  to  visit  the 
cockpit  of  one  of  our  planes  during  a  lay-over.  This 
was  a  thrill  to  me,  because  I  had  read  so  much  about 
the  mechanic's  participation  in  a  Soviet  flight,  and  now 
I  could  actually  see  his  seat.  Altogether,  we  flew  four 
times  within  the  Soviet  Union— twice  by  jet  and  twice 
by  regular  plane.  We  were  told  tliat  we  were  tlie 
first  Americans  to  arrive  at  the  new  Moscow  Airport. 

We  were  met  at  tlie  airport  by  representatives  of 
the  Moscow  hbraries,  bearing  lovely  chrysanthemums 
for  us.  Thereupon  began  a  whirlwind  visit  to  tlie 
Lenin  State  Library,  the  Library  of  the  Academy  of 
Sciences  in  Moscow,  the  Library  of  Foreign  Literature, 
and  the  librar)-  of  Moscow  University'  on  Lenin  Hill. 
On  our  return  visit  to  Moscow,  we  visited  the  Library 
of  the  All-Union  Society  for  the  Dissemination  of 
Scientific  and  Political  Infomiation  and  had  one  final 
meeting  with  representati\es  of  the  library  world  in 
Moscow. 

In  Moscow  we  learned  about  tlie  organization 
and  training  of  librarians.  The  highest  body  of  hbrar- 
ians,  composed  of  50  or  60  members,  is  called  the  So- 
viet Council  of  Librarians.  The  personnel  of  this  body 
is  elected  with  the  ad\'ice  and  help  of  the  Ministry  of 
Culture.  Within  this  body  are  four  sections  and  four 
commissions.  The  sections  are:  science,  mass  (pub- 
lic) libraries,  teclmical  libraries,  and  children's  librar- 
ies; the  commissions:  bibliography,  equipment  and 
supphes,  external  relations,  and  organization.  There 
is  no  one  central  go\'emmental  organization  respon- 
sible for  all  libraries.  The  Council  of  Trade  Unions, 
the  Ministr}'  of  Culture,  and  other  ministries  share 
control.  Thus,  the  Lenin  Library  is  under  the  Coun- 
cil of  Librarians,  but  obtains  its  money  from  a  minis- 
try—in most  cases,  the  Ministry  of  Culture.  The 
Academy  of  Science  is  not  under  an\'  ministry. 

Rank-and-file  librarians  join  the  Union  of  Cultural 
\\  orkers,  which  includes  personnel  in  art,  music,  and 
the  theater.  \\'ithin  this  organization  a  special  group 
legislates  salary,  time,  safety,  norms,  etc. 


Librarians  prepare  for  service  by  attending  one  of 
tlie  3  or  4  institutes  located  in  Leningrad,  Moscow,  and 
other  cities  for  five  years  after  high  school  or  by  at- 
tending institutes  for  librarians  at  pedagogical  insti- 
tutions. There  is  a  "middle  level  of  training"  which 
consists  of  3  years  in  a  technical  (?)  school  ;ifter  10 
>ears  of  school.  .\t  the  Library  of  Foreign  Literature 
specialists  are  brought  in  and  then  taught  library 
science. 

The  steps  up  the  academic  ladder  for  librarians 
consist  of  a  candidacy  of  pedagogical  science,  a  dis- 
sertation, a  doctorate,  and  finally  a  rating  of  academi- 
cian. 

.\11  was  not  study  in  Moscow,  however.  We 
toured  tlie  city,  with  special  emphasis  uj)on  the 
Kremlin;  visited  the  mausoleum  where  Lenin's  and 
Stalin's  bodies  lie  in  state;  and  wandered  through  the 
buildings  of  the  American  E.xhibition  in  Sokolniki 
Park. 

In  the  heart  of  Moscow  is  Red  Square,  an  oblong 
rectangle  paved  with  large  bricks  tliat  resemble  cob- 
blestones. The  square  is  bounded  on  the  nortli  by 
die  Historical  Museum  and  on  the  south  by  the  Church 
of  St.  Basil.  This  is  die  church  with  the  vari-colored 
onion  and  pineapple-shaped  domes.  When  pictured, 
as  it  so  often  is,  it  looks  like  a  bouquet  of  queerly 
shaped  flowers. 

The  Kremlin  is  located  on  the  west  side  of  Red 
Square.  It  consists  of  palaces  and  churches  with 
golden  spires  and  domes,  enclosed  in  a  dark  red  wall 
with  19  towers.  Atop  the  towers  are  red  stars  that 
light  up  at  night  and  revolve  in  the  wind.  Within 
these  walls  can  be  found  the  seat  of  the  Soviet  gov- 
ernment. 

contiiiiuil   oil    i>anr  24 


Joanne  Heinly  pauses  in  Amsterdam 
enroute      to       the       Soviet       Union. 


DECEMBER    1959 


The  Christian  Teacher: 
Channel  of  Excellence 


by  GEORGE  ANDERSON 

Professor  Anderson  is  chairman  of 
the  Department  of  History,  University 
of  Kansas,  Lawrence. 


The  theme  of  this  conference  ex- 
presses m\-  point  of  \iew  as  briefly 
and    as    accurately    as    iui\    words 
that   I   could  choose.     The  Chris- 
tian teacher  should  be  a  channel  of 
excellence.     But   I   presume   these 
words  mean  different  things  to  dif- 
ferent people.    At  least  I  discover- 
ed this  to  be  the  case  when  I  dis- 
cussed criteria  for  promotion  and 
the   granting   of   tenure   before   a 
group  of  faculty    members   a  few 
weeks  ago.     Although  we  are  dis- 
cussing the  problem  today  in   an 
entirely  different  context  I  am  con- 
fident  that   the   Cliristian    teacher 
will     want     to     measure     himself 
against  the  most  rigorous  academic 
and     professional    standards    and 
that  the  institution  of  which  he  is 
a  staff  member  will  want  to  give 
him  every  opportunity  and  encour- 
agement to  become   a   productive 
scholar.    This  last  remark  is  relev- 
ant because  I  do  not  regard  teach- 
ing and  research  as  separate  cate- 
gories,   but    as    mutually    comple- 
mentary jihases  of  the  same  profes- 
sional obligation.     A  faculty  mem- 
ber who  year  after  year  takes  his 
stock  in  trade  from  the  stream  of 
knowledge  without  adding  even  a 
small  bit   can   scarcely   justify  his 
conduct    on    Christian    principles 
and    the    institution    that    requires 
him  to  do  it  is  on  equally  unten- 
able   ground.      In    simplest    terms 
the  staff  member  violates  the  scrip- 
tural   injunction    that    it    is    more 
blessed  to  gi\e  than  to  receive. 


It  would  seem  to  me  that  one  of 
tlic  readih'  identifiable  cliaracter- 
istics  of  the  Christian  teacher 
would  be  a  burning  desire  to  seek 
new  tnith;  to  add  to  the  store- 
house of  knowledge;  to  contribute 
a  bit  to  the  ever-widening  and 
e\er-deepening  stream  of  informa- 
tion. Put  briefly  in  the  words  of 
Professor  Poteat  of  North  Carolina 
what  most  campuses  need  is  not 
more  lay  theologians,  but  more 
Christian  intellectuals. 

The  emphasis  upon  knowing 
seems  to  me  to  focus  attention 
upon  what  I  regard  as  of  greatest 
importance  in  the  Cliristian 
teacher— his  philosophy  of  educa- 
tion. This  idea  is,  as  many  of  you 
will  remember,  the  central  theme 
in  Dean  Jerald  Brauer's  booklet, 
Basic  Questions  for  the  Christian 
Scholar.  "As  a  man  believeth  in 
his  heart,  so  is  he"  applies  as  much 
to  the  Cliristian  teacher  as  it  docs 
to  any  other  person.  Of  the  many 
possible  ingredients  of  a  Christian 
teacher's  philosophy  of  education 
two  seem  to  me  to  be  of  greatest 
significance.  It  must  rest  upon  the 
Christian  concept  of  man  as  a 
created  being  and  of  God  as  the 
Creator    and    the    Gi\'cr    of    everv 


good  and  perfect  gift;  and  in  a 
Lutheran  context  it  should  include 
Luther's  doctrine  of  vocation  — 
that  mans  obligation  whatever  his 
calling  is  to  glority  CJod  and  serve 
his  fellow  man.  The  vocation  of 
the  Cliristian  scholar-teacher  is  to 
glorifv  God  by  seeking  to  know 
about  His  wonderful  works  of  cre- 
ation and  to  transmit  this  knowl- 
edge to  those  wlio  seek  to  learn. 
It  seems  to  me  that  if  we  really 
belie\e  that  God  is  the  Creator; 
tliat  He  is  the  Lord  of  the  universe; 
that  He  is  as  Luther  and  the 
Church  Fathers  said,  both  re\ealed 
and  concealed  in  liistory,  then  c\- 
er\  li()d\  of  subject  matter  is  \alid 
in  its  own  right  and  may  be  stud- 
ied for  its  own  sake.  If  God  sur- 
veyed His  work  of  creation  and 
foimd  it  good  surely  Christian 
teachers  and  students  alike  need 
no  other  excuse  or  reason  for  learn- 
ing more  and  more  about  it.  If 
an  Infinite  God  in  His  Infinite  wis- 
dom has  permitted  certain  things 
to  liappen  certainly,  it  is  worth  the 
timi'  and  energ\  of  finite  man  to 
seek  to  know  as  nuich  about  them 
as  lie  is  able.  In  the  stewardship 
of  oiu'  material  possessions  we  are 
told  tliat  we  shoidd  return  to  God 
a  portion  of  wliat  He  lias  gi\('u  us 


These  remarks,  of  special  siniiifiiance  to  students  and  alinniii  of  the 
Christian  college,  were  piven  htj  Dr.  Anderson  at  the  i.9.5.9  annual  meetinp 
of  the  National  Lutheran  Educational  Conference.  Dr.  Anderson  spoke 
from  the  viewpoint  of  a  Christian  teacher  in  a  state  university.  The  manu- 
script  was  pa.ssed  alonp  to  us  by  Dr.  Gould  Wickey,  c.wcutivc  director  of 
the  NLEC.  -Edito, 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


in  giatitucle  for  the  great  gifts  that 
He  lias  showered  upon  us.  Tliis 
same  rule  of  stewai'dship  should 
pemieate  a  Christian  philosophy  ot 
education  —  we  seek  to  know,  to 
transmit  what  we  know,  and  to 
stimulate  others  to  know  in  grati- 
tude for  the  Creator's  world  that 
we  are  studying.  I  shall  limit  my 
eoneluding  remarks  specifically  to 
my  field  of  study,  history.  I  wish 
to  say  that  the  philosophy  of  edu- 
cation that  1  am  ad\ocating  does 
not  lea\e  any  room  for  John 
Dewey  or  his  disciples,  or  for  the 
pragmatists,  the  functionalists,  the 
N'ocationalists,  the  scientific-hu- 
manists, the  subjective-relatavists 
or  for  an\'  of  the  other  kinds  of 
folks  who  either  deny  that  tiaith 
can  be  grasped  or  given  the  possi- 
bilit\'  of  grasping  it,  deny  that  it 
is  worthwhile  unless  it  is  put  to 
some  immediate,  functional  use. 
I  am  frankly  arguing  tliat  the 
Cluistian  teacher  should  seek 
truth  for  its  own  sake— because  the 
truth  that  he  seeks  concerns  some 
aspect  of  God's  creation.  I  am 
den)ing  that  Cliristian  teachers 
should  manipulate  factual  informa- 
tion in  order  to  promote  causes 
even  if  worth\'  whether  they  be 
good  citizensliip,  international  un- 
derstanding, life  adjustment,  or  to- 
getherness. I  sometimes  tliink 
that  so-called  value  judgments  are 
a  bit  like  second-guessing  God  in 
the  fasliion  of  Monday  luncheon 
(juarterbacks.  I  do  not  believe 
that  neutralism  and  objecti\ity  are 
the  same  thing,  but  I  am  quite 
read\-  to  defend  the  proposition 
that  to  distort  or  pervert  facts  or 
to  render  a  judgment  inconsistent 
with  them  even  if  the  end  in  \iew 
is  to  impress  some  worthy  prin- 
ciple on  the  minds  of  students  is 
imchristian  as  well  as  dishonest. 

A  Christian  teacher  is  called  to 
pursue  truth  and  to  tiansmit  it. 
This  is  his  particular  vocation.  He 
glorifies  his  Creator  and  serves  his 
fellow-man  b)'  enriching  the  lives 
of  those  who  seek  to  know  more 


about  God's  creation.  The  des- 
perate need  of  many  Cliristian 
teachers  today  is  that  they  shaU 
ha\-e  a  chance  to  do  in  excellent 
fashion  what  they  are  called  upon 
to  do.  His  plight  is  a  serious  one 
wlu-n  he  is  called  upon  to  do  so 
main-  difterent  things  or  to  teach 
so  man\'  different  courses  that  he 
camiot  do  any  of  them  in  super- 
Iati\e  fashion.  Instead  of  being 
able  to  testify  to  his  faith  by  do- 
ing a  superlative  job  he  is  often 
called  to  do  a  great  variety  of 
things  poorly.  He  should  have  a 
chance  to  be  on  the  \'ery  frontier 
of  knowledge,  demonstrating  by 
his  zeal  his  determination  to  fol- 
low the  patli  of  knowledge  wher- 
ever it  ma)'  lead  in  the  sure  faith 
that  it  has  its  source  in  the  Creator. 
It  will  not  be  enough  for  him  to 
exude  an  aroma  of  Christian  piety 
or  to  be  more  charitable  in  his 
dealing  with  Deans,  colleagues 
and  students,  although  these  sure- 
ly may  be  taken  for  granted.  If, 
somehow,  he  can  show  that  in 
seeking  to  describe  the  works  of 
die  Creator  he  has  a  real  reverence 
for  knowledge  and  in  a  sense 
stands  in  awe  of  his  discipline  be- 
cause it  enables  him  to  see  just  a 
tiny  bit  into  the  mighty  works  of 
God;  if,  somehow,  he  can  shun  the 
man-centeredness  of  manipulation 
and  interpretation,  his  students 
will  absorb  liis  basic  convictions. 
By  remaining  true  to  his  Christian 
con\'ictions  he  may  in  faith  share 
the  promise  that  was  given  to  tlie 
Jews  which  believed  on  Jesus,  "If 
ye  continue  in  my  word,  then  are 
ye  my  disciples  indeed;  and  ye 
shall  know  the  truth  and  the  trutli 
shall  make  \ou  free." 


Human    h 

i  story 

becomes 

more  and 

more  a 

race  be- 

tween   education 

and   ca- 

fastrophe. 

H. 

G.  Wells 

Government-  Loan 
For  2  New  Dorms 

.\  $990,000  U.  S.  Government 
loan  will  bite  off  the  greater  part 
of  the  cost  of  two  new  dormitories 
to  be  built  on  the  .Susijuehanna 
campus.  President  Weber  an- 
nounced late  in  the  fall.  Provi- 
sional approval  of  the  loan  has 
been  granted  by  the  College  Hous- 
ing Program  of  the  Community 
Facilities  Administration,  Housing 
and  Home  Finance  Agency.  Plans 
are  now  in  the  hands  of  the  agen- 
cy, with  clearance  for  a  ground- 
breaking date  expected  momen- 
tarily. 

The  dorms  —  one  for  150  men, 
the  other  for  150  women  —  are 
scheduled  to  be  completed  for  oc- 
cupanc\-  in  September  of  1961. 
Overall  plans  for  university  devel- 
opment call  for  the  present  stu- 
dent body  of  572  to  increase  to 
about  660  next  fall  and  750  in 
1961. 

Architectural  design  of  tlie  new 
buildings,  to  be  erected  on  the 
south  and  west  parts  of  the  cam- 
pus, is  contemporary.  Each  dor- 
mitory will  consist  of  two  wings 
with  an  adjoining  lounge-court 
area,  arranged  in  a  Z  pattern. 
Materials  will  harmonize  with  ex- 
isting buildings  and  feature  red 
brick  with  wliite  stone  trim. 
Lawrie  &  Green  of  Harrisburg  are 
the  architects. 

Total  construction  and  furnish- 
ing estimate  for  the  two  residence 
units  amounts  to  $1,200,000.  The 
difference  between  this  figure  and 
the  amount  of  the  government  self- 
liquidating  loan  will  be  made  up 
from  current  university'  funds  and 
by  special  gifts  from  indi\'iduals 
and  groups,  including  monies  still 
due  Suscjuehanna  from  congrega- 
tions of  the  Central  Pennsylvania 
S^Tiod,  United  Lutheran  Church 
in  America,  dirough  the  19.58  Cen- 
tennial Appeal. 


DECEMBER    1959 


Many  Apply  to  S.  U.  for  1960 

Alumni   Urged  to  File   For  Offspring   Now 


Dan  MacCuish,  Director  of  Ad- 
missions, sends  word  to  all  alumni 
that  tiieir  children  and  friends  \\ho 
are  considering  Susquehanna  for 
1960  should  file  application  as  soon 
as  possible.  The  number  of  appli- 
cations received  to  this  date  is 
running  well  ahead  of  last  year. 
This  plea  is  e\'en  more  urgent 
when  one  realizes  that  only  90  of 
our  present  575  students  are  sen- 
iors and  tlie  projected  enrollment 
of  tlie  1960-61  student  body  will 
be  in  the  neighborhood  of  660. 

Due  from  the  printer  in  mid- 
Januar\-,  the  new  catalog  will  re- 
veal, among  other  tilings,  changes 
in  admission  requirements,  costs, 
and  curriculum.  Any  alumnus  who 
desires  to  know  more  about  recent 
changes  or  wishes  to  place  infor- 
mation in  the  hands  of  a  prospec- 
ti\-e  student  may  have  a  catalog 
for  the  asking. 

The  University'  has  made  appli- 
cation for  membership  in  the  Col- 
lege Entrance  Examination  Board 
and  tluis  will  require  scholastic  ap- 
titudi'  test  scores  for  all  students 
who  wish  to  enroll  in  the  fall  of 
1960.  Prospective  students  in  the 
Music  Division  must  meet  the  same 
requirements  as  Liberal  Arts  stu- 
dents with  respect  to  their  high 
sciiool  Ixickground.  Both  require 
college  preparatory  studies  which 
must  include  a  minimum  of  two 
years  of  a  language,  one  year  of 
algebra  and  one  year  of  plane  ge- 
ometry. 

Comprehensive  cost  for  one  year 
at  Susquehanna  will  be  $1520. 
This  will  include:  $S00  tuition; 
$400  board;  $250  room;  $50  activi- 
ties fee;  $20  health  fee.  Books 
and  small  laboratory  fees  will  be 
the  only  additional  expenses. 

Notable  curriculum  changes  ap- 
pear in  secretarial  science,  where 
two-year  courses  have  been  elimi- 


nated and  a  four-year  course  only 
is  offered.  This  is  also  true  for 
those  wishing  to  be  medical  sec- 
retaries. 

Because  of  the  new  require- 
ments establislied  by  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Department  of  Public  In- 
struction, the  Music  Division  will 
require  a  student  seeking  a  B.S.  in 
Music  Education  to  take  60  hours 
of  general  education.  Students 
planning  a  soloist  career  will  pur- 
sue the  B.A.  degree  in  applied 
music. 

Juniors  who  are  superior  high 
school  students  may  receive  tenta- 
tive acceptance  to  Susquehanna  by 
forwarding  junior  year  scholastic 
aptitude  test  scores  and  complete 
iiigh  school  records  through  grade 
11  to  the  Admissions  Office.  Ques- 
tions concerning  admission  poli- 
cies may  be  directed  to  Dan  Mac- 
Cuish, Director  of  Admissions,  Sus- 
quehanna University,  Selinsgrove, 
Pa. 


Remember  the  first  time  you  tried  to 
find  Susquehanna?  Trailblazer  signs  like 
this  one  on  Route  522  are  being  erected 
in  the  Selinsgrove  area  to  direct  travel- 
ers to  the  campus.  Made  of  heavy  steel 
with  reflecting  paint,  the  signs  are  the 
gift  of  Board  of  Directors  member  John 
Horn  and  his  Prismo  Safety  Corporation 
of  Huntingdon,  Pa.  Entire  project  is 
valued  at  some  $700. 


Susquehanna  Can  Benefit  from  "Matching  Gifts" 


In  the  fall  of  1954  the  General 
Electric  Company  pioneered  a 
new  approach  to  industry's  finan- 
cial support  of  higher  education. 
The  basic  principle  of  this  ap- 
proach involved  the  company's 
willingness  to  match  contributions 
b\'  regular  employees  to  their  alma 
mater. 

Since  this  time  more  than  70 
companies  have  added  their  sup- 
port to  this  plan.  Although  most 
companies  have  started  by  model- 
ing their  programs  after  G.E.'s 
some  have  experimented  with  dif- 
ferent features  which  broaden  the 
concept.  This,  in  turn,  reipiires 
employees  to  become  thoroughly 
familiar  with  their  own  company's 
plan  if  they  wish  to  be  assured  of 


the  matching  gift.  Participating 
companies,  as  well  as  your  alumni 
office,  thanks  to  an  American 
.Mumni  Council  publication,  will 
bi-  happy  to  explain  exact  proced- 
ures. 

Recent  additions  to  the  program 
are: 

Anifricaii   and    K()rcij;u   Power   Company 
IiK-. 

Anu-ricaii    Hrakc   .Slioc   (^oiiipaiiy    (Foun- 
dation ) 

Ilnylus  .\ircraft  Company 

International  Business  Maclnno  Cori>. 

Tlie  Ma>'taj;  Company  (Foundation  Inc.) 

New  York  Trap  Roek  Corp. 

.Sharon  Steel  Corp.   (  Foundation  Inc. ) 
(  Sharonsteel  Foundation ) 

A  complete  list  of  participating 
firms  will  be  publislu'd  in  the 
March  issue. 


10 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


Theta  Chi  t-o 
Build  New  House 

Thetii  Chi  fraternity  w  ill  build  a 
ne\\'  house  for  occupancy  in  the 
fall  of  1960.  The  residence,  to  be 
located  on  the  western  edge  of 
campus,  now  known  as  the  orch- 
ard, will  house  40  nu'ii. 

Malcolm  Clinger,  architect  ot 
Lewisburg,  Pa.,  is  ckawing  plans 
for  the  builchng,  which  will  cost 
approximately  $100,000.  Plans  are 
expected  to  be  completed  bv  Feb- 
ruary 1,  1960,  with  construction 
due  to  begin  before  March  15. 

Dr.  Russell  Gilbert,  professor  of 
German  and  a  charter  member  of 
the  chapter,  is  chainnan  of  the 
building  committee.  Other  mem- 
bers of  the  committee  are:  Harry 
Wilcox  '43;  Merle  Ulsh  "55;  Chet 
Rowe  '52,  alumni  president  of 
Theta  Clii;  Jack  Stripe;  David  Mc- 
Cartney, and  Gil  Askew,  president 
of  the  chapter. 

Dr.  Glen  Musser  '41,  vice  presi- 
dent of  H.R.B.  Singer  Company  of 
University  Park,  Pa.,  is  chairman 
of  the  fund-raising  committee. 

The  Theta  Chi  house  will  be  the 
first  of  four  fraternity  houses  which 
are  planned  for  this  part  of  tlie 
campus  in  the  future. 


University  Shares  Spangle  Estate 


Let  us  develop  the  re- 
sources of  our  land,  call 
forth  its  powers,  build  up 
its  institutions,  promote 
all  its  great  interest,  and 
see  whether  we  also,  in 
our  day  and  generation, 
may  not  perform  some- 
thing worthy  to  be  re- 
membered. 

— Daniel  Webster 


A  Williamsjxjrt.  l\i.  woman  who 
was  a  generous  contributor  to  Sus- 
quehanna University  and  tlie  Luth- 
eran Ciiurch  during  her  lifetime 
cUed  in  November,  leaving  a  por- 
tion of  her  estate  to  S.U. 

Mrs.  May  Ileilman  Spangle,  last 
immediate  member  of  a  prominent 
^^'illiamsport  family,  gave  $.50,000 
towards  the  construction  of  Ileil- 
man Music  IhiU,  dedicated  on  the 
campus  in  1958.  in  addition,  she 
had  earher  established  a  $10,000 
preministerial  scholarship  fund. 

According  to  the  terms  of  Mrs. 
Spangle's  will,  personal  bequests 
of  more  than  $100,000  are  Usted. 


The  interest  on  the  residue  of  the 
estate  is  left  to  our  oi  (lie  benefi- 
ciaries for  life,  after  which  the 
principal  will  bi-  divided  equally 
between  Sus((uelianna  and  St. 
Paul's  Lutheran  (Miurcli,  Williains- 
l)ort. 

.\mong  other  biMieficiaries  under 
the  will  are  Gettysburg  College, 
$10,000;  Tressler  Orphanage, 
$5,000;  Good  Shepherd  Home,  Al- 
lentown,  $5,(M)();  and  Board  of 
Pensions  and  Relief,  United  Luth- 
eran Church  in  .America,  $5,000. 

The  lull  \  alue  of  Mrs.  Spangle's 
estate  will  not  be  known  until  an 
appraisal  is  completed. 


Former  S.  U.  Coach  Interviewed  by  Post 

.\mos  Alonzo  Stagg  was  given 
recognition  in  the  Saturday  Eve- 
ning Post  issue  of  Aug.  29,  1959  in 
an  article  on  "Long  Life."  In  his 
interview  Coach  Stagg  said  that 
he  knew  lots  of  coaches  who 
couldn't  eat  before  a  game,  but 
stated  he  never  missed  a  pre-game 
meal  in  lus  life.  Even  when  his 
teams  were  defeated,  he  remained 
undisturbed.  "My  main  concern 
was  for  the  boys,  I  wanted  them  to 
produce  as  best  they  could  widi 
fair  methods  and  sportsmanship. 
If  we  lost,  I  didn't  take  it  to  heart. 
I  wasn't  afraid  of  losing  my  job. 
I  did  my  coaching  on  the  field  and 
gave  lots  of  \  itality  to  it.  But 
when  the  day  was  over,  I  didn't 
bring  it  home  with  me.  I  didn  t 
w  orr\   over  it. 

Also,  in  the  Sept.  26,  1959  issue 
of  the  Saturday  Evening  Post, 
Coach  Stagg  at  the  age  of  97  is 
pictured  with  his  wife  as  he  dic- 
tates a  letter  to  her.  She  is  85 
and  has  worked  right  along  with 
her  husband  in  his  more  than  65 
\'ears  as  a  football  coach. 


A.    A.    STAGG   SR. 

This  past  summer  the  Chamber 
of  Commerce  of  Stockton,  Califor- 
nia togedier  with  all  ser\ice  clubs 
in  the  area  had  a  banejuet  honor- 
ing Coach  Stagg.  Eddie  Lebaron, 
unusual  and  brilliant  (juarterback, 
passer  and  faker  for  the  Washing- 
ton Red  Skins,  was  one  of  the 
guests.  In  Eddie's  four  years  at 
Stockton  College  he  played  quar- 
terback under  Stagg. 


DECEMBER    1959 


IN    MEMORIAM 

LATIMER  S.  LANDES 

1890  -  1958 

CLASS  OF  1911 

DEVOTED    PHYSICIAN 

LOYAL   ALUMNUS 

FAITHFUL   BOARD   MEMBER 

AND.  BENEFACTOR 

OF  THIS   UNIVERSITY 


ON  THIS  SITE  STOOD  THE  TREE 

PLANTED  ON  ITS  DAY  OF  GRADUATION 

BY  THE  CLASS  OF  1888 

MEMORIAL  PLACED  1959 
BY  THE  SOLE  SURVIVING 
MEMBER  OF  THE  CLASS 

DR.  JOHN  I.  WOODRUFF 


PRESENTED    «Y  HIS    BELOVED  WIFE 
ELEANOK   a.  LANDES 


CLASS    I 
APP.  NELSON 
»ENSON,  CYRUS 
DIETTER.ICH.  ELMER 
OORNBLASER.  ARTHUR  & 
FISHER,  GEORGE  E. 
HAAS.  WILLIAM  A. 
HARTER.C  A 
HECKMAN.  J  E 
LUMBARD.  ANNA 
McLAIN.  OELBERT 
PAWLING.  EMANUEL 


ROYER.  N  H 
SALEM.  H  CLINTON 
SCHROYER.  R  LLOYD 
SHULTZ.  FS. 
SNYDER.  LUTHER  T 
ULRTCH.  SAMUEL  J 
UlSH, W  H 

vastine.  george  b 
whitfbread.  william  h 
wieand:  H  E 
woodruff.  john  i 


IN   MEMORIAM 

By    JOHN    I.    WOODRUFF    '88 

A  great  Alumnu.s  ha.s  gone  away 

lie  could  not  longer  with  n.s  stay, 

Latimer  Lande.s,  a  pliy.sic-ian  rare, 

Has  passed  beyond  this  world  of  care. 

The  scion  of  a  hardy  race 

Who  dail\'  would  life's  duties  face. 

Whose  grandfather,  Old  Daniel  Ott, 

On  western  plains  the  Bison  shot. 

We  pass  this  bourne  of  time  and  space 

\\'e  members  of  the  human  race. 

The  bod\'  sta\s.  the  spirit  goes. 

As  onward  cxcling  system  flows. 

We  hail  him  from  the  shores  of  time; 

He  answers  from  a  world  sublime. 

We  weep  for  him;  he  wonders  why, 

In  happy  mansions  in  tlie  sky. 

We  shall  miss  him  here,  that  is  true. 

He  made  life  good  quite  through  and  through. 

We  knew  him  for  his  far-seeing  mind 

And  revere  his  service  to  mankind. 

His  jovial  nature  had  its  source. 

In  honest  thinking  and  moral  force. 

In  loving  memory  his  loxal  mate, 

Decreed  for  SL'  this  Campus  Gate. 

In  days  to  come  his  Eleanor 

Shall  find  our  hearts  an  open  door. 

These  twain  we  shall  hold  in  high  esteem. 

For  old  SU  a  wondrous  team. 

In  all  good  deeds  their  hearts  were  one, 

So  shall  it  be  till  life  is  done. 

May  blessings  on  their  deeds  still  flow, 

A  grateful  Alumni  their  thanks  bestow. 

We  hail  them  now  in  deepest  love 

Till  all  shall  meet  in  Realms  Above. 

-Written    for    the    Dedication    of    Lmuk'S    Memorial    Gatcuaij    at 
Susquehanna  Vniversitij  October  31.  7959.  and  read  hij  the  Author 


Faculty  and  Alumni 
Have  Lead  Roles  in 
Career  Conference 

I'.ight  hiiiulred  cSth  and  9th  grade 
students  from  Sn>der  C()unt\''s 
three  secondary  schools  attended 
the  Eighth  .\nnual  Career  Confer- 
ence held  at  Sus(iuehanna.  Oct.  21. 
1959. 

Dr.  Ciibt'rt.  professor  of  Ger- 
man, served  as  the  kesnote  speaker 
for  students  planning  to  pursue  a 
college  education.  Dr.  Albert  A. 
Zinimer,  dean  of  students,  and  Mr. 
Russell  Hatz,  assistant  professor  of 
Music,  ser\ed  as  consultants  in  the 
fields  of  secondary  education  and 
music  education  respectively. 

Bob  Bastress  "39,  S.U.'s  new  as- 
sistant professor  of  Education  and 
former  assistant  County  Superin- 
tendent of  Schools  in  Sn\der  Coun- 
ty, is  responsible  for  initiating  the 
conference  on  the  campus.  Sus- 
ciuehanna  alumni  ser\ing  the  Sny- 
der County  Schools  who  took  part 
were:  Dick  Felker  '49,  mathemat- 
ics teacher  and  guidance  counselor; 
Ken  Orris  '53,  instrumental  music 
instructor;  both  at  Middleburg 
Area  Joint  Junior-Senior  High 
School.  Also,  Samuel  Adams  '58, 
science  teacher;  Albert  Potteiger 
"20,  dean  of  instruction;  Walter 
Stauffer  "30,  mathematics  teacher; 
.\nna  Benfer  Starr  '34,  English 
teacher;  Tom  "Valimas  '37.  mathe- 
matics teacher;  and  Frances  Moyer 
\\  ynn  '35,  head  of  Social  Studies 
department;  all  representing  the 
Selinsgr()\e  .\rea  Joint  High 
Scliiiol. 

ir\in  (;ra\lMll,  District  Attorney 
of  Suydi-r  Count)  and  lecturer  in 
Busiiu'ss  Administration  at  Susque- 
hanna, was  a  consultant  for  the 
I  ,a\\    Conference. 


Alumni    Day    May    7 

SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


ALUMNI  COUNCIL  MEETING 

Saturday,  October  31,   1959 


MINUTES 


ap- 


I'lif  iiu-ctiiii;  "US  ralkd  to  orilt-r  in  the  LittU'  TiR'atri-,  Hoi;ai 
Hall  at  9:50  a.  m.  h\-  President  Lawrence  Isaacs,  opening  with 
pra\er  hy  the  He\ .  Harold  E.   Ditzler  '28. 

The   ininuti's   of   the   pre\ioiis   meeting   were   reatl 
pro\ed. 

W.  David  Gross,  Treasurer,  reported  a  balance  of  $484.47, 
which  on  motion,  properly  seconded,  was  accepted. 

President  Isaacs  reported  on  acti\ities  since  the  last  meeting 
.md  on  tlie  ad\ances  made  toward  goals  of  the  alumni  and  tlie 
college,  including  the  setting  up  of  a  separate  building  fund  into 
which  all  alumni  contributions  will  be  placed,  unless  the  donor 
indicates  some  other  specific  fund. 

President  I.saacs  announced  the  appointment  of  the  follow- 
ing committees,  pending  appro\al: 

Executive  Committee— the  elected  officers  including  Menibers-at- 

large  Ra\inond  P.  Clarman  Sr.  and  Peter  Shut\,  as  well  as  alumni 

members  of  the  college   Board  of  Directors  Claude   R.   .Spitzner 

and  W.  Alfred  Streamer. 

.VoHiinufion,?— Raynnond  P.  Carman,  Chaimian;   Joseph   Hacken- 

herg,  Rutii  McCorkill. 

Alumni  Projects  —  (including    alumni    Achievement    Award)   — 

Clyde  R.   Spitzner,  Chairman;   Charles  Chaffee,  \'ernon   Blongh, 

Glenn  Musser. 

.A/i/mni/.s— Vernon    Blougli,    Chairman;    Dick    \\'ester\elt,    Louise 

West. 

Homecoming,   Reunions   and   Commencement— The   Rev.   George 

Young,  Chairman:   Reuben  Henry,  Fat  Houtz  (  plus  others  to  be 

appointed  later ) . 

President  Isaacs  and  the  Director  of  Almnni  Relations  were 
appointed  ex  officio  members  of  all  committees  witli  the  excep- 
tion of  the  Committee  on  Nominations. 

President  Isaacs  introduced  the  recently  appointed  Director 
of  Alumni  Relations,  Donald  ^\'issinger  '50,  who  reviewed  briefly 
the  plans  for  the  ahunni,  pointing  out  the  urgent  need  for  com- 
plete alunuii  support  in  all  areas. 

President  Isaacs  then  introduced  Dr.  Gustave  W.  Weber, 
President  of  the  Lfniversity,  who  gave  the  most  recent  facts  on 
the  renovation  of  Selinsgrove  Hall  and  Hassinger  Hall,  the  con- 
stniction  of  the  Landes  Memorial  Gateway,  and  the  proposed 
dormitories  and  Theta  Chi  fraternity  house,  both  to  be  financed 
tlirough  go\ernnient  loans.  He  closed  his  remarks  with  a  word 
of  appreciation  for  what  alumni  have  done— both  as  students  and 
as  graduates. 

On  motion,  properly  seconded  and  imanimously  carried. 
President  Isaacs  was  gi\en  authorit>'  to  appoint  several  additional 
members  to  the  Executi\e  Committee  in  order  to  co\'er  a  wider 
area  in  the  proposed  ahunni  fund  campaign. 

On  motion,  properly  seconded  .ind  im.uu'mously  carricvl, 
the  Executi\e  Committee  was  given  power  to  act  on  behalf  of 
tlie  Alumni  Coimcil  between  regularlj-  scheduled  meetings  of 
that  body. 

On  motion,  properly  seconded  and  unanimously  carried,  ap- 
proval was  given  to  the  actions  of  the  Executive  Committee  since 


the  last  meeting,  ;nid  authority  given  to  move  ahe;id  with  plans 
for  the  funding  program. 

Clyde  R.  Spitzner  reported  that  the  latest  word  from  the 
.\merican  Association  of  University  Women  indicated  that  a 
a  newly  appointed  college  president  nuist  l)e  in  office  for  a  full 
year  before  reconsideration  can  be  given  an  application.  In 
other  words,  our  application  will  not  be  reconsidered  until  Feb- 
ruary 1900  upon  the  completion  of  Dr.  Weber's  first  ye;ir  in 
office. 

On    motion,    properly    seconded    ;ind    unaiii usK    ,ip|)r()v<-d 

the  Executive  conunittee,  working  with  the  Director  of  Alumni 
Relations,  was  empowered  to  call  to  meeting  those  district 
clubs  which  have  been  inactive  for  a  period  of  18  months  or 
more. 

After  some  discussion  the  general  consensus  opinion  was  that 
some  pn)vision  should  be  made  in  the  Constitution  for  the  ap- 
pointment of  new  chiss  agents  w  here  the  original  appointees  have 
become  inactive.  However,  all  original  appointees  should  first 
be  approached  as  to  tlieir  willingness  to  serve. 

On  motion,  properly  seconded  and  unanimously  carri<-d,  the 
Alumni  Council  voiced  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the  Administration  for 
making  possible  tile  appointment  of  a  full-time  Director  of 
Alumni  Relations. 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88  announced  that  the  Woodruff 
Alumni  Scholarship  has  now  been  in  operation  for  a  matter  of  a 
month  with  the  sum  of  $1511  in  the  trust  fund.  Appreciation 
was  expressed  by  a  round  of  applause  for  the  gift  of  $1,000  to 
this  fund  by  the  Rev.  Arthur  Harris,  retired  minister.  Dr. 
Woodruff  assured  the  Council  that  if  the  alumni  will  get  beliiiid 
this  fund  he  guarantees  a  sizeable  contribution  tlirough  his  will. 

On  motion,  properly  seconded  and  unanimously  carried,  a 
vote  of  thanks  was  gi\en  Dr.  Woodruff  for  all  his  work  and  con- 
tributions which  ha\c  made  this  scholarship  fund  a  success. 

There  being  no  further  business  the  meeting  was  adjounu-d 
at  10:55  a.  m.  with  prayer  by  Pastor  Ditzler. 


There  were  .36  members  present  as  follows: 


Blair  L.  Heaton  '46 
William  N.  Duck  '11 
Rayinond  P.  Carman  Sr.  '.'30 
David  Gross  '47 
John  J.  Houtz  "08 
Mary  Lizzio  (josekar  '47 
Jack  E.  Cisney  '59 
Marsh  C.  Bogar  '51 
Paul  M.  Haines  '31 
Sara  Haines  Zimmennan  '31 
Louise  Kresge  ls;iacs  '4.5 
Harold  E.  Ditzler  '28 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher  '31 
Peter  Shuty  '38 
Ray  Hochstuhl  '47 
Dorothv  Hochstuhl  '43 
James  \\'.  White  '58 
Clyde  Kauffman  '56 


rll  -.30 


Raipli  C.  Cleigle  '35 

Edwin  M.  Bruiigart  '00 

Jerry  D.  Bogar  Jr.  '99 

Alice  Greeger  Pfefler  '5 1 

Ellen  Bnnney  '29 

Nhirjorie  Phillips  Miti 

Ralpli  W.  Woodrull  '20 

Basil  Miirtin  '28 

Mary  Woodruff  M.irtin  '19 

Isabel  Kiss  '49 

Don  Wissinger  .50 

Da\i(l  \olk  '52 

H.  X'crnon  Blougli  '31 

John  I.  Woodruff '88 

Klise  Wolilsen  '47 

Robert  Wolilsen  '48 

Janet  Rolirbach  Robinson  '46 

Dawrence  Isaacs  '43 


DECEMBER    1959 


13 


^ 


Homed 


Queen  Millie  Barabas,  senior  of  North  Bergen, 
N.  J.,  reigned  over  Homecoming  weekend  fes- 
tivities Oct.  30-31.  Here  she  is  surrounded  by 
her  Court:  Jane  Beers,  freshman  of  Allentown, 
Pa.;  Susan  Sload,  sophomore  of  Glenside,  Pa.; 
Elaine  Turner,  junior  of  Richboro,  Pa. 


Friday  night's  pep   rally  parade  was  lots  of  fun 

for  students,  alumni  and  townspeople even   if 

some  revelers  couldn't  spell  "Wilkes." 


The  Queen  accepts  her 
crown. 


Coronation    audience    was    entertained 
by  singers  and  dancer  Martha  Altland. 


Alumni  and  friends  gathered  in  the  wet  fall 
weather  for  dedication  of  Susquehanna's  new 
Latimer  S.  Landes  Gateway,  a  memorial  to  the 
distinguished  York  physician  who  was  president 
of  the  Class  of  1911. 


t-     n 


g  1 959 


The  Susquehanna  Marching  Band  paid  tribute  to  Alaska 
and  Hawaii  statehood  in  halftime  specialties.  This  is  a 
pafm  tree  formation. 


Yanuklis  gained  plenty  of  yardage  in  the  mud  —  but  net 
enough  to  keep  the  Crusaders  from  losing  to  Wilkes   12-7. 


Alumni  President  Larry  Isaacs  '43,  right,  pre- 
sented a  trophy  to  Theta  Chi  for  winning  fra- 
ternity house  decorations.  Winner  of  cup  for 
best  float  in  the  pre-game  parade  was  sorority 
Alpha  Delta  Pi. 


The   frosting   on   the  cake  —  activities   came   to   a   swinging    close 
at    Saturday    night's    Homecoming    Ball    in    Alumni    Gymnasium. 


1959-60   SUSQUEHANNA    BASKETBALL   TEAM 

Crusader  Hoopsters  in  Rugged  Start 


Susquehanna's  1959-60  basket- 
IxiU  team  found  rough  going  in  its 
first  sevt-n  games  (played  up  to 
press  time)  of  the  season  as  it  lost 
all  seven  to  Temple,  \A'ilkes.  Rider, 
Wagner,  Ursinus,  Lebanon  Valley 
and  Hartvvick. 

As  students  packed  their  bags 
to  spend  the  Yule  season  at  home 
and  fireside  e\er> one  wished  Coach 
John  Barr  and  the  luckless  Cru- 
sader hoopsters  a  much  happier 
New  Year.  Coach  Barr  expressed 
the  opinion  that  the  team  is  work- 
ing together  better  all  the  time. 
Since  several  games  have  been 
close  ones  there  are  high  hopes 
that  1960  will  bring  with  it  that 
little  something  e.xtra  to  put  more 
contests  in  the  won  column  than 
in  the  lost.  Thirteen  games  re- 
mained to  be  played. 

Leading  in  the  scoring  thus  far 
was  freshman  Bill  Moore  of  Sha- 
mokin.  Pa.,  a  6-5  forward  who  car- 
ries 215  lbs.  up  and  down  the 
court.  He  scored  123  points  for  a 
per  game  average  of  17.6.  He  was 
also  top  man  in  the  reboimd  de- 
partment with  10.3  to  his  credit 
for  a  per  game  average  of  14.7. 
Sharpshooting  Clark  Mosier,  an- 
other freshman  from  Dallas,  Pa., 
was  second  high  scorer  \\'ith  90 
points,  or  12.9  per  game. 


Other  members  of  the  1959-60 
\arsity  squad  are  Co-Captains 
Nhmrice  Bobst,  junior  of  Hawley, 
Pa.  and  Bob  Probert,  senior  of 
West  Hazleton,  Pa.;  Jim  Gallagher, 
Centralia,  Pa.;  Wes  Hunt,  Union, 
N.J.;  Allan  Kiel,  New  Hope,  Pa.; 
George  Moore,  Gordon,  Pa.;  Har- 
ry Powers,  Selinsgrove;  Keith  Ty- 
ler, Weatherly,  Pa.;  and  Allan 
Wemau,  Clifton,   X.J. 

One  thing  which  would  certain- 
ly contribute  to  the  team's  future 
success  is  the  cheering  section  of 
loyal  Orange  and  Maroon  alimini. 
The  score  book  doesn't  tell  the 
whole  story  —  basketball  this  sea- 
son is  exciting  and  well-played. 
The  remaining  schedule  is  here  re- 
printed for  the  convenience  of  all. 


BASKETBALL   TO   BE    PLAYED 

1960 

Jan.      9-Upsala  H 

Jan.   11— Juniata  A 

Jan.    16-\\e,stfrn   Maryland     H 
Jan.   2.3— Wasliinston  A 

Kcl).      1  — Dickinson  H 

Krl).     .5-Hofstra  H 

Kcl).   10-Scranton  H 

Feb.   13-Phila.  Te.vtile  A 

Kch.   16-F.  &  M H 

Kcl).  22-Stevcn.s  Tech H 

Fcl).  24— L\c()ining  A 

Feb.  27-Knt«crs  (.So. 

Jersey)  H 

.\!,ir.   2-Mansfiel(l        A 


SOCCER  TEAM 
IS  SUCCESSFUL 

Susquehanna's  embryo  soccer 
team    enjoyed    a    very    successful       I 

1959,  compiling  a  4-5-1  record 
wliich  included  an  impressive  vic- 
tory over  the  Lock  Haven  State 
Teachers  College  hooters.  ^ 

William  -\.  Heim,  former  Lew- 
isburg  High  School  and  Bucknell 
University  soccer  star,  was  ap- 
pointed head  soccer  coach  in  the 
earl>-  fall. 

Heim  was  assisted  by  Peter  Elk- 
ington,  Susquehanna  registrar,  in-       1 
structor   in   History,   and   one-time 
coach. 

The   Crusaders   played   practice      | 
games  with  local  high  schools  and 
collegiate  squads  this  year.    A  fuU 
collegiate  schedule  is  expected  by       ^ 

1960.  I 

I 

Beamenderfer  Dead 

Martin  Landis  Beamenderfer, 
one  time  baseball  umpire  for  Sus-  i 
quehanna,  died  in  Sunbury  on  No-  , 
vember  7.  Mr.  Beamenderfer  was  j 
the  father  of  Jean  B.  Beamender-  j 
fer  '39,  currently  assistant  profes-  ' 
sor  of  Business  Education  at  S.U.       | 

Mr.  Beamenderfer  was  a  gradu- 
ate of  Albright  College,  1916,  and 
attended    Penn    State    University. 
He  had  been  a  supervising  princi-      | 
pal  of  schools  and  was  later  associ-      I 
ated    with    the     former     Farmers      ■. 
National     Bank     of     Selinsgrove. 
Most    recently    he    was    aflBliated 
with    a     Philadelphia     investment      , 
brokerage  fimi. 

Actively  interested  in  sports  all 
his  life,  he  was  a  three-letter  man  i 
in  college,  served  as  a  scout  for 
the  St.  Louis  Cardinals,  and  was 
coach  of  the  first  Selinsgrove  High 
School  football  team  in  1926.  For 
manv  years  he  was  a  baseball  um- 
pire for  the  West  Branch  League, 
Suscjuchauna,  Bucknell  and  Pcnn 
State  Universities. 


16 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Scoring  Record  Marks  '59  Football    class  reunions 


Two  impressive  early  season 
\ictories  o^'er  Ursinus,  63-0,  and 
Swarthmore.  61-13,  buoyed  the 
spirits  of  Susquehanna  followers 
e\er\'where  for  an  undefeated  sea- 
son. Tlie  next  Saturday,  howe\er, 
a  strong  Upsala  scjuad  emerged 
the  \ict()r  in  a  thrilling  22-15  game 
at  East  Orange,  N.  J.  before  an 
oxerflow  Homecoming  crowd, 
which  included  150  loyal  S.U. 
alumni  from  New  Jersey  and  New 
York. 

A  new  opponent.  Shepherd  Col- 
lege of  ^^'est  Virginia,  was  then 
submerged  in  a  muddy  battle,  14-0. 
Before  1500  drenched  Homecom- 
ing fans  the  Crusaders  suffered  a 
major  upset  October  31  at  the 
hands  of  Wilkes,  12-7.  In  the  last 
home  game  Wagner  displayed  a 
tremendous  first  half  aerial  show 
to  roar  to  a  2S-6  victory.  In  the 
seasons  final  game  many  enthu- 
siastic Philadelphia  alumni  fans 
turned  out  to  see  the  Keilmen  post 
a  30-0  win  over  Haverford. 

In  matching  the  1956  record  of 
4  wins   and  3  losses  the  1959  of- 


fensive-mindi'tl  s(iuatl  set  a  new 
school  scoring  mark  for  one  year 
by  tallying  196  points.  The  oppo- 
nents were  held  to  75  points  for 
the  se\en  games. 

Four  seniors,  all  four-year  letter- 
men,  concluded  their  collegiate  ca- 
reers with  the  Ha\erford  victor}' 
Ralph  Ferraro,  stalwart  center  and 
co-captain  from  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 
received  e.xtra  honors  beyond  the 
campus  as  he  was  chosen:  Honor- 
able Mention  on  the  A. P.  Little 
All  -  American  team;  first  team 
Lutheran  College  Football  .\11- 
American  as  chosen  by  One  mag- 
azine, a  Lutheran  publication  for 
Christian  youth;  iuid  first  team  Lit- 
tle All-American  by  the  NA'illiam- 
son  rating  system. 

John  Yanuklis  ot  Union  City,  N. 
J.,  the  squads  leading  ground 
gainer  and  scorer,  also  received 
Honorable  Mention  on  the  A. P. 
Little  All-American  squad  and 
second  team  Lutheran  College  All- 
American.  Both  men  participated 
in  the  East-West  Senior  All-Star 
Game  in  Erie,  Pa.,  Nov.  26. 


The  various  class  reunions  are 
the  nucleus  of  Alumni  Day  and  if 
is  the  sincere  hope  of  the  Alumni 
Coimcil  that  reunion  groups  will 
get  behind  this  year's  program 
with  cntiiusiasm. 

Listed  below  are  the  classes  that 
will   have  anniversaries  this  year: 


Anniversary 

Year 

iMucriti 

l'n-191() 

50tli 

1910 

45tli 

1915 

40tli 

1920 

35th 

1925 

30th 

1930 

25th 

1935 

20th 

1940 

15th 

1945 

10th 

19.50 

.5tl, 

1955 

Class  Representatives  will  be 
listed  in  the  March  issue  of  the 
Alumnus  and  will  be  in  contact 
with  members  of  each  class. 

Ray  Richie,  starting  right  half- 
back and  co-captain  from  Shamo- 
kin.  Pa.  and  Gerald  Bernstein  of 
Union,  N.J.,  a  dependable  right 
guard,  were  the  other  seniors  who 
contributed  to  the  winning  season. 


S.  U.  Gridders  who  will 
become  alumni  next 
spring  are  John  Yanuklis, 
Ray  Richie,  Gerald  Bern- 
st-ein    and    Ralph    Ferraro. 


DECEMBER    1959 


17 


ACROSS  DON'S  DESK 


by    DON    WISSINGER    '50 
Director  of  Alumni  ReUfions 


The  Alumni  office  sineoieK  liopes  you  will  enjoy 
your  magazine  now  that  the  hohcla\-  rush  is  over.  And 
we  sincerely  hope  you  had  a  blessed  Christmas  and 
will  continue  in  prosperit\   in  brand  new    1960! 

O  0  O 

//  /i(/A  hccit  our  experience  that  sisyuKHANNANS 
ON  p.\R.\DE  is  one  of  the  most  popuhir  features  in  the 
Alumnus,  //i  the  future  it  wouhl  he  welcome  news  to 
read  about  at  h^ast  one  member  of  your  class.  Will 
you  help  tis  make  tliis  portion  more  satisfying  to  the 
other  readers  by  sencUnis,  newsworthy  information 
about  yourself  or  other  S.C.  alumni  to  the  Alumni  of- 
fice? Class  and  Club  reporters  would  help  solve  this 
problem— (imj  volunteers? 

o  o  o 

The  Alumni  headciuarters  talilc  at  the  Swarth- 
inorc,  Upsala  and  \\  ilkes  football  games  was  a  source 
of  deep  satisfaction  to  us.  Perhaps  in  the  future  it  can 
serve  as  a  meeting  place  for  all  alumni  who  attend 
athletic  events  both  at  home  and  a\\a\. 

o  o  o 

Of  special  interest  to  oldtimers—and  all  who  read 
our  feature  on  Mt.  Mahanoy  in  the  September  issue— 
89  seniors  of  S.U.'s  Class  of  1960  made  the  hill  climb 
on  November  16.  Again  the  result  of  a  surprise  an- 
nouncement in  chapel  by  President  Weber,  the  group 
Imffcd  and  puffed  its  way  to  the  top  in  keeping  with 
a  tradition  dating  back  to  the  days  of  Missionary  In- 
stitute. Once  up.  the  seniors  ate  box  lunches  and 
raised  a  Susijuehanna  banner  on  a  flagpole.  Along  on 
the  climb  of  Mt.  Mahanoy  were  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Weber, 
Dean  Wilhelm  Reiming,  Dean  of  Students  Albert  Zim- 
mer,  and  I'nivcrsity  Nurse  Shirley  Ann  Mecklcy. 

o  o  o 

The  Alumni  office,  which  has  inherited  some  fur- 
niture from  the  Presidents  waiting  room,  will  pro\ide 
a  friendh  rest  stop  for  any  alumnus  or  alumna  who 
visits  the  campus.  Your  director  encourages  \'ou  to 
use  also  the  opportimity  to  sign  the  alumni  guest  book 
and  direct  encouragement  as  well  as  constructive  criti- 
cism to  him.  To-date  tlie  following  alimmi  have  vis- 
ited the  office: 

Don  Davis  "50  151air  I,.  Ilcaton  '  tfi 

Ernie  Canals  '50  Roger  A.  Iloit/apple  "59 

Bill  Ihmd  '.58  Mina  Sarba  Norwood  '50 

Addison  Fohle  '27  Frederic  C.  Bilinian  "•■36 

Buss  Carr  '52  John  C.  Censel  '40 

L.  G.  Shannon  '15  Joan  Sechrist  Thompson  '53 

"Whitev"  Keil  '39 


Your  letters  of  congratulation  and  encouragement 
are  appreciated.  We  hope  to  hear  from  and  meet 
many  more  of  you  as  time  goes  on. 

o  o  o 

Pete  Shut\,  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Leani,  and  Bill  Daven- 
port offered  to  help  re\i\e  our  Pittsburgh  Club.  Pitts- 
burgh alunini  will  be  hearing  from  us  in  the  near 
future. 

o  o  o 

.Making  up  your  calendar  for  1960?  Mark  Octo- 
ber 15  for  Homecoming.  A  chance  to  return  a  favor 
with  f '/)«;/(/  (v  only  one  big  event  being  planned! 

o  o  o 

In  our  first  tew  months  w  i'  !ia\e  taken  the  oppor- 
tunity to  \isit  directors  at  Upsala,  Dickinson,  Lehigh 
and  Bucknell.  Man\'  of  tiicse  sister  colleges  ha\e 
strong  programs  and  are  willing  to  share  tlieir  ideas  in 
order  to  strengtlien  others.  This  Wiis  quite  e\ident  at 
the  Lebanon  Valle\'  Conference,  where  10  hberal  arts 
schools  met  in  a  one-day  conference  to  discuss  tlie 
problem:  "How  to  Work  W'itli  Tomorrow's  Alumni." 

o  o  o 

We  are  looking  forward  to  a  real  treat  at  Atlantic 
City.  January  13-16.  where  District  II  of  the  American 
Alumni  Coin}cil  wdl  hold  its  annual  meeting.  Witliout 
exception,  every  alumni  secretary  speaks  highly  re- 
garding the  value  of  this  conference. 

p  a  a 

We  tliink  you'll  like  this  cjuote  from  a  letter  re- 
cei\ed  in  our  office  from  Lynne  B.  Ramer  '23,  Semi- 
nary '26,  who  was  once  editor  of  The  Lanthorn  and 
sports  editor  of  the  student  newspaper— 

The  priiicipiil  ladies  in  tliis  tale  are  unknown  to 
tne,  for  the  dean  of  our  sendnary  (Dr.  Franklin  B. 
Manhart,  Susquehanna  University  Scluxd  of  Theology, 
Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania;  Dean  Manhart  now  de- 
ceased and  the  School  of  Theology  now  inactive) 
never  mentioned  their  names,  and  may  have  in- 
vented the  story— to  drive  home  a  point.  lie  was 
tc(nning  us  to  be  wary  about  comments  and  criticisms, 
after  a  sermon,  from  the  members  of  our  congrega- 
tions—not to  be  "lifted"  too  high  /;r/  their  praise  of  our 
homiletic  efforts.     He  related: 

As  a  su])ply  preacher  in  a  small  community  {in  Penn- 
sylvania} after  service,  every  Sunday,  a  little  old  lady 
gwshed  all  over  me,  in  praise  of  my  sermons.  After 
a  few  such  occasions.  I  asked  another  little  old  lady 
to  tell  me  more  about  my  weekly  "praiser."  "Her," 
snorted  the  little  old  lady  in  a  tone  of  disgust,  "that 
is  my  younger  sister— and  .^hc's  been  stone  deaf  for 
25  years." 


18 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


'99 


William  M.  Schmtrc  was  speaker  for 
the  November  meeting  of  the  Snyder 
County  Historical  Society.  Mr.  Schnure 
chose  as  his  topic.  "The  Home  Guards." 

OO      f'l'iss  Reunion  May  7. 

Iliinij  Wets,  president  of  Weis  Mar- 
kets, with  headquarters  in  Sunbury,  Pa., 
announced  the  distribution  of  its  19.59 
profit-sharing  Christmas  bonus.  Checks 
totahng  more  than  $115,000  were  dis- 
trilmted  late  hist  week  to  all  regular  and 
part-time  employes  in  tlie  company's  of- 
fices, warehouse,  and  in  the  35  Weis 
Markets  located  in  29  central  Pennsyl- 
vania cnmmimities.  1959  marks  the  com- 
completion  of  47  years  of  continuous  op- 
eration for  the  Weis  organization,  which 
\vas  inaugurated  as  a  single  grocery  store 
in  Sunbury  in  1912  with  Sismund  Weis 
'03,  now  deceased,  and  Harry  ^\'eis  as 
partners. 

U^      Class  Reunion  May  7. 


Class  Reunion  Mav  7. 


Class  Reimion  Mav  7. 


'10 
'14 

The  Rev.  W.  R.  Fitzgerald  served  as 
chairman  of  tlie  committee  for  tlie  Youth 
Talent  Show  held  in  the  Middleburg 
High  School  auditorium  in  October.  The 
contest  was  sponsored  by  the  Middleburg 
Kiwanis  Club  and  was  divided  into  three 
categories:  \ocal  music,  instnunental  mu- 
sic, and  miscellaneous. 

'15 
'16 

During  a  recent  meeting  of  the  execu- 
tive committee  of  the  Young  Republican 
Club  of  Snyder  County  a  resolution  was 
adopted  paying  tribute  to  tlie  late  A.  B. 
Portzline  and  planning  was  begun  for  an 
extensive  membership  campaign.  Mr. 
Portzline  was  lauded  for  his  "30  years  of 
unselfisli  work  and  leadership  which  gave 
Snyder  County  the  finest  Republican  or- 
ganization in  the  Commonwealtli." 
Named  as  chairmen  for  the  college  group 
to  work  on  the  membership  campaign  are 
Thomas  Helvig  and  Mary  Ann  Traher, 
currently  attending  Susquehanna. 


'17 


BASTIAN  '29 


HAZLETT  '52 


A\h 


SMITH    56 


ERNST  '58 


ing  clergymen  in  the  Ministerium  of 
Pennsylvania  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Church,  has  announced  his  resignation 
as  pastor  of  Trinity  Evangelical  Luther- 
an Church,  Hazleton,  Pa.,  after  serving 
there  for  35  years.  Dr.  Bergstresser's  re- 
tirement will  become  effective  Februarj' 
1.  1960.  At  Susquehanna's  Commence- 
ment Exercises  in  1950  the  degree  of 
Doctor  of  Divinity  was  conferred  on  him. 
His  wife,  Mrs.  Algetha  Sthare  Bergstress- 
er  '33  announced  she  would  relinquish 
her  chities  as  church  organist  and  choir 
directress  at  the  church,  after  having 
served  in  this  capacity  for  41  years.  Co- 
pastor  of  Trinity  Church  is  the  Rev.  E.  L. 
Bottiger  '53,  whose  wife  is  the  former 
Carol  Rcidler  '53. 


Class  Reunion  Mav  7. 


'20 
'22 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  George  A.  Fisher  cele- 
brated their  Golden  Wedding  Anniver- 
sary on  November  4,  19.59.  They  held 
an  open  house  with  125  guests  present 
at  their  Spruce  Hill  home.  Dr.  Fisher  is 
engaged  in  technical  work  as  a  food  tech- 
nologist and  chemist  and  remains  active 
as  a  consultant  in  tliis  field. 

Luther  A.  Fisher,  ShiUington,  Pa., 
heads  the  Reading  area  agency  for  the 
Lloyal  Protective  Life  Insurance  Com- 
pany. 

The  Rev.  L.  ].  Kaufman,  pastor  of  the 
Fayetteville  Lutheran  Church,  has  been 
elected  to  serve  the  Lilly-Gallitzen  Par- 
ish of  the  United  Lutheran  Church,  Lilly, 
Pa.  He  will  begin  his  new  duties  in 
January. 


Class  Reunion  May  7. 


The   Rev.    Dr.    Clay    H.    Bergstresser, 
recognized  as  one  of  the  most  outstand- 


'25 
'29 

Kathryn  V.  Bastion  has  been  promoted 
to  the  rank  of  major  in  the  Army  Nurse 


Corps.  She  entered  the  corps  in  May, 
1942  and  is  stationed  at  U.  S.  Army  Hos- 
pital, Camp  Woltcrs,  Mineral  Wells, 
'I'cxas. 

^f^0      Class   Reimion  May  7. 

The  Rev.  Edward  T.  Bollinger  has  re- 
cently assumed  liis  duties  as  pastor  of  the 
First  Presbjlerian  Churcli,  Crook,  Colo., 
and  tlic  Coinnuinity  Presbyterian  Cliureh, 
Sedgwick,  Colo.  Ed  recently  wrote 
"Rails  That  Climb,"  a  book  about  the 
railroad  between  Denver  and  Salt  Lake 
City,  and  is  in  tlie  process  of  writing  an- 
other one.  Of  course,  it  will  concern 
railroads— his  hobby.  Organs  are  also  a 
hobby  for  him.  He  purchased  an  old  or- 
gan and  completely  rebuilt  it  several 
times  after  moving  from  one  pari.sli  to 
anotlier. 

Simon  B.  Rhoads,  Selinsgrove  sports- 
man and  big-game  hunter,  showed  color- 
ed films  of  his  most  recent  big-game  hunt- 
ing expedition  in  Africa  at  a  meeting  of 
the  Simbury  Forest  No.  65,  Tall  Cedars 
of  Leljanon.  He  has  shown  these  fihns 
and  tliose  taken  on  other  hunting  expe- 
ditions to  a  number  of  organizations 
throughout  the  Selinsgrove  area.  Last 
summer  Mr.  Rhoads  had  very  successful 
hunting  trips  to  Alaska  and  Norway. 


31 


Reno  S.  Knousc,  professor  of  merchan- 
dising and  distributive  education  at  tlie 
State  Teachers  College  in  Albany,  New 
York,  was  recently  named  president  of 
the  New  York  State  Vocational  and  Prac- 
tical Arts  Association. 

^  ^      Class  Reunion  May  7. 

Dr.  Hazel  Neugle,  a  former  missionary 
to  India  who  is  now  director  of  Educa- 
tion and  Training  at  Laurelton  State 
Village,  Laurelton,  Pa.,  was  the  guest 
.speaker  at  a  meeting  of  the  United  Lu- 


DECEMBER    1959 


19 


theran  Chiirch  Women  of  Trinit\-  Lutli- 
eran  Churcli.  Attired  in  a  beautiful 
sari,  the  traditional  Indian  woman's  cos- 
timie,  slie  told  of  her  experiences  during 
her  20  years  in  India.  In  Dr.  Naugle's 
ver>'  interesting  and  inspiring  talk,  she 
said  she  witnessed  many  changes  that 
took  place  as  India  liecame  free  of  Eng- 
lish rule  and  started  to  build  a  new  coun- 
try. Slie  explained  that  not  onl\  tlic 
economic  situation  has  changed  since 
the  independence,  but  also  the  education 
and  home  life  of  the  people.  Although 
onl\'  about  3  percent  of  the  people  in 
India  are  Cliristian,  Dr.  Naugle  feels 
tliat  C^hristianity  will  spread  faster  now 
tliat  the  Indian  people  are  becoming  bet- 
ter educated  and  are  taking  o\er  tlie 
work  of  tlie  cliurch.  Indians  are  also 
taking  o\er  as  teachers  and  doctors,  and 
most  of  tlie  many  new  industries  are  set 
up  b>'  the  Indian  people— usually  with 
the  help  of  a  white  man's  knowledge  and 
skill  to  help  with  the  procedure. 


41 


'49 


'36 


Jim  Grosxniaii  now  holds  tlie  position 
of  district  claims  manager  of  Nationwide 
Insurance  in  its  Eastern  Pennsylvania  re- 
gional office  at  Harrisburg. 


'37 


The  Re\'.  E.  Hayiiiond  Shulifcn  was 
banrjuet  speaker  at  the  annual  autumn 
rally  of  Lutheran  pastors  and  la>nien  of 
tlie  Williamsport  area.  Pastor  Shaheen 
is  presently  ser\ing  St.  Luke's  Lutheran 
Church  in  Silver  Spring,  Md.  His  mes- 
sage was  published  in  The  Grit,  world- 
famous  Williamsport  weekly,  in  observ- 
ance of  Tlianksgi\ing  Day. 

Clyde  R.  Spitzncr  was  reelected  a 
member  of  the  Ha\erford  Township 
School  Board  in  November  and  elected 
Wee  president  of  the  newly  organized 
Board. 


'38 


The  1U\ .  Jame.'i  li.  Diffcndcrfcr  is  .serv- 
ing as  evangelism  committee  chairman, 
Pennsylvania  Ministeriuni;  chaplain,  Lu- 
dienm  Chaplaincy  Service;  and  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Lutheran  Board  of  Inner  Mis- 
sions, Pennsylvania  Ministeriuni. 


'39 


The  Rev.  Walter  Druniitt,  of  Mount 
Carmcl,  Pa.,  was  elected  by  the  Suscjue- 
lianna  Conference,  Central  Pennsylvania 
S>'nod,  an  alternate  to  the  United  Luth- 
eran Church  convention  in  Atlantic  City, 
Oct.  1-20,  1960.  Dr.  Albert  Zininier  of 
S.  V.  was  elected  a  lay  delegate. 


James  C.  McCord  lias  been  awarded 
professional  disignation  of  Chartered 
Life  Underwriter  by  the  .\merican  Col- 
lege of  Life  UnderwTiters. 


x'43 


Robert  R.  Mct'till  has  purchased  tlie 
Governor  Snyder  Hotel,  Selinsgrove,  from 
Walter  E.  Pinand.  The  hotel  has  been 
a  Selinsgrove  landmark  for  many  gen- 
erations. 


'45    i 


jiass   Reunion   Ma\   7. 

Tlie  Rev.  Cclo  V.  Lcitzel,  pastor  of 
Wolf's  Cross  Roads  Lutheran  charge 
brought  a  brief  message  and  deli\'ered 
meditation  at  services  marking  the  open- 
ing of  St.  Peter's  Lutheran  Church  cen- 
tennial celebration  in  Hallowing  Run, 
Sunbury,  Pa.  Pastor  Leitzel  is  also  an 
alternate  for  the  United  Lutheran  Church 
convention  in  .Atlantic  City,  October  1.3 
to  20.  1960. 


'48 


George  A.  Cooper's  "career"  employ- 
ment witli  the  Connecticut  General  Life 
Insurance  Company  has  resulted  in  a  di- 
rect grant  to  Susquehanna  b>'  the  com- 
pany in  his  name. 

Harry  Stiicirt  Flickiiiger  coached  the 
Warrior  Run  High  School  to  a  co-cham- 
pionship in  the  West  Branch  Football 
Conference.  In  this,  his  third  year  as 
head  coach,  Stu  led  his  team  to  an  over- 
all record  of  9-1. 

Joe  Williard  holds  the  position  of  em- 
ployment manager  for  Nationwide  Insur- 
ance in  its  Harrislniru  Office. 


'40 


Roy  S.  Ki/gcr— belated.  l)ut  sincere  con- 
yratulations  to  Roy  whose  West  Read- 
ing bxsketball  temii  won  the  Class  C 
State  Championship  last  spring.  Roy  is 
optimistic  about  having  another  fine  sea- 
son. 

Doun  Artliur  is  claim  pirfonnauce  ev- 
aluator  for  Nationwide  Insurance  and 
works  out  of  its  home  office  in  Columbus, 
Ohio. 

Boh  Dornsife  is  small  claims  examiner 
for  Nationwide  Insurance  and  works 
in  its  Eastern  Pennsylvania  r(>gional  office 
at  Harrisburg. 

Doti  Fosselmati  is  senior  casualty  un- 
derwriter for  Nationwide  Insurance, 
workinu  from  its  Western  Pennsylvania 
regional  office  at  Butler. 

Miiynurd  Zcrhc  holds  the  position  as 
fii-ld  claimsnian  for  Nationwide  Insur- 
ance, working  in  the  Scranton  area. 

^^f      Class  Reunion  May  7. 

I'lic  Rev.  Donald  Davis  accepted  a 
charge  in  the  Upper  Spruce  Creek  Pres- 
b>terian  Church  at  Pennsylvania  Fur- 
nace, Pa.  Don  completed  three  years  at 
Princeton  Theological  Seminary  in  June. 
He  had  previously  been  a  chemist  with 
Gulf  Oil  in  Philadelphia.  He  and  his 
wife  Nelda  SItafer  .5/,  are  now  living  in 
Pennsylvania  Furnace. 

Charles  Duncan  holds  a  position  as 
tlistrict  claims  manager  for  Nationwide 
Insurance  and  works  out  of  its  Western 
Pennsylvania  regional  office  at  Butler. 

Boh  Caldwell  is  statistician  for  Nation- 
wide Insurance  and  is  working  out  of  the 
home  office  in  Columbus,  Ohio. 

Harold  Crecnlcy  is  senior  casualtj'  un- 
derwriter with  Nationwide  Insunmce 
and  works  in  the  Eastern  Pennsylvania 
regional  office  in  Harrisburg. 

A.  B.  Portzlinc  Jr.  has  been  aiipointed 
Republican  committeeman  in  Precinct 
No.  3,  Selinsgrove.  He  fills  the  post  left 
vacant  by  die  death  of  his  father.  "Abe" 
has  also  been  appointed  a  member  of  the 
board  of  directors  of  the  Sunbury  Coiii- 
iMunity  Hospital. 

Richard  G.  Wcstcrvelt  now  holds  a  po- 
silicMi  v\itli  Stanley  .Arnold  &  Associates, 
.\(\\  ^ork.  lie  has  moved  from  Chicago 
to  1 17.5  York  Avenue,  New  York  21,  N.  Y. 


'51 


Class  Reunion  May  7. 


Joy  Klingler  '52  in  Japan 


Jake    Harder,    who    w.is    kind    enough     j 
lo  have  forwarded  all  the  information  on 
our   alumni    at    Nationwide,    is    methods 
coordinator      in      Nationuide's      Western 
I'cnnsvlvania  regional  office  at  Butler,  Pa. 

Dr.   Carl  A.   Weller  opened   an   office 
for  the  practice  of  medicine  at  343  Arch 


20 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


Staats  Theater,  Weisbaden,  Germany  .  .  .Where  Bob  Dunlap  '52  Sings 


Strttt,  Sunbiiry,  Pa.,  in  July  19.58.  Dr. 
\\  eller  rft'ei\ed  his  M.  D.  degree  from 
Temple  School  of  Medicine,  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  in  1955. 

Dr.  M.  W.  Sliafer  is  tlie  co-author  of 
a  technical  paper  which  appeared  in  the 
N'ovcmber  issue  of  the  Journal  of  tlie 
.\merican  Ceramic  Societj',  entitled 
"Rare-Earth  PoKiiiorphism  and  Phas 
Ecjuilibria  in  Rare-Eartli  0.\ide  Water 
Systems."  The  society  is  a  national  or- 
ganization devoted  to  the  advancement 
of  research  and  production  methods  in 
tlie  ceramic  field.  As  its  publications  are 
the  main  sources  of  American  technical 
advances  in  the  industry,  the  publication 
of  a  paper  by  the  society  is  a  high  honor 
for  its  wTiter.  Dr.  Shafer  has  been  with 
the  Research  Laboratory,  I.B.M.  Cor- 
poration, Poiighkeepsie,  N.  Y.,  since  1956 
and  is  presently  engaged  in  the  study  of 
high  temperature  phase  relations  in  fer- 
rite  systems. 

The  Rev.  Williani  R.  Stneltz  has  re- 
signed from  the  South  Carolina  Synod, 
United  Lutheran  Church  in  America,  and 
is  now  serving  the  Lebanon  St.  Matthew 
Church  in  L.ebanon  and  Trinity,  Cole- 
brook,  Pa.  His  new  address  is  538  East 
Lehman  Street,  Lebanon,  Pa. 


'52 


John  E.  Diehl  has  accepted  a  position 
as  research  biochemist  at  the  Virginia  In- 
stitute far  Scientific  Research.  He  and 
his  wife,  Maxine  Chambers  Dichl  '52,  are 
now  li\ing  at  806  CUff  Road,  Richmond 
2,  Va, 

Bob  Dunlap  sings  the  title  role  of  Jul- 
ius Caesar  by  Handel.  The  production 
had  its  premiere  Nov.  15,  1959  in  Wies- 
baden, Germany  in  tire  Staats  Theater. 
Bob  says  he  is  very  happy  in  his  work 
and  that  all  his  years  of  hard  study  are 
paying  o(f. 


Jim  Hazlett,  captain  and  center  of  the 
1951  undefeated  and  untied  Crusader 
Eleven,  coached  his  Springdale  High 
School  team  to  a  perfect  10-0  season. 
The  Allegheny  Interschola.stic  Conference 
champions  also  set  a  school  offensive  rec- 
ord by  scoring  270  points.  Jim,  who 
was  picked  on  tlie  1951  AP  Offensive 
All-State  Elexen  and  Little  All-Ainerican 
squad,  completed  his  seventh  year  as 
mentor  at  Springdale  in  1959. 

Jackie  McKeever  is  currently  working 
on  TV  shows  on  the  West  Coast. 

The  Rev.  Lewis  Paulhamus,  pastor  of 
the  Ringtown,  Pa.,  Evangelical  United 
Brethren  Charge  the  past  two  years,  has 
accepted  a  call  to  the  pastorate  of  the 
First  Presbyterian  Church,  Slatington, 
in  the  Lehigh  Presbytery.  He  assumed 
his  post  on  September  1.  He  and  his 
wife  are  the  parents  of  three  children, 
one  son  and  two  daughters.  Their  pres- 
ent address  is  554  Main  St.,  Slatington, 
Pa. 

Chester  Rowe  has  begun  his  first  full 
season  as  head  basketball  coach  at  Selin- 
grove  Area  Joint  High  School.  He  is  also 
the  school's  assistant  football  coach, 
baseball  coach,  and  guidance  counselor. 

The  Rev.  David  C.  Volk,  assistant  pas- 
tor of  Zion  Lutheran  Church  in  Sunbury, 
with  his  famih',  accompanied  Elias  Oka- 
niura,  a  sophomore  at  Susquehanna,  to 
Boswell.  Pa.,  where  Elias,  a  nati\e  of 
the  Palau  Islands  in  the  South  Pacific, 
was  guest  speaker  at  a  thank  offering 
service  in  St.  Andrew's  Lutheran  Chiurch. 
In  tlie  Islands  he  attended  a  German  Lu- 
theran elementary  school  and  later  was 
graduated  from  George  Washington  High 
School  there.  Through  a  Na\y  chaplain, 
George  R.  Brosius  '40,  Okaniura  was 
brought  to  the  attention  of  the  Luther 
League  of  Sunbury,  «hich  arranged  for 
his  passage  to  the  United  States  and  en- 
rollment at  Susquehanna.  He  plans  to 
return    to    the    Micronesian    Islands    in 


about  six  years  as  the  island  chain's  first 
native  pastor. 

'54 

I  he  Hi\.  Rodger  E.  Rohrbaiiiih  ac- 
cepted a  call  to  tlie  Zion  Lutheran 
Church  in  Marietta,  Pa. 

Arthur  C.  Stamfel  has  been  appointed 
superinteiKh-nt  of  the  agency  department 
at  the  I  larrisburg  office  of  Aetna  Casualty 
and  Surety  Company.  He  joined  the 
conipan>-  at  Harrisliurg  following  his 
graduation  from  S.  U.  and  has  been  field 
representative  there. 

^^      Class  Reunion  May  7. 

Richard  E.  McCarty  has  been  named 
plant  controller  at  tlic  Armstrong  Cork 
Company's  plant  in  South  Gate,  Calif. 
He  had  previously  been  serving  as  ac- 
counting supervisor  at  .Armstrong's  Plant 
in  Kankakee,  111. 


'56 


Glenn  E.  Smith,  now  a  senior  at  Tem- 
ple Medical  School  in  Philadelphia,  was 
one  of  the  students  chosen  from  the  sen- 
ior class  as  a  member  of  tlie  Babcock 
Surgical  Society.  The  Society  is  limited 
to  .50  students,  20  seniors,  20  juniors,  and 
10  sophomores.  Membershiii  is  based 
on  grades,  appearance,  personality,  and 
potential  as  a  physician. 


'58 


Mary  Lou  Ernst,  a  studiiit  in  the  .soph- 
omore class  at  Temple  Medical  School  in 
Philadelphia,  has  been  elected  into  mem- 
bership in  the  Babcock  Surgical  Society. 
The  Society  was  set  up  at  the  turn  of  the 
century  in  honor  of  a  renowned  surgeon; 
it  concentrates  on  basic  research  and 
medicine. 

Joy  Marlene  Klingler,  while  enronte  to 
Korea  as  a  new  Red  Cross  Clubmobile 
girl,  visited  a  small  Buddhist  temple  in 
Japan.  She  is  shown  in  tlie  accompany- 
ing picture  ringing  the  large  ancient  cer- 
emonial bell  uhiili  liaiigs  in  the  temple 
grounds. 

Army  Sp.  4  John  S.  and  Kennetli  L. 
Shillingsford  Jr.,  have  bc<'n  members  of 
the  7th  Infantr>'  Division  in  Korea.  They 
are  botli  comminiications  specialists  in 
Company  A  of  the  divisions  Signal  Bat- 
talian.  John  and  Ken  left  Korea  Dec. 
9  and  flew  home  from  Japan  with  stop- 
overs at  Wake  Island  and  Hawaii.  After 
a  vacation  period  they  will  report  to 
Kort  Meade,  Md.,  and  will  finish  their 
service  period  in  Jiuie. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  Robert  W.  Koons,  who 
received  the  honorary  D.D.  from  Sus- 
(lueliaima  in  19.58,  has  resigned  from  the 


DECEMBER    1959 


21 


pastorate  of  Zion  Lutheran  Church,  Sun- 
bury,  where  lie  lias  served  since  1950. 
He  accepted  a  call  as  pastor  of  Christ 
Lutlieran  Church,  Gettysburg,  filling  the 
\acancy  which  occurred  with  die  resig- 
nation of  the  He\-.  Herman  G.  Steumpfle 
Jr.  '45,  who  is  now  on  die  staff  of  the 
ULCA  Board  of  Social  Missions  in  New 
York.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Koons  are  the  par- 
ents of  three  children— two  sons  and  a 
daughter. 


'59 


Ronald  C.  Alter  is  with  the  U.  S.  Army 
at  Fort  Cordon,  Ca.  Hi.s  address  is 
US52484().54.  1st  Platoon,  PMGS  TNC 
Co.  "C",  Fort  CJordoii.  Ga. 

Carvlyn  A.  liirkhinier  is  working  as  a 
scientist  with  E.  R.  Scjuibb  &  Sons  Divi- 
sion, Olin  Mathie.son  Chemical  Corpor- 
ation. 


Margaret  Bruhaker  is  working  for  Unit- 
ed States  Steel,  Pittsburgh,  in  tlic  Indus- 
trial Engineering  department. 

Carol  ].  Royer  is  now  associated  with 
the  Philadelphia  Board  of  Education  as  a 
teacher  of  matheinatics.  She  is  also  tak- 
ing certification  credits  at  Temple  Uni- 
versity. 

Aniiy  Recruit  CUeiiii  H  Shoudlter  re- 
cently completed  the  comnmnication  cen- 
ter operation  course  at  the  Soutlieastern 
Signal  School,  Fort  Gordon,  Ga.  During 
the  eight-week  course  Showalter  was 
trained  to  receive,  process  and  relay 
messages  b\'  \arious  means  of  communi- 
cation. Glenn  entered  the  Army  in  June 
19.59  and  completed  ba.sic  combat  train- 
ing at  Fort  Jackson,  S.  C. 

George  H.  Thies  is  now  with  tJie  U.  S. 
Army  at  Fort  Di.\,  N.  J.,  for  the  six- 
month  training  program. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


KKAPF-MILLEK 
Mrs.  Margaret  M.  Miller  to  the  Rev. 
Bernard  W.  Krapf  Ma\-  31,  1959.  Mrs. 
Krapf  is  manager  of  Sustiuehanna's  Book 
Store  and  Mr.  Krapf  is  Business  Manager 
of  the  Uni\ersity. 

VALENTINE-KOGEL 
Carol  Lee  Kogel  x'58  to  Donald  N.  Val- 
entine June  28,  1959.  They  are  now  re- 
siding at:  215  Herrick  Road,  Newton 
Centre  59,  Mass.,  where  Mr.  Valentine 
is  attending  Andover  Newton  Seminary. 

ROHRBACH-FOX 

Dorotli>'  Fo.\  to  William  Rohrbach  '58 
July  4,  1959.  Mr.  Lavan  R.  Robinson, 
assistant  professor  of  Music  at  S.  U., 
served  as  best  man.  The  couple  current- 
ly lives  in  Reading. 

KEISER-REITZ 
Nancy  Lou  Rcitz  to  James  A.  Keiser 
'58  July  6,  1959.  Ensign  Keiser  is  serving 
with  die  United  States  Navy  aboard  the 
U.  S.  S.  Everglades.  His  wife  joined  him 
in  Charleston,  South  Carolina  in  Decem- 
ber. 

SMITH-DORVVARD 
Ann  Louise  Dorward  '56  to  Douglas 
C.  Smith  '57  August  15,  1959.  The 
matron  of  honor  was  Mrs.  Muriel  Behrens 
Wise  x'57.  Mr.  David  Wise  '.57  was  an 
usher.  Miss  Margaret  Siillzhaiigli  '56  was 
one  of  the  bridesmaids  and  Miss  Gloria 
Myers  '58  was  the  soloist.  Also  present 
at  the  wedding  were  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Walter 
Albert  '56,  Mr.  Max  Herman  x'S6  and  his 
wife,  and  Mr.  Gerald  Musselman  x'55. 
Mrs.    Smith    will    continue    teaching    at 


South  Plainfield,  .\.  J.,  and  Mr.  Smith 
during  this  year,  as  a  senior  at  New 
Brunswick  Theological  Seminary,  will 
serve  an  assistantship  in  the  Wyckofl  Re- 
formed Church. 

BARTLOW-BECKER 
Nancy  June  Becker  to  Chalmers  Bart- 
low  '58  October  10,  1959.  They  are  pres- 
ently residing  in  Myerstown,  Pa. 

RUNKLE-McNITT 
Martha  Jane  McNitt  '57  to  John  W. 
Runkle  October  24,  1959.  Vocalist  was 
Mrs.  Ganer  McNitt  '41.  Bridesmaids 
were  Miss  Betty  Kilgorc  .r'.5S,  Miss  Jessie 
Smith  '56.  Miss  Sandra  Locke  '5,9  and 
Miss  Mary  Lou  Runkle  '61,  sister  of  the 
bridegroom.  Tlie  bride  is  employed  by 
the  federal  government  in  \V'ashington 
and  the  groom  is  associated  with  the  Re- 
fail  Credit  Corp.,  Alexandria,  Va.  The 
couple  will  reside  in  Colonial  Village, 
.Mexandria. 

SULLIN'AN-BROWN 
Scdiy  M.  Brown  '56  to  James  R.  Sulli- 
van September  5,  1959.  Jud'.th  1.  Brown 
.59,  sister  of  the  bride,  was  maid  of  honor 
and  Nancy  J.  MeCidlougIt  '56  served  as 
one  of  the  bridesmaids  Mr  Sullivan  is 
uifli  the    U.S.  Navy. 

SPENCER-WARDLE 
Dorothy  Jane   Wardle  x'57  to   Robert 
Hall  Spencer  November  7,  1959. 

KIRCIINER-SHIRK 
Betsy  L.  Shirk  '56  to  Dr.  G.  Gary 
Kirchner  June  13,  1959.  Betsy  is  working 
in  the  laboratory  at  Lancaster  General 
Hospital  and  Dr.  Kirelmer  is  serving  his 
internship  there. 


BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Mr.  '41  and  Mrs.  Mehin  W .  Jones 
x43,  a  son,  Robert  Da\id,  April  2,  1959. 
Bobby  has  two  sisters— Barbara  12.  and 
Susan,  10.  Mehin  is  guidance  director 
at  Middletown  Township  High  School  in 
-New  Jersey. 

I'o  Janet  Wingert  Yetter  '52  and 
Dale  W.  Yetter  \52.  a  daughter,  Pa- 
tricia Lynne,  by  adoption,  .\ugust  31, 
1959. 

To  Helen  l-'rerichs  Po.-it  '58  and  Lewis 
Post  '57,  a  daughter,  (;arole  Lynn,  Sep- 
tember 1,  1959.  New  addre.ss  for  the 
three  Posts  is:  3B  \an  Winkle  Street, 
Hlooni  field.  N.J. 

To  \  oylet  Dietz  Curr  '52  and  Charles 
II.  Carr  '52,  a  daughter,  Julie  Ann,  Sep- 
tember 1,  1959. 

To  Nancy  Krieg  Stacks  '54  anil  Dr. 
Jacob  C.  Stacks,  a  son,  Daniel  Krieg, 
September  15,  1959.  Danny  joins  two 
si.sters— Pam,  3,  and  Kim,  2.  Their  new 
address  is:  400  Liirgan  .\ venue,  Ship- 
pensburg.  Pa. 

Til  Dchhiv  Krapf  Bell  '56  and  Bruce 
.A.  Bell  '55,  a  son  Bernard  Paul,  October 
5,  1959.  Baby  was  named  after  his 
grandfathers,  Mr.  Paul  Bell  and  Mr. 
Bernard  Krapf.  business  manager  at  Sus- 
quehanna. 

To  Carolyn  Baer  Volk  and  the  Rev. 
David  G.  Volk  '52,  a  daughter,  Krista 
Suzanne,  October  9,  1959.  Pastor  Volk 
is  president  of  tlie  Susquehanna  Valley 
District   ."Vhinmi   Club. 

To  Bobbie  lleuiti  Bernstein  '5.9  and 
Gerald  Bernstein  '60,  a  danglitcr.  Bahetta 
Ann.  October  6,   1959. 

Fo  N'onnii'  and  Jake  Harder  .5/,  their 
third   daughter,   Aiuy,   October  7,   1959. 

To  Sandra  and  Robert  Kenyon  '59,  a 
daughter,  October  18,  1959. 

To  Barbara  Mottcrn  Quick  .x'58  and 
Leonard  L.  Quick  '57,  a  son.  Ste\'en 
Lionard,  October  29,  1959. 

To  Mary  Ann  Bitigaman  Kleinto])  '55 
and  Earl  F.  Kleintop  '57,  a  daughter, 
Margaret  Louise,  October  30,  1959. 

To  Shirley  and  Jack  Krohn  x'59,  a  son 
Eric  John,  November  3,  1959.  Jack  is 
with  the  Anu>'  and  at  the  present  time  is 
living  in  Alexaiuhia.  Va. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Tlionias  Dodge,  a 
son,  Timothy  Samuel,  November  10, 
1959.  Mr.  Dodge  is  assi.stant  business 
manager  at  Su.s(iuelianna.     Uncle  George 


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SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


I 


S.  Dodfie  '58  is  a  teatlier  in  tlic  I.cwis- 
liiirj;.  Pa.  sdiools. 

To  Millie  .iiul  Robert  E.  Lcuix  '$H,  a 
second  son,  Craiy  Ste\en,  XoMMnlxT  18, 
1959.  Boh  attended  BlnonisburR  State 
Teachers  College  last  summer  to  work  to- 
ward his  teacher's  certification.  He  is 
currently  teachins;  in   Frechurt;.  Pa. 

To  Nick  and  Jiiiu  Unffiiuin  Rcphc  '4H. 
a  dauizhter.  Laura  Diane,  November  27, 
1959.  The  Hepkes  are  living  in  Hannl- 
ton.  Ohio. 


leaders.  Bob  was  secretary-nianaKer  of 
the  Printing  Industr\-  of  PittsburKh.  His 
brother.  John  \'Sf).  also  attended  Susque- 
hanna. 

Dr.  FrctlrrUh  O.  Zillcssen  '24  of  Phil- 
adelphia.  Pa.      Dr.  Zillessen  was  a  path- 


ologist  and   worked   in  Jeancs    Hospital. 
Fox  Chase,  Philadelphia. 

Mrs.  Anfieliiw  Jackson  Showers  '08  of 
Brookline,  Pa.,  December  19.59.  Mrs. 
Sliowers  was  tlie  wife  of  Mr.  linliih  \V. 
S/ioii'cr.v  'OS. 


DEATHS 


Mi.ss  Verdci  P.  L^on^  '25  of  Friedens, 
Pa..  Januar\'  15,  1959.  Her  teaching 
career  included  teniis  at  Boswell  High 
School,  Meyersdale  High  School,  and 
Coneniaugli  Township  Higli  School  at 
Da\ids\ille  —  all  in  Somerset  Couiit\' 
where  she  lived. 

Ray  M.  St7iith  x  of  New  Berlin,  Pa., 
September  26.  1959.  Prior  to  his  death 
he  was  principal  of  tlie  Buffalo  Cross 
Roads  EIementar\  School  in  the  West 
Area  Joint  School  District  of  Union 
Coimt>'.  Mr.  Smith  s  wife  and  mother 
survive. 

Fo.iter  C.  Fliher  '94  of  New  Ulm,  Min- 
nesota, October  11,  1959.  Surviving  are 
two  sons  and  one  daughter. 

The  Rei.H.G.  Stuempfle  '22  of  Hughes- 
ville,  Pa.,  November  22,  1959.  He  had 
been  pastor  of  the  Trinity  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church  in  Hughes\ille  for  32 
years.  He  is  sur\i\ed  by  his  w ife,  a  son, 
Tlie  Rcc.  li.  C.  Stiiempfle  Jr.  '4.5  and  a 
daughter. 

Mrs.  Lillian  Laijton  Bodnier  '26  of  R. 
D.  —2,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  November  27, 
1959.  Mrs.  Bodmer  famierly  taught 
school  in  both  Nortliumberland  and  Se- 
linsgrove. She  willed  her  eyes  to  the  eye 
bank,  believing  strongly  in  the  move- 
ment.    She  is  survived  by  her  husband. 

Robert  F.  Hostetter  '30  of  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.  Bob  will  be  remembered  by  his 
friends  as  a  loyal  S.  U.  booster.  Lentil 
recent  years  he  was  faithful  in  returning 
for  Homecoming  annually.  The  event 
was  always  a  better  one  for  his  attend- 
ance. Being  an  e.\-cheerleader,  he  usual- 
K  M.C.ed  the  Homecoming  pep  rally. 
At  the  game  he  tossed  aside  his  coat  and 
joined   with    the   regular   student   cheer- 


CLUB   NEWS 


ALTOONA 
Dr.  Millard  G.  Fisht-r  '50  and 
The  Re\.  Luke  H.  Rhoads  '30  met 
with  Don  Wissinger  on  December 
2  to  discuss  plans  for  a  spring 
event,  .\notlier  meeting  is  sched- 
uled during  the  Christmas  holidays 
to  make  more  definite  plans.  All 
alumni  (about  60)  in  the  area  will 
be  notified  of  plans  for  a  meeting. 

LEHIGH    VALLEY 

The  fall  niei-ting  of  the  Lehigh 
Valley  Alumni  Club  met  at  Walp's 
Restaurant,  Oct.  24,  1959.  Forty- 
one  people  were  present,  includ- 
ing area  alumni,  friends  imd  eight 
students  from  Catasauqua  High 
who  presented  \'ery  fine  musical 
entertainment. 

After  tlie  meal  The  Rev.  Clar- 
ence Shaffer  '37  introduced  Larry 
Isaacs,  president  of  the  Alumni 
Association,  who  spoke  of  the  As- 
sociation's plans  to  play  an  active 
part  in  S.U.  s  growth.  He  then  in- 
troduced Dr.  Weber  who  talked  in 
detail  concerning  Susquehanna's 
future.  He  spoke  about  the  many 
changes  at  S.U.  and  revealed  plans 
for  an  extensive  liuilding  program 
whicli  would  allow  the  enrollment 
to  increase  to  about  750  students 
in  the  ne.xt  three  \ears.  His  pres- 
entation encoinaged  a  lively  ques- 
tion and  answer  period. 

Before  the  business  meeting 
Don  Wissinger,  Director  of  Alumni 
Relations,  congratulated  the  club 
on  its  fine  record  since  coming 
into  existence  in  October  of  1954. 
One  of  its  accomplishments  was  to 
parent  the  Reading  Club  which 
had  its  second  meeting  December 
12. 


At  the  husiniss  mi-i'ling  which 
tollowcd,  Lewis  H.  Howells  '37 
was  elected  to  a  two-year  term  as 
president. 

NORTH  JERSEY-NEW  YORK 

On  the  alteniooii  of  October  17, 
150  C^rusader  alumni  gathered  at 
Viking  Field,  Upsala  College,  East 
Orange.  N.  J.  to  cheer  the  1959 
football  team.  Following  the  game 
a  social  hour  was  held  at  the  Ho- 
tel Suburi)an.  Mi'mbcrs  of  classes 
lietween  1925  and  19.59  rehashed 
the  game  and  old  times.  Among 
the  guests  were  Pri'sident  and  Mrs. 
Custave  \\'.  Weber,  Alumni  Direc- 
tor Don  Wissinger,  and  General 
Alumni  Association  PresidtMit  Lar- 
ry Isaacs  and  family.  Special 
thanks  go  to  Sally  '51  and  Ken 
Small  '50  and  Ruth  McCorkill  '42 
for  handling  this  ''homecoming 
awav'  from  home."  The  attend- 
ance of  125  exceeded  the  highest 
expectations  of  the  committee, 
who  had  originally  hoped  to  have 
at  least  50  persons  at  the  event. 

The  spring  meeting  will  be  a 
dinner  dance  on  April  2,  1960  at 
the  Peacock  House,  Route  46,  Lit- 
tle Falls.  N.  J. 

READING 

The  Reading  .\lumni  Club,  Sus- 
quehanna's most  recent  addition  to 
the  family  of  clubs,  held  its  second 
meeting  December  12  at  the  Wyo- 
niissing  Club  in  Reading. 

Seventeen  alumni  and  friends 
were  thrilled  by  Dr.  Weber's  pro- 
posals to  inipro\{'  and  enlarge  Sus- 
(]uehanna's  facilities.  In  addition 
to     showing     recent     photographs 


DECEMBER    1959 


23 


taken  by  the  Public  Relations  De- 
partment, the  President  revealed 
the  architect's  plans  for  new  dor- 
mitories to  l)c  started  in  tlie  spring 
and  a  tentative  master  plan  for 
future  college  expansion. 

Previous  to  Dr.  Weber's  presen- 
tation Dr.  Geigle,  president  ol  the 
club  and  superintendent  of  the 
Reading  Schools,  introduced  Larry 
Isaacs,  .Muumi  Association  presi- 
dent, and  Don  \\  issinger,  director 
of  Alumni  Relations,  who  remark- 
ed brieH\  on  Homecoming  and  fu- 
ture plans  for  alumni  activities. 

PHILADELPHIA 

Larr\'  Isaacs  43,  alumni  presi- 
dent, Don  VVissinger,  alumni  di- 
rector, and  Mr.  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg 
Jr.,  professor  of  physical  educa- 
tion, spoke  at  a  banu([et  of  the 
Philadelphia  Alumni  Club  on  No- 
vember 14.  The  informal  banquet 
was  held  at  Temple  Lutheran 
Church,  llavertown,  of  which  The 
Re\ .  Robert  F.  Fisher  '40  is  pastor. 


Mr.  Isaacs  reported  on  the  gen- 
eral alumni  meeting  at  Homecom- 
ing. 

Following  a  rcixirt  ot  alumni  ac- 
ti\itics  and  plans  Mr.  \\  issinger 
conducted  a  brief  (juestiou  and 
answer  period,  and  accepted  sug- 
gestions from  the  alumni  pri'sent 
concerning  ways  ot  bettering  the 
existing  alumni  -  college  relation- 
ships. 

Coach  Stagg.  introduced  by 
Clyde  Spit/ner  '37,  Philadelphia. 
Pa.  television  e.xecutive  and  prom- 
inent alumni  leader,  nostalgicalK 
reported  to  the  group  on  a  visit 
this  suiumer  by  him  and  Mrs. 
Stagg  to  his  father,  the  Grand  Old 
Man  of  Football,  now  residing  in 
Stockton,  California. 

The  S.U.  professor  stated  that 
his  father,  now  97  years  of  age,  is 
in  excellent  health  and  remains  ac- 
tive in  the  grid  sport  as  an  advis- 
or\'  coach  at  Stockton  Junior  Col- 
lege. Mr.  Stagg  fiuther  stati'd  that 
his  father  holds  man\  fond  mem- 
ories   of   Susquehanna,   where   he 


served  as  an  advisory  coach  early 
in  the  decade. 

Approximateh'  50  alumni,  their 
families  and  guests  attended.  Mrs. 
Alice  Creeger  Pfi'ffer  '51  is  presi- 
dent of  the  Philadelphia  District 
Clul). 

YORK-HANOVER-LANCASTER 

Hasn't  had  an\'  special  meetings; 
these  are  usually  reserved  for  the 
spring-through-autumn  seascm. 

The  club  was  proud  to  have  had 
Dr.  L.  S.  Landes  11  as  a  member. 
It  was  in  his  memory  that  the 
Landes  .Memorial  Gateway  was 
erected  at  the  entrance  to  Suscjue- 
hanua's  campus  as  a  gift  from  his 
devoted  wife.  The  members  also 
recognize  Mr.  and  Mrs.  D(m  W'is- 
singer  as  having  been  recent  mem- 
bers of  the  club  wild  are  now  liv- 
ing in  Selinsgrove.  Miss  Shirley 
Mecklev',  Susquehanna's  nurse,  is 
also  from  the  York  area.  She  is  a 
member  of  St.  John  Lutheran  con- 
gregation, Abbottstown,  of  which 
i'he  Rev.  I,ester  J.  Karschner  '37 
is  pastor. 


BOOKS,  BEACHES  AND  THE  BOLSHOI 


( iiutinii<(l   iidiii    \Hitic  7 


.Staiiiiinji  out  froiii  tlic  Krciulin  walls  is  the  I A-iiiii-.Staliii 
Maiisoleuni.  The  Mau.soleuni  is  heavily  guarded  and  inside  it  is 
dimly  lit  and  cool.  The  bodie.s  of  Lenin  and  Stalin  are  (jiiite  well 
preserved  by  an  embalming  process  that  is  kept  secret. 

Across  the  Square  from  the  Kremlin  is  GUM,  the  Soviet 
Union's  largest  department  store.  The  name  GUM  is  derived 
from  the  first  letters  of  tlie  Russian  words  which  mean  State 
Department  Store  ( Cosudarstveny  Universalny  Magazin).  The 
store  is  composed  of  small  sliops  opening  into  corridors  ami  bal- 
eonies.  A  large  corridor,  witli  a  fountain  in  its  eentcr,  runs 
tlirough  this  grid  of  smaller  corridors. 

Shopping  in  GUM,  as  in  all  Soviet  stores,  is  a  time-consum- 
ing task.  In  many  stores  it  is  necessary  for  the  shopper  to  work 
her  way  through  a  line  Ici  the  counter.  There  .she  learns  tlie 
price  of  the  article  she  wishes  to  buy.  Next,  she  must  walk  to 
the  cashier's  window,  tell  the  cashier  the  price  of  tlie  article,  pay 
for  it,  and  receive  a  slip  bearing  the  proper  amount  of  the  pur- 
chase. The  shopper  must  then  take  this  slip  back  to  the  counter 
and  exchange  it  for  her  parcel.  Imagine  the  complications  that 
arise  when  the  customer  does  not  speak  Russian!  In  one  of  the 
stores  I  simply  did  not  know  what  tlie  clerk  was  trying  to  tell 
me,  so  I  just  stood  idly  by  feeling  very  foolish  while  she  did  all 
the  walking. 

I  did  not  see  any  cash  registers  in  any  stores.  Instead,  eaeii 
coimter  is  equipped  with  a  large  wooden  abacus  on  which  the 


til' 


shopper's 


elerks    figure    tile    price    ol     tlic    purchases 
change. 

The  prices  of  consumer  goods  are  fantastic.  For  instance,  a 
chocolate  bar  slightK  larger  than  a  10c  Hershey  bar  eosts  over 
two  dollars;  blouses  (of  poor  quality)  -$21;  and  scarfs  (again  of 
poor  quality)  $8  or  .$9.  For  six  peaches  we  paid  $1.80.  On 
the  other  hand,  cultural  items  and  articles  for  children  are  quite 
inexpensive.  Toys  were  among  the  most  reasonably  priced  items 
I  saw .  And  books  in  hard  covers  sell  for  less  than  our  paper- 
backs.    Recordings,  too,  are  reasonable. 

.\iicl  one  cannot  ".shop  around"  to  find  the  lowest  price  on 
a  given  article.  The  government  fixes  priees,  and  the  same  price 
for  similar  articles  prevails  throughout  tlie  Soviet  Union.  There 
arc  no  sales  and  no  advertising  of  competing  brands.  We  were 
therefore  c^xtremely  surprised  to  see  on  T\'  one  iiiglit  in  Khar- 
kov a  store  displaying  its  wares. 

.Mlhough  consumer  goods  are  scarce  and  prohibiti\il\'  pric- 
ed, cultural  activities  are  certainly  within  the'  reach  of  all  Soviet 
citizens.  For  seats  in  the  first  row  at  the  Bolshoi  Theater  to  see 
SitHii  Lake  we  paid  3.5  rubles  ($3..50).  Another  ballet,  Lilea.  in 
Odessa  cost  10  rubles  ($1.00).  In  Kiev  we  attended  an  Uzbek 
concert  for  1.5  ruliles  ($1.50).  A  circus  performance  in  Yalta 
cost  15  rubles  ($I..50).  In  Leningrad  we  saw  the  Soviet  pano- 
rama for  7  rubles  ($.70).  Libraries,  parks  of  rest  and  culture, 
and  manv  museimis  are  free. 


24 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


The  audiences  at  Soviet  perforinances  beliavc  cliffcrentK" 
than  we  do.  The  audience  notes  its  appro\al  in  one  of  two  wa\s 
—by  cryinp  "boo"'  much  as  we  sliout  "l)ra\() '  and  by  clapping 
slowl)'  and  in  unison.  This  sinuiltani'ous  striking  of  hands  by 
sexeral  hundred  people  almost  always  produces  an  encore  or 
anotlier  curtain  call.  Tlie  audiences  are  quite  polite,  The>-  are 
punctual  and  quiet. 

One  excninn  Miss  HeinK'  and  I  set  ovit  to  \isit  tlie  .American 
Exhibition.  We  liad  bei'U  told  tliat  our  passports  would  ijain  our 
entrance  to  the  exhibit.  Indeed  they  did!  We  had  only  to  show 
them  and  one  set  of  fjuards  led  us  by  the  elbows  to  another  set. 
.\fter  the  fourth  uroup  of  guards,  we  had  arrived. 

From  this  point  on,  our  passports  permitted  us  to  K"  through 
the  model  house  in  spite  of  the  stream  of  human  traffic  —  and  our 
English  lan<iuane  secured  our  admittance  to  the  cyclorama  with- 
out standing  in  line. 

Although  we  saw  great  groups  of  people  everywhere,  the 
c\'clorama,  the  model  house,  and  tlie  displays  of  kitchenware, 
canned  and  packaged  foods,  and  science  seemed  to  be  most 
popular.  The  displays  of  children's  toys  and  cosmetics  w^ere 
practically  stripped  bare  and  the  books  were  disarranged  and 
well-thumbed.  One  \isitor  was  photographing  the  painting 
"Eternal  City." 

But  more  impressive  than  the  touching  and  the  looking  was 
the  talking  in  which  the  Soviet  citizens  engaged  with  the  Amer- 
ican guides.  Wares  were  ignored  as  the  Americans  themselves 
became  the  attractions  for  the  visitors  to  the  exhibit. 

Later  in  our  tour,  one  Soviet  correspondent  who  had  \isited 
the  exhibition  30  times  voiced  a  common  complaint  of  the  show 
—not  enough  technology  demonstrated.  He  did  enjoy  the  cyclo- 
rama, but  he  assured  us  that  the  USSR  had  one,  too. 

A  government  guide  told  me  that  the  method  of  display 
confused  man>  people.  The  up-down,  left-right  technique  of 
displa\'  in  one  of  the  liuildings  was  new  to  me,  too. 

Our  second  jet  flight  carried  us  from  Moscow  to  the  historic 
cit>-  of  Kiev.  In  Kiev  it  is  possible  to  see  many  examples  of  11th 
and  12th  century  architecture.  Some  of  the  most  spectacular 
structures  are  churches. 

Churches  in  the  Soviet  union  are  either  "operating"  or  "not 
operating."  Some  of  those  that  are  "not  operating"  have  been  or 
are  being  restored  by  the  government  and  turned  into  museums. 

Of  those  churches  that  are  "not  operating"  four  of  the  most 
famous  are  the  Cathedral  of  the  Annimciation,  the  Cathedral  of 
the  Assumption,  and  the  Cathedral  of  the  Archangel  ( which 
are  within  the  Krendin  walls  themscKes)  and  St.  Sophia  in 
Kie\'.  We  \'isited  all  four.  It  was  interesting  to  us  to  note  that 
although  the  Soviet  government  expounds  atheism,  it  has  seen 
fit  to  retain  the  seat  of  the  Patriarch  in  the  Cathedral  of  tlie 
Assmiiption  and  to  restore  the  frescoes  and  icons  for  all  to  see. 

In  Kiev  there  are  ten  "operating"  Russian  Orthodox 
churches,  one  Seventh  Day  Ad\entist  church,  one  Baptist 
church,  and  one  Jewish  S>-nagogue.  Of  the  "operating"  churches, 
t\vc  ha\e  been  restored  at  government  expense— St.  Andrew's  and 
Vladimir  Church— and  double  as  museums  as  well. 

In  Kharkov  there  are  17  "operating  "  Russian  Ortliodox  chur- 
ches. Undoubtedly,  these  statistics  could  be  continued  for  other 
cities  as  well,  but  I  failed  to  gather  any  other  facts. 

The  preconceptions  I  carried  with  me  to  the  Soviet  Union 
concerning  the  state  of  religion  and  the  position  of  the  church 
there  did  not  prepare  me  for  the  beauty  of  the  services  nor  for 
the  intense  devotion  of  the  worshipers.  We  were  able  to  attend 
three  Russian  Orthodox  services— one  in  Moscow,  one  in  Yalta, 
and  one  in  Tbilisi.  In  Moscow  the  church  was  crowded.  And 
when  I  tell  you  that  there  are  no  seating  accommodations— every- 


one stands  throughout  the  .service- and  still  there  was  precious 
little  room  for  more  worshipers,  you  will  understand  just  how 
closely  we  were  massed.  'I'he  churches  in  Yalta  and  Tbilisi  were 
less  crowded,  but  the  services  we  attentU'd  were  in  the  evening 
rather  than  in  the  morning. 

The  nuisic  was  simply  beautiful!  Our  guide  in  Tbilisi  told 
us  that  often  members  of  the  opera  sing  at  the  services,  for 
which  they  recei\e  mone\'.  From  where  does  this  money  come? 
In  Moscow,  two  basket-carriers  passed  among  the  worshipers;  in 
^'alta  and  Tbilisi  it  was  possible  to  contribute  at  the  entrance. 
Our  guide  in  Kharko\-  told  us  his  mother  probably  contributed 
all  of  her  pension  to  the  church.  In  addition  to  paying  the 
choir,  this  moncN-  is  used  by  tlic  Metropolitan  in  his  work. 

Il  is  true  th.il  most  nl  the  worshipers  are  of  lli<-  older  gen- 
eration and  most  of  these  are  women,  but  we  did  see  younger 
people  in  church,  too.  In  ^  alta  die  priest  himself  was  young  and 
quite  good  looking.  It  is  inspiring  to  .see  the  outward  display  of 
devotion  by  die  worshipers,  many,  many  of  whom  kiss  the  icons 
and  kneel  upon  the  floor  with  foreheads  touching  the  stone.  In 
Moscow,  one  candle  after  the  other  w  as  lit  and  jilaced  in  front  of 
an  icon  for  .sximeone  special. 

I  was  not  able  to  discowT  any  member  of  the  Coinimniist 
party  prt)fessing  a  religious  belief,  but  we  did  find  one  govc-rn- 
nient  guide  and  one  young  doctor  (pediatrics)  who  were  vitally 
interested  in  what  our  religious  beliefs  are.  The  guide  was 
eager  to  know  whether  the  .slogan  on  our  coins  "In  God  we 
trust"  meant  that  we  trusted  God,  and  the  yoinig  doctor  asked 
us  whether  everyone  in  America  goes  to  church. 

Three  other  Intourist  guides  gave  us  insights  into  the  status 
of  religion  in  the  So\iet  I'uion.  One  guide  accompanied  us  into 
a  church  in  whicli  a  ser\ice  was  being  held,  and  when  asked 
whether  she  frecpiently  attended  services,  stated  that  she  some- 
times goes  into  a  church— with  touri.sts.  Upon  another  occasion, 
one  guide  listened  patientb'  while  we  told  her  of  our  belief  in 
(ind  and  then  reiterated  lur  l(i\c  of  [lie  fine  arts  by  saying  that 
she  would  die  without  them,  leading  us  to  conclude  that  a  de- 
pendence on  the  fine  arts  was  taking  the  place  of  a  religious 
belief  in  her  life.  A  third  guide,  when  (jucstioned  about  the 
state's  turning  churches  into  granaries,  told  us  tliat  this  proliably 
did  happen  during  the  war,  but  added  that  it  was  possible  today 
for  a  group  of  people  to  gather  together  some  money  and  build 
a  church.  Our  guides  knew,  too,  the  Biblical  stories  connected 
w  ith  some  famous  paintings  that  they  showed  to  us  on  our  tours 
through  the  museums.  And  wliat  is  more,  they  expected  us  to 
know  them,  too. 

It  seemed  to  me  that  iiiaiiy  citizens  knew  we  are  a  naticm 
"under  God"  and  they  are  interested  in  knowing  the  position 
God  occupies  in  our  lives. 

Despite  these  evidences  and  knowledge'  of  religion  in  the 
Soviet  Union,  the  one  statement  we  heard  over  and  over  again 
was:  "An  o\'erw helming  majority  of  young  people  are  atheists." 

We  had  concentrated  our  study  efforts  in  Moscow  because, 
after  all,  Moscow  is  the  center  of  the  So\iet  library  world.  In 
Kiev  we  quite  naturally  gathered  facts  about  the  churches  of 
the  USSR  because  Kiev  was  the  birthplace  of  Christianity  in 
Russia. 

But  beginning  with  Odessa  and  extending  through  Yalta 
and  Sochi  we  became  a  bit  less  serious  and  simply  enjoyed  our- 
.selves,  for  the  sea  coast  of  the  Crimea  and  the  Caucasus  is  the 
vacation  land  of  the  USSR.  "The  bright  sun,  the  sparkling  sea, 
the  rugged  coastline,  the  wild  and  austere  beauty  of  the  moun- 
tain gorges,  and  the  snow-capped  peaks"  of  tlie  travel  folders 
truly  beckoned  us. 

Unfortunately,  our  arrival  at  the  Black  Sea  coincided  with  the 
first  cool,  rainy  weather  experienced  by  this  area  since  late  spring. 


DECEMBER    1959 


25 


The  sun  shone  enough  to  enable  us  to  swim  in  the  Black  Sea 
tliree  times— once  in  Odessa,  once  in  Yalta,  and  again  in  Sochi.  I 
consider  tlie  beach  we  used  at  Odessa  to  be  far  superior  to  those 
at  Yalta  or  Sochi.  The  sandy  strip  of  beach  at  Odessa  was  wide 
and  free  from  stones,  and  it  was  possible  to  wade  a  great  dis- 
tance into  the  water  before  it  became  deep.  At  Yalta  and  Sochi 
the  beaches  were  full  of  pebbles  and  the  sea  floor  dropped 
abruptly  at  the  shore. 

So\iet  citizens  sometimes  wear  rather  odd  and  rather  little 
bathing  attire,  but  there  is  no  self-consciousness  in  evidence. 
Some  beaches  are  limited  to  women,  some  to  men,  and  others 
are  mixed.  On  the  separate  beaches,  tlie  attire  is  even  more 
limited  in  extent.  We  were  amazed  to  see  how  really  non- 
private  the  segregated  beaches  are.  For  instance,  a  wxwden  fence 
-and  near  the  shore  only  a  few  wires— might  separate  the  women's 
and  the  nu-n's  beaches.  Again,  tliis  appears  to  be  taken  ([uite 
matter-of-factl\-  by  the  So\  let  citizens. 

In  this  region  the  best  lieidtli  resorts  of  the  Soviet  Union  can 
be  found.  The  hillsides  are  dotted  with  innumerable  rest  homes 
and  santatoria.  The  Soviet  term  "sanatorium"  does  not  have 
the  same  connotation  as  does  our  tenn.  In  describing  these  es- 
tablislinients,  it  is  possible  to  compare  tiiem  to  our  resort  hotels. 

Soviet  citizens  come  to  these  rest  homes  and  sanatoria  for 
treatnu-iit  and  for  rest  from  their  work.  For  first  class  accommo- 
dations they  pay  1800  rubles  (S180);  second  class,  1.500  rubles 
($150);  and  tliird  class,  1100  rubles  ($110).  The  government 
pays  70  per  cent;  the  workers,  .30  per  cent.  The  vacation  lasts 
about  28  days,  during  which  time  medical  treatment  and  cultural 
activities  are  offered  free  of  charge.  \'acations  are  offered  on  a 
rotation  basis,  with  the  trade  unions  deciding  who  is  to  benefit 
at  what  time. 

Two  famous  sanatoria  we  visited  were  Alupka  and  Livadia. 
The  palace  at  Alupka  was  built  by  Catharine  the  Great  for  Count 
Vorontsov,  one  of  her  favorites.  It  w as  here  that  the  British  del- 
egation resided  dming  the  Yalta  Conference  of  1945.  President 
Roosevelt,  on  tlie  other  hand,  stayed  at  Livadia.  We  visited 
the  inner  courtyard  where  the  famous  picture  of  Roosevelt, 
Clmrdiill,  and  Stahn  was  taken.  Opposite  the  iron  grill  gates 
that  lead  into  this  courtyard  is  a  former  chapel  of  tlie  palace, 
now  turned  into  a  room  for  billiards. 

One  day  we  stopped  at  a  sulpluu  bath  establishment  and 
saw  some  patients  undergoing  treatment.  W'e  even  tried 
some  of  the  vapor  inhalators  ourselves. 

Ironically  enough,  in  this  region  of  recaptured  healtli,  sev- 
eral members  of  our  group  were  stricken  with  digestive  difficul- 
ties and  it  became  necessary  to  secure  the  services  of  a  physician 
for  tlie  second  time.  The  first  distresses  had  been  individual  and 
hatl  occurred  in  Moscow.  The  female  doctor  wlio  attended  the 
patients  tliere  prescribed  mustard  plasters  for  colds.  In  Yalta, 
the  male  physician  treated  upset  stomachs  by  prescribing  a  spe- 
cial diet  consisting  of  cottage  cheese  with  sour  cream  and  por- 
ridge. Both  medical  people  seemed  competent,  but  the)'  used 
equipment  that  was  out-dated.  And  naturally,  tlieir  services 
were  free. 

We  had  traveled  by  steamer  on  the  Black  Sea  from  Odessa 
to  Yalta,  and  from  Yalta  to  Suklninii.  Let  me  say  that  although 
it  is  called  black,  the  sea  is  not  black  at  all,  but  ratlier  grceuish- 
blue  anil  closer  to  the  shore  it  is  green  and  even  vellow-grein. 

Sea  gulls  follow  tlie  steamers,  diving  at  intervals  for  tlie 
pieces  of  black  bread  thrown  to  them  by  tlie  passengers.  Dol- 
phins came  close  to  the  ships,  leaping  out  of  the  water. 

On  .ship  deck  there  is  a  holiday  mood.  Music  is  constantly 
emitted  from  loud  speakers.  On  our  trip  to  Yalta  we  had  lovely 
weather,  so  it  was  possible  for  some  of  the  members  of  our  group 
to  gatlier  on  one  of  the  decks  and  to  sing  American  songs  for 


an  audience  of  Soviet  citizens.  Oiu:  hosts  reciprocated  with 
songs  of  their  own.  On  tlie  uppermost  deck  a  moonliglit  d;uice 
was  held.  Imagine  diuicing  with  a  Soviet  citizen  on  the  Black 
Sea  to  the  strains  of  the  "Beer  Barrel  Polka"!  On  our  second 
steamer  we  were  more  confined  because  of  inclement  weather. 
Tlie  steamer  had  two  swimming  pools,  but  because  of  the  rain, 
tliey  could  not  be  used. 

Both  steamers  had  libraries,  and  both  were  in  use  when  we 
visited  them.  Soviet  citizens  use  tlieir  passports  to  check  out 
mati'rials.  These  passports  are  used  internallv  — the)'  are  not  for 
foreign  travel  ;md  thev-  resemble  double-faced  identification 
cards.  We,  of  course,  h;id  nothing  like  these  in  our  possession; 
but  we,  too,  were  able  to  check  out  materials.  I  liorrowed 
Krokoilil,  the  Soviet  humor  magazine,  and  found  an  English- 
speaking  citizen  to  translate  it  for  us.  In  reading  tlie  captions 
under  some  caricatures  that  were  not  flattering  to  us,  he  explain- 
ed that  these  dr;iv\  iiigs  depicted  only  certain  tvpes  of  people  and 
were  not  meant  to  represent  everyone. 

Once  more  we  Hew— this  time  by  regular  plane— from  Soclii 
to  Ibilisi.  We  spent  only  12  hours  in  Tbilisi,  partly  because  four 
of  us  had  remained  behind  in  Sochi  for  an  extra  day  due  to  lack 
of  seats  on  our  scheduled  flight,  and  partly  because  we  left  Tbilisi 
earl>  so  that  we  could  IK'  again  instead  of  going  by  .sleeper  to 
Kharkov.  We  did  have  time  to  get  in  a  bit  of  sightseeing,  to 
stroll  around  the  town,  and  to  enjov  a  delicious  meal  of  beef 
stragonolf.  For  the  first  time  we  saw  some  "stilyagi"— the  Soviet 
version  of  the  zoot-sniter.  They  wear  dark  suits  with  tight 
trousers. 

For  some  reason,  some  of  my  most  nostalgic  memories  are  of 
the  city  of  Kharkov.  Perhaps  it  was  because  we  did  such  a 
variety  of  things— visited  a  factory,  another  library,  a  school,  a 
fann,  and  rode  on  the  Children's  Railroad.  Perhaps  it  was  be- 
cause we  enjoved  Mich  beautiful  fall  weather.  Or  maybe  our 
guide  was  especially  adept  at  his  job.  Or  maybe  our  group  had 
gotten  to  know  each  other  so  well  that  by  this  time  we  were 
"old  friends"  and  enjoyed  each  other's  company.  Whatever  it 
«as,  I  was  thoroughly  delighted  with  our  stay  in  Kliarkov. 

The  Children's  Railroad  is  a  miniature  railroad  run  entirely 
bv  children.  The  most  outstanding  students  between  the  ages  of 
12  and  15  are  permitted  to  participate  in  this  program,  which  is 
really  a  stage  in  tlieir  polvtecliiiical  education.  The  railroad  has 
two  engines:  a  steam  locomotive  and  a  Diesel  locomotive,  which 
was  given  to  the  railroad  bv-  the  governiiient  as  a  reward  for  the 
scrap  the  children  had  collected. 

At  the  book  factory  we  learned  tluit  until  1917  the  factory 
had  been  privately  owned  and  operated.  Fifty  workers  then 
produced  3,000  books.  Today  1400  workers  produce  100,000 
books  per  day.  Seventv-  per  cent  of  the  workers  are  women. 
Unskilled  workers  receive  700  rubles  pi-r  month;  skilled  workers, 
1500.     The  director  receives  2000. 

This  factory  is  under  the  Ministry  of  Culture.  Phe  trade 
union  of  the  factorv'  and  the  administrator  agree  to  a  contract 
with  the  ministry.  The  role  of  the  trade  union  in  the  Soviet 
Union  is  different  than  that  of  unions  in  the  U.  S.  In  the 
USSR,  the  tr;ide  iiiiion  urges  tlie  workers  to  attend  periodic 
mei'tings  with  the  administrator  for  an  exchange  of  suggestions 
iuid  criticisms.  It  helps  the  workers  to  meet  the  factory's  goal. 
.\ii<l  it  provides  fcir  the  cultural  activities  and  vacations  of  the 
workers. 

One  striking  example  of  the  hidden  unemployment  of  the 
Soviet  Union  was  in  evidence  in  this  factor)-,  .\fter  books  are 
pasted,  they  are  placed  in  presses  and  carried  by  overhead  con- 
veyors until  they  are  drv-.  At  the  end  of  their  trij)  the  books  are 
pushed  onto  a  counter  to  be  released.  Instead  of  waiting  for 
the  conveyor  to  phic-e  the  books  on  the  counter,  two  men  disen- 
gaged the  press  iiiid  liooks  and  lifted  them  from  the  conveyor 


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to  the  counter.  Tlie  second  man  stood  by  wliile  the  first  releas- 
ed the  press.  Dividing  the  tasks  of  reniovinj;  the  books  and  dis- 
posing of  the  press  produced  extra  time  in  which  tlie  men  simpl\' 
waited  for  tlie  next  set  of  books.  One  man  could  have  performed 
tliis  operation,  but  that  would  lia\e  meant  a  second  man  wimld 
not  have  had  a  job. 

In  all  factories,  schools,  and  farms,  there  is  a  bulletin  board 
provided  for  the  pictures  of  outstanding  workers  and  their  re- 
cords. At  this  factory,  our  guide  explained  that  there  were 
empty  spaces  because  certain  outstanding  workers  liad  admirers 
among  tlie  workers. 

-At  the  Korolenko  Library  we  learned  wh>'  some  libraries 
cannot  bu>-  foreign  books.  In  order  to  buy  books  abroad,  the 
library  must  be  issued  gold  currency  from  the  state.  This  library 
does  not  receive  such  currency  and  therefore  cannot  buy  foreign 
books.  Our  guides  assured  us,  tliough,  that  Ixioks  can  be  bor- 
rowed from  the  Lenin  State  Librar>'  and  from  the  Library  of 
Foreign  Literature,  both  in  Moscow. 

One  of  the  best  English-.speaking  Soviet  citizens  I  met  was 
X'ladimir  I\ano\icli  Bezugly,  an  employee  of  the  Korolenko  Li- 
brar\'.  At  one  point  during  our  visit  to  the  library  he  corrected 
the  translation  of  our  tour  leader.  One  of  the  library's  employees 
was  telling  us  about  the  rare  book  collection,  and  our  leader 
translated:  "He  is  apologizing  for  the  poor  quality  of  paper.  .  ." 
Whereupon  Mr.  Bezugly  said,  "He  is  not  apologizing.  He  is  ex- 
plaining wliy.     Such  a  way  to  translate  it!" 

At  tlie  school  some  of  us  sat  through  part  of  an  algebra 
class.  The  letters  A,  B,  C,  and  D  are  used,  not  because  they  arc 
the  first  four  letters  of  the  Russian  alphabet,  but  because  this  is 
tlie  imiversal  language  of  algebra.  The  Soviet  citizen  would 
pronounce  them  a,  v,  s,  d. 

In  the  school  we  saw  many  red  bandaimas  around  the  necks 
of  tlie  children,  signifying  that  they  were  members  of  tlie  Young 
Pioneers.  It  took  us  awhile  to  realize  that  when  they  brought 
their  amis  briskly  up  with  the  hands  flat  and  almost  perpendicu- 
lar to  their  faces  tliey  were  giving  us  the  Young  Pioneers  salute. 

The  fann  we  visited  was  a  state  farm— a  "solkhoz."  From 
the  director  of  this  farm  we  learned  the  basic  differences  be- 
tween it  and  a  collective  farm— a  "kolkhoz."  The  state  farm  is 
more  mechanized  than  the  collective  farm.  The  director  and 
administrative  officers  are  appointed  by  the  ministry.  The  offic- 
ers of  the  collective  fanu  are  chosen  at  a  general  meeting.  At 
tlie  "solklioz "  the  plan  comes  from  the  higher  govermiiental  unit; 
at  the  "kolklioz '  the  people  approve  the  plan  for  the  farm.  TJie 
workers  at  tlie  state  farm  are  paid  salaries;  tlie  workers  of  tlie 
collective  were  paid  in  kind  and  case,  but  are  now  being  paid 
more  and  more  in  money.  Since  the  elimination  of  the  motor- 
tractor  stations,  the  collective  faniis  have  begun  to  own  their 
own  tractors.  The  state  fanii  sells  its  produce  in  the  state  market; 
the  collective  may  sell  in  the  open  market.  Although  there  is  a 
10-L5  kopek  difference  between  the  markets,  operating  in  favor 
of  die  open  market,  the  difference  is  nullified  by  the  state's  pro- 
viding transportation  for  the  produce  when  it  is  sold  to  the  state. 

The  director  told  us  that  he  received  an  additional  premium 
for  overfulfilling  the  plan.  Last  year  he  received  3600  rubles, 
or  two  months'  salary.  He  said  that  a  director  may  charge  the 
norms  set  for  his  fanu  depending  on  the  vagaries  of  the  weather. 

In  the  Kliarkov  area  there  are  no  natural  pastures.  The 
cattle  ;ire  therefore  never  put  out  to  pasture,  but  instead  fed  by 
fodder  all  year. 

The  director  cited  for  us  tlie  famous  story  of  the  Soviet 
government's  plan  for  milking  cows  three  times  per  day  instead 
of  the  usual  tw^o.  He  said  that  not  milking  three  times  loses  17 
per  cent  of  productivity.  Soviet  citizens  believe  that  Americans 
do  not  milk  more  often  because  tliey  do  not  want  to  add  anotlier 
worker.    The  "milk  maid"  formerl>'  received  35-40  rubles  for  her 


work.     Now  that  mechanization  has  set  in  she  is  called  "master 
milker"  and  receives  800-900  rubles. 

After  Kharkov  we  returned  to  Moscow  by  sleeper  for  our 
last  few  days  in  the  Soviet  Union.  Upon  special  request  we  saw 
samples  of  tlie  new  apartments  that  are  being  built  on  a  gi- 
gantic scale.  To  eliminate  the  overcrowding  that  exists  in  the 
old  apartment  hou.ses,  the  government  h;is  passed  a  law  that  only 
one  f;unily  mav'  inhabit  tuich  apartment.  As  sot)n  as  a  family 
plans  to  bring  in  another  relative  or  friend,  it  must  leave  its  lodg- 
ings. Each  apartment  has  its  own  bath  and  kitchen  and  from 
one  to  three  rooms  besides.  The  kitchen  is  poorly  equipped, 
even  in  tlie  most  modern  apartment,  and  the  rooms  are  small. 
But  tlie  cost  of  the  apartment  is  1  iw-only  4-5  per  cent  of  the 
worker's  salary. 

The  people  of  the  Soviet  Union  are  simple,  unsophisticated, 
lionest,  curious  and  highly  enthusiastic  about  the  development 
of  their  countrv'.  They  take  themselves  and  their  country  ser- 
iouslv-,  but  tlie>'  also  have  a  sense  of  humor.  One  midnight  in 
Moscow  we  went  to  Red  Square  to  see  tlie  changing  of  the 
guards  at  the  Mausoleum.  A  militiaman  was  standing  nearby 
and  said  to  some  youths  who  were  lounging  on  the  railing  sur- 
rounding tlie  Mausoleum,  "Stand  up,  stand  up!  '\ou  came  to 
look,  so  look  —  do  not  sit  down."  Several  minutes  later  the  new 
duet  of  guards  took  over  its  position  by  the  door  of  the  Maus- 
oleum. Clump,  clump,  clump,  for  the  length  of  a  block  tlicy 
marched,  stamping  each  foot  with  great  force.  And  clump, 
clump,  clump  went  one  of  the  Soviet  citizens  in  imitation.  After 
what  the  militiaman  had  said  a  few  minutes  ago,  I  thought 
surely  he  would  reward  this  bit  of  mimicry  in  similar  fashion; 
but  no,  all  I  heard  was  tlie  laughter  of  tlie  man's  companions. 

On  another  occasion,  one  of  the  members  of  our  party  left 
her  camera  on  tlie  seat  of  the  funicula  as  she  alighted.  Tlie 
guide  and  I  discovered  it  at  the  same  time,  but  she  said,  "Sh-h, 
we  will  have  a  joke."  She  planned  not  to  tell  the  owner  about 
her  loss  until  the  owner  discovered  she  no  longer  had  a  camera, 
or  until  we  returned  to  our  hotel  where  the  guide  was  going  to 
produce  it  magically. 

The  Soviet  citizens  love  anecdotes  and  sayings.  An  In- 
tourist  guide  told  us,  "There  are  three  kinds  of  lies:  the  small 
lie,  the  large  lie,  and  statistics."  And  she  went  on  to  illustrate, 
"If  you  have  two  chickens,  and  I  have  none,  the  ;ivcrage  is  one 
apiece.     But  you  are  full  and  I  am  hungry." 

The  people  are  not  very  well  groomed.  Their  clothes  hang 
limply  and  look  bedraggled— even  new  clothes  in  sliops  look 
second-hand.  They  combine  colors  and  prints  indiscriminately 
in  their  costumes. 

Women  wear  little  make-up,  although  younger  women  wear 
lipstick.  It  is  possible  to  find  those  who  use  powder  and  mas- 
cara, but  they  are  the  exception  rather  than  the  rule.  Nail  polish 
is  frequently  worn,  but  it  is  almost  always  chipped  and  in  need 
of  repair.     Perfume  is  cheap  and  not  pleasing  to  the  senses. 

One  distinct  impression  of  Soviet  life  which  did  not  present 
itself  to  my  conscious  mind  until  I  returned  to  the  U.  S.  and  was 
confronted  with  American  advertising,  books  and  movies  once 
more,  was  that  in  public  life,  at  least,  tlie  Soviet  Union  is  moral. 
Nowhere  did  I  see  or  hear  immoral  living  paraded  before  tlie 
people.  The  performers  were  all  decently  clad,  the  books,  per- 
iodicals and  newspapers  in  no  way  glorified  sex  or  crime;  and  the 
themes  of  movies  did  not  concern  loose  hving  and  retribution. 

Our  visit  to  the  Soviet  Union  came  to  an  end  on  Septem- 
ber 13,  when  we  left  Moscow  at  7:10  a.  m.  We  spent  about 
eight  hours  in  Stockholm,  where  we  visited  the  palace  of  the 
King.  Tlu-n  on  to  Amsterdam,  and  at  midnight  out  over  the 
Atlantic. 

We  certainly  had  a  unique  and  fascinating  experience- 
one  I  would  like  to  repeat— but  not  permanently. 


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MT.  CARMEL-SHAMOKIN 

S.  John  Price  '42,  1435  Market  St.,  Ashl;ind,  I'a.  President 

Howard  J.  Wertz  '30,  602  Cameron  St.,  Shamokin,  Pa.  Secretary 

NORTH  NEW  JERSEY-NEW  YORK 

J.  M.  Spanglcr  Jr.  '52,  4  Dcnipstei  Ho.ul,  Cliath.ini,  X.  J.  President 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  M.  Zeidler  '48,  48  Raniapo  Rd.,  Pompton  Plains,  N.  J.         Vice  Presidents 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Cook  '53-'56,  19  Bruce  Hoatl,  Upper  Montelair,  N.  J.     Secritiiry-Trca.stircr 

PHILADELPHIA 

Mrs.  Alice  Greeger  Pfeffer  '51,  515  Oxford  Hoad,  Ha\erto\vn,  Pa.  President 

Paul  Nestler  Jr.  '53,  Green  Lane,  Pa.  First  Vice  President 

Fred  A.  Auman  Jr.  '50,  106  Dallas  Road,  Willow  Gro\e,  Pa.  Second  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Ruth  LaRuc  Thompson  x'21,  ParkwcKid  Manor  Apt.  509,  Upper  Darby,  Pa.         Secretary 
Paul  A.  Wagner  '50,  1007  E.  Cliveden  St.,  Pliiladrlphia,  Pa.  Treasurer 

PITTSBURGH 

Dr.  Reed  Speer  '32,  Wintlirop  Road,  Rosslyn  Farms,  Carnegie,  Pa. 
Frank  C,  Knorr  '21,  R.  D.  i^2,  Corapolis,  Pa. 


President 
Vice  President 


READING-LANCASTER 

Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35,  Administration  Bldg.,  .Stii  &  Wasliington  Sts.,  Reading,  Pa.           President 

\V.  F.  Laudenslayer  '.39,  632  Washington  St.,  Reading,  Pa.  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Mark  Outline  "39,  133  Lester  Ave.,  Shillington,  Pa.  ,       Secretary 

Mrs.  Christ  J.  Bueolo  x'57,  R.  D.  #1,  Box  254,  Mohnton,  Pa,  Treasurer 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 

The  Rev.  David  G.  Volk  '52,  112  \.  1  Itli  St.,  Suijl)ury,  Pa. 
Douglas  A.  Portzline  '41,  8th  and  Bridge  Sts.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE 

George  F.  Davis  '32,  3423  01i\er  St.,  W  aslimgton  15,  D.  C. 
Howard  L.  Lukehart  '31,  1135  Wakefield  Drive,  Alexandria,  \'a. 


WILKES-BARRE  -  SCRANTON 

John  E.  Noonan  '28,  7  Terrace  St.,  WiLkes-Barre,  Pa. 
Mrs.  George  B.  Backer  '54,  160  Price  St.,  Kingston,  Pa. 

WILLIAMSPORT 

Preston  H.  Smith  '38,  917  Market  St.,  W^illiamsport,  Pa. 

LaRue  Shemp  '36,  924  Third  St.,  Williamsport,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Glen  Russell  '36,  812  Lincoln  Ave.,  Williamsport,  Pa. 

YORK-HANOVER-LANCASTER 

The  Rev.  Lester  J.  Karschner  '37,  Abbottstown,  I'a. 

Walter  M.  Hertz  '36,  67  Spencer  Ave.,  Lancaster,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Dorothy  Strine  Bowers  '30,  399  Boundary  Ave.,  Red  Lion,  Pa. 

Patricia  Heathcote  '52,  220  E.  Cottage  Place,  York,  Pa. 


President 
Secretary-Treasurer 

President 
Vice  President 

President 
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President 

Vice  President 

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THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 

Susquehanna    University 
Selinsgrove,    Pennsylvania 


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MARCH   1960 


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RLUMmS 


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LIBRARY 
SUSQUEHANNA    UNfYEKfTY 


r. 


President  Weber -on  reasons  for  coming  hack 


Deak  Friknds: 

A  year  ago  \\e  spoke  to  tlu-  alimini  about  iiian\  plans  in  pros- 
pect for  Susquehanna  University.  Since  that  day  we  have  been  busy 
bringing  some  of  these  to  fruition.  Total  undergraduate  eiirolhnent 
this  year  was  572  and  plans  for  next  year  set  this  figure  at  665.  Our 
hcautilul  Landes  Gateway  is  finished.  Faculty  and  administrative 
staffs  iia\e  been  enlarged  and  strengtiiened.  Our  catalog  has  been 
compk'teh  restyled  and  rewritten.  The  ^iisqiichonna  Sotc  has  been 
launched.  Both  these  publications  ha\e  received  widespread  ac- 
claim. Selinsgro\e  Hall  has  been  largeh  rebuilt  with  new  offices 
downstairs,  new  entrances,  lavatories,  stairwells  and  offices  upstairs 
refurbished.  Additional  houses  have  been  purchased  for  expansion 
purposes.  All  this  you  will  want  to  see  on  .\lumni  Day,  and  more. 
Cornerstone  laying  for  new  Theta  Chi  and  Lambda  Chi  .\lpha  houses 
will  be  held.  Most  important,  we  will  break  ground  for  two  new 
dormitories,  one  for  women  and  one  for  men,  a  tremendous  stride 
forward  for  your  Alma  Mater.  You  will  certainh-  want  to  be  present 
on  this  momentous  day. 

Opportunity  is  being  provided  for  \ou  to  sit  down  w  itii  adnnii- 
istrative  officers  of  the  university  to  discuss  ways  that  you  can  help 
S.U.  All  in  all,  this  promises  to  be  an  exciting  and  long-remembered 
day.  We  hope  you  11  come  back  and  reli\e  your  college  da\s  as  you 
greet  classmate  and  friend.  Your  presence  alone  will  make  the  day 
a  success. 

CordialK', 


GusT.WE  \\'.  Weber 


Dr.  Weber  discusses  fine  points  of  new  men's  and  women's  dorm- 
itories with  John  C.  Horn,  vice  president  of  the  Board  of 
Directors;  and  Bernard  W.  Krapf,  assistant  to  the  president  and 
business  manager.  Ground  will  be  broken  for  both  residence  units 
on  Alumni  Day,  May  7. 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ON    OUR   COVER 

Chester  Rowe  52  and  Marsh  Bogar 
■51.  presidents  respeeti\el\  of  the  akim- 
ni  groups  of  Theta  Clii  and  Lambda  Chi 
Alpha,  were  on  hand  March  1  for  col- 
crful  ground-breaking  ceremonies  for  tlie 
two  fraternities'  new  houses  being  built 
in  the  orchard  section  of  the  campus.  In 
the  photo  they  are  tossing  two  of  the 
first  sho\elsful  of  earth. 

Directly  behind  the  alumni  represen- 
tatives are  other  participants:  Gilbert 
Askew  '61  of  Baltimore,  president  of 
Theta  Chi;  S.  U.  President  Weber;  Frank 
Procopio  '61  of  Kulpniont,  Pa.,  president 
of  Lambda  Chi  Alplia;  George  Gopie  60 
of  British  Guiana;  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz. 
professor  of  chemistry. 

The  two  houses,  to  cost  $215,950,  are 
scheduled  to  be  completed  for  occupan- 
cy ne,\t  September.  Each  will  contain 
domiitory,  dining,  study  and  recreation- 
al facilities  for  40  acti\e  members. 

AND    INSIDE 

Special  feature  this  month  is  a  report 
on  you.  The  Alumnus/a  —  "one  of  the 
most  important  persons  in  .\merican  ed- 
ucation today."  This  is  "Moonshooter"' 
for  1960,  the  supplement  in  which  we 
each  year  cooperate  with  alumni  organ- 
izations at  nearly  350  colleges  and  uni- 
\ersities. 

B\  thus  pooling  our  resources  with 
many  others'  we  have  been  able  to  en- 
gage the  talents  of  first-rate  authors  and 
editors.  Editorial  Projects  for  Educa- 
tion, Inc.,  the  publisher,  is  a  non-profit 
organization  associated  with  the  Ameri- 
can Alumni  Council. 

The  Alumnus/a  is  about  you.  It  be- 
gins following  page  6. 

Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanna  Alumnus 
George  R.  F.  Tamke 


The  SUSQUEHRMR  RLUMNUS 


Vol.  29 


March   1960 


No.  3 


CONTENTS 

President  \\'ehcr i.nsiuk  fro.m  coxkr 

...  on  reasons  for  coming  back 

Prison  Chaplain       ........       4 

/)(/  Kafhcriiic  Bcnion  '41 

Alumni  Givers 6 

The  Alumnus  a      ........       7 

a  special  report 

Sports 23 

Club  News      .........     24 


S.  U.  Weddings 
Born  Crusaders 
Susquehannans  on  Parade 


Deaths 


25 
25 
26 
27 


Alumni  Da\'  Schedule  of  Events    ....      b.\ck  co\eh 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  \ear  by  Susquehaiuia  Uniscrsity,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
montlis  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


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PRISON  CHAPLAIN 


by   KATHERINE   BENION 

Katherine  Dietterle  Benion  '41  is 
a  frequent  writer  for  The  Luth- 
eran. She  is  the  wife  of  Harold 
H.    Benion    39. 


Chaplain    Cassler    in    his    prison    pulpit 


Few  pa.stors  ha\e  had  .sueh  unusual  and  constanth 
changing  parishes  as  die  Rev.  Henr\-  H.  Cassler  (S.  U. 
'34).  For  the  23  years  of  his  ministry  he  has  served  as 
prison  chaplain  at  such  well-known  federal  penal  insti- 
tutions as  Fort  Lea\enworth.  Alcatraz,  Chillicothe. 
L'.  S.  Medical  Center  for  Federal  Prisons,  and  Lewis- 
burg. 

In  December  1959  Cassler  was  one  of  four  Luth- 
eran pastors  cited  for  their  long  terms  of  ser\ice  as 
chaplains  at  federal  institutions.  At  the  Federal  Insti- 
tutional Chaplains  Conference  a  certificate  of  recogni- 
tion was  presented  to  him  by  the  National  Lutlierau 
Council  Division  of  Welfare. 

At  Lewisburg,  where  Cassler  has  been  serving 
during  the  past  year,  inmates  number  L80().  About 
si.\ty  percent  are  Protestant.  The  Catholic  prisoners 
have  their  own  chaplain. 

"Many  people  regard  prisons  witii  fear  and  look 
at  work  within  them  as  loneh  and  dreary,"  says  Chap- 
lain Cassler.  "I  find  the  work  satisf\ing  and  very  in- 
teresting." 

His  biggest  single  task  is  personal  counseling,  and 
he  estimates  that  over  three-fourths  of  his  time  is  util- 
ized for  that  purpose.  "The  faith  I  try  to  teach  these 
men  is  something  that  gets  inside  a  man  and  changes 
him,"  explains  Cassler.  "It  is  not  something  \ou  can 
spread  on  top  of  a  heartsick  man  to  cure  him. 

"There  is  no  other  wa\-  to  iKmI  with  tlicst-  men 
but  individually.  You  must  let  them  come  to  you 
privateK'  and  talk  o\er  their  problems.  Of  course,  I 
also  visit  them  in  the  hospital,  in  the  shops  and  factor- 
ies and  other  places  where  the\-  are  at  work.  Fre- 
quently wi\es,  mothers  and  other  relatives  come  to  me 
for  advice  and  counsel." 

Chaplain  Cassler  has  >et  to  find  the  man  with 
whom  he  could  not  talk.     This  fact  he  clarifies  with 


these  words;    "Tlic  chaplain  is  tiic  onl\'  person  to  whom 
a  prisoner  can  talk  ant!  tell  all.  assured  that  anything 
he  tells  him  will  not  go  further  or  ever  be  used  against 
him.    I  ne\'er  take  a  note,  and  I  have  \'et  to  experience     , 
a  warden  or  any  prison  personnel  question  me  about     i 
anything  a  prisoner  may  tell  me." 

As  chaplain,  Cassler  is  automatically  a  member  of 
tiie  prison  stafl^  and  when  it  meets  each  Thursday,  he     ] 
attends.     Man\    \ital   things  come  up  concerning  the     i 
inmates    personal  adjustment.     He  xotes  according  to 
what  he  knows  from  his  counseling  is  best  for  the  man. 
but  no  one  c\er  asks  him  why.  ] 

During  the  past  year  Cassler  has  introduced  clin- 
ical training  for  \oung  pastors  at  Lewisburg.  lie  is 
now  training  two  young  Lutheran  men:  the  Rev.  Jack 
Lose  (ULC)  of  Sunbury,  and  the  Re\-.  Harold  Lind- 
berg  ( ELC )  of  Minneapolis.  Shortly  a  third  from  the 
Missouri  Synod  will  arrive. 

.\ctually  Cassler  is  an  old  hand  at  chaplain  train- 
ing, ha\ing  started  this  work  while  at  his  assignment 
at  Chillicotlu',  Ohio  in  1942.  He  believes  e\ery  pastor, 
whether  or  not  he  plans  to  go  into  chaplaincy  work, 
should  have  a  years  training  in  one  or  more  institu- 
tions. "One  of  the  primar\  duties  of  a  pastor  is  to 
counsel  and  unless  he  has  a  good  practical  underst;uid- 
ing  of  all  t\pi'S  of  people  he  can"t  be  good  at  it."  he 
says. 

There  arc  far  too  few  chaplains  today.  "We  could 
place  at  least  100  chaplains  immediatcK."  said  Cass- 
ler. "'Since  NoM-mber  19.59,  when  newspapers  carried 
the  news  release  telling  of  tlu-  starting  of  clinical  pas- 
toral training  at  Lewisburg.  I'xc  reci'ixed  o\er  100  re- 
quests for  training  from  pastors  from  coast  to  coast 
and  fm  still  rccei\ing  them.  This  shows  pastors  are 
\er\'  much  interested." 

He  has  found  from  his  instructing  that  not  all  who 


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wduld  he  chaplains  can  sncoeed.  ]\c  lias  had  to  send 
home  scleral  students.  "One  could  not  stop  asking 
men  such  questions  as  Why  did  \()u  steal?"  rather  than 
takin<;  the  patience  to  get  inside  the  man  to  find  out 
\\h\  lu>  did.  Oh\iousl\  it  the  man  knew,"  explains 
Gassier,  "he  would  prohahK  not  he  here.  Again, 
another  was  too  gullible.  He  helie\-ed  ever\thing 
exeryone  told  him.  He  could  not  realize  these  men 
and  here  because  of  a  reaction  to  life  that  is  different, 
and  that  they  are  experts  in  deception." 

He  pointed  out  that  this  situation  was  emphasized 
back  in  1936  when  the  Department  of  Justice  told  the 
National  Council  of  Churches:  "Unless  you  give  us 
trained  men  and  a  religious  program  geared  to  the 
prison  program  so  that  the  chaplain  and  staff  work  as 
a  team,  we  are  going  to  close  our  doors  to  chaplains." 

At  that  time  Cassler  was  training  at  the  state  hos- 
pital at  Greystone  Park,  New  Jersey  and  was  pre\'ailed 
upon  to  enter  the  prison  chaplaincy.  He  clarified  how 
a  pastor  becomes  a  chaplain  in  this  way: 

"All  new  federal  chaplains  are  recommended  first 
by  their  own  church  and  approved  b\'  the  National 
Council  of  Churches.  Then  they  are  approved  and  ac- 
cepted by  the  Department  of  Justice  which  pays  their 
salaries.  Seeing  the  tremendous  need  for  more  chap- 
lains, this  Department  recently  passed  a  ruling  which 
enables  them  to  pay  a  student  chaplain  $4040  for  one 
year  while  he  trains  under  a  chaplain.  "It  is  m>'  feel- 
ing," says  Cassler,  "that  the  training  of  chaplains  should 
be  a  responsibility  of  the  church." 

Innumerable  small  tasks  are  also  a  part  of  Cassler's 
routine.  A  man  may  come  to  him  and  ask  him  to  write 
a  letter  to  his  wife,  son,  fiancee,  etc.  If  the  man  can 
write,  Cassler  will  tell  him  to  w^rite  the  letter  and  bring 
it  to  him,  and  then  he  will  help  him  improve  anything 
that  doesn't  quite  say  what   the  prisoner  meant.     "I 


ne\er  do  for  a  man  what  he  can  do  for  himself,"  says 
Cassler.     "This  teaches  him  responsibilitv." 

Lighter  moments  also  come  along.  An  example  is 
the  prisoner  who  will  seek  his  office  out  as  soon  as  he 
can  after  admittance.  The  conversation  might  go  like 
this:  "I  said  to  the  fellows  I  was  glad  1  was  coming 
up  here  this  time  because  I'd  get  to  see  you  again, 
Chaplain.  RemembtM-,  wc^  were  at  Leavenworth  to- 
gether?" 

M  Lew  isburg  the  chaplain  deals  with  such  federal 
offenders  as  post  office  or  bank  robbers,  armed  ser\  ice 
violators,  drug  peddlers,  thieves  of  government  prop- 
erty, murderers,  and  so  on. 

But  no  matter  how  serious  the  offense  or  how  often 
the  man  has  been  in  trouble,  the  chaplain  never  stops 
believing  a  man  will  change.  Not  long  ago  a  fre- 
quent repeater  said  to  him,  "\Vhy  didn't  you  tell  me 
that  when  I  came  to  you  during  my  first  sentence"? 
Then  he  smiled  and  added,  "I  guess  you  did,  dicbi't 
you?    But  then  I  couldn't  see  it.    Now  I  do." 

"It  often  takes  a  man  a  long  time  to  change"  says 
the  chaplain,  "but  I  believe  this  man  at  last  is  chang- 
ing." 

Cassler  believes  a  wife's  understanding  of  her 
chaplain-husband's  work  does  much  to  help  him.  A 
former  government  typist,  Mrs.  Cassler  acts  as  secre- 
tary of  the  federal  p;u()le  board  when  it  visits  Lewis- 
burg  and  from  this  experience  she  has  gained  much 
insight  into  her  husband's  work.  The  Casslers'  only 
child,  Henry  III,  is  now  14  years  old. 

Chaplain  Cassler  has  many  friends  in  the  chap- 
laincy. The  student  chaplains  always  become  close 
friends  with  the  chaplain  and  his  family  and  the  re- 
lationship continues  throughout  the  years. 

Cassler  believes  that  colleges  should  make  a  liet- 
ter  effort  to  aid  in  a  preventive  program  which  would 


Af  Lewisburg  Penitenfiary  during  recent  visit:  Alumni  Director 
Don  Wissinger  '50,  Chaplain  Cassler  '34,  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff 
'88,  Prison  Warden  Hagan. 


Chaplain  Cassler's  "biggest  single  task  is  personal  counseling,  and 
he  estimates  that  over  three-fourths  of  his  time  is  utilized  for 
that  purpose." 


MARCH    1960 


help  to  keep  students  on  an  e\en  mental  keel.  "As  a 
whole  students  do  not  feel  free  to  diseuss  their  deepest 
problems  with  a  professor,  and  the  professors  don't  ieel 
they  are  prepared  or  employed  to  handle  persona! 
problems,"  he  sa\s.  "Every  college  should  haxc  a 
chaplain  who  has  been  clinicalh-  trained  for  iiis  work." 

The  mention  of  days  at  Susquehanna  brings  a 
happy  gleam  into  Pastor  Cassler's  dark  e\es.  lie  lo\es 
to  reminisce  about  them,  especially  about  debating 
under  Dr.  Russell  Gilbert  and  about  his  job  as  the 
school's  first  photographer.  "I  ran  after  the  teams,  al- 
ways looking  for  a  chance  to  take  a  picture  that  would 
sell,"  he  says,  "lor  those  were  none  too  prosperous 
days." 

One  of  Chaplain  Cassler's  recent  delightful  exper- 
iences has  an  S.U.  tinge.  He  spent  a  day  gi\  ing  Don 
Wissinger,  alumni  director,  and  96-year-old  Dr.  John 
Woodruff,  his  former  professor,  an  idea  of  what  goes 
on  inside  the  penitentiary.  "I  was  amazed,"  said  Chap- 
lain Gassier,  "he  remembers  e\erything.  He  said,  "I 
remember  sou  had  a  sister  Ruth;  she  used  to  work  for 
Dr.  Aikens.' 


"Ry  the  time  we  had  completed  a  tour  of  the 
buildings  with  pi;:tiirc  taking,  dinner  with  the  war- 
den, etc.  I  was  (|uitc  tireii,  l)ut  as  1  was  about  to  liid 
my  \  isitors  goodbye.  Dr.  Woodruff  iucniiicd  about  tlic 
library  and  said  he  wanted  to  si'c  it. " 

"i^iit  it  s  on  the  sciniid  floor,  said  (^assk-r.  I'on- 
cerned  about  the  additional  step  ciiTubing. 

"I  want  to  go  any\\ay,"  said  Dr.  W Ooclniff .  "ive 
always  wanted  to  get  inside  a  penitentiary;  now  tliat 
I'm  here,  I'm  not  going  to  miss  ;inything." 

So  CHiaplain  Gassier  watched  ;is  Dr.  \\  oodruff  ex- 
amined the  books.  "A  fine  libran,"  said  Dr.  \\'oodrufI. 
"1  will  gi\e  you  a  book  of  my  poems. " 

ihis  again  brought  fond  memories.  Gassier  re- 
called many  of  the  poems  lie  luid  ieiuucd  by  having  Dr. 
WOodruff  recite  them  in  his  classes.  "1  wonder."  he 
thought,  "if  'A  Flower  In  a  Crannied  Wall'  is  in  it." 

"Sure  enough,"  says  Gassier,  "when  I  looked,  there 
it  w-as."  Then  he  added,  "Now  as  I  think  of  the  \isit 
one  thing  keeps  coming  to  my  mind.  Dr.  \\ Oodruff  is 
typical  of  Stiscjuehanna  teachers.  They're  as  inspiring, 
intellectual,  ;ind  fun-filled  ;is  in\   d;ivs  were  at  S.  U." 


ALUMNI  GIVERS  . .  .  since  our  last  published  lisf 


1S99 

J.D.  Bogarjr. 

L.  C.  Hassinger 

1909 

J.  Banncn  Swope 

1910 

Artliur  C.  Harris 

1911 

\V.  R.  Fitzgerald 

1914 

Amnion  \V.  Smith 

Eupliemia  Brow  n  Kerns 

1916 

Irene  Bander  R<)l)inson 

J.  Paul  Harman 

1917 

Pliocbe  Herman 

S.  M.  Stouder 

1919 

Harry  J.  Grouse 

1921 

Manriec  R.  Gortner 

Mal>el  StefTen  Broscious 

192.3 

Stella  Risscr  Gole 

John  1.  Gole 

1924 

Glenn  E.  Kisher 

W.  John  Derr 

Mabel  Mumma  McLain 

Joseph  G.  MeLain 

Rachel  Bnibaker  Whited 

192.5 

\.  R.  Runner 

Marlin  M.  Knders 

J.  Edgar  Bishop 

1926 

Barbara  E.  UeReiner 

1927 

Katlierine  Kleinfiauer 


1928 

Helen  Ott  Soper 

Margaret  H.  Buyers 

1930 

Paul  M.  Bishop 

Dorothy  Heiser  Fisher 

1931 

L.  H.  Lukeliart 

Franlc  G.  Gill 

Helene  E.  O'Gonnell 

Paul  M.  Haines 

H.  Vernon  Bloiigh 

1932 

H.  R.  Fenstermacher 

A.  \'.  Kozak 

Michael  L.  Rachunis 

Samuel  Brosius 

1933 

Marian  W'alborn  W'orthington 

Bruce  W'orthington 

1934 

Aberdeen  Phillips  Hutchison 

D.  Edgar  Hutchison 

1935 

Hollis  A.  Mnir 

1936 

James  A.  Grossman 

H.  Vernon  Ferster 

1937 

John  C.  McGune 

1938 

Elizabeth  Fry  Vogel 

1939 

Isabel  Tewkesbury 

I  .audenslayer 
Frank  Laudenslayer 
Eleanor  Sa\'eri  Wise 
1940 

J.  Leon  Haines 
Elizabeth  Jane  Barnhart 


1941 

Elaine  Miller  Hunt 

Glenn  L.  Musser 

D.  S.  Kcim 

1942 

Mildred  Bittner 

MeKin  E.  Haas 

Philip  R.  Tcmplin 

1943 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs 

Marjorie  Wolf  McCunc 

1945 

John  J.  Kocsis 

1946 

Marie  Klick  Hodick 

1947 

Eugene  P.  Erandolini 

Richard  D.  Moglia 

Hilda  Markey  Kocsis 

1948 

Allan  B.  Packman 

Eleanor  Steele  Lady 

Gharles  L.  Lady 

1949 

Nevin  G.  T.  Shaffer 

Ella  Fetherolf  Ranp 

Golnmbns  H.  Ranp 

James  B.  Reilly 

1950 

Aima  Mae  0>ster 

John  J.  W'itowski 

1951 

Marilyn  Beers  Reilly 


1952 

Patricia  Heatlicote 

L\nne  l.ightfoot 

John  H.  Momrow  Jr. 

19.53 

Helen  Spaeth  Gluirch 

Robert  J.  MacNamara  Jr. 

1954 

Ciraydon  1.  Lose 

William  G.  Ghurch 

John  H.  Schraeder 

Joyce  K.  Gilbert 

Irene  K.  Oldt 

Lucian  Smith  Leach 

N'ancN  Krieg  Stacks 

Marih  n  J.  Huxett 

19.55 

Frederick  L.  Shilling 

19.56 

Ghnton  E.  Leach  Jr. 

Glvde  R.  Kauffman 

1957 

Jack  K.  Bishop 

lohn  .\llen  Roshon 

xl958 

Janice  Paul 

19,59 

N'ancy  Zimmennan  Roshon 

Glaudette  Bedeaux 

Cleorge  H.  Thics 

xl960 

Edith  Parr  Koenighaus 


Alumni  Giving  emphasis  is  this  year  to  be  concentrated  in 
the  months  of  Way  and  June.  Susquehanna  will,  of  course, 
be  \-er)'  happ\  to  hear  from  givers  at  any  time.  In  the 
meanwhile,  e\planator\-  literatme  is  being  prepared  and 
will  be  distributed  shortly. 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


THE 


ALUMN 


us 


'A 


As  student,  as 

alumna  or  alumnus:  at 

both  stages,  one 

of  the  most  important  persons 

in  higher  education. 


ALAN  BEABDEN,  JON  BBENNEI8 


a  special  report 


a  Salute . . . 

and  a 

declaration  of 
dependence 


THrs  IS  A  SALUTE,  an  acknowledgment  of  a  partner- 
ship.and  a  declaration  of  dependence.  It  is  directed 
to  you  as  an  alumnus  or  alumna.  As  such,  you  are 
one  of  the  most  important  persons  in  American  education 
today. 

You  are  important  to  American  education,  and  to  your 
alma  mater,  for  a  variety  of  reasons,  not  all  of  which  may 
be  instantly  apparent  to  you. 

You  are  important,  first,  because  you  are  the  principal 
product  of  your  alma  mater — the  principal  claim  she  can 
make  to  fame.  To  a  degree  that  few  suspect,  it  is  by  its 
alumni  that  an  educational  institution  is  judged.  And  few 
yardsticks  could  more  accurately  measure  an  institution's 
true  worth. 

You  are  important  to  American  education,  further, 
because  of  the  support  you  give  to  it.  Financial  support 
comes  immediately  to  mind:  the  money  that  alumni  are 
giving  to  the  schools,  colleges,  and  universities  they  once 


r^ife 


attended  has  reached  an  impressive  sum,  larger  than  that 
received  from  any  other  source  of  gifts.  It  is  indispensable. 
But  the  support  you  give  in  other  forms  is  impressive 
and  indispensable,  also.  Alumni  push  and  guide  the  legis- 
lative programs  that  strengthen  the  nation's  publicly 
supported  educational  institutions.  They  frequently  act 
as  academic  talent  scouts  for  their  alma  maters,  meeting 
and  talking  with  the  college-bound  high  school  students 
in  their  communities.  They  are  among  the  staunchest  de- 
fenders of  high  principles  in  education — e.g.,  academic 
freedom— even  when  such  defense  may  not  be  the  "popu- 
lar" posture.  The  list  is  long;  yet  every  year  alumni  are 
finding  ways  to  extend  it. 

To  THE  HUNDREDS  of  Colleges  and  universities  and 
secondary  schools  from  which  they  came,  alumni 
are  important  in  another  way — one  that  has  nothing 
to  do  with  what  alumni  can  do  for  the  institutions  them- 


selves. Unlike  most  other  forms  of  human  enterprise, 
educational  institutions  are  not  in  business  for  what  they 
themselves  can  get  out  of  it.  They  exist  so  that  free  people, 
through  education,  can  keep  civilization  on  the  forward 
move.  Those  who  ultimately  do  this  are  their  alumni. 
Thus  only  through  its  alumni  can  a  school  or  a  college 
or  a  university  truly  fulfill  itself. 

Chancellor  Samuel  B.  Gould,  of  the  University  of  Cali- 
fornia, put  it  this  way: 

"The  serious  truth  of  the  matter  is  that  you  are  the 
distilled  essence  of  the  university,  for  you  are  its  product 
and  the  basis  for  its  reputation.  If  anything  lasting  is  to 
be  achieved  by  us  as  a  community  of  scholars,  it  must  in 
most  instances  be  reflected  in  you.  If  we  are  to  win  intellec- 
tual victories  or  make  cultural  advances,  it  must  be 
through  your  good  offices  and  your  belief  in  our  mission." 

The  italics  are  ours.  The  mission  is  yours  and  ours 
together. 


Alma  Mater  .  .  . 

At  an  alumni-alumnae  meeting  in  Washington, 

members  sing  the  old  school  song. 

The  purpose  of  this  meeting  was  to  introduce 

the  institution  to  high  school 

boys  and  girls  who,  with  their  parents, 

were  present  as  the  club's  guests. 


™^-ALUMN^yA 


Alumnus  +  alumnus 

Many  people  cling  to  the  odd  notion  that  in  this  ca 


THE  POPULAR  VIEW  of  you,  an  alumnus  or  alumna, 
is  a  puzzling  thing.  That  the  view  is  highly  illogical 
seems  only  to  add  to  its  popularity.  That  its  ele- 
ments are  highly  contradictory  seems  to  bother  no  one. 

Here  is  the  paradox; 

Individually  you,  being  an  alumnus  or  alumna,  are 
among  the  most  respected  and  sought-after  of  beings. 
People  expect  of  you  (and  usually  get)  leadership  or  in- 
telligent followership.  They  appoint  you  to  positions  of 
trust  in  business  and  government  and  stake  the  nation's 
very  survival  on  your  school-  and  college-developed 
abilities. 

If  you  enter  politics,  your  educational  pedigree  is  freely 
discussed  and  frequently  boasted  about,  even  in  precincts 
where  candidates  once  took  pains  to  conceal  any  educa- 
tion beyond  the  sixth  grade.  In  clubs,  parent-teacher 
associations,  churches,  labor  unions,  you  are  considered 
to  be  the  brains,  the  backbone,  the  eyes,  the  ears,  and  the 
neckbone — the  latter  to  be  stuck  out,  for  alumni  are  ex- 
pected to  be  intellectually  adventurous  as  well  as  to  ex- 
ercise other  attributes. 

But  put  you  in  an  alumni  club,  or  back  on  campus  for  a 
reunion  or  homecoming,  and  the  popular  respect— yea, 
awe — turns  to  chuckles  and  ho-ho-ho.  The  esteemed  in- 
dividual, when  bunched  with  other  esteemed  individuals, 
becomes  in  the  popular  image  the  subject  of  quips,  a  can- 
didate for  the  funny  papers.  He  is  now  imagined  to  be  a 
person  whose  interests  stray  no  farther  than  the  degree  of 
baldness  achieved  by  his  classmates,  or  the  success  in 
marriage  and  child-bearing  achieved  by  her  classmates,  or 
the  record  run  up  last  season  by  the  alma  mater's  football 
or  field-hockey  team.  He  is  addicted  to  funny  hats  deco- 
rated with  his  class  numerals,  she  to  daisy  chainmaking 
and  to  recapturing  the  elusive  delights  of  the  junior-class 
hoop-roll. 

If  he  should  encounter  his  old  professor  of  physics,  he  is 
supposedly  careful  to  confine  the  conversation  to  remi- 
niscences about  the  time  Joe  or  Jane  Wilkins,  with  spec- 
tacular results,  tried  to  disprove  the  validity  of  Newton's 
third  law.  To  ask  the  old  gentleman  about  the  implica- 
tions of  the  latest  research  concerning  anti-matter  would 
be,  it  is  supposed,  a  most  serious  breach  of  the  Alumni 
Reunion  Code. 

Such  a  view  of  organized  alumni  activity  might  be  dis- 
missed as  unworthy  of  note,  but  for  one  disturbing  fact: 
among  its  most  earnest  adherents  are  a  surprising  number 
of  alumni  and  alumnae  themselves. 


Permit  us  to  lay  the  distorted  image  to  rest,  with  the  aid  \ 
of  the  rites  conducted  by  cartoonist  Mark  Kelley  on  the  i 
following  pages.  To  do  so  will  not  necessitate  burying  the ; 
class  banner  or  interring  the  reunion  hat,  nor  is  there  a  j 
need  to  disband  the  homecoming  day  parade. 

The  simple  truth  is  that  the  serious  activities  of  organ- j 
ized  alumni  far  outweigh  the  frivolities — in  about  the 
same  proportion  as  the  average  citizen's,  or  unorganized  | 
alumnus's,  party-going  activities  are  outweighed  by  hisi 
less  festive  pursuits. 

Look,  for  example,  at  the  activities  of  the  organized! 
alumni  of  a  large  and  famous  state  university  in  the  Mid-i 
west.  The  former  students  of  this  university  are  often  j 
pictured  as  football-mad.  And  there  is  no  denying  that,  to| 
many  of  them,  there  is  no  more  pleasant  way  of  spending; 
an  autumn  Saturday  than  witnessing  a  victory  by  the. 
home  team.  i 

But  by  far  the  great  bulk  of  alumni  energy  on  behalf  of  I 
the  old  school  is  invested  elsewhere:  , 

►  Every  year  the  alumni  association  sponsors  a  recog-' 
nition  dinner  to  honor  outstanding  students — those  with: 
a  scholastic  average  of  3.5  (B  + )  or  better.  This  has  proved ; 
to  be  a  most  effective  way  of  showing  students  that  aca- ' 
demic  prowess  is  valued  above  all  else  by  the  institution  \ 
and  its  alumni.  i 

►  Every  year  the  alumni  give  five  "distinguished  teach- 1 
ing  awards" — grants  of  $1,000  each  to  professors  selected  | 
by  their  peers  for  outstanding  performance  in  the  class- 
room. 

►  An  advisory  board  of  alumni  prominent  in  various! 
fields  meets  regularly  to  consider  the  problems  of  the! 
university:  the  quality  of  the  course  offerings,  the  caliber  | 
of  the  students,  and  a  variety  of  other  matters.  They  re-  i 
port  directly  to  the  university  president,  in  confidence.  \ 
Their  work  has  been  salutary.  When  the  university's 
school  of  architecture  lost  its  accreditation,  for  example, . 
the  efforts  of  the  alumni  advisers  were  invaluable  in  get- 
ting to  the  root  of  the  trouble  and  recommending  meas- ' 
ures  by  which  accreditation  could  be  regained. 

►  The  efforts  of  alumni  have  resulted  in  the  passage  of 
urgently  needed,  but  politically  endangered,  appropria-^ 
tions  by  the  state  legislature. 

►  Some  3,000  of  the  university's  alumni  act  each  year  as 
volunteer  alumni-fund  solicitors,  making  contacts  with  I 
30,000  of  the  university's  former  students. 

Nor  is  this  a  particularly  unusual  list  of  alumni  accom- 
plishments. The  work  and  thought  expended  by  the  alum- 


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ELLIOTT  EBWITT.  MAGNUM 


Behind  the  fun 


of  organized  alumni  activity — in  clubs,  at  reunions — lies  new  seriousness 
nowadays,  and  a  substantial  record  of  service  to  American  education. 


ni  of  hundreds  of  schools,  colleges,  and  universities  in 
behalf  of  their  alma  maters  would  make  a  glowing  record, 
if  ever  it  could  be  compiled.  The  alumni  of  one  institution 
took  it  upon  themselves  to  survey  the  federal  income-tax 
laws,  as  they  affected  parents'  ability  to  finance  their 
children's  education,  and  then,  in  a  nationwide  campaign, 
pressed  for  needed  reforms.  In  a  score  of  cities,  the 
alumnae  of  a  women's  college  annually  sell  tens  of  thou- 
sands of  tulip  bulbs  for  their  alma  mater's  benefit;  in 
eight  years  they  have  raised  $80,000,  not  to  mention 
hundreds  of  thousands  of  tulips.  Other  institutions'  alum- 
nae stage  house  and  garden  tours,  organize  used-book 
sales,  sell  flocked  Christmas  trees,  sponsor  theatrical 
benefits.  Name  a  worthwhile  activity  and  someone  is 
probably  doing  it,  for  faculty  salaries  or  building  funds  or 
student  scholarships. 

Drop  in  on  a  reunion  or  a  local  alumni-club  meeting, 
and  you  may  well  find  that  the  superficial  programs  of 


yore  have  been  replaced  by  seminars,  lectures,  laboratory 
demonstrations,  and  even  week-long  short-courses.  Visit 
the  local  high  school  during  the  season  when  the  senior 
students  are  applying  for  admission  to  college — and  try- 
ing to  find  their  way  through  dozens  of  college  catalogues, 
each  describing  a  campus  paradise — and  you  will  find 
alumni  on  hand  to  help  the  student  counselors.  Nor  are 
they  high-pressure  salesmen  for  their  own  alma  mater  and 
disparagers  of  everybody  else's.  Often  they  can,  and  do, 
perform  their  highest  service  to  prospective  students  by 
advising  them  to  apply  somewhere  else. 

THE  ACHIEVEMENTS,  in  short,  belle  the  popular  image. 
And  if  no  one  else  realizes  this,  or  cares,  one  group 
should:  the  alumni  and  alumnae  themselves.  Too 
many  of  them  may  be  shying  away  from  a  good  thing  be- 
cause they  think  that  being  an  "active"  alumnus  means 
wearing  a  funny  hat. 


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from  any  other  source  of  gifts.  Alumni  support  « 


WITHOUT  THE  DOLLARS  that  their  alumni  contrib- 
ute each  year,  America's  privately  supported 
educational  institutions  would  be  in  serious 
difficulty  today.  And  the  same  would  be  true  of  the  na- 
tion's publicly  supported  institutions,  without  the  sup- 
port of  alumni  in  legislatures  and  elections  at  which 
appropriations  or  bond  issues  are  at  stake. 

For  the  private  institutions,  the  financial  support  re- 
ceived from  individual  alumni  often  means  the  difference 
between  an  adequate  or  superior  faculty  and  one  that  is 
underpaid  and  understaffed;  between  a  thriving  scholar- 
ship program  and  virtually  none  at  all;  between  well- 
equipped  laboratories  and  obsolete,  crowded  ones.  For 
tax-supported  institutions,  which  in  growing  numbers  are 
turning  to  their  alumni  for  direct  financial  support,  such 
aid  makes  it  possible  to  give  scholarships,  grant  loans  to 
needy  students,  build  such  buildings  as  student  unions, 
and  carry  on  research  for  which  legislative  appropriations 
do  not  provide. 

To  gain  an  idea  of  the  scope  of  the  support  which 
alumni  give — and  of  how  much  that  is  worthwhile  in 
American  education  depends  upon  it — consider  this  sta- 
tistic, unearthed  in  a  current  survey  of  1,144  schools, 
junior  colleges,  colleges,  and  universities  in  the  United 
States  and  Canada:  in  just  twelve  months,  alumni  gave 
their  alma  maters  more  than  $199  million.  They  were  the 
largest  single  source  of  gifts. 

Nor  was  this  the  kind  of  support  that  is  given  once,  per- 
haps as  the  result  of  a  high-pressure  fund  drive,  and  never 
heard  of  again.  Alumni  tend  to  give  funds  regularly.  In 
the  past  year,  they  contributed  $45.5  million,  on  an  annual 
gift  basis,  to  the  1,144  institutions  surveyed.  To  realize 
that  much  annual  income  from  investments  in  blue-chip 
stocks,  the  institutions  would  have  needed  over  1.2  billion 
more  dollars  in  endowment  funds  than  they  actually 
possessed. 

A  NNUAL  ALUMNI  GIVING  is  not  a  new  phenomenon  on 
t\  the  American  educational  scene  (Yale  alumni 
■^  -^  founded  the  first  annual  college  fund  in  1890,  and 
Mount  Hermon  was  the  first  independent  secondary 
school  to  do  so,  in  1903).  But  not  until  fairly  recently  did 
annual  giving  become  the  main  element  in  education's 
financial  survival  kit.  The  development  was  logical.  Big 
endowments  had  been  affected  by  inflation.  Big  private 
philanthropy,  affected  by  the  graduated  income  and  in- 


heritance taxes,  was  no  longer  able  to  do  the  job  alone. 
Yet,  with  the  growth  of  science  and  technology  and 
democratic  concepts  of  education,  educational  budgets 
had  to  be  increased  to  keep  pace. 

Twenty  years  before  Yale's  first  alumni  drive,  a  pro- 
fessor in  New  Haven  foresaw  the  possibilities  and  looked 
into  the  minds  of  alumni  everywhere: 

"No  graduate  of  the  college,"  he  said,  "has  ever  paid 
in  full  what  it  cost  the  college  to  educate  him.  A  part  of  the 
expense  was  borne  by  the  funds  given  by  former  bene- 
factors of  the  institution. 

"A  great  many  can  never  pay  the  debt.  A  very  few  can, 
in  their  turn,  become  munificent  benefactors.  There  is  a 
very  large  number,  however,  between  these  two,  who  can, 
and  would  cheerfully,  give  according  to  their  ability  in 
order  that  the  college  might  hold  the  same  relative  posi- 
tion to  future  generations  which  it  held  to  their  own." 

The  first  Yale  alumni  drive,  seventy  years  ago,  brought 
in  $11,015.  In  1959  alone,  Yale's  alumni  gave  more  than 
$2  million.  Not  only  at  Yale,  but  at  the  hundreds  of  other 
institutions  which  have  established  annual  alumni  funds 
in  the  intervening  years,  the  feeling  of  indebtedness  and 
the  concern  for  future  generations  which  the  Yale  pro- 
fessor foresaw  have  spurred  alumni  to  greater  and  greater 
efforts  in  this  enterprise. 

A  ND  MONEY  FROM  ALUMNI  is  a  powerful  magnet:  it 
Za  draws  more.  Not  only  have  more  than  eighty  busi- 
■*-  -^  ness  corporations,  led  in  1954  by  General  Electric, 
established  the  happy  custom  of  matching,  dollar  for  dol- 
lar, the  gifts  that  their  employees  (and  sometimes  their 
employees'  wives)  give  to  their  alma  maters;  alumni 
giving  is  also  a  measure  applied  by  many  business  men 
and  by  philanthropic  foundations  in  determining  how 
productive  their  organizations'  gifts  to  an  educational  in- 
stitution are  likely  to  be.  Thus  alumni  giving,  as  Gordon 
K.  Chalmers,  the  late  president  of  Kenyon  College,  de- 
scribed it,  is  "the  very  rock  on  which  all  other  giving  must 
rest.  Gifts  from  outside  the  family  depend  largely — some- 
times wholly — on  the  degree  of  alumni  support." 

The  "degree  of  alumni  support"  is  gauged  not  by  dol- 
lars alone.  The  percentage  of  alumni  who  are  regular 
givers  is  also  a  key.  And  here  the  record  is  not  as  dazzling 
as  the  dollar  figures  imply. 

Nationwide,  only  one  in  five  alumni  of  colleges,  uni- 
versities, and  prep  schools  gives  to  his  annual  alumni 


^ceived  more  of  it  from  their  alumni  than 
3w  education's  strongest  financial  rampart 


fund.  The  actual  figure  last  year  was  20.9  per  cent.  Allow- 
ing for  the  inevitable  few  who  are  disenchanted  with  their 
alma  maters'  cause,*  and  for  those  who  spurn  all  fund 
solicitations,  sometimes  with  heavy  scorn, f  and  for  those 
whom  legitimate  reasons  prevent  from  giving  financial 
aid,§  the  participation  figure  is  still  low. 

WHY?  Perhaps  because  the  non-participants  imag- 
ine their  institutions  to  be  adequately  financed. 
(Virtually  without  exception,  in  both  private  and 
tax-supported  institutions,  this  is— sadly— not  so.)  Per- 
haps because  they  believe  their  small  gift— a  dollar,  or 
five,  or  ten— will  be  insignificant.  (Again,  most  emphati- 
cally, not  so.  Multiply  the  5,223,240  alumni  who  gave 
nothing  to  their  alma  maters  last  year  by  as  little  as  one 
dollar  each,  and  the  figure  still  comes  to  thousands  of 
additional  scholarships  for  deserving  students  or  sub- 
stantial pay  increases  for  thousands  of  teachers  who  may, 
at  this  moment,  be  debating  whether  they  can  afford  to 
continue  teaching  next  year.) 

By  raising  the  percentage  of  participation  in  alumni 
fund  drives,  alunmi  can  materially  improve  their  alma 
maters'  standing.  That  dramatic  increases  in  participation 
can  be  brought  about,  and  quickly,  is  demonstrated  by 
the  case  of  Wofford  College,  a  small  institution  in  South 
Carolina.  Until  several  years  ago,  Wofford  received 
annual  gifts  from  only  12  per  cent  of  its  5,750  alumni. 
Then  Roger  Milliken,  a  textile  manufacturer  and  a  Wof- 
ford trustee,  issued  a  challenge:  for  every  percentage- 
point  increase  over  12  percent,  he'd  give  $1,000.  After  the 
alumni  were  finished,  Mr.  Milliken  cheerfully  turned  over 
a  check  for  562,000.  Wofford's  alumni  had  raised  their 
participation  in  the  annual  fund  to  74.4  per  cent— a  new 
national  record. 

"It  was  a  remarkable  performance,"  observed  the 
American  Alumni  Council.  "Its  impact  on  Wofford  will 
be  felt  for  many  years  to  come." 

And  what  Wofford's  alumni  could  do,  your  institution's 
alumni  could  probably  do,  too. 

*  Wrote  one  alumnus:  "I  see  that  Stanford  is  making  great  prog- 
ress. However,  I  am  opposed  to  progress  in  any  form.  Therefore  I 
am  not  sending  you  any  money." 

t  A  man  in  Mempliis,  Tennessee,  regularly  sent  Baylor  University 
a  check  signed  "U.  R.  Stuck." 

§  In  her  fund  reply  envelope,  a  Kansas  alumna  once  sent,  without 
comment,  her  household  bills  for  the  month. 


memo:  from  A^/^ivP^ 

»  Husbands 


►  Women's  colleges,  as  a  group,  have  had  a  unique 
problem  in  fund-raising— and  they  wish  they  knew  how 
to  solve  it. 

The  loyalty  of  their  alumnae  in  contributing  money 
each  year— an  average  of  41.2  per  cent  took  part  in  1959 
— is  nearly  double  the  national  average  for  all  universi- 
ties, colleges,  junior  colleges,  and  privately  supported 
secondary  schools.  But  the  size  of  the  typical  gift  is  often 
smaller  than  one  might  expect. 

Why?  The  alumnae  say  that  while  husbands  obviously 
place  a  high  value  on  the  products  of  the  women's  col- 
leges, many  underestimate  the  importance  of  giving  wom- 
en's colleges  the  same  degree  of  support  they  accord  their 
own  alma  maters.  This,  some  guess,  is  a  holdover  from 
the  days  when  higher  education  for  women  was  regarded 
as  a  luxury,  while  higher  education  for  men  was  consid- 
ered a  sine  qua  non  for  business  and  professional  careers. 

As  a  result,  again  considering  the  average,  women's 
colleges  must  continue  to  cover  much  of  their  operating 
expense  from  tuition  fees.  Such  fees  are  generally  higher 
than  those  charged  hymen's  or  coeducational  institutions, 
and  the  women's  colleges  are  worried  about  the  social  and 
intellectual  implications  of  this  fact.  They  have  no  desire 
to  be  the  province  solely  of  children  of  the  well-to-do; 
higher  education  for  women  is  no  longer  a  luxury  to  be 
reserved  to  those  who  can  pay  heavy  fees. 

Since  contributions  to  education  appear  to  be  one  area 
of  family  budgets  still  controlled  largely  by  men,  the 
alumnae  hope  that  husbands  will  take  serious  note  of  the 
women's  colleges'  claim  to  a  larger  share  of  it.  They  may 
be  starting  to  do  so:  from  1958  to  1959,  the  average  gift 
to  women's  colleges  rose  22.4  per  cent.  But  it  still  trails 
the  average  gift  to  men's  colleges,  private  universities,  and 
professional  schools. 


•  rnifiTOiii      •   rinr^ 


ERICH   HARTMANN.  MAQNUM 


for  the  Public  educational  institutions, 

a  special  kind  of  service 


PUBLICLY  SUPPORTED  educational  institutions  owe  a 
special  kind  of  debt  to  their  alumni.  Many  people 
imagine  that  the  public  institutions  have  no  finan- 
cial worries,  thanks  to  a  steady  flow  of  tax  dollars.  Yet 
they  actually  lead  a  perilous  fiscal  existence,  dependent 
upon  annual  or  biennial  appropriations  by  legislatures. 
More  than  once,  state  and  municipally  supported  institu- 
tions would  have  found  themselves  in  serious  straits  if 
their  alumni  had  not  assumed  a  role  of  leadership. 
►  A  state  university  in  New  England  recently  was  put  in 
academic  jeopardy  because  the  legislature  defeated  a  bill 
to  provide  increased  salaries  for  faculty  members.  Then 


the  university's  "Associate  Alumni"  took  matters  into 
their  hands.  They  brought  the  facts  of  political  and  aca- 
demic life  to  the  attention  of  alumni  throughout  the  state, 
prompting  them  to  write  to  their  representatives  in  sup- 
port of  higher  faculty  pay.  A  compromise  bill  was  passed, 
and  salary  increases  were  granted.  Alumni  action  thus 
helped  ease  a  crisis  which  threatened  to  do  serious,  per- 
haps irreparable,  damage  to  the  university. 
►  In  a  neighboring  state,  the  public  university  receives 
only  38.3  per  cent  of  its  operating  budget  from  state  and 
federal  appropriations.  Ninety-one  per  cent  of  the  uni- 
versity's $17  million  physical  plant  was  provided  by  pri- 


The  Beneficiaries: 


Students  on  a  state-university  campus.  Alumni  support  is  proving 
invaluable  in  maintaining  high-quality  education  at  such  institutions. 


vate  funds.  Two  years  ago,  graduates  of  its  college  of 
medicine  gave  $226,752  for  a  new  medical  center — the 
largest  amount  given  by  the  alumni  of  any  American 
medical  school  that  year. 

►  Several  years  ago  the  alumni  of  six  state-supported 
institutions  in  a  midwestern  state  rallied  support  for  a 
$150  million  bond  issue  for  higher  education,  mental 
health,  and  welfare — an  issue  that  required  an  amend- 
ment to  the  state  constitution.  Of  four  amendments  on 
the  ballot,  it  was  the  only  one  to  pass. 

►  In  another  midwestern  state,  action  by  an  "Alumni 
Council  for  Higher  Education,"  representing  eighteen 
publicly  supported  institutions,  has  helped  produce  a  $13 
million  increase  in  operating  funds  for  1959-61 — the  most 
significant  increase  ever  voted  for  the  state's  system  of 
higher  education. 


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OME  ALUMNI  ORGANIZATIONS  are  forbidden  to  engage 
in  political  activity  of  any  kind.  The  intent  is  a  good 
one:  to  keep  the  organizations  out  of  party  politics 


and  lobbying.  But  the  effect  is  often  to  prohibit  the  alumni 
from  conducting  any  organized  legislative  activity  in  be- 
half of  publicly  supported  education  in  their  states. 

"This  is  unfair,"  said  a  state-university  alumni  spokes- 
man recently,  "because  this  kind  of  activity  is  neither 
shady  nor  unnecessary. 

"But  the  restrictions — most  of  which  1  happen  to  think 
are  nonsense — exist,  nevertheless.  Even  so,  individual 
alumni  can  make  personal  contacts  with  legislators  in 
their  home  towns,  if  not  at  the  State  Capitol.  Above  all, 
in  their  contacts  with  fellow  citizens — with  people  who 
influence  public  opinion — the  alumni  of  state  institutions 
must  support  their  alma  maters  to  an  intense  degree.  They 
must  make  it  their  business  to  get  straight  information 
and  spread  it  through  their  circles  of  influence. 

"Since  the  law  forbids  us  to  organize  such  support, 
every  alumnus  has  to  start  this  work,  and  continue  it,  on 
his  own.  This  isn't  something  that  most  people  do  natu- 
rally— but  the  education  of  their  own  sons  and  daughters 
rests  on  their  becoming  aroused  and  doing  it." 


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a  matter  of  Principle 


ANY  WORTHWHILE  INSTITUTION  of  higher  education, 
ZA  one  college  president  has  said,  lives  "in  chronic 
-*-  -*-  tension  with  the  society  that  supports  it."  Says 
The  Campus  and  the  State,  a  1959  survey  of  academic  free- 
dom in  which  that  president's  words  appear:  "New  ideas 
always  run  the  risk  of  offending  entrenched  interests 
within  the  community.  If  higher  education  is  to  be  suc- 
cessful in  its  creative  role  it  must  be  guaranteed  some  pro- 
tection against  reprisal.  .  ." 

The  peril  most  frequently  is  budgetary:  the  threat  of 
appropriations  cuts,  if  the  unpopular  ideas  are  not  aban- 
doned; the  real  or  imagined  threat  of  a  loss  of  public — 
even  alumni — sympathy. 

Probably  the  best  protection  against  the  danger  of 
reprisals  against  free  institutions  of  learning  is  their 
alumni:  alumni  who  understand  the  meaning  of  freedom 
and  give  their  strong  and  informed  support  to  matters  of 
educational  principle.  Sometimes  such  support  is  avail- 
able in  abundance  and  offered  with  intelhgence.  Some- 
times— almost  always  because  of  misconception  or  failure 
to  be  vigilant — it  is  not. 
For  example: 

►  An  alumnus  of  one  private  college  was  a  regular  and 
heavy  donor  to  the  annual  alumni  fund.  He  was  known  to 
have  provided  handsomely  for  his  alma  mater  in  his  will. 
But  when  he  questioned  his  grandson,  a  student  at  the 
old  school,  he  learned  that  an  economics  professor  not 
only  did  not  condemn,  but  actually  discussed  the  necessity 
for,  the  national  debt.  Grandfather  threatened  to  withdraw 
all  support  unless  the  professor  ceased  uttering  such 
heresy  or  was  fired.  (The  professor  didn't  and  wasn't.  The 
college  is  not  yet  certain  where  it  stands  in  the  gentleman's 
will.) 

►  When  no  students  from  a  certain  county  managed  to 
meet  the  requirements  for  admission  to  a  southwestern 
university's  medical  school,  the  county's  angry  delegate  to 
the  state  legislature  announced  he  was  "out  to  get  this 
guy" — the  vice  president  in  charge  of  the  university's 
medical  affairs,  who  had  staunchly  backed  the  medical 
school's  admissions  committee.  The  board  of  trustees  of 
the  university,  virtually  all  of  whom  were  alumni,  joined 
other  alumni  and  the  local  chapter  of  the  American 


Association  of  University  Professors  to  rally  successfully 
to  the  v.p.'s  support. 

►  When  the  president  of  a  publicly  supported  institu- 
tion recently  said  he  would  have  to  limit  the  number  of 
students  admitted  to  next  fall's  freshman  class  if  high 
academic  standards  were  not  to  be  compromised,  some 
constituent-fearing  legislators  were  wrathful.  When  the 
issue  was  explained  to  them,  alumni  backed  the  presi- 
dent's position — decisively. 

►  When  a  number  of  institutions  (joined  in  December 
by  President  Eisenhower)  opposed  the  "disclaimer  affida- 
vit" required  of  students  seeking  loans  under  the  National 
Defense  Education  Act,  many  citizens — including  some 
alumni — assailed  them  for  their  stand  against  "swearing 
allegiance  to  the  United  States."  The  fact  is,  the  dis- 
claimer affidavit  is  not  an  oath  of  allegiance  to  the  United 
States  (which  the  Education  Act  also  requires,  but  which 
the  colleges  have  not  opposed).  Fortunately,  alumni  who 
took  the  trouble  to  find  out  what  the  affidavit  really  was 
apparently  outnumbered,  by  a  substantial  majority,  those 
who  leaped  before  they  looked.  Coincidentally  or  not, 
most  of  the  institutions  opposing  the  disclaimer  affidavit 
received  more  money  from  their  alumni  during  the  con- 
troversy than  ever  before  in  their  history. 

IN  THE  FUTURE,  as  in  the  past,  educational  institutions 
worth  their  salt  will  be  in  the  midst  of  controversy. 
Such  is  the  nature  of  higher  education:  ideas  are  its 
merchandise,  and  ideas  new  and  old  are  frequently  con- 
troversial. An  educational  institution,  indeed,  may  be 
doing  its  job  badly  if  it  is  not  involved  in  controversy,  at 
times.  If  an  alumnus  never  finds  himself  in  disagreement 
with  his  alma  mater,  he  has  a  right  to  question  whether 
his  alma  mater  is  intellectually  awake  or  dozing. 

To  understand  this  is  to  understand  the  meaning  of 
academic  freedom  and  vitality.  And,  with  such  an  under- 
standing, an  alumnus  is  equipped  to  give  his  highest  serv- 
ice to  higher  education;  to  give  his  support  to  the  princi- 
ples which  make. higher  education  free  and  effectual. 

If  higher  education  is  to  prosper,  it  will  need  this  kind 
of  support  from  its  alumni— tomorrow  even  more  than  in 
its  gloriously  stormy  past. 


T  J  are  the  merchandise  of  education,  and  every  worthwhile  educational  institution  must  provide  and 

XQC3S         guard  the  conditions  for  breeding  them.  To  do  so,  they  need  the  help  and  vigilance  of  their  alumni. 


Ahead: 


BOLAND  READ 


'  I  ^1_  _.       A  »-4-        of  keeping  intellectually  alive  for  a  lifetime 
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han  ever   by  a 
growing  alumni-alma  mater  relationship. 


WHITHER  THE  COURSE  of  the  relationship  between ' 
alumni  and  alma  mater?  At  the  turn  into  the ' 
Sixties,  it  is  evident  that  a  new  and  challenging' 
relationship — of  unprecedented  value  to  both  the  institu-; 
tion  and  its  alumni — is  developing.  ] 

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►  Ifalw7ini  wish,  their  intellectual  voyage  can  be  ' 
continued  for  a  lifetime. 

There  was  a  time  when  graduation  was  the  end.  Youi 
got  your  diploma,  along  with  the  right  to  place  certain  I 
initials  after  your  name;  your  hand  was  clasped  for  an , 
instant  by  the  president;  and  the  institution's  business! 
was  done.  ! 

If  you  were  to  keep  yourself  intellectually  awake,  the! 
No-Doz  would  have  to  be  self-administered.  If  you  were, 
to  renew  your  acquaintance  with  literature  or  science,  the ' 
introductions  would  have  to  be  self-performed.  | 

Automotion  is  still  the  principal  driving  force.  The  ■ 
years  in  school  and  college  are  designed  to  provide  the  i 
push  and  then  the  momentum  to  keep  you  going  with  ■ 
your  mind.  "Madam,  we  guarantee  results,"  wrote  a  col- ' 
lege  president  to  an  inquiring  mother,  " — or  we  return; 
the  boy."  After  graduation,  the  guarantee  is  yours  to ; 
maintain,  alone. 

Alone,  but  not  quite.  It  makes  little  sense,  many  edu-  '■ 
cators  say,  for  schools  and  colleges  not  to  do  whatever ' 
they  can  to  protect  their  investment  in  their  students —  : 
which  is  considerable,  in  terms  of  time,  talents,  and  j 
money — and  not  to  try  to  make  the  relationship  between  I 
alumni  and  their  alma  maters  a  two-way  flow.  i 

As  a  consequence  of  such  thinking,  and  of  demands  I 
issuing  from  the  former  students  themselves,  alumni  i 
meetings  of  all  types — local  clubs,  campus  reunions — are 
taking  on  a  new  character.  "There  has  to  be  a  reason  and  | 
a  purpose  for  a  meeting,"  notes  an  alumna.  "Groups  that 
meet  for  purely  social  reasons  don't  last  long.  Just  be-  j 
cause  Mary  went  to  my  college  doesn't  mean  I  enjoy  J 
being  with  her  socially— but  I  might  well  enjoy  working  ' 
with  her  in  a  serious  intellectual  project."  Male  alumni : 
agree;  there  is  a  limit  to  the  congeniality  that  can  be  main-  i 
tained  solely  by  the  thin  thread  of  reminiscences  or  small-  i 
talk.  ' 

But  there  is  no  limit,  among  people  with  whom  their  1 


a  new  Lyhallenge, 

a  new  relationship 


education  "stuck,"  to  the  revitalizing  effects  of  learning. 
The  chemistry  professor  who  is  in  town  for  a  chemists" 
conference  and  is  invited  to  address  the  local  chapter  of 
the  alumni  association  no  longer  feels  he  must  talk  about 
nothing  more  weighty  than  the  beauty  of  the  campus 
elms;  his  audience  wants  him  to  talk  chemistry,  and  he  is 
delighted  to  oblige.  The  engineers  who  return  to  school 
for  their  annual  homecoming  welcome  the  opportunity  to 
bring  themselves  up  to  date  on  developments  in  and  out 
of  their  specialty.  Housewives  back  on  the  campus  for 
reunions  demand — and  get — seminars  and  short-courses. 

But  the  wave  of  interest  in  enriching  the  intellectual 
content  of  alumni  meetings  may  be  only  a  beginning. 
With  more  leisure  at  their  command,  alumni  will  have 
the  time  (as  they  already  have  the  inclination)  to  under- 
take more  intensive,  regular  educational  programs. 

If  alumni  demand  them,  new  concepts  in  adult  educa- 
tion may  emerge.  Urban  colleges  and  universities  may 
step  up  their  oiTerings  of  programs  designed  especially  for 
the  alumni  in  their  communities — not  only  their  own 
alumni,  but  those  of  distant  institutions.  Unions  and 
go\ernment  and  industry,  already  experimenting  with 
graduate-education  programs  for  their  leaders,  may  tind 
ways  of  giving  sabbatical  leaves  on  a  widespread  basis — 
and  they  may  profit,  in  hard  dollars-and-cents  terms,  from 
the  results  of  such  intellectual  re-charging. 

Colleges  and  universities,  already  overburdened  with 
teaching  as  well  as  other  duties,  will  need  help  if  such 
dreams  are  to  come  true.  But  help  will  be  found  if  the 
demand  is  insistent  enough. 

►  Alumni  partnerships  with  their  alma  mater,  in 
meeting  ever-stiffer  educational  challenges,  will  grow- 
even  closer  than  they  have  been. 

Boards  of  overseers,  visiting  committees,  and  other 
partnerships  between  alumni  and  their  institutions  are 
proving,  at  many  schools,  colleges,  and  universities,  to  be 
channels  through  which  the  educators  can  keep  in  touch 
with  the  community  at  large  and  vice  versa.  Alumni  trus- 
tees, elected  by  their  fellow  alumni,  are  found  on  the  gov- 
erning boards  of  more  and  more  institutions.  Alumni 
"without  portfolio"  are  seeking  ways  to  join  with  their 
alma  maters  in  advancing  the  cause  of  education.  The 


representative  of  a  West  Coast  university  has  noted  the 
trend:  "In  selling  memberships  in  our  alumni  associa- 
tion, we  have  learned  that,  while  it's  wise  to  list  the  bene- 
fits of  membership,  what  interests  them  most  is  how  they 
can  be  of  service  to  the  university." 

►  Alumni  can  have  a  decisive  role  in  maintaining 
high  standards  of  education,  even  as  enrollments 
increase  at  most  schools  and  colleges. 

There  is  a  real  crisis  in  American  education:  the  crisis 
of  quality.  For  a  variety  of  reasons,  many  institutions  find 
themselves  unable  to  keep  their  faculties  staffed  with  high- 
caliber  men  and  women.  Many  lack  the  equipment 
needed  for  study  and  research.  Many,  even  in  this  age  of 
high  student  population,  are  unable  to  attract  the  quality 
of  student  they  desire.  Many  have  been  forced  to  dissipate 
their  teaching  and  research  energies,  in  deference  to  pub- 
lic demand  for  more  and  more  extracurricular  "services." 
Many,  besieged  by  applicants  for  admission,  have  had  to 
yield  to  pressure  and  enroll  students  who  are  unqualified. 

Each  of  these  problems  has  a  direct  bearing  upon  the 
quality  of  education  in  America.  Each  is  a  problem  to 
which  alumni  can  constructively  address  themselves,  indi- 
vidually and  in  organized  groups. 

Some  can  best  be  handled  through  community  leader- 
ship: helping  present  the  institutions'  case  to  the  public. 
Some  can  be  handled  by  direct  participation  in  such  ac- 
tivities as  academic  talent-scouting,  in  which  many  insti- 
tutions, both  public  and  private,  enlist  the  aid  of  their 
alumni  in  meeting  with  college-bound  high  school  stu- 
dents in  their  cities  and  towns.  Some  can  be  handled  by 
making  more  money  available  to  the  institutions — for 
faculty  salaries,  for  scholarships, for  buildings  and  equip- 
ment. Some  can  be  handled  through  political  action. 

The  needs  vary  widely  from  institution  to  institution — 
and  what  may  help  one  may  actually  set  back  another. 
Because  of  this,  it  is  important  to  maintain  a  close  liaison 
with  the  campus  when  undertaking  such  work.  (Alumni 
offices  everywhere  will  welcome  inquiries.) 

When  the  opportunity  for  aid  does  come — as  it  has  in 
the  past,  and  as  it  inevitably  will  in  the  years  ahead- 
alumni  response  will  be  the  key  to  America's  educational 
future,  and  to  all  that  depends  upon  it. 


alumni- 
ship 


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OHN  MASEFiELD  WES  addressing  himself  to  the  subject 
of  universities.  "They  give  to  the  young  in  their  impres- 
sionable years  the  bond  of  a  lofty  purpose  shared,"  he 
said;  "of  a  great  corporate  life  whose  links  will  not  be 
loosed  until  they  die." 

The  links  that  unite  alumni  with  each  other  and  with 
their  alma  mater  are  difficult  to  define.  But  every  alum- 
nus and  alumna  knows  they  exist,  as  surely  as  do  the 
campus's  lofty  spires  and  the  ageless  dedication  of  edu- 
cated men  and  women  to  the  process  of  keeping  them- 
selves and  their  children  intellectually  alive. 

Once  one  has  caught  the  spirit  of  learning,  of  truth,  of 
probing  into  the  undiscovered  and  unknown — the  spirit 
of  his  alma  mater — one  does  not  really  lose  it,  for  as 
long  as  one  lives.  As  life  proceeds,  the  daily  mechanics 
of  living — of  job-holding,  of  family-rearing,  of  mortgage- 
paying,  of  lawn-cutting,  of  meal-cooking — sometimes 
are  tedious.  But  for  them  who  have  known  the  spirit  of 
intellectual  adventure  and  conquest,  there  is  the  bond  of 
the  lofty  purpose  shared,  of  the  great  corporate  life 
whose  links  will  not  be  loosed  until  they  die. 

This  would  be  the  true  meaning  of  alumni-ship,  were 
there  such  a  word.  It  is  the  reasoning  behind  the  great 
service  that  alumni  give  to  education.  It  is  the  reason 
alma  maters  can  call  upon  their  alumni  for  responsible 
support  of  all  kinds,  with  confidence  that  the  responsi- 
bility will  be  well  met. 


THE 

ALUMN^7a 


The  material  on  this  and  the  preceding  IS  J 
pages  was  prepared  in  behalf  of  more  than  350^ 
schools,  colleges,  and  universities  in  the  United  . 
States,  Canada,  and  Mexico  by  the  staff  listed  i 
below,  who  have  formed  editorial  projects  | 
FOR  EDUCATION,  INC.,  through  which  to  per- . 
form  this  function,  e.p.e.,  inc.,  is  a  non-profit 
organization  associated  with  the  American] 
Alumni  Council.  The  circulation  of  this  supple- 1 
ment  is  2,900,000. 

DAVID  A.  BURR  i 

The  University  of  Oklahoma  \ 

GEORGE  J.  COOKE 

Princeton  University 

DAN  ENDSLEY 

Stanford  University 

DAN  H.  FENN,  JR. 

Harvard  Business  School  , 

RANDOLPH  L.  FORT 

Emory  University 

1.  ALFRED  GUEST 

Amherst  College  • 

L.  FRANKLIN  HEALD  I 

The  University  of  A'evv  Hampshire  i 

CHARLES  M.  HELMKEN  ] 

Saint  John's  University  i 

JEAN  D.  LINEMAN  j 

American  Alumni  Council  ; 

MARALYN  ORBISON 

Swarthmore  College 

ROBERT  L.   PAYTON  ' 

Washington  University 

FRANCES  PROVENCE 

Baylor  University 

ROBERT  M.   RHODES  I 

Lehigh  University 

WILLIAM  SCHRAMM,  JR. 

The  University  of  Pennsylvania 

VERNE  A.  STADTMAN 

The  University  of  California  ' 

FREDERIC  A.  STOTT  i 

Phillips  Academy  {Andover)  i 

FRANK  J.  TATE 

The  Ohio  State  University  ' 

ERIK  WENSBERG  ; 

Colu/nbia  University 

CHARLES  E.  WIDMAYER  ' 

Dartmouth  College 

REBA  WILCOXON  i 

The  University  of  Arkansas  I 

CHESLEY  WORTHINGTON  ' 

Brown  University 


CORBIN  GWALTNEY 

Executive  Editor 

HAROLD  R.  HARDING 

Assistant  Secretary-  Treasurer 


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Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00 

Prof.  Brungart 
Dies  at  88 

Professor  Edwin  M.  Brungart  '00 
of  Selinsgr()\e  died  Marcli  15  at 
Community  Hospital,  Sunbury.  He 
was  88  years  of  age. 

A  native  of  Rebersburg,  Centre 
County,  Pa..  Brungart  was  a  gradu- 
ate of  the  Select  School  (equivalent 
to  a  Nonnal  School)  and  had 
taught  in  public  schools  before  en- 
tering Susquehanna.  After  grad- 
uation in  1900  he  established  the 
first  rural  high  school  at  Cross 
Roads,  Potter  County,  and  was 
school  principal  in  Mifflinburg.  He 
received  his  master's  degree  from 
the   University  of  Pennsylvania. 

The  octogenarian  first  joined  the 
Susquehanna  faculty  in  1904,  spent 
some  47  years  teaching  education 
and  Latin,  and  retired  about  10 
years  ago. 

Professor  Brungart  was  a  lo>'al 
member  of  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Selinsgrove;  Pi  Gamma 
Mu  Fraternit)-;  Snyder  County  His- 
torical Society;  and  treasurer  of 
Selinsgrove  Building  and  Loan  As- 
sociation. 

He  is  sur\  ived  by  his  wife,  the 
former  Winifred  Sarah  Wolfe;  a 
daughter,  Mrs.  Lois  W.  Bendigo  '31 
of  Clarksburg,  Md.;  and  two  broth- 


MARCH    1960 


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Record;  Wins  Last  7  Straight 

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Apr.  22-\Vilkcs  A  ;uid    nine   of   their    last    11    games 

a''"' o^?u''"VT  •)  since  Januarv   1.     The  last  victory 

Apr.  28- Albright  A  ^ 

Apr.  30-Lycoining  H  ^^''^   "*^  special   Significance   ;is   the 

May   4-Straiiton  A  Crusaders    beat     Mansfield     State 

lY-    -"ll'Mf '  "  College  bv  72-66.     Mansfield  just 

May     (-Wilkes       H  •         i     i    '  i  i 

May  11 -Lebanon  Valley  H  missed    by    one    point    being    the 

May  13-Bueknell  II  Penns\lvania  representative  in  the 

May  H-Gettysburg  A  ^^lA  tournami'nt. 

.,„   ,,..„  „  The    winning    combination    in- 

Apr.  20— \\  likes   H  i     i     i    •  .         r.   i     t^     i 

Apr.  23-Lycmiiing   A  eluded  just  one  senior-Bob  Prob- 

Apr.  25-Dickin.sxm   A  ert,  co-captain  and  four-year  letter 

Apr.  28-Albright    A  winner   from    West    Ilazleton,    Pa. 

May    5— Juniata  H  ^,,  .      .  ..... 

May   7-Wilkes  A  Other  starters  were  juniors  Maurice 

May  11— Lebanon  Valley  H  Bobst  and  George  Moore  (who  won 

May  14-\\'a,shington  A  honorable  mention  on  the  Lutheran 

May  16- Lycoming  H  „   ,,  .  u   a  •  ^  n  i 

College    All-America    team)     and 

TRACK  freshmen    Bill    Moore    and    Clark 

Apr.  28— Lebanon   X'allev  at  Annville  \  i      •  i  i  ■. 

A       in  on   D        D  1         ^  m  1   1  1  I  •  Mosier,  who  were  one  and  two  re- 
Apr.  29-30— Penn  Relays  at  Philadelphia  ' 

May   3-Albright  &  Lebanon  Valley  at  spectively  in  individual  scoring.  In 

Reading  winning  9  out  of  20  the  round-ball 

May  5-\\'estern  Maryland  &  Washing-  specialists  posted  the  second  high- 
Ion  at  Chestertown  '-  i  r  r 

Ma\  lO-Dickinson  at  Selinsgrove  est    number    of    wins    for    Susque- 

May  13-14-MAC  Meet  at  Gettysburg  hanna  since  1946-47.    The  1955-56 

squad,  led  by  Frank  Romano,  won 

Three  Sports  on  lo  and  lost  s. 

Spring  Schedule  ^J^^  ^":"'  f'-l™"^  ;«^«rves  on 

■^         ^  the   varsity   and    talented   replace- 

The  traditionally  short  collegiate  ments     from     Blair     Ileaton's     JV 

spring  sports  season  shapes  up  as  team  should  add  depth  for  1960-61 

a  really  busy  one  for  tliree  Cru-  —  already    regarded    with    optim- 

sader   teams— baseball,   tennis   and  ism. 
track.      Schedules    reveal    no    less 
than    26    separate    intercollegiate 

events     to     take     place     between  ^ause   of   weather   conditions,   lias 

April  20  and  May  16.  hjs  eye  on  a  couple  of  freshmen  to 

Thiity-three  baseball  candidates  Help  fill  the  shoes  of  last  year's  only 

were  w'orking  out  indoors   during  letter    winner    Gene    \\'itiak,    who 

March  snowfalls  under  Coach  Bob  graduated  in  June. 
Bastress  '39,  who  guided  the  swat-  ^,.,^^,],    ,.^,j„,.,^^    j,,    Susquehanna 

ters'  destinies  during  1947-53  and  ^^.^  ^^^-^^^    ,^jj^,,.  .^^^  absence  of  17 

is  back  on  campus  teaching  educa-  ^^^^^^^  ^^j^j^^j.  fi,^.  tutelage  of  Blair 

tion.     Hopes  are  high  for  emerg-  Heaton  '42,  one  of  S.U.'s  greatest 

ence  of  a  strong  nine.  ail-around  athletes.     Starting  from 

Tennis   Coach   A.   A.   Stagg  Jr.,  scratch,  the  coach  reports  a  nucle- 

unable   to  start  practice  early  be-  us  of  22  men  practicing  indoors. 

23 


CLUB   NEWS 


ALTOONA 

Dr.  Millard  Fisher  "50,  presi- 
dent, iinnounces  a  Spring  Banquet 
ti)  be  held  in  April.  All  alumni  are 
being  contacted  by  letter  and 
phone. 

BALTIMORE 

Friday,  February  5,  was  a  red 
letter  day  for  the  alumni  in  ami 
around  Baltimore,  as  five  interest- 
ed alumni  met  with  the  Alumni 
Director  to  discuss  plans  for  the 
Formation  of  a  Baltimore  Club. 
The  Ke\-.  J.  Leon  Haines  '40  was 
appointed  temporary  chaiiinan  to 
organize  committees  and  make 
definite  plans  for  a  meeting  Friday, 
April  29.  Other  alumni  present 
were  Dr.  I.  Wilson  Kepner  '24,  Bob 
Schuck  '40,  and  Frank  "52  and  Gay 
\\agoner  Compton  "48.  All  alumni 
in  the  area  will  be  notified  of  de- 
tails by  mail  and  telephone. 
HARRISBURG 

Thursday,  April  21  is  set  as  meet- 
ing date  for  the  Harrisburg  Club, 
with  other  details  scheduled  for  re- 
lease shortly.  Preliminary  commit- 
tee meeting  was  attended  by  Les 
Heilman  '51,  president;  Marjorie 
Stapleton  Deibert  "46,  secretary; 
Marsh  Bogar  "51;  and  Don  Wissing- 
er  "50. 

LEHIGH    VALLEY 

Tlie  E.\ecuti\e  Board  met  March 
1  to  make  plans  for  a  "covered  dish 
social"  to  be  held  Saturday,  April 


2.3  at  the  home  of  Larr\-  '39  and 
Louise  Kresge  Isaacs  "40,  242  Flag- 
stone Driv-e,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 
LEW  I  STOW  N 

Attorne\-  Ilarr\-  B.  Thatcher  "41 
called  a  meeting  of  officers  and 
other  ke\-  leaders  for  Frida>',  Nhuch 
18  to  discuss  reacti\ation  of  the 
Lewistown  Club.  According  to 
ahunni  records  there  are  more 
than  90  alumni  li\ing  within  a  25 
mile  radius  of  Lewistown. 

NORTH  JERSEY-NEW  YORK 

A  Spring  Dinner  Dance  is  being 
held  April  2  at  the  Peacock  House, 
Route  46.  .\  large  crowd  is  ex- 
pected to  share  in  an  evening  of  fun 

and  friendship. 

PHILADELPHIA 

The  spring  meeting  will  be  held 
Saturday,  April  22  at  the  Poor 
Richard  Club.  A  social  dance  was 
held  March  19. 

PITTSBURGH 

The  alumni  of  Pittsburgh  took  a 
tremendous  stride  in  reactivating 
the  club  when  43  alumni  and 
friends  met  at  the  Pittsburgh  air- 
port to  hear  Dr.  Weber  explain 
the  administration's  plans  for  the 
future.  A  li\'ely  cjuestion  and  an- 
swer period  followed  his  presenta- 
tion. Don  ^^'issinger  complimented 
the  group  on  its  response  and  ex- 
tended particular  thanks  to  Dr. 
and  Mrs.  John  Learn  and  Peter 
Shuty  for  their  part  in  organizing 


CLASS   REUNION    CHAIRMEN 

Emeritus  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88,  305  University  Ave.,  SelinsRroNc,  Pa. 
(E\a  P.  Herman,  114  Independence  St.    Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
(Ethel  Sniyser  Kemble,  219  S.  Hish  St.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 
191.5  i\.  A,  Danowsky,  2817  Deny  St.,  Harrisl)ur.u,  Pa. 

1920  Dr.  Joseph  I..  Hacketihers;.  1511   Kadel  Dri\c.  BetliUhciii,  Pa 

1925  Wilhani  Earl  Thnnias,  2.37  Cliestnut  St.,  Miffhnhurg,  Pa. 

1930  Majorie  Pliilhps  Mitelicll,  101  iN.  Broad  St.,  Schnsyrove.  Pa. 

19.35  Erie  I.  Shobert,  II,  234  North  St.,  St.  Mary's,  Pa. 

1940  Anna  Hill  Groee,  428  N.  OranRe  St..  Selinssrove,  Pa. 

1945  La\'tme  Kohn  Mahonx,  Jr.,  1344  Chestnut  Ave.,  Haddon 

Heights,  \.  J. 
1950  Marjorie  L.  Spogen,  P.  O.  Box  107,  Tiirlxitsille.  Pa. 

1955  Claire  Hosengarten  Albert,   Ui  Ash  Ave.,  Creenfields  \'illage, 

Woodbury,  N.  J. 


At  Pittsburgh  Club  meeting:  George 
Bantley  '41,  president;  Helen  Hisdorf 
Dauberman  '38,  secretary-treasurer;  Jim 
Hazlett  '52,  vice  president. 


tlie  meeting.  George  Bantle\-  was 
elected  as  the  club's  new  president 
and  Jim  Hazlett  and  Helen  Hisdorf 
Dauberman  were  elected  vice  pres- 
ident and  secretary-treasurer  res- 
pectively. Many  friendships  were 
renewed  and  old  times  discussed 
at  this  enjoyable  evening.  Alumni 
present  were: 

Dr.  Heed  Speer  '32 

Mildred  Arbnyast  Speer  '32 

Robert  Fiseus  '59 

H.  \ernon  Blough  '31 

Peter  Slnit>'  '38 

Jim  Ha/lctt  '52 

Jolin  Takaeh  '52 

Sam  Porter  '52 

George  Bantley  "41 

W.  Lee  V'orlage  '28 

Dr.  John  Leani  '40 

Eleanor  Croft  Leani  '40 

Christine  Sclioeh  Cassler  '19 

Martha  Tribby  Dye  '41 

How ard  D\t>  x43 

Adelaide  Hostetter  x.39 

J.  W.  Hostetter  .x.39 

Mar>-  Anna  Cressnian  '35 

Helen  Hisdorf  Dauberman  '38 

Nora  Goff  Manley  '22 

Frances  Hubler  Nuerenberg  '35 

Dr.  George  Riegel  '47 

Harry  G.  McBride  '39 

Pauline  Crow  Moimt  '34 

Walter  Brvan  '21 

READING-LANCASTER 

The  spring  meeting  w  ill  be  held 
Saturday,  May  14.  Details  will  be 
amioimced  later.  The  alumni  of 
tlie  area  graciously  accepted  the 
opportunity  to  assist  the  Susque- 
hanna Symphonic  Band  ( which 
was  touring  Berks  and  Lancaster 
Counties)  meet  its  financial  obli- 
gations b\-  pro\iding  a  meal  at  St. 
John's  Lutheran  Church  of  Sinking 
Springs. 


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SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


SUSQUEHANNA    VALLEY 

Ten  int'iiibt'i's  ot  the  club  met  at 
the  home  of  president  Dave  Volk 
"52  to  discuss  futine  acti\  ities  of  the 
club.  Arrangements  ha\e  been 
made  for  a  meeting  April  4  at  the 
Blue  Hill  Restaurant.  Committee 
chairmen  for  the  meeting  are: 
Jolin  Auten  '28,  program;  Kathar- 
ine Dietterle  Benion  "41,  publicity 
and  hospitality;  Mar\  B.  Shipe  "42. 
telephone. 

WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 

Se\en  alumni  living  in  tlie  area 
met  Februar)  26  to  plan  an  organ- 
ization meeting  of  a  \\'ashington 
Alumni  Club.  Paul  Haines  .31,  Al 
Barker  "31,  Donald  Derr  "50,  How- 
ard Lukehart  '31,  Charles  '53  and 
Ruth  Mason,  and  George  Oberdorf 
'34  announced  plans  for  a  meeting 
to  be  held  April  8  at  the  Hot 
Shoppe,  College  Park,  Md.  Dr. 
\\'eber   will   be   present   to   reveal 


plans  for  Susquelianna's  future  and 
Don  Wissinger  will  discuss  briefh- 
what  the  alumni  are  doing  to  help 
in  this  new  venture.  All  alumni  in 
the  area  will  be  contacted  b\-  letter 
and  telephone. 

WILLIAMSPORT 

Preston  Smith  '38,  president; 
Mai-y  Landon  Russell  '36,  secretary; 
Dave  Bennett  '53,  and  Don  Wiss- 
inger met  at  the  Ross  Club  to  la\- 
tentative  plans  for  a  spring  meet- 
ing. The  date  announced  was 
Tuesda>-,  April  19,  when  George 
Tamke,  director  of  public  relations, 
will  discuss  with  the  group  his 
work  and  its  part  m  the  college 
program. 

YORK-HANOVER-LANCASTER 

The  e\ecuti\  e  committee  met  re- 
centh'  to  make  plans  for  the  annual 
spring  meeting  Wednesday,  April 
20  at  Abbottstovvn.  Alumni  will 
be  informed  of  the  details  bv  mail. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


BOVER-KEEFER 
Fern  M.  Keefer  '58  to  David  R.  Boijcr 
56  May  16,  1959.  They  are  living  at 
4  Dawes  Ave.,  \\'est  Orange,  N.  J. 
Nancy  Bumharger  '58  served  as  maid  of 
honor.  Richard  H.  Love  '57  was  best 
man  and  Louis  Heinze  '58  served  as  ush- 
er. Gloria  Myers  '58  presented  vocal 
music.  Fern  has  completed  training 
and  is  now  a  registered  medical  tecli- 
nologist.  She  is  employed  at  Summit 
Diagnostic  Laboratorv'  in  Simimit,  N.  J. 
Da\e  is  with  tlie  Prudential  Insurance 
Company  in  Newark. 

MARTINEC-JONES 
Thelma  Jones  to  Stephen  J.  Martinec 
'35   July   2,    1959.     Steve   is   a   science 
teacher  in  Coaldale,  Pa.  High  School. 

LUCKENBAUGH-LAUVER 
Gladys  L.  Lauver  '58  to  Robert  Luck- 
enbaugh  August  7,  1959.  Gladys  is 
teaching  commercial  subjects  in  the 
Spring  Grove,  Pa.  Area  Joint  High 
School. 

TOURING-LAUE 
Janet  Lane  '54  to  Donald  E.  Touring 
August   25,    1959.     307   Madison   Road, 
Springfield,  Pa. 

SPROULE-VAN  SCIVER 
Lynne  Van  Sciver  x'60  to  Thomas  J. 
Sproule    November   7,    1959.     Lynne   is 


a  secretary  at  tlie  Campbell  Soup  Com- 
pany and  her  husband,  a  graduate  of 
Villanova  University,  is  an  electrical  en- 
gineer at  the  Pliiladelphia  Electric  Co. 
4752  Springfield  Avenue.  Pennsauken, 
N.J. 

PESCE-RISSER 
Sandra  Louise  Risser  x'60  to  Law- 
rence Dietrick  Pesce  December  19,  1959. 
The  marriage  was  solemnized  at  Christ 
Ludieran  Church,  Elizabetlitown.  Pa. 
Mr.  Pesce  is  a  chemical  engineer  with 
E.  I.  duPont  de  Nemours  and  Co.,  Gibbs- 
town,  N.  J.  45B  Oakland  Manor,  Wood- 
bury, N.  J. 

PURNELL-MAURER 
Mary  Jane  Maurer  to  Richard  Purnell 
'58  December  26,  1959.  Tlie  wedding 
ceremony  took  place  in  Ashland,  Pa. 
Carl  Shoemaker  '59  served  as  an  usher. 
Dick  is  teaching  mathematics  in  the 
Southern  Regional  High  School,  Mana- 
hawkin,  N.  J.  as  well  as  coaching  foot- 
ball. 

MILLER-SMITH 
Judith  Ann  Smith  to  Leroy  T.  Miller, 
Jr.  '59  Januar\-  9.  1960.  in  the  First 
Baptist  Church  at  Milton.  Leroy  is  a 
retail  credit  collector  in  Harrisburg. 
1610  N.  Tliird  St.,  Harrisburg. 


STOCK-SMITH 
Jessie  Smith  '56  to  Gene  Stock  '56 
January  23,  I960  in  Triiiitj  Episcopal 
Ciuirch,  Potts\illc,  Pa.  Elinor  Smith 
Burley  '53  served  as  matron  of  honor  and 
Martha  Jane  McNitt  Runkle  '57  and 
Deborah  Krai)f  Bell  '56  as  bridesmaids. 
Jessie  is  teaching  sciiool  in  Lock  Haven 
and  Gene  is  as.sociated  witli  the  Bur- 
roughs Corporation.  5.36,'=  West  Main 
Street,  Lock  Ha\en.  Pa. 

VARNALL-.MURPHV 

Sarah  Louise  Murphy  x60  to  William 
Rogers  Yarnall  Januar\-  30.  1960  in 
Johnstown,  Pa. 

YEINGST-KELLERT 
Audre>  Ami  Kellcrt  to  R.  Jay  Yeingst 
'59  February  13,  1960.  The  couple  was 
married  in  St.  John's  LutJicran  Church, 
Richmond  Hill,  New  York.  Ray  is  as- 
sistant manager  for  Barlie  Ciief,  Inc. 
502  Parkwa\    Road.  Harrisburg,  Pa. 


BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Barbara  llarfranft  '56  and  lUissi-ll 
H.  .Myers  Jr.,  a  daughter,  Debra  Jean, 
January  23,  1959.  Dcbra's  brother, 
Russell  H.  Myers,  III  was  iioni  Septem- 
ber 5,  1957.  6829  Spaatz  Drive,  Ed- 
wards, Calif. 

To  Maureen  Ball  Breda  .v'5.9  and  John 
G.  Breda,  a  dauglitcr,  Beth  Ann.  June 
19.59.    100  Parkway,  Point  Pleasant.  N.J. 

To  Suzanne  Snyder  Roof  x'56  and 
Erdman  N.  Roof,  a  son,  Kreig  Douglas. 
July  21,  19.59.  2117  Wentworth  Drive, 
Camp  Hill,  Pa. 

To  M.  Helen  Smith  Sanders  '49  and 
Roix-rt  Wade  Sanders  Jr.,  an  adopted 
son,  Robert  Wade  Sanders,  III,  at  tlie 
age  of  three  weeks,  Decemlier  3,  1959. 
2909  BeltUne  Boule\ard,  Columbia,  S,  C. 

To  Judi  Anderson  Zucker  x'59  and 
George  Zucker,  a  daughter,  Susan  Lee, 
December  7,  1959.  234!-i  Central  Ave- 
nue, Indianapolis,  Ind. 

To  Jean  Wheat  Schramm  '46  and 
Raymond  R.  Schramm  '44,  a  son,  Robert 
Wade,  December  9,  1959.  Bab>'  Rob- 
ert's  sisters  Ellen  Louise  5  and  \'irginia 
Jean  2  are  very  happ>'  about  tlieir  little 
brother.  Haller  Drive,  Cedar  Grove, 
N.J. 

To  Jean  McDonald  Joyce  '51  and  the 
Rev.  William  Gordon  Joyce  '52,  a  sec- 
ond .son,  Michael  Richard,  December  .30, 
1959.  Brotiier  Philip  Gordon  was  4  in 
March.     329  South  Street.  Ridgway,  Pa. 

To  Mary  .\nn  Getsinger  Iloman  '49 
and  Charles  S.   Honian,  a  tliird  daugli- 


MARCH    1960 


25 


tcr,  Cliarla  Shannon,  January  4,  1960. 
214  Kings  Highway,   Swedesboro,   \.  J. 

To  Marilyn  Beers  Reilly  '51  and  James 
B.  Reilly  '49,  a  daughter,  C\nthia  Joan, 
January  13,  1960.  432  S.  Meadow- 
Road,  West  Coxina,  Calif. 

To  Mr.  '40  and  Mrs.  William  Fritch- 
ard,  tlieir  second  daughter,  K>Tnberly 
Ann,  January  19,  1960.  41  Poplar  St., 
Kingston,  Pa. 

To  Betty  Ann  Ormond  Scully  '58  and 
Joseph  ].  Scully  .57,  a  son,  Joseph 
Pierce,  January  21,  1960.  65  N.  Main 
Street,  Mulica  Hill,  N.  J. 

To  the  Rev.  '37  and  Mrs.  Woodrow 
J.  Klinger,  Conway-Wallrose  Road,  R. 
D.  1,  Freedom,  Pa.,  a  daughter,  January 
23,  1960.  Pastor  Klinger  is  serving  Re- 
hobotli  Lutheran  Church,  Economy  Boro. 

To  Ruth  Freed  Bosch  '53  and  William 
H.  Bosch  '51,  a  son,  Henry  William, 
February  3,  1960.  8  Map  Lane,  Com- 
mack,  N.  Y. 

To  Jacqueline  Braveman  Maijpcr  '47 
and  Mxron  L.  Mayper,  a  son,  Lawrence 


Clare,  February  10,  1960.  1275  Martin 
Drive,  Wantagh,  N.  Y. 

To  Edith  M.  Wegner  Hehel  '19  and 
the  Rev.  11.  Lee  Hehel  '48,  a  daughter. 
Ruth  Ann,  February  10,  1960.  Pastor 
Hebel  serves  St.  Mattliew  Lutheran 
Church,  Schellsburg,  Pa. 

To  Nancy  Lockett  Savage  x'58  and 
William  Savage,  a  daughter,  Cydney 
Kirk,  February  18,  1960.  1319  Wake- 
ling  Street,  Philadelpliia  24,  Pa.  Nancy's 
sister  Sally  is  a  sophomore  at  Susque- 
hanna. 

To  Lois  Gordon  Steiger  '52  and  John 
R  Steiger  '51,  a  daughter,  Karen  Louise, 
February  22,  1960.  313  Franklin  Ave- 
nue, Route  24,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J. 

To  Claire  Rosengartcn  Albert  .r"56  and 
Walter  C.  Albert  Jr.  '55,  a  daughter, 
Gail  Suzanne,  February  27,  1960.  Wal- 
ter is  a  division  manager  at  Sears,  Roe- 
buck &  Co.  in  Camden.  16  Ash  Ave- 
nue, Greenfields  Village,  Woodbury,  N.J. 

To  Cecile  Ann  Yeaklcy  Ohl  '59  and 
Thomas  Ohl,  a  daughter,  Pamela  Dawn, 
March  1,  1960.     Paxtonville,  Pa. 


'23 


Susquehannans  on  Parade 

Space  limitations  this  month  make  it  impossible 
to  include  all  the  news  items  collected  in  the 
alumni  office.  We'll  catch  up  with  a  BIG  sus- 
quehannans ox  p.'VRADE  i>i  the  June  issue. 


'13 


Prof.  Newton  Kersletter  was  given 
recognition  in  the  1959-60  edition  of 
"Wlio's  Who  in  American  Education." 
He  is  currently  serving  as  executive  di- 
rector of  the  Lower  Susquehanna  Branch, 
Pennsylvania  Association  for  the  Blind. 
He  is  the  author  of  "History  and  Organ- 
ization of  Education  in  Pennsvlvania." 


Trinity  Lutheran  Church,   Hazleton,   Pa. 
He  is  now  pastor  emeritus. 


'21 


'16 


A.  Bahner  Portzline,  deceased,  was 
honored  by  the  Tall  Cedars  of  Lebanon, 
Sunbury  Forest  65  and  by  Harry  H. 
Haddoii,  editor  and  publisher  of  the 
Sunhviry  Daily  Item,  who  had  memorial 
books  placed  in  the  John  R.  Kauffman 
Jr.  Public  Library  in  his  memory. 


'17 


The  Rev.  H.  Clay  Bergstresser,  D.D. 
and  Mrs.  Algetha  Sthare  Bergstresser 
'33  were  presented  with  a  cash  testi- 
monial gift  at  a  reception  marking  Dr. 
Bergstresser's    retirement    as    pastor    of 


Attorney  Ernest  F.  Walker,  a  veteran 
of  World  Wars  1  and  II,  has  been  ad- 
vanced to  the  rank  of  brigadier  general 
( retired )  in  the  Pennsylvania  National 
Guard.  His  appointment  was  effective 
January  1.  A  resident  of  1700  Sunshine 
Avenue,  Johnstown,  Pa.,  Gen.  Walker 
now  is  serving  as  state  senator  from 
Cambria  County.  He  was  discharged 
after  \V'orld  War  I  service  as  a  private, 
entered  World  War  II  as  a  major  and 
completed  service  in  tliat  war  as  a  full 
colonel  with  overseas  service  in  the  Pa- 
cific Theater  of  Operations.  His  son 
Mike  "53  and  daughter  Betsy  "59  are 
alsx)  S.U.  alumni. 

Dr.  Mildred  E.  Win.sfoii  is  listed  in 
the  19.59-60  edition  of  "Who's  Who  in 
American  Education."  She  is  a.ssociate 
secretary  of  the  Board  of  Higher  Educa- 
tion, United  Lutheran  Church  in  Amer- 
ica, witli  headquarters  in  New  York 
City.  She  is  a  former  teacher  in  tiie 
Sunbury,  Pa..  High  School  and  is  autlior 
of  a  number  of  books. 


John  W.  Biftingcr.  Hummel's  Wharf. 
Pa.,  aimounced  his  candidacN'  for  tlie  of- 
fice of  State  Assemblyman  of  Snyder 
Countv'.  He  will  seek  the  Democratic 
nomin;ition  at  the  primary  election  Ap- 
ril 26. 


'27 


Dewey  S.  Hcrrold  of  Selinsgrove  was 
elected  to  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the 
Tri-Coimty  Area  Girl  Scout  Council  of 
Central  Pennsylvania. 

Harry  DeWire,  retired  iirincipal  of 
William  Penn  High  School,  Harrisburg, 
was  guest  of  lionor  at  a  reimion  of  the 
school's  Class  of  1944  at  the  Harrisburg 
Couiitrv  Club. 


'30 


Class  Reunion   Max 


Tiie  Rev.  Luke  H.  Rlwads.  D.D.,  Hol- 
lidavsburg.  Pa.,  is  Superintendent  of  the 
new  Allegheny  Lutheran  Home,  Jolms- 
town.  Pa.,  one  of  two  such  institutions 
for  older  persons  erected  by  East  and 
West  Allegheny  Conferences,  Central 
Pennsylvania  Synod,  L^nited  Lutheran 
Church  in  America.  Mrs.  Rhoads  is  the 
former  ^'irgim'a  Andrews  x'34.  Their 
daughter  Helen  is  a  junior  at  S.L'. 

Sinuin  B.  Rhoads,  president  of  Rhoads 
Mill  Inc.,  Selinsgrove,  recently  held  an 
open  house  to  mark  extensive  improve- 
ments made  at  the  mill.  Mrs.  Kathryn 
Jarrett  Rhoads  x'34  is  vice  president  of 
the  corporation.  Mr.  Rlioads  is  also 
treasurer  of  the  Selinsgrove  Area  Indus- 
trial Development  CorporatioTi  and  a 
director  of  the  Swineford  National  Hank, 
Middleburg,    Pa. 


'31 


Ira  C.  Sassaman,  Hummelstown.  Pa., 
director,  Synodical  Christian  Education, 
Central  PennsvKania  S\nod.  L'nited  Lu- 
theran Church  in  America,  has  been  ap- 
pointed to  die  Pennsylvania  Board  of 
Motion  Picture  Control  by  Governor 
David  L.  Lawrence.  The  Board,  which 
consists  of  three  persons,  will  have  re- 
sponsibility for  administering  recent  leg- 
islation which  regulates  motion  pictures 
on  the  basis  of  obscenity  or  unfitness 
for  cliildrcn. 


'35 


class   Reunion  Mav 


Dr.  Hazel  E.  Naugle,  who  recently  re- 
turned to  the  United  States  from  South 
India,  was  guest  speaker  at  the  Febru- 
ary meeting  of  Pi  Gamma  Mu.  The 
Lutlierau    missionary    used    lier    experi- 


26 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


Ten  Susquehanna  alumni  and  friends  were  on  hand  at  the  Shoieham  Hotel,  Washington, 
D.  C.  Feb.  6  for  the  All-Pennsylvania  Alumni  Association  Luncheon.  Paul  hiaines  '31, 
standing,  is  serving  as  president  of  the  capital  city  association  which  will  hold  its  execu- 
tive committee  meeting  on  the  S.  U.  campus  April  30.  Seated  at  the  table  clockwise: 
I.  Wilson  Kepner  '24;  The  Rev.  Luther  "Dusty"  Rhoads  '27;  Miss  Gwen  Haines;  Mrs. 
Gustave  W.  Weber;  President  Weber;  Paul  Lanti  '42;  Don  Wissinger  '50;  Dr.  Arthur  P. 
Coleman,  president  of  Alliance  College;  Mrs.  Coleman. 


t-ntes  to  impress  her  interested  audience 
with  tlie  idea  of  true  service  coming 
from  a  desire  to  help  the  receiver  to  help 
himself  without  becoming  dependent  on 
or  obligated  to  the  giver.  Responding 
to  questions.  Dr.  Naugle  said  that  birth 
control  is  acceptable  to  the  Indian  peo- 
ple; that  Prime  Minister  Nehru  is  a 
great  man  who  is  effectively  continuing 
the  dream  of  independence  of  Ghandi; 
and  that  Christians  are  welcome  in  India 
as  educators,  not  religious  evangelists. 


'40 


Class  Reunion  May  7 


Robert  A.  Gabrenya,  84  Osborne 
Street,  Johnstown,  Pa.,  is  assistant  sec- 
retarx'  of  the  .Slo\enian  Savings  &  Loan 
-Association,  one  of  the  most  recently  or- 
ganized and  progressive  financial  insti- 
tutions in  Johnstown. 

Dr.  Harold  Sharadin,  McClure,  Pa., 
is  president  of  the  McClure  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  He  is  practicing  dentistry 
in  this  area. 


'43 


Harrtj  \V.  Wilcox  announced  that  lie 
will  seek  the  office  of  Republican  State 
Committeeman  from  Snyder  County  at 
the  April  26  Primaries.  He  has>  tbeen 
active  in  Republican  organizations  Tor 
some  time  and  maintains  law  offices  in 
Selinsgrove.  His  wife,  the  former  Polly 
Phillips  Weeks  '43,  serves  as  a  substi- 
tute teacher  in  the  Selinsgrove  area 
schools. 


'50 


Class  lieimion  Mav 


Anna  May  Oyster,  8  North  Fiftli 
Street,  Sunbury,  is  a  cashier-clerk  at  the 
Sunbury  Branch  of  the  Scranton-Spring 
Brook  Water  Service  Co. 

Jo  Ann  Hort  Mayer  and  Mary  Miller 
Giovenetti  are  associate  members  of  the 
Philadelphia  Almnnae  Chapter,  Sigma 
.\lpha  Iota.  Mrs.  Giovenetti  teaches 
music  in  the  Burlington,  N.  J.,   schools. 


x'55 


class  Reunion  Mav 


Dr.  William  B.  Templin  }r.  is  taking 
a  four  year  residency  training  j)rogram  in 
General  Surger>'  at  Temple  Universit\- 
Medical  Center.  He  graduated  from 
Temple  University  School  of  Medicine 
in  19.58  and  completed  his  internship  at 
Conemaugh  Valley  Memorial  Hospital, 
Johnstown,  Pa.  in   1959. 


'59 


Nicholas  Kloup  v\as  the  first  Suscjuc- 
hanna  student  to  complete  the  five-year 
chemical  engineering  cooperative  plan 
between  S.  U.  and  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania.  He  is  now  working  for 
U.  S.  Steel  Corporation  in  Clairton  and 
Monroeville,  Pa.  and  is  married  to  the 
former  Janet  Broicn  '56. 


DEATHS 


Mrs.  C.  Effie  Breimier  Dentzer  '01  of 
University  Heights,  Selinsgrove,  January 
S,  I960.  Mrs.  Dentzer  also  graduated 
from  tlio  Byron  King  School  ol  Oratory 
in  Pittsburgh.  Well  known  as  an  elo- 
tutionist,  she  directed  and  presented  en- 
tcrtainm.nts  and  pla\s  b\  schools  and 
organizaitons  throughout  Pennsylvania 
ior  a  number  of  years.  Her  husband 
Charles  O.fcar  Dentzer  '00  preceded  her 
in  death  November  20,  1950.  She  is 
survived  by  a  sister.  Miss  Alice  Breimier 
1)4  witli  whom  she  resided. 

Guy  C.  Latwer  '1.5  of  Falls  Cluirdi, 
\a.,  January  31,  I960.  He  had  been  a 
member  of  staff  of  tlic  U.  S.  Budget 
Bureau  in  Washington,  D.  C. 

Jay  Calvin  BiUman  of  Henidon,  Pa., 
January  17,  1960.  Mr.  Bilhnan  was 
tlie  father  of  Frederic  Billman  '36,  as- 
sociate professor  of  Music  at  Susque- 
hanna, and  Lt.  Donald  J.  Killman  '40, 
who  was  killed  in  action  in  World  War 
II,  September  26,  1944.  He  was  a  mem- 
ber of  tlie  United  Church  of  Christ  and 
a  teacher  of  the  men's  class  for  14  years, 
a  teacher  in  the  public  schools  for  35 
years,  and  liad  been  postmaster  of 
Herndon  for  eight  years.  He  was  also 
a  sales  representative  for  Roberts  and 
Meek  school  supplies. 

Miss  Elizabeth  K.  Scharf  of  Soutli 
High  Street,  Sehnsgrove,  February  12, 
1960.  She  was  an  assistant  in  the  Sus- 
quehanna Library.  Prior  to  coming  to 
Susquehanna  she  taught  in  public  schools 
for  41  years  in  Pittsburgh,  Middleburg, 
and  Selinsgrove.  Miss  Scharf  was  a 
member  of  Trinity  Lutheran  Chureii 
and  its  Women's  Guild  and  Women's 
Bible  Class.  She  was  also  a  Sunday 
School  teaclier  and  a  life  member  of 
the  National  Association  of  Teachers. 

Mrs.  Laura  Reed  Swank  '13,  a  nati\e 
of  Danville,  Pa.,  Februar>'  15,  I960. 
Mrs.  Swank  had  been  a  teacher  at  the 
Moore  School,  Hyle  School,  and  Union 
Comer  School,  all  rural  schools  in  the 
Danville  area.  She  is  survived  by  her 
husband  Percy  C.  Swank,  two  sons  and 
four  daughters. 

Mrs.  Katliryn  Bruch  Nelson  14,  a 
nati\e  of  Muncy,  Pa.,  March  8,  I960. 
Her  husband  the  Rev.  Walter  Nelson 
and  two  sisters  survive. 


THE 

HAWAIIAN 

REVOLUTION    (1893- 

Hardbound,    $5 

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by 

Willi 

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A. 

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Jr. 

Order  from  Susquehanna  University  P 

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MARCH    1960 


27 


SUSQUEHANNA 

ALUMNI   DAY 

Theme:  S.  U.  Needs  You 

Meet  old  friends  .  .  .  Make  new  ones  .  .  .  See  changes  on 
campus  —  as  the\-  take  place  .  .  .  Hear  about  immediate 
and  long  riinge  plans  for  your  Alma  Mater  .  .  .  Learn 
flow  you  can  hAy)  in  this  program. 

SCHEDULE  OF   EVENTS 

9:00-10:30     Registration,  "CoflFee  and,"  Heilman  Hall 

10:30-11:40    Alumni  Association  Meeting  and  Message  from  President  Weber, 
Heilman  Hall 

11:45-12:20     Cornerstone    Laying    for    Theta    Chi    and    Lambda    Chi    Alpha, 
Groundbreaking  for  New  Dormitories,  West  Campus 

12:30-  1:50    Reunion  and  General  Luncheons,  Seibert  Hall 

2:00-  2:45  Help  Sessions:  (1)  Good  Students,  how  to  recruit  them  (2)  Dis- 
trict Clubs,  for  better  or  worse  (3)  Class  Reporters,  what  to  do 
(4)  Our  Constitution,  how  to  improve  it 

3:00-  5:30     Your  Choice:  Campus  visits;  Baseball,  S.  U.  vs.  Wilkes;  Symphonic 
Band  Concert;  Student  Art  Exhibit 

5:45-  7:30    Awards  Banquet,  Seibert  Hall 

Read  President  Weber's  letter  inside  the  front  cover. 
Find  your  class  agent,  page  24,  if  he  hasn't  alreadij  found  you! 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 

Susquehanna    University 
Selinsgrove,    Pennsylvania 


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POSTMASTER:  Please  notify  if  undelivered. 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office 
as  Second  Class  Matter. 


JUNE  1960 


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lUSQUtHANNA  UMyWSTrT 


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Unsolicited 


More  than  $1200  lias  been  received  in  gifts 
toward  Susquehanna's  1960  Alumni  Loyalt)'  Fund. 


We're  shooting  for  $1(),()()()  tliis  year,  and 
we'll  be  delighted  to  announce  "over  the  top" 
by  Homecoming  on  October  15. 


Your  Alma  Mater  needs  about  a  half-million 

dollars  right  now  —  to  pay  its  share  on  the 

two  new  dormitories,  to  pay  for  renovations 

to  Seibert  and  GA,  to  pay  off  the  new  Health  Center, 

and  to  improve  parking  areas  and  campus  roads. 


$10,000  is  little  more  than  a  drop  in  the  bucket 
for  3500  alumni  to  give. 


Isn't  this  the  least  we  can  do? 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ON   OUR  COVER 

President  Weber  crowns  the  1960  May 
Queen,  senior  Susan  Apgar  of  Roselle, 
N.  J.,  at  May  Day  festivities  on  May  14. 
Queen  Susan  was  a  music  education 
major. 

More  pictures  from  S.  U.'s  tliree  big 
May  weekends  (it  rained  on  two  of 
them)  will  be  found  on  pages  11,  12 
and  13. 


SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 

General    Alumni    Association 
Officers 

President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43 

Honorary  President 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88 

Historian 

Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08 

1st  Vice  President 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  '27 

2nd  Vice  President 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35 

Recording  Secretary 
B.  Mary  Shipe  '42 

Treasurer 

W.  David  Gross  '47 

Memhers-at-Large 

Paul  M.  Haines  '31 
Peter  Shuty  '38 

Representative  on  the  Board  of  Directors 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37 

Representatives  on  the  Athletic  Committee 
Perce  Appleyard  x'22 
Jolm  M.  Auten  '28 

Director  of  Ahimni  Relations 
Donald  E.  W'issinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanna  Alumnus 
George  R.  F.  Tamke 


The  SUSQUEHMM  RLUMMS 


Vol.  29 


JUNE    1960 


CONTENTS 

We  Remember  Susquehanna's  Thirteen 

Along  the  Trail  with  Dr.  Moldenke     . 
by  Dick  Westervelt  '50 

Honor  Roll  of   'Matching  Gift"  Companies 

May  Was  a  Big  Month       .... 

Across  Don's  Desk      ..... 


Deaths 


Susquehannans  on  Parade 


Lost  Alumni 


No.  4 


4 
9 

10 
11 
14 


Sports 16 

Club  News  . 17 

S.  U.  Weddings 19 

Born   Crusaders 20 


20 
21 
26 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Pubbshed 
four  times  a  year  by  Susquelianna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
montlis  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


JUNE    1960 


Wide  World 


A'ide  World 


London,  May   8,    1945   .   ■   .  for  some,  the  war  was  already   over 


WE  REMEMBER 

Susquehanna's  Thirteen 


VE  Day  in  London  .  .  .  the  sun  was  hot  that  8th 
of  May,  15  years  ago.  Thousands  danced  in  the  streets, 
as  tliey  did  in  other  Allied  cities,  too.  Youths  climbed 
lamp  posts  in  Piccadilly  Circus.  Strangers  embraced 
each  other.  The  double  decker  bus-dominated  traffic 
slowed  to  a  halt  in  the  press  of  a  jubilant  humanity. 

-And  overhead,  Yank  and  RAF  bombers  buzzed 
the  celebrating  British  capital.  The  war  in  Europe 
was  over. 

But  it  had  already  been  over  for  those  who  made 
the  supreme  sacrifice  —  among  them,  12  sons  of  Sus- 
quehanna Uni\ersity.  And  \\'()rid  \\'ar  IT  wasn't  yet 
over  for  many  who  still  had  three  months  to  fight  on 
the  other  side  of  the  globe.  Another  Sus(juehannan 
would  la\  down    his  life  before  VJ  Da\'  came  along. 

More  than  400  Susquehanna  graduates  and  former 
students  ser\ed  their  country  in  the  armed  forces  dur- 
ing that  w  ar  which  ended  in  1945.  Thirteen  ga\e  their 
earthly  jives  in  freedom's  cause. 

Frattali,  Wert,  Troutman  .  .  .  Billman,  Klinger, 
Wolf,  Chalot  .  .  .  Hugus,  Richard,  Bittinger  .  .  .  Mes- 
zaros.  Cox,  Alexander. 


On  this  15th  annixersary  of  the  surrenders  of  Ger- 
many and  Japan,  Susquehanna  recalls  again  these  val- 
iant dead,  and  salutes  their  patriotism,  their  devotion, 
and  their  sacrifice. 

VINCENT  C.    FRATTALI    '40 

Died  January  7,  1943 

First  Lieutenant  Vincent  C.  Frattali,  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  .August  Frattali  of  Scranton,  Pa.,  was  the  first 
Susquehanna  alumnus  to  be  killed  in  action  in  \\'orld 
^^■ar  II.  A  much-decorated  flying  officer,  he  participated 
in  the  first  big  .Auierican  raids  with  B-17  Fl\  ing  Fort- 
resses and  B-24  Liberators  o\  er  strategic  French  targets 
in  the  fall  of  1942. 

Later  transferred  from  the  8th  Air  Force  in  Eng- 
land to  tiic  12tii  Air  Force  in  North  .Africa  —  when'  he 
met  his  death  —  he  was  among  tiie  first  airmen  to  see 
action  in  that  theatre  of  operations.  Cited  numerous 
times  for  brax'ery,  he  was  awarded  the  Air  Medal  w  itli 
Oak  Leaf  Cluster  for  several  heroic  and  resourceful  ex- 
ploits as  na\igator  of  a  B-17.  Major  George  E.  Strate- 
meyer.  Chief  of  the  Air  Staff,  characterized  Lieutenant 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


LT.  FRATTALI 


LT.  WERT 


LT.  TROUTMAN 


LT.  BILLMAN 


■1  .D-A  s    Lis^         W 


LT.  KLINGER 


LT.  WOLF 


LT.  CHALOT 


LT.  HUGUS 


LT.  RICHARD 


Frattali    as    "an    eager    and    exceptionally    trustworthy 
member  of  the  Army  Air  Forces." 

Lieutenant  Frattali  was  a  graduate  of  Scranton 
Central  High  School.  At  Susquehanna  he  was  on  the 
varsity  football  squad,  played  in  several  musical  organ- 
izations, was  a  member  of  the  debate  team  and  a  bro- 
ther of  Phi  Mu  Delta  fraternity.  Soon  ;ifter  earning  his 
B.A.  degree  in  1940  he  entered  the  ser\ice.  He  tiained 
at  Darr-.\ero  Tech  in  Georgia;  Maxw  ell  Field,  Alabama; 
and  Geiger  Field,  Washington;  and  \\<)n  his  wings  at 
Mather  Field,  California  in  May  1942. 

DONALD  S.   WERT   '39 

Died  May  15,  1943 
First  Lieutenant  Donald  S.  Wert,  son  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  D.  Sparr  Wert  of  Aaronsburg,  Pa.,  lost  his  life  in 
an  airplane  crash  while  serving  in  French  North  .Af- 
rica. He  was  pilot  of  a  B-25  Billy  Mitchell  bomber 
and  completed  20  missions  in  the  thickest  of  the  Tun- 
isian campaign,  once  crash-landing  his  badly  damaged 
sliip  and  escaping  unhurt.     His  final  resting  place  is  a 


\ 


SGT.  BITTINGER 


SGT.  MESZAROS 


f^. 

f  ') 

SGT.  COX 


ii^ib 


LT.  ALEXANDER 


JUNE   I960 


grave  in  the  U.  S.  Military  Cenieter\-  at  Carthage, 
Tunisia. 

A  graduate  of  East  Penns  Valley  High  School,  Lieu- 
tenant Wert  was  active  in  sports  at  Susquehanna.  He 
was  co-captain  of  the  basketball  team  in  his  senior 
year,  a  member  of  the  track  team,  and  first  liaseman 
on  the  baseball  team.  He  also  was  a  member  of  Phi 
Mu  Delta  fraternity. 

Receiving  his  B.A.  degree  in  19.39,  Lieutenant  Wert 
became  a  teacher  and  soccer  coach  at  East  Penns  Val- 
lev  High  School.  He  enlisted  in  the  Air  Corps  in  July 
1941  and  underwent  various  stages  of  training  at  air 
bases  in  Alabama,  Florida,  South  Carolina  and  Geor- 
gia. He  went  overseas  from  \\'estover  Field,  Massa- 
chusetts in  September  1942.  The  flyer  was  married  to 
the  former  Louise  Musser  of  Millheim,  Pa. 

WILLIAM  M.  TROUTMAN   '40 

Died  October  20.  1943 

First  Lieutenant  \\'illiam  M.  Troutman  of  Trevor- 
ton,  Pa.,  was  listed  as  missing  in  action  following  a 
heavy  bomber  raid  o\er  Gemiany.  He  was  a  navigator 
on  a  B-17.  The  aircraft  was  last  sighted  over  the  North 
Sea  off  the  coast  of  Holland.  Captured  German  records 
contam  no  reference  to  the  plane  or  any  of  its  crew 
members  so  it  is,  therefore,  concluded  that  it  was  forced 
down  at  sea  too  far  from  land  to  permit  rescue. 

Lieutenant  Troutman  was  awarded  the  Distin- 
guished Flying  Cross  and  the  Air  Medal  with  three  Oak 
Leaf  Clusters.    He  completed  20  bombing  missions. 

He  was  a  graduate  of  Trevorton  High  School  and 
a  leading  athlete  at  Susquehanna,  where  he  captained 
the  soccer  team  and  co-captained  the  track  team.  He 
was  a  member  of  Phi  Mu  Delta  fraternity  and  the  Sus- 
quehanna Players,  and  was  named  to  Who's  Who 
.\mong  Students  in  American  Colleges  and  Universities 
in  his  senior  year. 

A  one-time  manager  of  the  Governor  Snyder  Hotel, 
Lieutenant  Troutman  received  his  B.A.  degree  in  1940 
and  was  inducted  into  the  U.  S.  Army  in  August  1941. 
First  attached  to  an  armored  division,  he  later  trans- 
ferred to  the  Air  Corps,  was  stationed  in  Texas,  Flor- 
ida. Wyoming,  Washington  and  Kansas,  and  was  com- 
missioned in  August  1942.  He  was  based  in  England 
for  more  than  a  \'ear. 

J.   DONALD   BILLMAN   '40 

Died  September  27.  1944 
First  Lieutenant  J.  Donald  Billman  of  Herndon, 
Pa.,  was  killed  in  action  in  France.  An  artillery  of- 
ficer, he  was  riding  in  a  jeep  with  another  officer  when 
a  land  mine  exploded,  killing  both  occupants.  He  had 
been  wounded  on  the  Italian  front  several  months 
earlier  but  returned  to  duty  after  a  short  period  in  the 
hospital. 


Lieutenant  Billman  was  a  graduate  of  Herndon 
High  School.  At  the  university  he  was  a  member  of 
the  Motet  Clioir  and  other  singing  groups,  served  as 
president  of  Pi  Gamma  Mu  and  as  a  business  staff 
member  of  the  Lanthorn.  He  was  a  brother  of  Bond 
and  Ke\'  fraternit\'.  After  recei\'ing  his  B.A.  degree  he 
was  for  two  years  a  teacher  of  Latin  and  English  at 
Sonestown  High  School. 

He  entered  the  service  with  his  brother.  First 
Lieutenant  Frederic  C.  Billman  '36  of  Susquehanna's 
music  faculty.  They  trained  together  at  Fort  Bragg, 
North  Carolina,  and  Fort  Sill,  Oklahoma,  and  went 
abroad  in  March  1943.  The  two  brothers  saw  service 
in  North  Africa,  Sicily  and  Italy. 

KENNETH    H.   KLINGER  '43 

Died  November  20.  1944 

Second  Lieutenant  Kenneth  H.  Klinger,  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Henry  C.  Klinger  of  Herndon,  Pa.,  died  as  a 
result  of  injuries  recei\'ed  in  a  plane  crash  November 
17,  1944  during  takeoff  from  George  Field,  Lawrence- 
ville,  Illinois.  He  was  a  pilot  with  an  AAF  troop  car- 
rier unit  preparing  to  go  to  India  or  Burma. 

He  was  a  graduate  of  Herndon  High  School  and 
received  his  B.A.  degree  in  JanuarN"  1943  under  Sus- 
quehanna's accelerated  program.  Acti\e  on  campus, 
he  was  co-captain  of  the  baseball  team,  played  football 
and  soccer,  and  was  house  manager  of  Beta  Kappa, 
no\\-  Theta  Chi  fraternity.  He  also  was  treasurer  of 
his  junior  class  and  held  memberships  in  the  Business 
Society  and  Pre-Theological  Club.  The  airman  began 
pre-flight  training  immediately  after  graduation  from 
S.U.  and  was  commissioned  in  May  1944.  He  was 
married  and  the  father  of  two  sons,  Kenneth  and 
Chris,  who  are  now  students  at  Mahanoy  Joint  High 
School. 

Lieutenant  Klinger  came  from  a  family  of  Susque- 
hanna graduates  which  included  two  brothers,  the  Rev. 
Woodrow  J.  '37  and  Herbert  C.  '40,  and  a  sister,  Mrs. 
Martha  Reigel  '.39.  Also,  two  cousins,  Mrs.  Marion 
Klinger  Derrick  "29  and  Russell  Klinger  '29. 

MICHAEL   F.   WOLF   '41 

Died  December  15,  1944 

Lieutenant  Michael  F.  \^'olf  of  Waterville,  Pa.,  a 
ground  officer  in  the  91st  Bombardment  Squadron  of 
the  Armv  Air  Forces,  perished  aboard  a  Japanese  pris- 
on ship  when  it  was  mistakenly  bombed  and  sunk  in 
Subic  Bay  off  Luzon.  .At  the  time  he  was  being  trans- 
ported from  an  internment  camp  in  Manila  to  one  in 
Japan.  He  had  been  a  prisoner  of  war  since  the  fall  of 
Bataan,  where  he  was  wounded  on  April  13,  1942. 

Lieutenant  Wolf,  a  graduate  of  Jersey  Shore  High 
School,  worked  on  the  Lanthorn  and  was  a  member  of 
the  German  Club  while  at  Susquehanna.    He  took  mili- 


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This  North  American  P-51  Mustang  fighter  was  pur- 
chased in  1944  by  students,  faculty,  alumni  and  friends 
of  Susquehanna  with  $78,000  worth  of  Series  E 
War  Bonds.  The  special  drive  for  the  war  effort 
was  sponsored  by  the  Business  Society  under  the 
direction  of  Miss  Lenora  Allison  of  the  S.   U.  faculty. 


tary  aviation  training  during  his  >ears  in  college  and 
was  gi\en  his  commission  at  graduation,  when  he  re- 
ceived his  B.S.  degree  summa  cum  latide.  He  also  was 
listed  in  Who's  Who  Among  Students  in  American  Col- 
leges and  Universities. 

After  several  montlis  of  training  in  Georgia  and 
Louisiana  Lieutenant  ^^'olf  took  up  his  duties  at  Mc- 
Kiiiley  Field  in  the  Philippines  just  a  iew  weeks  before 
Japan  attacked  Pearl  Harbor. 

ROBERT   R.  CHALOT,  JR.   x'46 

Died  January  1,  1945 

Second  Lieutenant  Robert  R.  Chalot  Jr.,  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Robert  R.  Chalot  Sr.  of  Ir\ington,  N.  Y.,  was 
killed  when  the  B-26  Marauder  bomber  he  was  piloting 
crashed  outside  a  little  village  near  Paris,  France.  Just 
after  takeoff  for  a  raid  on  German}-,  the  plane's  port 
engine  cut  out.  Lieutenant  Chalot  managed  to  avoid 
hitting  the  village,  but  was  forced  to  crash-land  in  a 
field.  Excepting  for  the  pilot  and  co-pilot,  the  crew 
was  uninjured. 

A  graduate  of  Irvington  High  School,  Lieutenant 
Chalot  entered  Susquehanna  in  1942,  played  end  on 
the  varsity  football  team  and  center  on  the  basketball 
team,  and  joined  Phi  Mu  Delta  fraternity. 

Enlisting  in  the  Air  Corps,  he  was  stationed  in 
Tennessee,  Alabama,  Florida,  Mississippi,  and  Indiana. 
He  graduated  from  the  Army  Air  Force  Pilot  School 
at  Dodge  City,  Kansas  and  thence  shipped  overseas.  He 
was  based  in  England  for  a  short  time  and  later  went 
to  France  with  the  9th  Air  Force  to  take  part  in  the 
tactical  campaign  on  the  continent.  Lieutenant  Chalot 
was  a  winner  of  the  Air  Medal. 


JOHN    E.   HUGUS,  JR.,  x'43 

Died  Jumuinj  19,  1945 

First  Lieutenant  John  E.  Hugus  Jr.,  son  ol  Di.  and 
Mrs.  John  E.  Hugus  Sr.  of  Selinsgrove,  was  killed  in 
action  in  Belgium  during  the  Battle  of  the  Bulge.  Of- 
ficer in  a  U.  S.  Arm\  'I'ank  Destroyer  Battalion,  he  had 
been  o\erseas  for  nearh-  two  years.  He  is  buried  in 
Chappelle  #1  near  Liege,  Belgium. 

Lieutenant  Hug\is  was  a  graduate  of  Selinsgrove 
High  School.  At  Susquehanna  he  distinguished  him- 
self on  the  track  and  soccer  teams  and  as  a  member  of 
the  Men's  Student  Council.  He  also  was  treasurer  of 
Beta  Kappa,  now  Theta  Chi  fraternity'. 

He  entered  the  uni\ersit\-  in  19.39  and  pursued  a 
course  in  business  administration.  After  passing  a  Ci- 
vilian Militar\-  Training  Corps  examination  he  enlisted 
in  the  service  with  a  direct  commission  in  March  1942. 
Lieutenant  Hugus  was  stationed  in  North  Carolina, 
Te.xas  and  Louisiana  before  going  overseas.  He  was 
the  recipient  of  a  Bronze  Star.  His  brother,  the  Rev. 
Howard  S.  Hugus  '4(S,  was  a  sergeant  in  an  .\ntitank 
Company  and  served  in  the  Anny  of  Occupation  in 
Germany.  Their  father  is  a  well-known  Si'linsgrove 
dentist. 

BURTON   R.   RICHARD '40 

Died  Jaiuuiiy  25.  1945 

Second  Lieutenant  Burton  R.  Richard,  son  of  the 
Rev.  and  Mrs.  Ralph  R.  Richard  of  Hagerstown.  Md. 
died  aboard  the  Japanese  prison  ship  Bruzil  Ma.su  while 
at  sea  between  Formosa  and  Japan.  An  Army  Air 
Force  fighter  pilot  with  the  3rd  Pursuit  Squadron,  he 
was  taken  prisoner  b\-  the  Japanese  upon  the  fall  of 
Corregidor  and  was  interned  in  the  Philippines  for 
about  30  months.  Enroute  to  Japan,  he  survi\ed  the 
bombing  and  sinking  of  the  Omjoku  Masu  on  Decem- 
ber 15,  1944  (the  same  engagement  in  which  Lieuten- 
ant Michael  F.  Wolf  '41  was  killed)  and  was  trans- 
ferred to  the  Enoina  Masu.  The  second  ship  was 
bombed  in  Takao  Harbor,  Formosa  on  January  9.  Ser- 
iously wounded  this  time.  Lieutenant  Richard  was 
placed  on  the  Brazil  Masu  which  left  for  Japan  on  Jan- 
uary 13.    He  died  of  his  wounds  12  days  later. 

A  graduate  of  Hagerstown  High  School,  Lieuten- 
ant Richard  was  co-captain  of  Susquehanna's  track 
team  and  manager  of  the  football  team.  He  was  ed- 
itor of  the  1940  Lunthorn.  held  offices  in  his  class  and 
the  Student  Christian  Association,  and  was  a  member 
of  Bond  and  Key  fraternity.  A  month  after  receiving 
his  B.A.  degree  he  was  appointed  a  flying  cadet  and 
proceeded  to  training  at  Tuscaloosa  and  Maxwell 
Field,  Alabama.  Commissioned  in  April  1941,  he  was 
ordered  to  the  Philippines  and  was  based  at  Nicholas 
Field  when  Pearl  Harbor  was  attacked.  His  sister  is 
Mrs.  Mary  Beth  Richard  Knight  '37. 


JUNE    1960 


IN  MEMORY 

OF  THOSE 

WHO  MADE  THE   SUPREME  SACRIFICE 

IN  WORLD 

WAR  II 

Alex  J.  Alexander 

John  Hucus 

Thomas  D.  BiTTrxGER 

Kenneth  Klincer 

Donald  BILL^L'^.N 

.\bnold  Meszaros 

Robert  Chalot 

BiHTON  Richard 

RoBEHT  L.  Cox 

W'lLLWM  M.  Troutman 

Vincent  C.  Frattali 

Donald  S.  Wert 

Michael 

Wolf 

presented  by  class  of   1943 

The  names  of  Susquehanna's  Gold  Star  service  men 
are  permanently  inscribed  on  a  bronze  plaque 
mounted  on  a  memorial  stone  near  Selinsgrove  Hall. 


THOMAS   D.   BITTINGER  x'44 

Died  l-'cbniunj  24.  UJ45 

Staff  Sergeant  Thomas  D.  Bittinger,  son  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Charles  E.  Bittinger  of  Shamokin  Dam,  Pa.,  was 
killed  in  action  during  his  35th  bombing  mission  over 
Cermany.  He  was  a  radio  technician  and  gunner  on  a 
B-17  of  the  Sth  .\ir  Force.  Needing  one  more  mission 
to  be  eligible  for  furlough  to  the  U.  S.,  his  crew  ^'oted 
voluntarily  to  take  part  in  this  particular  raid  on  Bre- 
men, thus  bringing  it  one  day  closer  to  a  return  home. 
Seven  of  the  nine-member  crew  escaped  injury  and  be- 
came prisoners  of  war. 

Several  years  after  the  war  Sergeant  Bittinger's 
grave  was  discovered  on  the  outskirts  of  Bremen.  His 
remains  were  later  moved  to  an  American  military 
cemetery  in  France  according  to  the  wishes  of  his  late 
father. 

Sergeant  Bittinger  graduated  from  Sunbury  High 
School.  lie  enlisted  in  the  service  in  October  1942, 
and  flew  o\erseas  in  September  1944  with  his  crew 
which  remained  intact  until  shot  down.  The  flyer  was 
awarded  the  Air  Medal  and  Bronze  Star  with  two  Oak 
Leaf  Clusters.  A  sister  and  brother  are  S.  U.  graduates: 
Mrs.  Frances  Bittinger  Burgess  "45  and  John  \\".  Bitt- 
inger '23. 

ARNOLD  J.   MESZAROS   x'46 

Died  March  3.  1945 
Sergeant  Arnold  J.  Meszaros  of  Ardsley-on-IIud- 
son,  N.  Y.,  was  killed  instantly  from  slirajMicI  frag- 
ments while  carrying  out  an  assignment  to  take  terri- 
tory east  of  Bruhlbom,  Germany.  He  had  been  wound- 
ed in  Hurtgen  Forest  on  the  previous  November  18, 
and  returned  to  his  company  of  the  22nd  Infantry 
Regiment  onh'  three  days  before  he  died.  Sergeant 
Meszaros  fought  in  13  major  battles  in  Europe  begin- 
ning with  the  D  Day  Landing  and  including  Cher- 


bourg, the  St.  Lo  Break-Tliru,  the  Liberation  of  Paris, 
the  First  Penetration  of  the  Siegfried  Line,  and  the 
Danube  Crossing.  His  body  is  buried  in  the  Sleepy 
1  lollow  Cemetery  in  Tarrytown,  N.  Y. 

.\  graduate  ot  lixingtou  High  School,  he  enrolled 
at  Susquehanna  in  1942  and  played  in  the  backfield  on 
the  \arsit\'  Crusader  football  team.  He  left  for  service 
in  February  1943  and  received  training  at  Camp  Croft, 
South  Carolina  before  going  overseas. 

ROBERT   L.   COX   x'46 

Died  March  31.  1945 

Sergeant  Robert  L.  Cox,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lewis 
E.  Cox  of  Newport.  Pa.,  was  killed  in  action  by  a  snip- 
er's bullet  at  Aadsbach,  Germany  while  leading  a  squad 
in  an  attack  on  the  hea\ily  fortified  town.  He  was  at- 
tached to  an  .\rrnoreil  Infantr\  Battalion  of  the  10th 
Division  under  General  George  Patton.  He  liad  been 
slightly  wounded  on  March  9  but  returned  to  duty  in 
time  to  be  with  his  division  when  it  was  dispatched  to 
meet  the  German  breakthrough  on  March  17  at  the 
France-Luxembourg-Belgium  border.  His  body  rests 
in  Newport  Cemetery. 

Sergeant  Co.\  graduated  from  Union  High  School 
in  1942  and  whik-  attending  Susquehanna  he  enlisted  in 
the  reserves.  He  was  one  of  30  Susquehannans  (in- 
cluding Sergeant  Arnold  J.  Meszaros  x'46)  who  left 
their  studies  to  go  to  war  on  February  13,  1943.  He 
was  trained  in  chemical  warfare  in  Alabama  and  sub- 
sequently did  work  in  engineering  at  Alabama  Poly- 
technic Institute  and  the  University  of  Georgia  prior 
to  sailing  for  overseas  service  in  September  1944. 

ALEX  J.   ALEXANDER   x'46 

Died  May  26,  1945 

First  Lieutenant  Alex  J.  Alexander,  son  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Fred  Alexander  of  Atlas,  Pa.,  lost  his  life  when  a 
B-29  Superfortress  on  which  he  was  serving  as  bom- 
bardier was  hit  and  went  down  in  Tok\'o  Bay,  Japan. 
His  ship.  The  Stork,  was  one  of  three  acting  as  path- 
finders for  a  500-plane  mission  to  bomb  the  Japanese 
capital.  The  Stork  was  discovered  in  the  bay  tliree 
years  later  and  identified  by  its  serial  number.  Al- 
though single  identification  of  body  fragments  was  im- 
possible, three  caskets  representing  the  entire  crew 
were  brought  to  the  V.  S.  and  buried  in  the  National 
Cemetery,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  with  a  military  funeral  in 
Januiu-y  1949. 

Lieutenant  Alexander  enrolled  in  the  music  edu- 
cation curriculum  at  Susquehanna  in  1942  following 
graduation  from  Mount  (^armel  Township  Higii  School. 
He  entered  the  Army  .\ir  Force  in  February  1943, 
trained  at  \arious  .\merican  .A.AF  schools,  and  went 
abroad  in  December  1944.  He  was  based  on  Tinian 
Island  in  the  Marianas  at  the  time  of  the  fateful  mission. 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


ALONG  THE  TRAIL 

WITH  DR.  MOLDENKE 

by   DICK   WESTERVELT  '50 

Dick  Westervelt  is  a  copywriter 
for  Stanley  Arnold  &  Associates, 
New    York    advertising    agency. 


From   The  fjintJioru.  Susquehanna   Universitij,  1925— 

MOLDENKE,  Harold  -  Harold  tell  us  he  is  going  to 
make  a  study  of  birds  .  .  . 

Some  of  us  may  chuckle  when  we  look  back  on 
those  halcyon  college  days  at  the  things  we  planned  for 
our  futures.  Not  so  with  Dr.  Harold  Moldenke,  who 
has  held  steadfastly  to  his  college  aims  .  .  .  who  today 
is  Director  of  the  Trailside  Museum  in  Mountainside, 
N.  J.,  and  who  this  year  was  awarded  the  Alumni 
Acliievement  Award  by  Susquehanna  for  his  outstand- 
ing activities  in  his  chosen  field. 

Susquehanna's  Moldenke  is  also  Supervisor  of  Na- 
ture Activities  for  the  Union  County  (N.J.)  Park 
Commission  as  well  as  administrator,  guide  imd  lec- 
turer at  the  museimi.  But,  even  more  important,  he's 
a  man  dedicated  to  the  fight  against  ju\enile   delin- 


Dr.  Moldenke,  center,  received  Susquehanna's  Alumni 
Achievement  award  on  May  7,  thereby  joining  an 
exclusive  group  of  recognized  outstanding  alumni — 
several  of  whom  were  on  hand  to  congratulate  him: 
Dr.  Jerry  D.  Bogar  Jr.  x'99.  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88, 
and  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08.  Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37, 
second       from       right,       made      the      presentation. 


quency.  The  Moldenke  "Anti-Delinquency"  Method 
is  to  fight  boredom,  which  he  considers  the  major  cause 
of  the  problems  of  today's  young  people. 

"Nature,"  Dr.  Moldenke  states,  "offers  much  to 
combat  the  artificiality,  the  materialism,  diat  has  crept 
into  our  modern  living  and  confused  our  goals." 

And  a  trip  through  Moldenke's  unique  nature 
studio  strengthens  his  point— especially  to  a  city  dwell- 
er. For  here,  you'll  find  myriad  birds,  nests,  —  eggs! 
You'll  inspect  sea  shells,  starfish  and  flowers,  trees  and 
shrubs.  And,  you'll  discover  the  wonderful  pleasures 
of  nature  on  camping  trips  and  along  hiking  trails. 

Dr.  Moldenke  has  been  having  a  love  afl^air  with 
"Mother  Nature "  for  most  of  his  life.  His  career  in  the 
field  of  botany  has  been  studded  with  honors  and  ac- 
complishments. Prior  to  his  present  position,  he  was 
Curator  of  the  Herbarium  at  the  world-famous  New 
York  Botanical  Gardens.  He  held  a  National  Research 
Fellowship  in  1935-36  and  studied  in  most  of  the  bo- 
tanical institutions  of  Europe. 

Trailside  —  sans  Moldenke  —  opened  its  doors  in 
1941  to  3,416  curiosit\-  seekers.  In  1958,  through  the 
continual  and  enthusiastic  activities  of  the  Susquehanna 
graduate,  150,769  \isitors  poured  through  its  doors; 
last  year's  attendance  exceeded  this  figure.  And  the 
doctor  predicts  that  with  the  expansion  of  exhibits,  fa- 
cilities and  activities,  the  attendance  should  increase 
to  a  minimum  of  25(),0(X)  people  per  year. 

Dr.  Moldenke,  who  first  joined  Trailside  in  1952, 
is  what  even  the  busiest  New  York  executive  would 
call  a  busy  man.  In  addition  to  his  Trailside  job  and 
the  supervision  of  nature  activities  for  the  Union 
County  Park  Commission,  he  somehow  finds  time  for  a 
strenuous  lecture  program.  On  most  any  night  of  the 
week.  Dr.  M.  is  out  extolling  the  virtues  of  his  favorite 
subject,  "Mother  Nature."  And,  if  he's  not  talking  about 


JUNE    1960 


her  attributes,  he's  praising  lier  in  print.  His  publi- 
cations embrace  1,012  titles  and  ccner  13,(K)()  pages. 
In  collaboration  with  his  wife  he  wrote  the  book 
"Plants  of  the  Bible,"  a  work  of  historical  significance 
that  took  15  years  to  complete  and  which  drew  wide 
favorable  comment. 

The  young  Susquehanna  graduate  who  resolutely 
stated,  "I'm  going  to  study  birds,"  went  on  to  earn  his 
Ph.D.  at  Columbia  University  in  1934  .  .  .  he's  been  a 
member  of  the  graduate  faculty  at  Cohnnbia,  Hunter 
College  and  Newark  State  College.  In  1949  he  journeyed 
south  of  the  border  as  a  delegate  to  the  Second  South 
.\merican  Botanical  Congress  at  Tucamen,  Mexico. 
One  yeiu-  later  he  represented  17  botanical  institutions 
in  the  Seventh  International  Botanical  CongiTSS  at 
Stockholm. 

\()w,  at  Trailside,  he  augments  the  stucK  of  natiuc 
with  other  activities  designed  to  draw  more  men, 
women  and  children  to  his  museum.  He  has  promoted 
antique  car  shows,  exhibitions  of  the  area's  finest  pho- 


tography and  man\'  colorful  flower  spectacles.  This 
kind  of  promotion,  coupled  with  his  ardent  love  of 
natme.  lias  drawn  increasingly  larger  nimibers  of  vis- 
itors to  liis  2.000-acr('  wooded  tract  in  New  Jersey's 
beautiful  W'atciuuig  Mountains. 

But  Dr.  Moldenke.  not  content  to  bask  in  the  light 
of  his  past  accomplishments,  is  still  looking  ahead.  His 
latest  enthusiasm  is  a  new  planetarium  which  will  con- 
sist of  two  tlomes  constructed  on  the  north  side  of  the 
present  Trailside  Museum  building.  "Put  the  Stars  in 
Their  E\('s"  is  the  tlieme  for  the  fund-raising  program 
now  in  progress. 

C)b\  ioush',  Dr.  MoldiMikc  lias  hitched  liis  own 
wagon  to  a  star.  And  the  many  natme  lo\  ers  w  ho  have 
luMK'fitcd  by  his  x'ision  are  glad  he  has.  Because  Har- 
old Moldenke  has  helped  tliem  rediscover  the  sheer  joy 
of  nature  —  whose  wildlife  provides  endless  delight, 
and  whose  trees  might  (to  borrow  a  phrase)  wliisper 
secrets  grave  .  .  .  amusing, .  .  .  and  profound. 


Honor  Roll  of  ''Matching  Gifts''  Companies 


In  last  December's  issue  of  the 
Susquehanna  Alumnus  we  report- 
ed on  the  "Matching  Gifts"  pro- 
gram in  effect  throughout  much  of 
American  business  and  industry. 
Firms  cooperating  in  the  program 
match  employee  contributions  to 
the  colleges  and  imi\ersities  where 
they  studied. 

We  listed  these  companies  as 
adding  their  support  to  the  plan: 

American  and  Foreign  Power  Company 
Inc. 

American  Brake  Shoe  Company   ( Foun- 
dation) 

HukIk-s  Aircraft  Company 

International  Business  Machine  Corp. 

The  Maytag  Company  ( Foundation  Inc. ) 

New  York  Trap  Rock  Corp. 

Sharon  Steel  Corp.  (  Foundation  Inc. ) 
( Sharonsteel  Foimdation ) 

The  other  69  participating  firms 
are  listed  at  the  right.  If  you  work 
for  any  of  these  companies,  be  sure 
to  take  advantage  of  "Matching 
Gifts."  Susquehanna  will  be  doubly 
benefited. 


Allegheny  Lflidlum  Steel  Corp. 

American  Home  Products  Corp. 

Bank  of  New  York 

Whitney    Blake    Company     ( The    Cook 
Foundation ) 

Bonwit  Teller 

Burlington  Industries  (Foundation) 
includes:     Klopman    Mills,    Ely    and 
Walker  Inc. 

Godfrey  L.  Cabot  Inc.  ( Foundation ) 

Campbell  Soui5  Company 

Canadian  General  Electric  Company  Ltd. 

Chase  Manhattan  Bank  Foundation 

Cleveland  Electric  Illmninating  Company 

Coknnbian  Carlwjn  Company 

Connecticut  Light  and  Power  Company 

Continental  Oil  Company 

Corning  Glassworks  Foundation 

Deering,  Milliken  &  Company  Inc. 

Dow  Cliemical  Company 

Dow  Corning  Corp. 

Draper  Corp. 

Wilbur  B.  Driver  Company 

Ebasco  Services  Inc.  ( Subsidiary  of  Elec- 
tric Bond  &  Share  Co. ) 

Ellectrie  Bond  and  Share  Company 

Fafnir  Bearing  Company 

General  Atronics  Corp. 

General  Electric  Company  (  Educational 
and  C;lKiritaI)Ie  Fund) 

General  ImxxIs  Cori).  (  Fund  hic. ) 

General  Public  UtiHties 

C:ibbs  &  Hill  Inc. 

(^inn  and  Company 

(Hidden  Conip;my 

B.  F.  Goodricli  Company  ( Fimd  Inc.) 

W.  T.  Grant  ("oinpany 

Gulf  Oil  Corp. 

Harris-lnterl\pc  Corp.  (Foundation) 


He>Alett-Packard  Company 

Hill  .\cme  Company 

1.  M.  Huber  Corp. 

Jeflerson  Mills  Inc. 

S.  C.  Johnson  &  Son  Inc.  (Foundation) 

Jones  &  Laughlin  Steel  Corp. 

Kaiser  Steel  Corp. 

Walter  Kidde  &  Compan\    ( Foundation 

Inc. ) 
Walter  Kidde  Constructors   ( Foundation 

Inc. ) 
Koiled  Kords  Inc. (The  Cook  F(mndation) 
Lehigh  Portland  Cement  Company 
McCormick  &  Co,  Inc. 
McGraw-Hill  Publishing  Company 
Manufacturers  Trust  Company 
Merck  &  Company  Inc.  (  Foundaticm ) 
National  Distillers  &  Cliemical  Corp. 
National  Lead  Company  (Foundation) 
National  Supply  Company 
Northn)p  Corp. 

Owens-Corning  Fiberglas  Corp. 
Pennsalt  Chemicals  Coit).  (  Foimdation) 
Phelps  Dodge  Corp.  (Foundation) 
Pitncy-Bowes  Inc. 
Beliahle  Electric  Company  (The  Cook 

I'Oundation ) 
Sclieriug  Corp.  (Foundation) 
Seott  Paper  Company  (  Fomidation) 
Smith,    Kline   &    Frencli    l.aliiir.it.iries 

( Foimdation ) 
Tektronix  Inc.  (Foundation) 
Towirs.  Perrin.  Forster  &  Crosby  Inc. 
United  C.Vdy  Mines  Corp. 
Wailinntord  Steel  Company 
\\  aruer  Brothers  Company  (  Fund  Inc. ) 
John  \\'ile\  &  Sons  Inc. 
Williams  iv  Company 
Young  &i  Hubicam  Inc.  (Foundation) 


10 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


At  the  Awards  Banquet  Dr.  Gilbert  seemed  sur- 
prised when  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88  returned 
with  fervor  the  buss  of  May  Queen  Susan 
Apgar  '60. 


MAY  WAS  A 
BIG  MONTH 

Beginning  with 

Alumni  Day  on 

May  7  .  .  . 


Alumni  Association  President  Larry  Isaacs  '43 
presented  Quarter  Century  faculty  trophy  to 
Amos  Alonzo  Stagg  Jr.,  professor  of  physical 
education. 


A  feature  of  the  morning  program  was  groundbreaking  cere- 
mony for  new  men's  and  women's  dormitories  on  the  south- 
west campus.  Earth-turners  were:  Gil  Askew  '61,  president 
of  the  Student  Council;  Judy  Brndjar  '62,  women's  vice 
president  of  the  Student  Council;  S.  U.  President  Gustave 
W.  Weber;  Dr.  Arthur  H.  Wilson,  professor  of  English; 
Bernard  W.  Krapf,  assistant  to  the  president;  Larry  Isaacs 
'43,  Alumni  Association  president;  Dr.  John  F.  hiarkins, 
president  of  the  Board  of  Directors;  Dr.  Albert  A.  Zimmer, 
dean  of  students.  Just  prior  to  this  ceremony,  Theta  Chi 
and  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  laid  cornerstones  for  their  new 
fraternity  houses  which  will  be  ready  for  occupancy  in 
September. 


1960  Alumni  Achievement  Award  went  to  Dr.  Harold  N.  Moldenke  '29,  botanist, 
educator  and  New  Jersey  nature  museum  curator  'see  story,  page  9i.  In  photo: 
President  Weber;  Jacquelyn  McKeever  '52,  Broadway  and  TV  star;  Dr.  Moldenke; 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '3  7,  chairman  of  the  awards  committee. 

Alumni  Day  was  a  big  success  with  more  than  200  Susquehannans  registered  for 
luncheons  and  other  events  'pictures  of  reunion  classes  will  be  found  in  this 
issue's  Susquehannans  on  Parade  section  i .  Workshops  on  Good  Students,  Dis- 
trict Clubs,  Class  Reporters,  and  Our  Constitution  proved  to  be  of  great  value; 
more  activities  of  this  kind  will  be  planned  for  the  future. 

Reelected  president  of  the  Alumni  Association  was  Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43,  along 
with:  Dr  John  I.  Woodruff  '88,  honorary  president;  Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08,  his- 
torian; Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  '27,  first  vice  president;  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35, 
second  vice  president;  B.  Mary  Shipe  '42,  recording  secretary;  W.  David  Gross  '47, 
treasurer;  Paul  M.  fHaines  '31  and  Peter  Shuty  '38,  members-at-large;  Clyde  R. 
Spitzner  '37,  alumni  representative  on  the  Board  of  Directors;  Perce  Appleyard 
x'22  and  John  M.  Auten  '28,  alumni  representatives  on  the  Athletic  Committee. 
Raymond  P.  Garman  '30  served  as  chairman  of  the  nominating  committee. 


Banqueteers  were  entertained  by  vocalists 
Dave  Diehl  and  Joyce  Bond  of  the  Sen- 
ior Class.  Below:  among  senior  alumni 
who  received  roses  from  Queen  Susan 
was  Dr.  George  B.  Manhart  '10,  retired 
professor  of  history  at  DePauw  Univer- 
sity,   Greencastle,    Ind. 


.  .  .  a. 


88  seniors  received  bachelor's  de- 
grees at  S.  U.'s  Commencement  in 
the   102nd  year. 


Right,  top;  The  Rev.  Henry  H.  Cassler  '34,  Protest- 
ant chaplain  of  the  Lewisburg  Penitentiary,  was 
honored  with  the  Doctor  of  Divinity.  Bottom: 
Ernest  F.  Walker  '21,  Pennsylvania  state  senator, 
was  awarded  the  Doctor  of  Laws. 


)2 


This  phofo  of  Queen 
Susan  and  her  May 
Court,  forced  fo  take 
to  their  umbrellas  dur- 
ing a  spring  sprinkle, 
was  picked  up  by  UPI 
and  King  Features 
Syndicate,  in  turn  re- 
leased to  four  regions 
in  the  U.  S.  and  two 
in  Europe. 


May  Day  guests  were  treated  to  a  musical  program  ".  .  . 
From  All  Nations"  which  included  real  French  entertain- 
ment by  Lynn  Vekassy  '63  of  Pico  Rivera,  Calif,  and 
Francois  Engel  '63  of  Paris,  France  .  .  .  and  a  Japanese 
"Flower   Drum   Song." 


continuing  with  May  Day  on  May  14 


ling  with  Commencement  on  May  28 


Rain  made  it  necessary  to  move  from 
Bogar  Green  into  Seibert  Hall  midway  in 
the  program. 


Dr.  G.  Elson  Ruff,  editor  of  The 
Lutheran,  gave  a  stirring  Com- 
mencement address  on  "I  am, 
you  are,   he  is." 


f 


and  the  seniors  said  farewell. 


JUNE    I960 


13 


ACROSS  DON'S  DESK 


by    DON    WISSINGER    '50 
Director  of  Alumni  Relations 


It  is  difficult  to  tlumk  everyone  u  lio  lielped  make 
Alumni  Day  one  of  the  biggest  in  recent  years— but 
special  thanks  are  certainly  due  CJeorge  N.  Young  and 
his  committee,  who  made  the  day's  arrangements  and 
were  on  hand  to  help  during  the  various  e\ents;  Clyde 
Spitzner,  who  took  care  of  plans  and  presented  the 
award  to  Dr.  Moldenke;  Rip  Carman,  who  arranged 
for  \\'CAL-TV  co\'erage;  and  all  the  reimion  chairmen 
who  helped  get  you  out. 

o        o        o 

We  were  honored  to  have  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith 
visit  the  dhiinni  office  a  fete  months  ago.  Dr.  Smith 
expressed  approia]  of  our  new  facilities  and  extended 
best  wishes  for  future  success,  lie  reported  that  he 
and  Mrs.  Smith  were  in  good  liealth  and  enjoying  oc- 
casional trips.  Dr.  Roger  Blough  has  been  by,  too. 
He  stopped  in  while  on  campus  attending  a  board 
meeting.  More  than  60  alumni  luivc  slopped  in  to  say 
hello  since  January.  The  alumni  office  will  be  open  all 
sttmmer—stop  in  during  your  racation.  .\nd.  by  the 
way,  drive  safely! 

o         o        « 

If  you  don't  get  to  the  campus  during  the  summer 

—or  even  if  you  do— \ou  11  surely  want  to  plan  to  be  at 

Homecoming.     Mark  your  calendar  now;  tlie  date  is 

October  15. 

e      o      « 

H.  Vernon  Blough,  who  held  down  this  desk  from 
1935  to  1943,  has  been  in  continuous  touch  tvith  the 
alumni  office  through  his  faithful  reporting  of  news 
about  Suscjiiehanna  alumni.  AlthougJi  he  has  the  ad- 
vantage of  working  on  a  newspaper  (he  is  news  editor 
of  the  Johnstown  Tribune-Democrat)  there  are  others 
who.  by  their  alertness,  could  render  similar  service  to 
us.  We  will  be  happy  to  supply  volunteers  with  stamp- 
ed, addressed  envelopes  for  sending  us  clippings  and 
information. 

ODD 

An  alumna  speaks  —  Barbara  Watkins  I^Iartley  "50 
very  gracioush-  complimented  the  Susquehanna 
Alumnus  staff  on  efforts  to  cover  alumni  ne\\s.  We 
(luote:  "Most  of  us  probably  long  since  ceased  corres- 
pondence with  our  college  friends  and  the  Alumnus 
is  the  only  tie  we  have."  We  appreciate  this  encourage- 
ment. IncidentalJN'.  plans  are  under  way  to  appoint 
class  reporters.  In  the  meantime  Mrs.  Peg  Ernst,  sec- 
retary in  the  alumni  office,  is  doing  an  excellent  job 
finding  and   organizing  items   for   susquehannans  on 

P.VKADF.. 

o        o        o 

Whde  visiting  in  llollidaysburg  recently  it  teas  my 
pleasure  to  chat  with  Mrs.  Anna  Humphrey,  former 


dietitian  at  S.  ('..  tclio  lives  in  a  comfortable  collage  on 
the  grouiuls  of  lite  Eastern  Allegheny  Lulheran  Home. 
In  addition  to  reminiscing  about  the  difficult  times  the 
football  Iraining  table  used  to  give  the  dining  room 
staff,  we  talked  about  many  of  the  alumni  "Ma"  remem- 
bers. She  asked  us  to  extend  greetings  to  all  who 
passed  through  Uorton  l')ining  Hall  during  her  25  years 
of  .service. 

o        o        o 

Many  of  you  have  visited  someone  who  is  bed- 
fast in  hopes  you  can  cheer  them  up  and  instead  come 
awa\'  knowing  they  did  more  for  you  than  you  for 
them.  This  was  my  e.xperience  during  a  recent  visit 
to  Dr.  Frank  Boyer  '14  in  Mifflinburg.  We  are  very 
happy  to  announce  that,  after  suffering  a  stroke,  he  is 
progressing  very  well. 

O  0  o 

Two  /!(■((  dorniilories  will  be  open  on  cam))us  in 
September  7.967.  Al  thai  linu'  some  300  students  ivill 
be  admitted  to  the  freshman  class.  This  is  a  significant 
increase  over  previous  years  and  Suscjuclumna  is  de- 
pending upon  its  alumni  lo  he  even  more  helpful  in 
channeling  sirong  students  to  iheir  alma  malcr.  NOW 
is  the  finw  to  introduce  the  name  of  Susquehanna  to 
your  relatives,  students,  parishioners,  friends,  neigh- 
bors, and  associates.  Offer  to  bring  them  and  their 
parents  to  ihe  campus  and.  if  possible,  notify  us  of 
your  plans  so  ihat  wc  can  help  make  proper  arrange- 
mcnls  to  receive  you. 

o       o       o 

More  than  40  letters  were  sent  to  aluiiiiii  who  at- 
tended .Alumni  Day  seeking  their  opinions  and  sug- 
gestions for  future  programs.  All  readers  of  this  col- 
umn are  encouraged  to  share  their  thinking  concerning 
this  event  with  us  so  that  we  can  plan  activities  in- 
creasinglv  suited  to  the  needs  and  desires  of  Susque- 
hannans. 

0         0         0 

INFORMATION  has  been  the  byword  in  the 
alumni  office  for  the  past  year.  Through  publications, 
personal  contact,  club  meetings  (13  this  spring),  Home- 
coming. Alumni  Day.  and  other  special  gatherings,  we 
have  endeavored  to  inform  almnni  of  a  new  era.  The 
time  is  fasi  approaching  when  information  mu.st  be 
tran.iferred  into  (Ulion.  Opportunities  for  giving  of 
gifts,  time,  and  energy  will  be  presented  to  many  with- 
in the  next  iiidiilhs  and  years.  Wc  arc  well  aware  that 
miracles  do  luit  happen  without  work,  and  work  we 
must.  All  officers  of  the  association  and  mendjcrs  of 
Ihe  staff  will  extend  even  greater  efforts  so  that  Sus- 
(jueluuuui's  dreams  miuj  come  true.  May  we  count  on 
you  for  help? 


14 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Deacon    Sweeley 

Deacon  Sweeley  Retires 

Thanks  to  Larry  Baker  22  of 
Coraopolis,  Pa.,  the  akimni  office 
learned  recently  that  H.  Donald 
"Deacon"  Sweeley  '21  was  retiring 
after  40  \'ears  of  coaching.  The 
Deacon,  fabulous  football  quarter- 
back, captained  football,  baseball 
and  basketball  teams  at  S.  U.  (be- 
sides serving  as  class  treasurer). 

Through  correspondence  with 
one  of  S.  U.'s  neatest  athletes  we 
learned  he  has  had  nian>^  outstand- 
ing experiences.  Two  which  stand 
out  in  his  mind  most  vividly  aie 
the  1-0  basketball  victor)'  over 
Horner,  111.  in  a  state  elimination 
tournament  while  coaching  at 
Georgetown,  111.,  and  the  use  of 
tennis  shoes  b\  his  1926  football 
team  to  win  a  game  on  frozen  turf 
(this  antedates  George  Halas's 
famous  experiment  with  the  Chi- 
cago Bears ) .  Ripley  and  Hiss  car- 
ried the  first  item  in  their  col- 
umns. 

The  Deacon  was  last  on  campus 
in  the  summer  of  1957  when  he 
and  Larry  returned  for  a  reunion 
of  World  War  I  veterans.  They 
claim  a  barrel  of  cider  confiscated 
from  the  Isle  of  Que  still  lies  bur- 
ied under  the  football  grandstand. 
Perhaps    when    new    stands    are 


FROSH  CLASS  FULL 

The  Class  of  1964,  which  begins 
Freshman  Orientation  on  Septem- 
ber 14,  1960,  is  practically  full  to 
capacity,  according  to  word  from 
Dan  MacCuish.  director  of  admis- 
sions. Accepted  thus  far  are  241 
first-yeai-  students. 

Nine  states  and  the  District  of 
Columbia  will  be  represented  with 
Pennsyhania  supplying  179  of  the 
freshmen.  New  Jersey  will  have 
the  liighest  out-of-state  enrollment 
with  37.  New  York  follows  with 
12,  and  Connecticut  with  .3.  Otiier 
states  represented  will  be  Dela- 
ware, Florida.  Maryland,  Ohio 
and  West  Virginia. 

Of  the  total.  151  have  chosen  a 
Liberal  Arts  program,  67  will  study 
in  the  Business  Division,  and  20 
plan  to  pursue  a  music  curriculum. 

Susquehanna  expects  a  total  en- 
rollment for  1960-61  of  about  665 
students.  With  the  opening  of  two 
new  dormitories  in  the  fall  of  1961 
this  total  will  probably  reach  750. 

erected  we  can  call  the  Deacon  to 
"open  the  keg." 

Those  wishing  to  contact  the 
former  S.  U.  athlete  may  address 
their  mail  to  H.  Donald  Sweeley, 
Paris,  Illinois. 


Library  Starts 
Gift  Program 

The  Susfjui'haniia  Uni\crsity  Li- 
brary last  month  inaugurated  a 
plan  for  gift  opportunities  in  the 
form  of  Mi'niorial  Books. 

Memorial  Books  ma\'  be  donated 
to  the  Librar\'  by  anyone.  The 
donor  may  choose  the  titles  him- 
self or  leave  this  decision  to  the  Li- 
brary Committee.  In  any  case, 
however,  titles  are  to  be  approved 
by  the  donor  before  purchase  is 
made  by  the  Library  staflF.  This 
procedure  is  designed  to  assure  that 
Memorial  Books  will  be  of  a  nature 
having  permanent  or  near-perma- 
nent value.  Thus,  they  will  remain 
on  the  librar\'  shelves  for  many 
years  to  come. 

A  specially-designed  bookplate 
will  be  placed  inside  the  front  cov- 
er of  each  book  donated  for  this 
purpose.  The  bookplate  will  carry 
the  name  of  the  person  memorial- 
ized as  well  as  the  name  of  the 
donor. 

Interested  persons  or  groups  may 
contact  Miss  Hilda  Kolpin,  librar- 
ian of  Susquehanna  University. 


I  benefit  myself  in  aiding  him. 
— Sophocles 


GAY  NINETIES,  ANYONE? 

Blair  Heaton  '42,  athletic  coach  and  instructor  in  matliemat- 
ics  at  S.  U.,  has  a  pretty  gay  summer  in  store  for  himself.  No 
doubt  many  alumni  will  want  to  stop  off  to  see  him— Blair  is 
managing  a  Gay  Nineties-inspired  resort  called  "Adventure 
Village." 

Adventure  Village  is  located  about  10  miles  west  of  Atlantic 
City,  N.  J.  on  the  Black  Horse  Pike  near  the  racetrack.  The 
amusement  area  is  said  to  be  complete  with  oldtime  buildings 
including  the  Town  Hall  and  the  Pink  Garter  Saloon— and  a 
train  and  antique  automobile  to  carry  children  around  the 
grounds. 

Employees,  among  them  10  S.  U.  students  on  summer  jobs, 
are  dressed  in  costumes  in  keeping  with  the  (old)  times. 


JUNE    1960 


15 


Whitey  Keil  Quits  Football  Post 


Henry  J.  "Wliitey"  Keil  '39,  head 
fooball  coach  at  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity since  1955,  resigned  his  post 
in  May  "to  de\ote  full-time  to  ex- 
panding business  interests  in  north- 
em  New  Jersey."  The  popular  and 
colorful  coach  is  president  of  Hen- 
ry Keil  &  Sons,  a  family  heating  and 
air  conditioning  firm  in  Fort  Lee, 
N.J. 

.\nnounccment  of  Keil's  decision 
not  to  return  to  Selinsgrove  for  the 
1960  Crusader  football  season  came 
from  Susquehanna  President  Gus- 
tave  W.  Weber  following  a  meet- 
ing of  the  football  squad  and  ath- 
letic staff.  At  the  meeting,  athlet- 
ic committee  representative  Dr. 
Russell  W.  Gilbert  read  aloud 
Coach  Keil's  letter  of  resignation 
to  the  President. 

Keil's  communication  expressed 
warm  appreciation  for  the  support 
and  cooperation  given  him  during 
his  five-year  tenure  at  S.  U.  by 
President  Weber,  Business  Manag- 
er Bernard  W.  Krapf,  and  Former 
President  G.  Morris  Smith,  as  well 
as  members  of  the  team,  assistant 
coaches,  faculty,  and  student  body. 

He  said  that  his  decision  to  re- 
sign was  made  with  great  reluct- 
ance, but  pledged  continuing  loy- 
alty to  Susquehanna,  its  develop- 
ment, and  its  athletic  program. 

In  announcing  the  coach's  action, 
President  Weber  stated,  "The  ad- 
ministration accepts  Mr.  Keil's  res- 
ignation with  sincere  regret.  Our 
coach  has  been  a  good  coach— and 
more.  He  has  had  a  vitalizing  in- 
fluence upon  our  athletic  program 
and  upon  the  lives  of  the  athletes 
who  played  under  him.  We  shall 
certainly  miss  him  at  Susquehanna. 

"The  Athletic  Committee  will 
meet  very  shortly  to  consider  appli- 
cations for  a  successor.  Further 
announcement  will  be  made  after 
a  decision  is  reached." 


Coach    Keil 

Keil's  overall  record  as  head  men- 
tor at  S.  U.  stands  at  15  wins,  18 
losses,  and  no  ties.  Last  season's 
team  compiled  a  4-3  record  —  the 
Crusaders'  first  winning  season 
since  1952— and  rolled  up  196 
points,  highest  intercollegiate  total 
in  the  school's  history. 

Too  small  to  play  high  school 
football,  Keil  began  his  gridiron 
career  while  an  undergraduate  at 
Susquehanna,  where  he  became  a 
standout  center.  He  started  coach- 
ing and  teaching  history  immedi- 
ately after  graduation  in  1939. 
During  the  past  21  years  he  has 
coached  at  Wharton,  N.  J.,  High 
School;  Union  Hill  High  School, 
Union  City,  N.  J.;  Horace  Greeley 
High  School,  Chappaqua,  N.  Y.; 
Carthage,  111.,  College;  James  Mil- 
liken  University,  Decatur,  111.;  Up- 
sala  College,  East  Orange,  N.  J.; 
and  Susquehanna. 

Over  the  years  he  has  produced 
three  players  who  moved  up  to  pro- 
fessional ranks:  Don  Shroycr  of 
Milliken,  who  played  with  the  Chi- 
cago Bears;  Dick  Purnell  of  Sus- 
quehanna, who  joined  the  Montreal 
Allouettes;  and  Ralph  Ferraro  of 
Susquehanna,  who  has  been  signed 
for  1960  by  tlie  New  York  Giants. 


LYCOMING  IS 
GRID  RIVAL 

Susquehanna's  1960  football  Cru- 
saders, under  the  tutelage  of  a 
new  coach,  as  yet  unnamed,  will 
open  the  season  against  Lycoming 
College  of  Williamsport  under  the 
lights  on  Saturday,  September  24. 

The  game  will  be  played  at  Sun- 
bury  High  School  Field  as  a  feature 
of  the  first  annual  Sunbury  Kiwan- 
is  Charities  Football  Festival, 
which  begins  with  a  mammoth 
parade  of  high  school  bands  and 
special  attractions.  Game  time  is 
8  p.  m. 

The  Kiwanis  committee  has  an- 
nounced that  S.  U.  will  be  the 
permanent  home  team  for  such  fes- 
tivals, now  and  in  the  future. 

While  it  is  too  earl\-  to  make 
predictions  for  the  coming  season, 
there  are  high  hopes  among  those 
on  campus  this  summer  that  an- 
other winning  eleven  will  repre- 
sent the  Orange  and  Maroon.  Only 
four  seniors  from  last  year's  high 
scoring  squad  were  graduated 
May  28. 

Co-captains  for  1960  are  quar- 
terback Dick  Derrick  of  Morris 
Plains,  N.  J.,  and  fullback  Neal 
Rebuck  of  Dornsife,  Pa. 

The  complete  schedule: 

Sept.  24— Lycoming  Sunbury 

Oct.     1— Urstnus  Home 

Oct.     8— Swarthmore  Away 

Oct.  15— Upsala Homecoming 

Oct.  22— Waynesburg  Away 

Oct.  29-Wilkes  Away 

Nov.     5— U.  S.  Coast  Guard, 

Cape  May  Away 

Nov.   12-Open 

Nov.   19— Dickinson  Home 


Enlighten  fhe  people  gen- 
erally and  tyranny  and 
oppressions  of  both  mind 
and  body  will  vanish  like 
evil  spirits  at  the  dawn  of 
day. 

— Thomas  Jefferson 


16 


SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


CLUB   NEWS 


BALTIMORE 

The  meeting  scheduled  for  April 
29  had  to  be  canceled  when  it  ap- 
peared that  the  date  was  not  suit- 
able to  enough  persons.  The  Hev. 
J.  Leon  Haines  '40  and  his  com- 
mittee are  planning  another  meet- 
ing. All  Alumni  in  the  Baltimore 
area  are  asked  to  watch  for  furth- 
er annoimcement. 

CENTRE-UNION 

An  informal  meeting  of  interested 
alumni  of  Centre  and  Union  Coun- 
ties was  held  in  State  College  on 
April  29  at  Grace  Lutheran  Church, 
the  Rev.  Dale  Bringman  '48,  pastor. 
Sixteen  alumni  discussed  ways  to 
make  the  club  more  active.  Presi- 


dent Andrew  Kozak  '32  and  his 
officers  are  hoping  to  plan  a  fall 
meeting. 

HARRISBURG 

Thirty  alumni  and  friends  of  the 
Harrisburg  District  Club  met  at  the 
Dutch  Pantry  in  Camp  Hill  on  Ap- 
ril 2L  President  Weber,  Dean  Re- 
uning  and  Don  VVissinger  reported 
briefly  on  their  respective  activi- 
ties at  the  University.  A  question 
and  discussion  period  followed  the 
reports. 

The  club  was  host  to  two  pro- 
spective students,  Norman  Harris 
and  Don  Green.  Dr.  John  L  Wood- 
ruff attended  as  the  guest  of  Jerry 
D.  Bogar  .x"99. 


Baseball  Team  Loses  Six  Squeakers 

Ken  James   of   Glen    Rock,   Pa.,  begun   in    1960,   a  number   of   the 

hardest  Susquehanna  hitter  of  re-  team  members  should  develop  into 

cent  years,  belted  tliree  home  runs  higher  -  scoring     performers     next 

in  1960  to  lead  the  Northern  Divi-  vear. 

sion  of  the  Middle  Atlantic  Con-  j^^^  season's   spring  sports   rec- 

ference.      The    6-3    first    baseman  ords- 

graduated  with  the  senior  class  on 

*  ,„  BASEBALL 

May  28.  S.  U.    Opp. 

Susquehanna    ranked    fourth    in  Lycoming  1        2 

Wilkes  4         5 

home  run  team  honors  in  the  divi-  Dickinson 4        5 

sion  with  a  total  of  five.    Two  S.  U.  Albright  7        8 

baseballers    made    ranking    among  Lycoming  7 

,  1.    .   .      •      ,       1.  .     1.    .  1      1  Lycoming  12       13 

the    division  s    leading    mdividuai  Scranton  10      14 

batting     averages  —  Larry     Upde-  Jmiiata  5      13 

grove,    7th    with    ..379    and    John  ^^\''\,  ^c      ,? 

T         1        ,1-1  1      r,,r>  Bucknell  8       li 

Luscko,   15th  With   .340.  Gettysburg  7         8 

The  baseball  team,  under  Coach  TENNIS 

Bob  Bastress,  chalked  up  a  2-9  re-  S.  U.    Opp. 

cord  for  the  season— with  six  of  the  Wilkes  3        6 

,         ,  ,  Lycommg  4         5 

nme  games  lost  by  only  one  run.  Dickinson  1        8 

Two  games  on  the  original  sched-  Albright  0        9 

ule  were  rained  out.  Juniata  5        4 

Wilkes  4         5 

Coach   A.    A.    Stagg   Jr.'s    tennis  Rutgers  of  South  Jersey 7        0 

team  won  two  matches  and  lost  six,  Lycoming  3 

with  two  rained  out.  TRACK 

S  .U.'s  first  track  team  in  18  >^ars  J^-  ^^'  ^^^-  ^^^    ,,,.^ 
failed  to  win  any  meets,  but  did  lay  s.  U.  32 

some  good  groundwork  for  things  Washington,  77;  Western  Maryland,  47)^; 

S  U  37/" 

to  come.     Coach  Blair  Heaton   is  Dickinson,  99;  S.  U.,  27. 

confident    that    with    the    training  MAC  Meet  at  Gettysburg:  S.  U.,  3/7 


Top,  at  Harrisburg:  Mrs.  Guy  Bogar,  Jerry 
D.  Bogar  Jr.  x'99.  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff 
'88,  Guy  M.  Bogar  '21.  Center,  Phila- 
delphia, first  row;  Catherine  Weaver  '15, 
Alice  Weaver  '15,  Anita  Downs  '29.  Sec- 
ond row:  Gertrude  Weaver  '15,  M.  Mar- 
ian Weaver  '19;  Prudence  Wilson  Weaver 
'28,  Frank  W.  Weaver  '29.  Bottom,  at 
Lehigh  Valley,  Dr.  Joseph  L.  Hackenburg 
'20  and  his  wife  head  the  chow  line  at 
the  Isaacs  home. 


A  brief  business  meeting  was 
held  and  it  was  decided  to  sponsor 
a  play  at  Allenberry  on  August  29. 
All  alumni  in  the  area  are  encour- 
aged to  support  the  project. 
JOHNSTOWN 

Thirty-nine  alumni  and  guests 
attended  the  spring  meeting  at  the 
Green  Gables  in  Jennerstown  on 
April  30.  President  Mary  Lizzio 
Govekar  '47  introduced  the  speak- 
er, George  Tamke,  who  discussed 
publications  and  public  relations  at 
Susquehanna.  Don  Wissinger  spoke 
briefly  about  recent  improvements 


JUNE   1960 


17 


on  campus  and  showed  slides  of 
campus  scenes. 

During  tlie  business  meeting  it 
was  decided  to  turn  decisions  con- 
cerning a  theatre  party  and  use  of 
scholarship  funds  over  to  the  new 
executive  committee.  Newly  elect- 
ed officers  are:  Ernest  F.  Walker 
'21,  president;  Llo\  d  T.  \\'ilson  '20, 
vice  president;  Alma  Long  '22,  sec- 
retary; Frank  C.  Fetterolf  '48, 
treasurer. 

LEHIGH  VALLEY 
The  Lehigh  Valley  District  Club 
held  a  covered-dish  supper  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  '43  &  Mrs.  Larry  Isaacs 
'45  on  April  23.  Twenty-five  al- 
umni and  guests  attended.  Don 
Wissinger  described  the  latest  de- 
velopments on  campus  and  showed 
slides  of  campus  scenes.  Lewis 
Howells  '37,  president,  conducted 
the  business  session. 

LEW  I  STOW  N 

The  District  Alumni  Club  held 
its  first  meeting  in  eight  years  at 
the  Lewistown  Country  Club  on 
May  3.  President  Weber  present- 
ed the  administration's  plan  for  in- 
creased student  enrollment,  en- 
larged physical  facilities  and  rich- 
er curriculum  ofi^erings.  Many 
questions  by  those  present  denot- 
ed a  new  interest  among  Lewis- 
town  alumni. 

President  Harry  Thatcher  con- 
ducted a  business  meeting  in  which 
the  following  officers  were  elected 
for  the  coming  year:  Maurice  C. 
Sheaffer  '32,  president;  Robert  Fel- 
lows '47,  vice  president;  PhyUis 
Swartz  Derr  '49,  secretary;  Esther 
Cressman  '20,  treasurer;  Joyce  Bot- 
torff  SheaS^er  '49,  representative  to 
E.xecutive  Committee. 

Other  alumni  present  were  Har- 
ry B.  Thatcher  '41,  Al  Derr  '48,  Mr. 
&  Mrs.  D.  B.  Moist  '02,  Joy  Mc- 
Cahan  SheafiFer  '51,  Faith  Harbeson 
McNitt  '41,  Mrs.  Samuel  AlHson, 
Mary  A.  McCoy  '16,  Janet  Long 
'40,  Anna  Mease  Wagner  '36,  Laen- 
tena  McCahan  x'28,  Elmira  Sassa- 
man  Dean  '41. 


NORTH  JERSEY-NEW  YORK 

The  North  Jersey-New  York  Dis- 
trict Club  held  a  dinner  dance  at 
the  Peacock  House,  Little  Falls, 
N.  J.  on  April  2.  Eighty-five  alumni 
and  guests  were  present.  Jake 
Spangler  '52  conducted  a  brief 
business  meeting,  at  which  time 
Larry  Isaacs.  General  Alumni  As- 
sociation president,  extended  greet- 
ings and  reported  on  the  organiza- 
tion's activities.  Alumni  Director 
Don  Wissinger  talked  on  the  re- 
sponsibility of  alumni  and  brought 
the  group  up-to-date  on  latest 
campus  developments.  The  rest 
of  the  evening  was  devoted  to 
dancing  and  renewing  friendsliips. 
Committee  chairmen  appointed 
were:  Constitution,  Mr.  &  VIrs. 
Dick  Lindemann  '48;  Publicit\\  Ken 
Small  '50;  Program,  Mr.  '51  &  Mrs. 
Roger  Howling  '50;  Representative 


Top,  at  York- Hanover:  Dr.  Lawrence  C. 
Fisher  '31,  Richard  C.  Smith  Jr.  '58,  Mrs. 
Smith.  Bottom,  at  North  Jersey-New 
York:  President  Jake  Spangler  '52  (stand- 
ing I  directs  work  of  Henry  S.  Cook  '56, 
secretary;  Madaline  Lease  Cook  '53 
treasurer;  Frank  A.  Zeidler  '48,  vice 
president;    Ruth  Williams  Zeidler  '47. 


to  Alumni  Council.  Mr.  '50  &  Mrs. 
Ray  Hoclistuhl  "52. 

PHILADELPHIA 

Fifty-four  aliumii  and  guests  at- 
tended the  spring  meeting  on  .\pril 
22  at  the  Poor  Ricliard  Club,  Phil- 
adelphia. President  Weber  inform- 
ed the  group  of  the  latest  develop- 
ments on  campus  and  \\hitey  Keil 
presented  an  interesting  view  of 
S.  U.'s  football  program.  Bob  Pit- 
tello,  assistant  football  coach,  was 
present  as  a  guest  and  Don  \\'is- 
singer  showed  color  slides  of  school 
scenes  to  the  group. 

Items  of  business  included  the 
setting  of  Oct.  8  as  the  date  for  an 
informal  dinner  and  meeting  to  fol- 
low the  S.  U.-Swarthmore  football 
game.  The  club  also  voted  to  for- 
ward $100  to  the  University  to  be 
placed  in  the  Aliunni  Building 
Fund. 

A  new  set  of  directors  was  elect- 
ed: Frank  Weaver  '29,  Editli  Frank- 
enfield  Cramer  "34,  Harold  E.  Shaf- 
fer '40. 

READING 
The  Reading  Club  held  its  spring 
meeting  on  May  14  at  the  Steak 
House  near  Adamstown  on  Route 
222.  President  Ralph  Geigle  pre- 
sided at  the  meeting  where  Mr.  & 
-Mrs.  Roy  Bilger  '49  and  Ron  Krick 
and  Ed  Goodwin,  two  members  of 
the  West  Reading  basketball  team, 
were  honored  guests.  \A'est  Read- 
ing, under  Roys  leadership,  has 
captured  PIAA  Class  C  State 
Championship  honors  for  two  con- 
secutive years. 

S.  U.'s  basketball  coach  John 
Barr  congratulated  the  guests  on 
their  fine  achievement  and  spoke  to 
tlie  group  concerning  Susquehan- 
na's athletic  program  and  basket- 
ball fortunes.  Don  Wissinger  show- 
ed slides  of  the  campus  and  dis- 
cussed the  drawings  of  tlie  propos- 
ed Science  Building  and  Ci\'mnas- 
ium.  Dr.  George  Robison,  pro- 
fessor of  mathematics  at  Susque- 
hanna, extended  greetings  and  told 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


of  new  interests  in  mathematics 
and  science. 

The  new  officers  elected  for  the 
coming  year  were:  W.  Frank  Lau- 
denslayer  '39,  president:  Dr.  Ralph 
W.  Tietbohl  '49,  vice  president; 
Sue  Foltz  Tietbohl  "51,  secretary; 
Richard  Calm  '58,  treasurer. 

Other  aliunni  present  were  Allen 
C.  Tressler  '29,  Isabel  Tewkesbury 
Laudenslayer  '39,  Mark  R.  Guthrie 
'38,  Lenora  Spotts  Guthrie  '39 
Mary  Rosendale  Bucolo  .\'57,  Les- 
ter Rudisill  '58,  Herbert  G.  Hoh- 
man   .32. 

It  was  decided  to  continue  in\i- 
tations  to  Lancaster  alumni,  but  not 
incorporate  Lancaster  into  the  club 
name  until  more  people  are  con- 
tacted or  designate  interest  in  join- 
ing the  club. 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 

Sixty-fi\'e  alumni  and  guests,  the 
largest  niunber  in  recent  years,  at- 
tended the  April  4  spring  banquet 
at  the  Blue  Hill  Restaurant.  Mau- 
reen Da\enport,  accompanied  by 
Lloyd  Wolf,  sang  se\'eral  musical 
selections.  University  President 
Gusta\'e  W.  Weber  spoke  to  the 
group  concerning  developments 
since  last  spring  and  also  gave 
some  insight  into  future  plans  for 
further  physical  and  academic 
growth. 

The  newly  elected  officers  are: 
J.  Donald  Steele  '33,  president; 
James  Peters  "49,  vice  president; 
Marjorie  Spogen  '50,  secretary;  Al- 
bert Potteiger  '20,  treasurer. 

The  club  presented  a  bronze 
plaque  to  Dr.  Weber  in  honor  of 
completion  of  his  first  year  as 
President  of  the  Uni^•ersity. 

WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 

Susquehanna's  newest  alumni 
club  met  April  8  at  the  Hot  Shoppe 
in  Universit>-  Park,  Md.  Paul  M. 
Haines  '3L  chairman  pro  tem  of 
an  organization  committee,  was 
master  of  ceremonies.  Dr.  Weber 
brought  the  news  of  Susquehanna's 
new  era  to  20  alumni  and  friends 
in  the  Washington   District.     The 


club's  first  elected  officers  are:  Paul 
M.  Ihiines  '31,  president;  William 
E.  Royer  '33,  vice  president;  George 
S.  Oberdorf  '35,  secretary- treasur- 
er. 

Members  of  the  Executive  Com- 
mittee are  Howard  Lukehart  '31, 
Ken  Jones  '52,  and  Charles  Mason 
Jr.  '53.  Other  alumni  present  were: 
Helen  \\'ebb  Zeller  "16,  Raymond 
E.  Shaheen  "37;  Caroline  Ruther- 
ford Mason  '53,  Alvin  T.  Barber 
'31,  Don  Derr  '50,  Betty  Reisch 
Jones  "48. 

WILLIAMSPORT 

The  \Mlliamsport  Club  held  its 
spring  meeting  April  19  at  the  Vill- 
age Tea  Room.  Nine  alumni  were 
present  to  hear  George  Tamke,  di- 
rector of  public  relations,  discuss 
S.  U.'s  publications  and  Don  Wiss- 
inger  report  on  the  work  of  the 
Alumni  Office  and  Alumni  Associ- 
ation. 

.'Vt  a  brief  business  meeting  these 
officers  were  elected:  David  Ben- 
nett '53,  president;  James  B.  Pearce 
"40,  vice  president;  Ruth  E.  Osbom 
'54,  secretary-treasurer. 


Otliers  present  were:  Howard  II. 
Solomon  '47,  Donald  C.  Berningcr 
'52,  Dr.  Joseph  F.  Campana  '41, 
Preston  H.  Smith  "38,  Mary  Landon 
Russell  '.36,  LaRuc  C.  Shcmpp  "36. 

YORK 

The  York  District  Club  held  its 
annual  spring  meeting  at  Abbotts- 
town  on  .April  20.  Fifty-fi\c'  alum- 
ni and  friends  heard  President 
Weber  tell  of  acKancemcnts  since 
last  spring.  Four  students  from  the 
music  division  presented  several 
string  numbers  and  vocal  solos. 

During  the  business  meeting  the 
scholarship  program  was  reviewed 
and  a  decision  was  made  to  turn 
over  to  the  Uni\ersity  the  selection 
of  the  Hoober  Scholarship  recip- 
ients. Eight  other  scholarships 
were  continued  by  the  club.  The 
following  officers  were  elected  for 
the  coming  year:  Edwin  M.  Clap- 
per "34,  president;  Walter  M.  Hertz 
"36.  vice  president;  Dorothy  Strine 
Bowers  '30,  secretary;  Patricia 
Heathcote  '52,  treasurer;  Lawrence 
C.  Fisher  '31,  Executive  Board 
member. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


KAUFFMAN-FAUST 
Ann    Faust    to    the    Rev.    Clyde    Ratj 
Kauffman  '58  Thanksgiving  Day,    1958. 
They  reside  at  40  West  Grand  Ave.,  Tow- 
er City,  Pa. 

SEIPLE-VVOLF 
Twilfi  Wolf  '5.9  to  Allan  Seiple  August 
24.  19.59.  They  are  hving  at  747!2  Barris 
Drive,  Fullerton,  California. 

WALTERS-MARTIN 
Patricia  Ann  Martin  .r'.5.9  to  Stephen 
Earl  \\'alters  February  14,  1960.  They 
are  living  in  St.  Petersburg,  Fla.  Pat  was 
graduated  from  Geisinger  Memorial 
Hospital  School  of  Nursing  in  1959  and 
is  employed  by  Mound  Park  Hospital  in 
St.  Petersburg.  She  is  the  granddaugh- 
ter of  Dr.  John  J.  Woodruff  '88  with 
whom  she  resided  while  attending  Sus- 
quehanna. 

HORNER-WARNETS 

Audrey   Mae   Warnets   '54  to   Charles 
Thomas  Horner  May  7,  1960  in  St.  Jolin's 


Evangelical  United  Brethren  Church, 
State  College,  Pa.  Audrey  is  secretary 
in  the  Agricultural  Experiment  Station 
at  Penn  State  University.  The  couple 
will  conduct  a  furniture  and  gift  shop 
during  the  evenings  at  their  country 
house  at  R.  D.  #2,  Spring  Mills,  Pa. 

OLBRICH-REAMER 
Thiry  E.  Reamer  '57  to  Paul  D.  Ol- 
brich  '59  May  7,  1960  in  Laurelton,  Pa. 
Lutheran  Church.  Lee  Erholm  Smith  '58 
was  matron  of  honor.  Harry  F.  Haney, 
Jr.  '59  served  as  usher.  Lavan  R.  Rob- 
inson, assistant  professor  of  music  at 
Susquehanna,  was  soloist  and  was  ac- 
companied b\-  Jean  Harner  '60. 

RENSHAW-KELL 
Sliirley  Ann  Kell  to  John  L.  Rcn.'ihaw 
'58  May  7,  1960.  Wayne  W.  Rtitz  '58 
served  as  best  man.  Gary  L.  Crum  '58 
and  John  H.  Anthony  '58  were  ushers. 
Harry  "Bucky"  Clark  '59  was  organist. 
Mr.    Rcnshaw   is   associated  with   Ritter, 


JUNE   1960 


19 


Todd  and  Haayen,  pubbc  accounting 
fimi  in  Harrisburg.  The  couple  will  re- 
side at  320  Manchester  Road,  High- 
land Park,  Camp  Hill,  Pa. 

VOUGHT-ADAMS 
Mary  Ann  Adams  x'61  to  Donald  C. 
X'ought  May  21,  1960  in  First  Lutheran 
Church,  Mifflinburg,  Pa.  The  couple  is 
residing  at  22  St.  Louis  Street,  Lewis- 
burg,  Pa. 

WEIKEL-ROMAIN 

Pearl  V.  Romain  to  Gail  R.  Weikel  '58 
May  2L  I960,  in  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Dalmatia,  Pa.  The  Rev.  John  J. 
Weikel  '22,  the  bridegroom's  fatlier  per- 
formed the  double  ring  ceremony.  Mr. 
Weikel  is  Music  Therapy  Supervisor  at 
the  Marlboro  State  Hospital  in  New  Jer- 
sey. 

KEIL-HALL 

Betty  Johnston  Hull  '38  to  Henry  J. 
Keil  '39  May  29,  1960  in  Advent  Luth- 
eran Church,  New  York  City.  The  Rev. 
John  Gensel  '40  perfonned  tlie  ceremony. 
The  couple  is  Uving  at  Rosetree  Gardens, 
726  Broad  Avenue,  Ridgefield,  N.  J. 

SHOWALTER-SIERER 
Nancy  Louise  Sierer  x'60  to  Gerald  R. 
Showalter  May  29,  1960  in  St.  John's 
Lutlieran  Church,  Mt.  Pleasant  Mills,  Pa. 
Nancy  attended  Susquehaima  for  two 
years  and  graduated  from  Shippensburg 
State  College.  She  has  accepted  a  teach- 
ing position  begirming  next  fall  in  the 
first  grade  in  the  Everett  Joint  School 
System.     They  live  in  Loysbiu-g,  Pa. 


BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Mr.  '52  and  Mrs.  William  Pritchard, 
a  daughter,  Kymberly  Ann,  January  19, 
1960.  R.  D.  #2,  Dutton  Mill  Road, 
Malvern,  Pa.  K)inberly  Ann  was  mis- 
takenly named  the  daughter  of  William 
Pritchard  '40  in  the  last  issue  of  Susque- 
hanna Alumnus. 

To  Janet  Snyder  Ness  i'59  and  Harold 
F.  Ness,  a  son,  Steven  Michael,  May  5, 
1959.     R.  D.   #1,  Etters,  Pa. 

To  Mr.  '50  and  Mrs.  Louis  F.  Santan- 
gelo,  a  daughter,  Susan  Ashley,  June 
1959.     P.  O.  Bo.x  559,  VVinsted,  Conn. 

To  Mr.  '51  and  Mrs.  Gardiner  Marek, 
a  son,  Gardiner  Marek  Jr.,  August  2, 
1959.  Gardiner  has  a  little  sister,  Lynn 
Ann,  born  December  11,  1956.  Mr. 
Marek  is  currently  stationed  in  London, 
England  with  tlie  U.  S.  Navy  and  has 
requested  that  we  enroll  his  two  children 
for  future  S.  U.  classes.    U.  S.  NAVSUP- 


PACTS  \A\Y  100,  Box  82  FPO,  N.  Y., 

N.  Y. 

To  Loreen  Kline  Close  x'60  and  Robert 
E.  Close,  a  second  son,  Douglas  Henry, 
August  12,  1959.     .McClurc,  Pa. 

To  Kay  Kline  Koch  x'58  and  Frank 
Koch,  a  son,  Bradley  David,  August  21, 
1959.  Bradley  has  a  little  sister.  Marci, 
who  will  be  3  in  September.  H.  D.  al, 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

To  Frank  and  .Marvel  Cowling;  Rob- 
inson '53,  a  daugliter,  Sharon  Elizabeth, 
August  31,  1959.  32-i  Revere  Road, 
Drexel  Hill,  Pa. 

To  Ella  Jane  Koch  Kunklc  .x'60  and 
A.  Gerald  Kunkle  '60,  a  daugliter,  Elaine, 
September  19.59.  510  Broad  St.,  Apt.  4, 
Carlstadt,  N.  J. 

To  Joyce  and  Richard  C.  Stnitli  Jr.  .58, 
a  son,  Richard  C,  III,  October  10,  1959. 
1  East  Canal  Street,  Dover,  Pa. 

To  Lois  Dauberman  Schultz  '48,  and 
WiUiani  C.  Schultz,  a  second  daughter, 
Cathy  Sue,  December  7,  1959.  Tanney 
Street,  R.  D.  #2,  Bellefonte,  Pa. 

To  Jeanne  Krogh  Keener  x'56  and 
Seth  E.  Keener  Jr.  '56,  a  second  son, 
Shane  Edward,  December  8,  1959.  4319 
Orchard  Hill  Road,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

To  Catherine  Byrod  Whitman  '44  and 
Clayton  K.  Whitman,  a  second  son,  Craig, 
February  26,  1960.  335  Pine  Street, 
Steelton,  Pa. 

To  Carol  Lee  Kogel  Valentine  x'58  and 
Don  Valentine,  idential  twin  sons,  Robert 
Paul  and  Roger  Scott,  April  8,  1960.  The 
Valentines  are  living  in  Newton  Centre, 
Mass.,  a  suburb  of  Boston,  where  Don 
is  finishing  his  second  year  at  Andover 
Newton  Theological  School. 

To  Gloria  Beaver  Mincemoyer  x'60  and 
Ray  H.  Mincemoyer,  a  son,  Darryl  Ray, 
April  10,  1960.  Darryl's  sister,  Debra 
Ann,  was  born  March  17,  1959.  538 
Chestnut  Street,  Mifihnburg,  Pa. 

To  Loretta  Wise  Hoffman  a:'55  and 
Gartl)  Hoffman,  a  third  son,  Mark  David, 
Easter  Sunday,  April  17,  1960.  101  Ed- 
ison  Street,   Wilkes-Barre,   Pa. 

To  Eleanor  "Nory"  Saveri  Wise  '39 
and  tlie  late  Richard  A.  Wise,  a  daughter, 
Elizabeth  Jane,  May  4,  1960.  Baby 
Elizalietii  has  three  sisters,  Teresa,  Sara 
and  Katliryn  and  two  brothers,  Richard 
and  Edward.  435  S.  Twelftii  St.,  Leb- 
anon, Pa. 

To  Lucian  Smith  Leach  '54  and  Clay- 
ton E.  Leach  Jr.  ',56,  a  son  Clayton  Earl 
Leach  III,  May  24.  1960.  Box  182,  Salis- 
bury, Pa. 


DEATHS 


Dr.  George  K.  Swartz  '20,  foniicrl>'  of 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  December  20,  1958.  His 
famih-  now  lives  in  Fort  M>crs,  Fla. 

The  Rev.  Ralph  D.  Hinkelman  '15, 
Willianisport,  Pa.,  April  25,  1959.  At 
the  time  of  Pastor  Hinkelman's  death  he 
was  serving  Mt.  Carniel  Methodist 
Cliiircli. 

Ernest  H.  Stuempfle  '26,  Meyersdale, 
Pa.,  August  7,  1959.  He  had  been  a 
teaciier  and  coach  before  becoming  prin- 
cipal of  the  Meyersdale  Junior-Senior 
High   School. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  John  B.  Rupley,  '13, 
Dalton,  Neb.,  in  early  1960. 

Richard  A.  Wise  Sr.,  Lebanon,  Pa., 
March  9,  1960.  He  was  the  husband  of 
Eleanor  Saveri  Wise  '39,  who  survives 
with  their  sLx  children. 

Paul  Shreckengast  x'37  of  Millheim 
Pa.,  March  11,  1960.  He  was  a  linotype 
operator  in  State  College.  He  is  survived 
b\-  his  wife  Bett>  North  Shreckengast 
and  a  daughter. 

Mrs.  Carol  K.  Kline  of  Green\ille,  Pa., 
formerly  of  Selinsgrove,  March  19,  1960. 
-■\  graduate  of  Hood  College  in  1917,  she 
served  as  housemother  of  Hassinger  Hall, 
Susquehanna  L^niversity  from  1946  mitil 
1955  when  she  accepted  a  similar  posi- 
tion at  the  Reformed  Clnu'cli  Oriihanage 
in  Greenville,  Pa.  She  lield  this  position 
until  her  retirement  in  October  1959. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  Ira  S.  Sassaman  '09,  Mc- 
Lean, Va.,  March  27,  1960.  Dr.  Sassa- 
man was  a  rehgious  leader  with  a  state- 
wide reputation  in  Penns)lvania.  He 
held  advanced  degrees  from  Pennsyl- 
vania State  L'ni\ersit>'  and  tlie  Uni\ersity 
of  Pittsburgh.  Susquehanna  awarded  him 
the  D.D.  degree  in  1921.  He  was  author 
of  magazine  articles  and  pamphlets  on 
Christian  education  and  temperance  sub- 
jects and  received  national  and  interna- 
tional recognition  in  such  vohinies  as 
"Biographical  Encyclopedia  of  the 
VV'orld,  "  "Wlio's  Who  in  the  Ministry," 
"Who's  Who  in  the  East,"  and  "Wlio's 
Who  in  Pennsylvania."  Surviving  are 
his  wife,  a  daughter  and  tliree  sons,  in- 
cluding the  Re\'.  Robert  S.  x'36  and  Ira 
C.  '31. 

.Mrs.  Ella  Reimherr  of  Middlcburg,  Pa., 
March  28,  1960.  She  made  her  home 
with  her  son  Dr.  Otto  Reimherr,  assistant 
professor  of  philosophy  and  religion  at 
Susquehanna,   and  his  wife. 

Mrs.  .Anna  Kalliryn  Decker  McClellan 
'27,  Miiilui,  Pa.,  Marcli  30,  1960.     Mrs. 


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SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 


McClellan  taiiglit  scliool  for  a  muiiher  of 
years  in  Mifflin  and  Juniata  Counties 
and  \\as  a  member  of  the  Penns\l\ania 
State  Education  Association.  Surxivors 
are  her  husband  and  her  mother. 

The  Rev.  Dr.  G.  Blair  Harman  '20, 
Altoona,  Pa.,  April  3,  1960.  Dr.  Hiinnan 
served  Lutlieran  pastorates  at  Millers- 
ville,  Duncans\-ille,  and  St.  Paul's,  Johns- 
town, until  retiring  in  1956.  He  served 
as  president  and  secretar>'  of  tlie  Alle- 
gheny Conference,  Central  PennsyKania 
Synod  of  the  ULCA  and  was  a  member 
of  Synods  student  education  committee. 
He  also  was  awarded  tlie  D.D.  degree 
from  the  university  in  1956.  In  addition, 
he  served  as  personnel  director  of  the 
Allegheny  Lutlieran  Home,  Hollidays- 
burg.  Dr.  Haniian  is  survived  b\'  his 
wife.  Lulu  Fetterolf  Harman  'IS;  one  son, 
George;  and  two  daughters,  Mrs.  Eva- 
line  \'aughn  and  Ruth  Christiitc  Harman 
Engle  "53. 

The  Res.  Haneij  M.  Erb  '24,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.,  April,  1960.  He  served  as 
pastor  of  Messiali  Lutheran  Church  in 
Pittsburgh  for  15  years.     His  widow  and 

a  son  survive. 

Lewis  R.  Lenhart  '14,  BeUefonte,  Pa., 
May  1,  1960.  Mr.  Lenliart  was  fomier 
Center  County  assistant  superintendent 
of  schools  and  retired  from  the  field  of 
education  in  1957.  Prior  to  this  time 
he  taught  school,  served  as  administrator 
and  was  principal  of  State  College  High 
School.  He  was  a  World  War  I  veteran 
and  served  overseas,  where  he  was  a 
prisoner  of  war.  His  wife,  Rosalie  Mc- 
Cormick  Lenhart  '14  survives. 

Clayton  E.  Leach  Sr.,  Selinsgrove,  Pa., 
May  6,  1960.  Mr.  Leach  had  been  as- 
sociated with  the  First  National  Bank 
of  Selinsgrove  for  35  years  and  was 
cashier  of  the  institution  for  22  years. 
He  was  a  veteran  of  World  War  I  serv- 
ice In  France  with  the  Field  Artillery, 
and  was  an  active  church  worker  as  well 
as  civic  \\T)rker.  Three  sons  survive, 
including  Clayton  E.  Jr.  '56  and  Dr.  John 
R.  '47,  former  member  of  the  music  fac- 
ulty. 

Dr.  Isaac  D.  App  '05,  Ehzabethville, 
Pa.,  May  21,  1960.  Dr.  App  was  widely 
known  in  state  education  circles  and 
served  as  Dauphin  County  superintend- 
ent of  schools  for  32  years.  He  was  an 
active  historian  and  a  member  of  the 
Snyder  County  and  Dauphin  County  His- 
torical Societies.  It  was  his  grandfather, 
John  App,  who  donated  some  of  the 
land  on  which  the  college  now  stands. 
Dr.  App  received  the  Doctor  of  Peda- 
gogy degree  from  Susquehanna  in  1940. 


Susquehannans  on  Parade 


l'luito.\  of  reunion  cla.sses  which  met  on  May  7  arc 
included  in  this  section  —  all,  that  is,  except  1940. 
They   said   they'd   break   the   camera.      They   mu.it've! 


'88 


Dr.  John  1.  Woodruff  was  reelected 
to  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Selins- 
gro\e"s  Snyder  County  Trust  Company 
at  a  January  stockliolders  meeting.  Also 
reelected  were  Dr.  G.  M.  Bogar  x'lO 
and  Ridiih   Witincr  '15. 


EMERITI 


x'98 


Frank  .A.  Eyer  recently  celebrated  the 
50th  anniversary  of  the  founding  of  the 
Middlecreek  Valley  Telephone  Company. 
He  formed  the  company  and  assumed 
the  position  as  its  chief  executiv'e  in 
April  1910. 


'11 


The  Rev.  W.  R.  Fitzgerald  is  1960 
Fimd  campaign  chainnan  for  the  Red 
Cross  in  Snyder  County,  Pa. 


'15 


CLASS  OF    1910 

'17 

Paul  K.  Jarrett  tennined  40  years  of 
teaching  this  June.  He  served  in  the 
Army  Ambulance  Corps  in  World  War  I 
following  his  graduation. 


Ira  A.  Gross  has  been  appointed  a 
member  of  the  Governor's  Committee 
on  Education  formed  to  study  Peimsyl- 
vania's  Educational  System. 


'18 


Eva  P.  Herman  has  been  installed  as 
regent  of  the  Conrad  Weiser  Chapter, 
Daughters  of  the   American   Revolution. 


CLASS  OF    1915 


Survivors     include     his     wife,     Dorothy 
Margerum  App  '23  and  three  daughters. 

Dr.  James  W.  Kellogg,  Hon.  '22,  At- 
lantic City,  N.  J.,  May  25,  1960.  He  re- 
ceived the  Sc.D.  degree  from  Susque- 
hanna.     He  was  a   former  director   and 


chief  chemist  of  the  Bureau  of  Foods  and 
Chemistry,  U.  S.  Department  of  Agri- 
culture. He  was  president  of  a  Chicago 
vitamin  and  mineral  products  sales  com- 
pany and  a  past  president  of  the  Cen- 
tral Atlantic  States  Association  of  Food 
and  Drug  Officials. 


JUNE   1960 


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'23 


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CLASS 

OF    1925 

'20 


Albert  H.  Potteiger  was  elected  secre- 
tary of  tlie  Snyder  County  Branch  of  the 
Pennsylvania  State  Education  Association. 


'21 


Dr.  Mildred  E.  Wiimton,  an  associate 
secretar>'  of  the  United  Lutlieran  Church 
in  America  Board  of  Higher  Education, 
has  been  named  director  of  tlie  denomin- 
ation's Lay  Workers  Placement   Service. 

The  Rev.  Joseph  M.  Janson,  who  pass- 
ed away  in  1955,  was  honored  by  a  me- 
morial placjuc  placed  in  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church.   Siuiburv. 


'22 


The  Rev.  Lester  J.  Kaufman,  604 
Cleveland  Avenue,  LilK-,  Pa.,  was  in- 
stalled as  pastor  of  Lilly-Gallitzin  Lu- 
theran Parish  January  17,  1960.  Pastor 
Kaufman  is  a  World  War  II  veteran  and 
holds  the  rank  of  major  in  tlie  Anny 
Reserve. 


Winston  "Pat"  Eincrick  recently  receiv- 
ed publicity  in  The  Johnstown  Tribime- 
Democrat  as  owner  of  a  famous  drumhead 
which  is  a  souvenir  from  World  War  I. 
Pat  used  the  drum  while  playing  in  a 
well-known  jazz  band  which  performed 
before  many  celebrities  during  the  war. 

Delia  Rdwc  terminates  42  years  of  ser- 
vice as  an  elementary  teacher  in  Penn 
Township  tliis  June. 


'24 


Rarhil  M.  Wliited.  who  is  retiring  af- 
ter 42  years  of  teaching,  was  recently 
honored  at  a  banquet  held  at  tlie  White 
Star  Hotel,  Jennerstown.  Pa. 


'25 


Franklin  R.  Kerlin  is  retiring  from  46 
years  of  teaching  service,  39  of  which 
were  in  tlie  city  of  Harrisburg. 


'27 


The  Re\-.  Bert  E.  Wijnn  of  State  Col- 
lege, Pa.,  president  of  the  Central  Penn- 
sylvania Synod  of  the  United  Churcli  of 
Christ,  officiated  at  tlie  merger  service  of 
tlie  Evangelical  and  Reformed  and  Lutli- 
eran Churches  at  Erdly  Church,  R.  D.  2. 
Middleburg.  Pa. 


'28 


Mrs.  Lonise  Boyer  Hewitt  is  serving 
on  a  committee  which  is  studying  the 
possibility  of  conducting  an  elementary 
school  evaluation  program  in  Selins- 
grove. 

Elizabeth  Kaufman,  deceased  in  1957, 
has  been  honored  by  die  Future  Nurses 
Club  of  Conemaugh  Township  which  has 
been  named  in  her  honor.  A  sister, 
Esther  Kaufman  Lucas  '3S  and  a  brother, 
the  Rev.  Jerome  B.  Kaufman  '28  are  Sus- 
quehanna  alumni. 


'29 


William  O.  Roberts,  supervisor  of 
music  in  the  Wilkes-Barre  Schools 
served  as  guest  conductor  of  tin-  Soutli- 
trn  District  Chorus  at  Green  Park  Union 
Higii  Scliool.  Participants  in  the  con- 
certs represented  57  high  schools  in 
nine  counties.  Roberts  is  president  of 
the  Eastern  Divison  of  the  Music  Edu- 
cators National  Conference  and  was  re- 
centl)'  appointed  chainuan  of  the  new 
curriculum  Re\  ision  Committee  for  Penn- 
sylvania. 

The  Rex.  Charles  /.  Rowc  annount'cd 
his     resignation     as     pastor    of    Tritidle 


Spring  Lutheran  Church,  Mechanies- 
burg.  Pa.,  after  having  ser\ed  for  nearly 
20  >ears.  He  has  accepted  a  call  from 
the  Board  of  American  Missions,  ULCA, 
to  form  a  new  parish  in  Venice,  Fla. 

The  Rev.  John  F.  Stamm  is  now  serv- 
ing as  pastor  of  tlie  First  Methodist 
Chiircli  in  Lcuistowii. 


'31 


Dr.  Horace  C.  Geisel  is  serving  as 
teclinical  officer  of  the  Harrisburg  Cen- 
sus Bureau  office. 


'32 


Herman  F.  Fenstermacher  was  elect- 
ed president  of  the  Pennsylvania  and 
Atlantic  Seaboard  Hardware  Association. 
He    operates    a    hardware    store    in    Ta- 

UKKllia. 


'33 


Tlie  Re\.  Park  L.  W'agcnback.  Jolms- 
town.  Pa.,  is  pastor  of  Christ  Lutlieran 
Church,  Westmont,  which  dedicated  its 
new    house  of  worship  in   Kebruar\'. 

Charles  W.  Coleman  is  director  of  the 
Sunbnry  Area  Senior  High  School  Band 
which  presented  its  annual  concert  in 
February. 

Dr.  Francis  R.  Geigle  received  an  hon- 
orary degree  of  Doctor  of  Humane  Let- 
ters at  Lycoming  College  June  5.  He  is 
chairman  of  the  Business  Education  De- 
partment at  Northern  Illinois  State 
Teachers   College. 

Charles  W.  Coleman  is  a  representa- 
ti\  e-at-large  on  the  executive  committee, 
PennsyKania  Music  Educators  Associa- 
tion. 


'34 


Mrs.  Ruth  \elson  Sieber,  Thompson- 
town,  Pa.,  was  elected  super\'isor  of 
special  education  by  the  Perry  Coimty 
Board  of  School  Directors.  She  served 
Perry,  Juniata  and  Snyder  Counties  for 
the  last  two  years  as  supcr\isor  of  spe- 
cial clas.ses. 

Col.  John  W.  Olicrdiirf  lias  finished 
a  tour  of  dut\  at  Maxwell  Air  Force 
Base.  Montgomery.  Ala.  and  was  ap- 
pointed officer  in  charge  of  air  science 
at  the  University  of  California  at  L.A., 
the  largest  university  unit  of  tlie  .■Vir 
Force.     John  has  three  children. 

Dorothy  C.  Eastep  was  elected  Iota 
ProWncc  vice  president  at  the  national 
convention  of  Sigma  Alpha  Iota.  Her 
work  is  centered  alxiut  alumnae  chap- 
ters in  Philadelphia.  Selinsgrove,  Pitts- 
burgli.  Washington.  D.  C.  and  Norfolk, 
\a. 


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SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


CLASS  OF    1935 


The  Rew  Robert  R.  Sala  is  president 
of  Interdenominational  Religions  Work 
Foundation  Inc.,  which  provides  lead- 
ership for  reliilious  \\ork  in  the  state  in- 
stitutions of  Virginia.  Pastor  Sala  also 
serves  Epiphany  Lutheran  Church  in 
Riclimond  where  Governor  and  Mrs.  J. 
Lindsey  Almond  are  active  members. 


'36 


The  Re\'.  Jerome  V.  Guss,  pastor  of 
Bethany  Lutheran  Church  in  Altoona, 
was  host  to  President  M'eber  Sunday, 
February  28,  when  tlie  president  brought 
a  message  on  higher  education. 

Harhmd  Showers  was  named  president 
of  tlie  New  Berlin  Lions  Club. 

Charles  L.  Fasold,  principal  of  Selins- 
grove  Area  Joint  High  School,  addressed 
the  Snyder  County  Ciuriculum  Rally  on 
the  subject  "Instruction  Curriculmu  and 
Class  Schedules  in  a  Reorganized  High 
School."  Robert  M.  Bastress  '39  served 
as  moderator  for  a  panel  and  Sherman  E. 
Good  '30,  principal  of  West  Snyder 
High  School,  extended  greetings  to  the 
groups  at  this  meeting. 


x'36 


The  Rev.  Robert  S.  Sassaman  has  ac- 
cepted a  call  to  Memorial  Lutheran 
Church,  York,  Pa.  He  is  a  former  U.  S. 
Navy  chaplain.  893  Southern  Road, 
York. 


'37 


Walter  ].  VanPoyck  is  serving  as  direc- 
tor of  personnel  for  Eastern  Airlines. 
He  is  currently  hving  at  3900  S.W.  108th 
Street,  Miami  56,  Florida. 

Dr.  George  N.  Wood,  495  N.W'.  80th 
Street,  Miami,  Fla.,  a  retired  veteran  of 
the  S.  U.  business  faculty  and  honorary 
alumnus,  is  81  years  old.  Mrs.  Wood  is 
76.  They  divide  their  time  between  a 
summer   home   on    Lake   Michigan   and 


dieir  liome  in  Miami.  The  Woods  are 
still  \ery  much  interested  in  Susque- 
hanna. 


'39 


7ci.v  M.  Kcmbcrling  is  president  of  the 
Dutch  Pantry  restaurant  chain  and  the 
J.  K.  Realty  Corporation  which  was 
fornied  to  handle  real  estate  and  per- 
sonal property  of  tlie  chain.  In  addi- 
tion to  the  Hmiimel's  Wharf,  Pa.  "par- 
ent" unit,  the  chain  now  includes  eight 
other  Dutch  Pantry  restaurants  in  Penn- 
sylvania and  four  in  Florida. 

Etnerson  L.  Derr,  instructor  of  social 
studies  in  tlie  Smibury  Area  High  School, 
receives  his  Ph.D.  degree  at  Pennsylvania 
State  University  diis  month. 


'40 


Anna  Reeder  Heimbach  represented 
the  Selinsgrove  Alumnae  chapter  at  a 
Sigma  Alpha  Iota  Province  Day  pro- 
gram held  at  tlie  University  of  Mary- 
land. Dorothy  Eastep  '35  conducted 
workshops  and  eight  S.  U.  chapter  mem- 
bers were  present. 

Jack  P.  Shipe  of  Herndon,  Pa.,  o\vner 
of  the  American  Novelty  Works,  spent 
si.v  weeks  in  Europe  during  April  and 
May. 


'41 


Willard  H.  Schadel  is  now  teaching 
physics  in  the  Henry  C.  Conrad  High 
School  in  Wilmington,  Del.  As  of  next 
September  he  has  been  assigned  to  teach 
in  the  new  John  Dickinson  High  School 
of  die  same  school  district.  Willard  and 
his  wife  Hilda  Friederick  Scliadel  '30 
have  moved  to  2711  Bardell  Drive,  Sher- 
wood Park  II,  Wilmington  8. 

Mrs.  Maye  Snyder  Keith,  P.  O.  Box 
1572,  Poston,  Ariz.,  is  teaching  all  sub- 
jects in  an  Indian  school  near  the  Cali- 
fornia border. 


Maj.  John  W.  Detriek  has  been  trans- 
ferred from  Minor  Air  Field  in  North 
Dakota   to   Clienault    Field   in    Illinois. 

Mrs.  Katlwrine  Dietterh'  Rrnion  was 
guest  speaker  recently  in  the  \()iitli 
Chapel  at  Chri.st's  Lutlieran  Chureli, 
Lewisburg,  Pa.  She  spoke  on  "Faitli 
in  Action."  gi\ing  an  intimate  and  per- 
sonal glimpse  of  how  the  Christian  faith 
can  guide  and  empower  a  person  in 
making  the  most  of  life's  special  oppor- 
tunities. Mrs,  Benion  is  a  prominent 
leader  in  syiiodieal  women's  work  and  a 
frequent  writer  for  The  Lutheran. 


x'41 


John  P.  Powell  and  Mathilda  Neii- 
doerffer  Powell  '39  moved  from  West 
Chester,  Pa.  to  Wyekoff,  N.  J.  where  John 
will  work  as  district  manager  of  the 
Fayette  R.  Plumb  Company. 


'42 


Paul  Lantz  recently  transferred  from 
tlie  U.  S.  Naval  Research  Laboratory 
where  he  designed  shipboard  search 
radar  antennas  to  the  National  Aero- 
nautic and  Space  Administration  where 
he  is  associate  head  of  the  Radio  Sys- 
tems Branch.  The  function  of  diis  or- 
ganization is  to  track  artificial  eartli 
satellites  and  to  receive  and  translate 
die  scientific  data  relayed  from  satel- 
lites back  to  earth  by  radio  signals. 
Paul  and  his  wife  Ruth  Boyer  of  Sun- 
bury  have  one  boy,  8,  Craig  Ashton. 

Keith  Lozo  recently  joined  the  staff  of 
the  Naval  Ordinance  Laboratory  in  Co- 
rona, Calif,  where  he  is  an  electronics 
scientist. 

Mrs.  June  Hendricks  Hoke,  teacher 
of  music  in  the  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint 
Schools,  directed  the  operetta  "Snow 
White  and  the  Seven  Dwarfs"  presented 
by  die  students  of  die  Pine  Street  Ele- 
mentary School  in  January. 

Sanford  P.  Blough  has  been  named 
general  manager  of  die  Bell  Telephone 
Company  of  Pennsylvania's  newly-or- 
ganized eastern  area. 

Donald  L.  Ford,  general  agent  and 
manager  of  the  Northwestern  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Company  district  office, 
Greensburg,  Pa.,  is  die  audior  of  a  news 
note  called  "The  Thunderbird." 

Robert  Workman  has  been  elected 
president  of  the  Pennsylvania  Band- 
masters Association. 


x'44 


James  E.  Wert  is  managing  a  dental 
laboratory  and  supply  house  for  Levan- 
dial  Brodiers  in  Binghaniton,  N.  Y.    Jim, 


JUNE   1960 


23 


his  wife  Missy  (who  was  secretary  in 
the  S.  U.  Alumni  Office)  and  their  three 
cliilchen  lia\o  nio\ed  from  Sehnsgrove 
to  46  Clevehind  Avenue,  Binghamton, 
N.  V. 


'45 


The  Rev.  C.  V.  Leitzel  is  the  author 
of  the  April-June  edition  of  the  Augs- 
hurg  I'niforni  Lesson  Series  for  Home, 
a  Bihle  stud\'  guide  based  on  the  In- 
ternational Uniform  Sunday  School  less- 
ons. 

Bill  Hayes  has  earned  his  master's  and 
doctor's  degrees  from  Columbia  Univer- 
sity. 


'47 


Mrs.  Mary  Lizzio  Govekar,  40  Main 
Street,  Coneniaugh,  Pa.,  together  with 
her  sister  operates  one  of  the  largest 
wholesale  grocer\'  businesses  in  the 
Concmaugh  area.  Mary's  parents  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Nunzie  Lizzio  are  loyal  back- 
ers of  Susquehanna.  There  isn't  a  col- 
lege event  in  the  area  that  they  do  not 
attend.  A  son  Alfred  Lizzio  x'43  died 
while  a  student  at  Susquehanna.  Mrs. 
Govekar  is  president  of  the  Johnstown 
Alumni   Club. 

Ferdinand  A.  Bongartz,  Manchester 
Depot,  Vt.,  is  lun^pily  located  in  tlie  foot- 
hills of  Mt.  Mansfield.  The  family  now 
includes  Dulci,  9,  Lauren,  7,  Seth,  5, 
Jennifer,  4  and  Melissa,  1.  Mr.  Bongartz 
has  a  woodworking  business  and  teaches 
manual  training  in  the  high  school. 

Allen  W.  Flock,  associate  professor 
of  music  education  at  Bucknell  LTniver- 
sity  and  vice  president  of  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Music  Educators  Association,  re- 
cently guest-conducted  regional  high 
school  band  festivals  in  soutliem  New 
Jersey  and  \V'arrior  Run,  Pa.  He  also 
was  coordinator  of  a  Christmas  program 
of  sacred   music  in   Lewisburg,   Pa. 


'48 


Aluysiua  V.  Derr  and  PhijUis  Siciirtz 
Derr  '49  are  living  in  Belleville,  Pa., 
where  Al  is  production  engineer  for  the 
Belleville  plant  of  New  Holland  Ma- 
chine. He  is  preparing  to  go  back  to 
school  to  become  a  qualified  engineer 
and  Phyllis  is  planning  to  become  a 
certified  elementary  teacher. 

Warry  VV.  Butts  Jr.  is  western  area 
manager.  Special  Financial  Division  of 
the  Burroughs  Corporation  in  Micliigau. 
He  and  his  wife,  the  former  Ginny  /Jo.s.s 
'4H,  have  three  daughters. 

Hurry  Stuart  Flickiniier  Jr.  was  re- 
elected head   football   coach   at   Warrior 


CLASS   OF    1945 

Run,  Pa.  High  School  for  a  trrni  of  two 
years. 

Donald  P.  Rohrhach  has  been  named 
manager  of  marketing  research  by  Shure 
Brothers  Inc.,  Evanston,  111. 

William  S.  Clark  is  editor  of  Your 
Church,  a  quarterly  devoted  to  church 
building,  equipment,  administration  and 
finances.  Bill,  who  wrote  Part  I  of  "The 
Story  of  Susquehanna  University,"  is  also 
the  author  of  a  new  book,  "Building  tlie 
New  Church." 


'49 


Roy  Bilger,  basketball  coach  at  West 
Reading  High  School,  led  his  team  to  a 
second  consecutive  PIAA  Class  C  State 
basketball  champion.ship.  One  of  his 
players,  Ron  Krick,  has  broken  the  all- 
time  high  school  scoring  record. 


'50 


Dr.  Richard  \V.  Shaffer  opened  chiro- 
practic offices  in  Dillsburg,   Pa. 

Ted  Clark  is  now  teaching  9th  grade 
social  studies  at  Brandy\%ine  High  School 
in  the  Alfred  I.  Dupont  School  District 
near  Wibnington,  Del.  Ted  was  chos- 
en by  his  class  to  be  reunion  chair- 
man for  1965. 

Louis  Santangelo,  Winsted,  Conn.,  is 
as.sociated   with   the   C.    Lavieri   Agency 


Inc.  as  an  insurance  advisor,  counselor, 
agent  and   salesman. 

Dr.  James  ().  Ruiiihatigh  lias  establish- 
ed a  general  medical  practice  in  \ew- 
liort,   I'a. 

John  Witouwk:  and  his  wife  have  been 
eleettd  b\'  the  Bedford  County,  Pa.,  Ed- 
ucational Association  as  this  year's  dele- 
gatis  to  the  National  Convention  to  be 
held  at  Los  Angeles  in  late  June. 


x'50 


Hanni  Glea.son  is  serving  as  a  social 
worker  for  the  Xortliumberland  De- 
partment of  Public  .^.ssistance.  Before 
this  assignment  Hanni  worked  in  sim- 
ilar positions  in  Johnstown  and  Greens- 
burg  and  served  as  a  guidance  coun- 
sel.ir  at  the  Laurelton  State  Village. 

Maj.  Robert  J.  Noll,  recently  pro- 
moted, is  assigned  to  Fort  Belvoir,  Va., 
as  an  instructor.  While  on  assignment 
iu  Panama  he  c.impleted  his  studies  for 
the  B.S.  degree.  Major  Noll  and  Ins 
wife  have  three  sons  and  three  daugh- 
ters. 


'51 


Alice  Greeger  Pfeffer,  president  ot 
S.  U.'s  Philadelphia  District  Alumni 
Club,  is  an  active  member  also  of  that 
city's  alumnae  chapter  of  Sigma  .\lplia 
lota. 

Thomas  O.  Staller  has  been  appointed 
unit  supervisor,  claim  department,  at 
tlie  Philadelphia  office  of  Aetna  Casual- 
ty and  Surety  Company.  He  joined  the 
company  at  Philadelphia  five  years  ago 
and  has  been  serving  as  a  claim  repre- 
sentative. 

Shirley  A.  young,  who  is  laboratory 
director  for  Keebler  Biscuit  Companv'. 
has  been  elected  president  of  the  Phila- 
delphia Association  of  .(Mpha  Delta  Pi 
sorority. 


CLASS   OF    1950 


24 


SUSQUEHANNA   ALUMNUS 


'52 


Sunt  Porter  is  \\orlving  as  a  research 
chemist  for  Pittsburgh  Plate  Glass.  The 
Porters,  who  reside  in  Tarentum.  Pa., 
have  one  boy,   11. 

7()/iii  Takach  joined  the  facuUy  at 
Springdide,  Pa.  High  School  tliree  years 
ago  as  a  social  studies  teacher.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  coaching  staff  headed  by 
Jim  Hdzlctt  '52. 

Gordon  Joyce  and  ]eau  McDonald 
Joyce  '51  are  ser\'ing  at  First  Lutlieran 
Church  in  Ridgeway,  Pa.  Tliey  are  the 
parents  of  two  boys,  Philip,  4,  and  Mike, 
2.  Pastor  Joyce  recently  visited  the 
campus  with  two   student  prospects. 

Russell  C.  Bartle  is  manager  of  the 
Cambria  County  War  Memorial  Arena, 
Johnstown,  Pa.  Russ  was  first  named 
to  the  arena  staff  in  19.56.  The  arena 
is  a  Madison  Square  Garden  t\pe  of 
structure  for  athletic  e\ents  and  enter- 
tainment. 

Route  Durden  is  assistant  professor  of 
music  at  West  Texas  State  College, 
Can\on,  specializing  in  tlie  teaching  of 
woodwinds. 

Carl  Musser,  Kreamer,  Pa.,  was  elect- 
ed to  fill  the  vacancy  of  supervisor  of 
special  classes  in  Perry,  Juniata  and 
Sn>der  Counties.  He  has  taken  work 
in  the  field  of  special  education  at  Pemi 
State.  Mr.  Musser  had  been  a  teacher 
of  special  education  at  the  Middlebiu-g 
elementary  schools. 

Chester  Rowe,  basketball  coach  at 
Selinsgro\e  Area  Joint  High  School,  had 
four  boys  representing  Selinsgrove  in 
tlie  Snyder-Union  County  All-Star  Game, 
March  17.  S.  U.  Coach  John  Barr  tu- 
tored the  Snyder  County  unit.  Russell 
Hatz  of  the  music  faculty  chaired  one 
of  the   arrangements   committees. 

The  Re\\  David  G.  Volk  accepted  a 
call  to  ser\e  as  pastor  of  First  Lutheran 
Church,  ^\'indber,  Pa.  While  serving  as 
assistant  pastor  of  Zion  Lutheran  Church 
in  Sunbury,  Da\e  was  president  of 
the  Susquehanna  Valley  District  Alumni 
Club. 

\ancy  Youhon  is  now  teaching  in 
Manhasset  Jr.-Sr.  High  School,  Long 
Island.  X.  Y. 

'53 

The  Rew  Ernest  L.  Bottiger  was 
elected  pastor  of  Trinity  Lutheran 
Church,  Hazleton,  Pa.,  to  succeed  the 
Rev.  H.  Clay  Bergstresser.  For  the  past 
three  years  he  serxed  as  president  of  the 
Lutheran  Mountain  Top  Pastoral  Asso- 
ciation, and  secretarj-  of  the  Hazleton  Dis- 
trict, Ministerium  of  Pennsylvania.    Pas- 


tor  Bottiger   is   married   to   the   former 
Carol  Reidler  '53. 

Richard  C.  Burley  ha.s  been  promoted 
to  area  sales  manager  of  the  Sprout- 
Waldron  Co.   of  Montgomery,  Pa. 

Paid  R.  Ncstler  Jr.,  Green  Lane,  Pa., 
recently  addressed  the  S.  U.  class  in 
retail  merchandising. 

Kenneth  R.  Hill  was  co-chairman  of 
the  Palm  Sunday  program  presented  by 
the  Selinsgrove  Area  Chorus.  Tlirough 
Ken's  efforts  the  program  was  taped  by 
WKOK  for  later  broadcast. 


x'53 


Harry  Rice  Jr.  is  an  elementary  teacher 
in  Bloomfield,  N.  J.  Following  a  hitch 
in  tlie  anny  he  finished  his  education  at 
Newark  State  Teachers  College. 

Mary  Jo  Broun  .Mter  plans  to  continue 
her  studies  at  Tliiel  College.  Mary  Jo 
and  Ben  '51  are  living  in  Linesville,  Pa. 


'54 


Arthur  C.  Stanifel,  Mechanicsburg,  Pa., 
spent  an  afternoon  on  campus  interview- 
ing seniors  for  the  Aetna  Insurance  Com- 
pany. Art,  who  was  recently  appointed 
superintendent  of  the  Harrisburg  office, 
and  his  wife  ha\e  a  2/!-year-old  son. 


'55 


Ivars  Avots,  following  the  idea  of  the 
Phi  Mu  Delta  Forum,  helped  organize 
the  first  annvial  Pacific  Northwest  Master 
of  Business  Administration  Formn.  Iv- 
ars is  employed  by  the  Boeing  Aircraft 
Company  in  Seattle. 

Mrs.  Nancy  Lee  Hermann  Snook  is 
teaching  reciuired  basal  reading  in  the 
Junior  High  School,  7th  and  8th  grades 
in  Ephrata,  Pa.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Snook 
are  the  parents  of  a  daughter  and  a  son. 

Donald  S.  Haag  was  transferred  by 
the  Kresge  Company  as  assistant  man- 
ager of  its  new  store  in  Miami,  Fla. 
Don  and  his  wife  Carolyn  Hester  Haag 
x'55  are  parents  of  a  little  girl,  Cathy 
Lymi.     10901   East   Golf   Drive,   Miami. 


'56 


Clayton  E.  Leach  Jr.  and  his  wife 
Lucian  Smith  Leach  54  ha\e  returned 
to  Salisbury,  Pa.  Clayton  had  been 
stationed  in  Colmnbia,  S.  C.  for  two 
years  with  the  U.  S.  Army.  While  in 
Columbia,  Mrs.  Leach  was  employed  in 
the  library  of  the  University  of  South 
Carolina.  Since  returning  to  Salisbury 
Clayton  has  resumed  his  duties  as  a 
commercial  teacher. 


CLASS  OF    1955 


x'56 


David  E.  Schoch  has  been  selected  for 
listing  in  "Who's  Who  Among  Students 
in  American  Universities  and  Colleges." 
He  is  a  dean's  list  senior  at  Kutztown, 
Pa.,  State  CoUege,  majoring  in  art  edu- 
cation. Dave  attended  Susquehanna 
for  two  years  before  entering  the  Army 
and  serving  in  Germany. 


'57 


Frank  L.  Romano  is  teaching  and 
coaching  at  the  Pingry  School,  Eliza- 
betlitown,  N.  J.  He  is  also  working  on 
his  master's  degree  in  mathematics  at 
Stevens  Institute.  Frank  is  married  to 
the  former  Gail  M.   Muller  .v'.5.9. 

David  H.  Harris  was  elected  pastor  of 
tlie  newlj-  formed  Mt.  Pleasant  Mills, 
Pa.,  Lutlieran  Parish.  A  senior  at  Get- 
tysburg Seminary,  he  will  begin  duties 
on  July  1.  His  wife  is  Patricia  Hons- 
hergcr  Harris  .v'56. 


'58 


Carolyn  Gillaspie,  former  president  of 
Sigma  Omega  Chapter,  Sigma  Alpha 
Iota,  has  become  officially  associated 
with  the  Philadelphia  Alumnae  Chapter. 
Recreation  and  music  director  at  Nor- 
ristown.  Pa.,  State  Hospital,  she  at- 
tended last  year's  SAI  National  Conven- 
tion at  San  Francisco  with  Susan  Apgar 
'60,  present  S.  U.  Chapter  president. 

Matthew  A.  Waters  is  an  Army  psy- 
chologist connected  widi  "Operation 
Coldspot."  His  job  is  to  measure  the 
effect  of  polar  environment  on  die  men. 
Matt's  work  has  afforded  opportunities 
to  tra\el  in  Greenland,  Antarctica  and 
Alaska. 

Barbara  Mottern  Quick,  R.  D.  4, 
Mechanicsburg,  Pa.,  \'isited  the  ofBcc 
with  her  four-month-old  son  Stephen. 
Barbara  is  a  part-time  secretary  in  ad- 
dition to  being  a  housewife  and  mother. 
Many  w  ill  remember  her  as  secretary  to 
Mr.  .MacCuish  during  1956-57. 


JUNE   1960 


25 


Susan  E.  Lehman  is  a  caseworker  in 
Luzerne  County  for  the  Pennsyl\ania 
Dept.  of  Public  Welfare.  239  Butler 
Street,  Kingston,  Pa. 

Lots  M.  Kohl,  Havertown,  Pa.,  was 
affiliated  as  an  active  member  of  tlie 
Philadelphia  Alumnae  Chapter  of  Sigma 
Alpha  Iota  in  December. 

Robert  H.  Bartels  is  now  in  Gennany 
with  the  U.  S.  army. 

Jill  Fuller  is  working  as  executive  sec- 
retary for  the  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Travel 
Bureau,   Inc. 

James  White  is  teaching  and  coaching 
baseball   at   Danville,   Pa.,   High   School. 


x'59 


'59 


John  T.  Baskin  has  received  an  assist- 
antship  in  mathematics  at  Pennsylvania 
State  University. 

Harry  "Bucky"  Clark  is  vocal  and  in- 
strumental instructor  at  Upper  Mordand 
Junior  fligh  School.  His  outside  activ- 
ities include  an  organist  position,  an  as- 
sociation in  broadcasting  over  WBUX  in 
Doylestown,  Pa.,  and  playing  in  a  dance 
band. 

William  C.  Woetker's  composition 
■■Revelation"  was  svmg  by  the  S.  U. 
Chapel  Choir  in  the  1960  Lenten  Con- 
cert. 


William  II.  Saltern  recei\cd  special 
notice  in  an  issue  of  the  Cape  May,  N. 
J.,  County  News.  In  an  editorial  he 
was  saluted  for  his  work  with  the  Nortli 
Wildwood  Junior  High  School  Band 
after  its  appearance  at  .\tlanlii-  Cit\\ 
Gardi'ii  Pier. 

James  Brasted  earned  his  B.  A.  tlegree 
at  the  l'ni\crsity  of  Iowa  in  February 
and  is  no«'  v\-orking  on  his  master's  de- 
gree in  political  science. 


'60 


Kciiiiit  R.  Rilter,  who  graduated  in 
January,  was  promoted  to  the  position  of 
treasurer  of  Nellis  Industries  Inc..  Mc- 
Clure,   Pa. 


/60 


liarliarn  Brown  lias  been  cappc^d  as  a 
student  nur.se  following  si,\  months' 
training  at  Mt.  Sinai  Hospital  Scliool  <it 
Nursing,  New  York  City. 


x'61 


L.  Daniel  Inners  is  attending  the  Uni- 
versity of  Pittsburgh  and  majoring  in 
biophysics.      His   wife,   the   fonner    Rtith 


Four  cx-members  of  the  Class  of  1961 
who  completed  their  prc-nursing  work  at 
Susquehanna  last  year  are:  Mary  W.  Eyer, 
Chambersburg,  Pa.;  Suzanne  E.  Leib, 
Northumberland,  Pa.;  Barbara  J.  Pontz, 
Lancaster,  Pa.;  Jane  B.  Myers,  Lancaster, 
Pa.  They  are  now  in  the  first  year 
nursing  class  at  Columbia  University  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  New 
York  City. 


Ross  x'59,  is  working  for  the  Bell  Tele- 
plioiie  Company  in  its  Pittsburgh  office. 
Dan's  father  Mr.  Lamar  D.  Inners  is  as- 
sistant professor  of  accounting  at  Sus- 
(luchanna. 


LOST  ALUMNI 

Name  Last  Known  Address 

Harry  J.  Alilbrandt  '09,  61  Hudson  St.,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 

Joseph  M.  Almcda  '06,  Merida,  Yucatan,  Mexico 

John  Ambicki  '31,  227  Ninth  Street,  Miami  Beach,  Fla. 

Mary  Ehzabeth  Anderson  '23,  523  S.  5.5th  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Mrs.  (Jeorge  Anne  .\,  B  407-Lincoln  Apts.,  Lancaster  &  Over- 
brook,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Earle  F.  Aurand  '12,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

Charles  E.  Baer  x,  745  E.  11th  Ave.,  Eugene,  Ore. 

Alfred  Bagatini  x'45.  No  Address 

Paul  N.  Baker  '31,  Espy,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Theodora  Rogers  Stanford  Barrett  '28,  631  Wilshire  Blvd., 
Santa  Monica,  Calif. 

Louis  H.  Battcrsby  '02,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Frank  J.  Bavitz  '28,  64  \V.  Church  St.,  Nanticoke,  Pa. 

Paul  Kusscl  B<Mver  x,  Aaronsburg,  Pa. 

Lloyd  F.  Bedford  '31,  Edgewood  Road,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. 

Harriet  Mildred  Bell  x,  99  Manhatten  Street,  Ashley,  Pa. 

Herbert  N.  Bell  '08,  125  N.  25th  St.,  Mt.  Penn,  Reading,  Pa. 

Catherine  S.  Bier  '39,  23  Cedar  St.,  Alexanch-ia,  Va. 

Creston  R.  Billow  x'25,  Fairview  St.,  Mt.  Joy,  Pa. 

Frederick  William  Biltz  '13,  Y.M.C.A.,  Reading,  Pa. 

Keimeth  K.  Blyler  '35,  Fallsington.  Pa. 

Jennie  Botdorf  '19,  561-21st  Ave.,  Altoona,  Pa. 

George  T.  Bowen  '29,  70  W.  Union  St.,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 

Marjorie  J.  Bower  '38,  Y.W.C.A.,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

Leroy  N.  Bowes,  Esq.  '12,  1234  N.  41st  St.,  W.  Phila.,  Pa. 

Mabel  Sue  Boyer  .x'28,  592  S.  Main  St.,  Chambersburg,  Pa. 

Hilda  M.  Brennaman  x,  209  Montgomery  Ave.,  IIollida\sburg,  Pa. 

Helen  Harris  Brooks  '44,  FUght  B  4tli  Air  Rescue  Sqd.  March 
A.F.B.,  Calif. 

Harrison  Brown  '07,  Pcimsylvania  Furnace,  Pa. 

Carolyn  Frantz  Brunschwyler  x'57,  3717  Chestnut  St.,  Phila. 
4,  Pa. 


The  way  people  move  around  these  days,  keeping  track  of 
all  our  alumni  is  a  big  job.  You  can  help  by  sending  us 
your  new  address,  when  and  if.  Aho,  do  you  know  the 
whereabouts    of    any    alwnni    listed    here?     Please    let    us    know. 

Name  Last  Known  Address 

Katherine  Foclit  Burrcll  04,  1220  Perkiomen  A\e.,  Reading,  Pa. 

Estlier  Printzenhof  Burris  x'lO,  State  Home,  Muncv,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  L.   A.  Bush   x,  271  S.  Hanover  St.,  Carlisle,  Pa. 

Chester  A.  Byers  x'42,  1.519  Jackson  Drive,  Sacramento,  Calif. 

Albert  S.  Cartwright  '30,  6320  Argyl  St.,  Lawndale,  Pa. 

Shu  Yun  Chan  '52,  4.34  W.  120th  St..  N.  Y,  27,  N.  Y. 

Ameha  M.  Chick  '30,  Pottsville,  Pa. 

Edward  J.  Chmura  '40,  544  Orchard  St.,  Peely,  Pa. 

Max  C.  Clark  '25,  1652  Tavlor  Place,  \\'illiamsport.  Pa. 

Mildred  Patterson  Clark  x'27,   1652  Tavlor  Place,  Williamsport, 

Pa. 
Francis  A.  Chlford  '36,  .5026  Walnut  St.,  Kansas  Citv  2,  Mo. 
J.  Donald  Cochrane  '09,  118  W.  Henry  St.,  Spartanlnirg,  S.  C. 
Calvin  H.  Conrad,  Jr.  '49,  6601  Nebraska  A\  e.,  Tampa,  Fla. 
Harry  F.  Conrad  '04,  1.36  N.  Front  St.,  Cuyahoga  Falls,  Ohio 
Philip  J.  Crawford,  Jr.  '53,  354  Lakeview  Blvd.,  Delcvan,  N.  Y. 
Frances  A,  Drunmi  Crawford  '54,  354  Lake\icw  Blvd.,  Delcvan, 

N.  Y. 
Carrie  Alberta  Cupper  '19,  Tyrone,  Pa. 
Olicc  Marie  Daniel  x,  Ashland,  Pa. 
Marian  Kinunel  Darsic  x,  197  High  St.,  Berlin,  Pa. 
Harriet  P.  Da\ies  '29,  No  address 

Elizabeth  Dean  x'31,  5907  Springfield  A\e„  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
John  F.  DeLay  '30,  R.  D.  #1,  Mountain  Top,  Pa. 
Earl  G.  Dicffenbach  x.  No  address 

Martha  O.  Dilling  '29,  184  Lake  Ave.,  Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y. 
Rita  Dillon  '33,  Galeton,  Pa. 

Jesse  Gnv  Dixon  '31.  44  Walnut  St.,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 
Robert  P.  Donnell  '31,  1500  Sheridan,  South  Euclid,  Ohio 
John  B.  Doran  '50,  R.  D.  #5,  West  Chester,  Pa. 
Margaret  Williams  Dornsife  '49,  1420  Chew  St.,  Allentown.  Pa. 
R(>l)rrt  Dornsife  '49,  1420  Chew  St.,  Allentown,  Pa. 
Vera  Duboy  x'53,  320  E.  70th  St.,  New  Vork  21,  N.  \. 


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Nu»ic  Luxt  Knouu  Address 

George  W.  Duiiibauld  '29,  Indian  Head,  Pa. 

Rutli  Laks  Dunn  "48,  85  Dartmouth  Center,  W.  Newton,  Pa. 

Florence  M.  Dunwoody  06,  Honey  Brook  P.  O.,  Barnestowii,  Pa. 

Chester  C.  Dwinchik  '22,  \\Mlkes-Barre,  Pa. 

Clarence  B.  Ekhmau  '28,  108  Chestnut  St.,  Manchester,  Conn. 

Regina  Mertz  Elbright  x'08,  7972  Provident  Kd.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Beulah  Brosius  Fisher  "08,  876  Loraine  Ave.,  Springfield,  111. 

Rov  J.  Folk   13,  Springs,  Pa. 

Dr!  Wilfred  \\'.  Fuge  x"28,  2401  Forrest  Street,  Easton,  Pa. 

Staiuiton  C.  Fimk  x,  c,  o  Caribliean  Arcliitect,  Eng.  P.  O.  Box 

604,  Port  of  Spain,  Is.  of  Trinidad,  B.W.I. 
Joseph  I.  C".affne\'  x'25,  92— 2nd  A\'e.,  W'estmont,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
Mary  C.  Gannon'  "30,  1900  N.  Park  St..  Phila.  22,  Pa. 
Ph\llis  .\.  Cnniibling  Gardner  '5.5,  2931  Rolling  Road.  Baltimore 

7,  Md. 
Josepli  Franklin  Gaul  '16,  Sunhury,  Pa. 
Anna  J.  Ga\in  '28,  Inkerman,  Pa. 
William  M.  Gayjor  "09,  No  address. 
K.  Irene  Geiser  "39,  Box  134,  Palmyra,  Pa. 
Leafy  Francis  Giles  '16,  Ocala,  Florida 

Edward  T.  Gorman  '28,  44  Main  St.,  Inkerman  (Pitts.  P.  O.)  Pa. 
Joseph  A.  Grady  '31,  87  Mcrritt  St.,  North  End  Station,  WQkes- 

Barre,  Pa. 
Helene  B.  Grapski  '31,  457  State  Street,  Plymouth,  Pa. 
Margaret  Gray  '13.  620  State  St.,  Curwensville,  Pa. 
William  Griffiths  x.  890  Lancaster  St..  .\lbany,  N.  Y. 
Luther  M.  Grossman  x'25,  48  Stratford  Rd.,  Scarsdale,  N.  Y. 
Cliarles  Gimdrum  x"43,  Air  Corp  Training  Detaclrment,  Barracks 

*10,  Tulsa,  Oklahoma 
Mary  L.  Hafer  x"08,  3  E.  8th  St.,  Wat.sontown,  Pa. 
Hugh  Handford  x'34,  515  N.  Pittsburgh  St.,  Gonnellsville,  Pa. 
Gladice  E.  Sigwordi  Harrington  '18,  1536  E.  82nd  St.,  Cle\eland, 

Ohio 
Forrest  J.  Harter  x'50.  1209  Green  St.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
Paul  L.  Hauke  "26,  411  .\rthur  Ave.,  Endicott,  N.  Y. 
Ebiier  C.  Hawk  '34,  White  Hill  Industrial  School,  White  Hill,  Pa. 
John  D.  Heikes  '30,  30  Tavlor  Blvd.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  W.  W.  Heim  0.5,  Roulette,  Pa. 
Clifford  B.  Hennig  '29,  204  Maple  St.,  Sayre,  Pa. 
Helen  GrilBths  Hendry  '55,  195  LaGrande  Ave.,  Fanwood,  N.  J. 
.\nna  Wetzel  Henry  '16,  20  W.  Granda  Ave.,  Hershey,  Pa. 
Artie  G.  Herbster  x,  Cleveland,  Ohio 

Stewart  B.  Hettig  '32,  7  S.  Regent  St.,  L.  P.,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 
Emily  K.  Hill  '32,  1517  Clay  Ave.,  Scranton  9,  Pa. 
Dr.  Pern  T.  Hohn  x'16,  5613_ Green  St.,  Gennantown,  Phila.,  Pa. 
The  Rc\-.  Henry  F.  Hopkins  '44,  Avenue  C,  Riverside,  Pa. 
John  Householder  '22,  Port  Trevorton,  Pa. 
Lo  Huang  '22,  Kianhsi,  China 

Winfield  S.  Hudkins  '31,  11  N.  Broom  St.,  Madison,  Wis. 
Clarence  A.  Hurst  '26,  620  N.  Cwjvernors  Av«.,  Dover,  Del. 
Walter  H.  Iffert,  Jr.  '53,  5715  Charles  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
John  Imler  x'29.  Sears,  Roebuck  &  Co.,  Phoenix,  Ariz. 
E.  R.  Inkrote  x,  Laurelton,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  Edward  H.  Johns  '27,  Hopewood,  Pa. 
Edward  H.  Jones  '13,  Sunbury,  Pa. 
Sylvanus  Jones  '08,  Edv\ardsclule,  Pa. 
James  V.  Jordan  '25,  1059  Albright  Ave.,  Scranton,  Pa. 
Ruth  Newell  Kehler  x'35.  Meridian  Road,  Gibsonia,  Pa. 
Walter  H.  (Kozak)  Kehler  "37,  Meridian  Road,  Gibsonia,  Pa. 
Maye  Snyder  Keith  '41,  University  of  Arizona,  Tucson,  Ariz. 
John  W.  Keller  x'09,  Etters,  York  County,  Pa. 
Benjamin  B.  Kemp  '32,  254  Robert  St.,  Nanticoke,  Pa. 
Frank  L.  Kerstetter  '09,  Nanticoke,  Pa. 
John  W.  Keyes  '29,  601  Moosic  Rd.,  Moosic,  Pa. 
Helen  Lahr  Kimble  x'33.  2923  E.  St.,  San  Beniadino,  Cahf. 
Marvin  W.  Klick  '25,  Lake  Mohawk  St.,  Sparta,  N.  J. 
Charles  Kloss  x'94,  Biglerville,  Pa. 

George  D.  Knight  '27,  117  Sheniian  Ave.,  New  Haven,  Conn. 
William  B.  Lahr  '96,  944  Carolton  Ave.,  Lake  Wales,  Florida 
Miss  Margaret  Lambert  x.  Junior  High  School,  New  Brunswick, 

N.J.  ■ 
Faye  Satzler  Leadmon  '50,  1012  N.  Third  Street,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  Milo  A,  Lecrone  '21,  431  W.  San  Rafael  St.,  Colorado 

Springs,  Colo. 
Rosemary  M.  Kallir  Levi  '50,  26  Dyer  Avenue,  Emerson,  N.  J. 
Jack  Levy  x45.  No  address 

John  L.  Lisinski  '.35,  Cor.  Mill  &  Hopkins  Streets,  Plains,  Pa. 
Paul  S.  Luhold  '.37,  Dan\ille  High  School,  Danville,  Pa. 
Miss  Ruth  Lvter  '04,  Sunbury,  Pa. 
Frank  Patrick  McGroarty  '29,  26  E.  Thomas  St.,  North  End,  Pa. 


Name  Last  Known  Address 

Elizabeth  Watkins  McMillen  '30,  834  Cascade  Rd.,  Pittsburgli, 
21,  Pa. 

Ruth  Wray  Maddox  '14,  Upland,  Indiana 

Miss  Leila  H.  Magee  x,  Centre  Hall,  Pa. 

Milton  Martin  x'34;  R.  D.  #3,  York,  Pa. 
Jacob  H.  Meehan  '29;  Miners  Mills,  Pa. 

Edwin  I.  Menapaee  "53:  8307- I4th  Ave.,  Hyattsville,  Md. 

Floyd  ^Iiller  "06.  Lewisburg,  Pa. 

Jacob  Donald  Miller  "19.  liloomsburg.  Pa. 

Dr.  Ward  C.  Miller  x,  644  Revere  Road,  Penn  \'alley,  Morris- 
ville.  Pa. 

Shirlev  Reich  Milligan  x'29.  No  address 

Frank' Milton  x"28.  6200  Larchwood  Ave.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Pearl  Kcclcr  Morrison  '20,  19  Rosewood  Terrace,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
J.  H.  Morrison  '21,  19  Rosewood  Terrace,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

Grace  Machette  03,  Meehanicsburg,  Pa. 

Elizabeth  Hall  Ncideigh  '17,  MifBintown,  Pa. 

Mary  Elizabeth  Ncidig  '15,  Sunbury,  Pa. 

Mary  Feehrer  Odon  '18,  423  Reynolds  St.,  So.  Williamsport,  Pa. 

Maude  Lucas  Owens  '24,  625  Ninth  Street,  Niagara  Falls,    N.Y. 

Charles  A.  Palmer  '32,  West  End  Axenue,  Somerville,  N.  J. 

Nadia   Zaremba   Phillips    '44,    3500   Chamberlayne   Ave.,    Rich- 
mond, V'a. 

George  E.  Phillips  '.36,  1347  Br\ant  St.,  N.  E.,  Washington  18, 
D.  C. 

Michael   R.   Pittle   x,   Cugenheim    Corp   Bldg.,    Corpus   Christi, 
Texas. 

Albert  R.  Rearick  '20,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

Kenneth  N.  Reed  '26,  Cobalt,  Conn. 

J.  Marion  Reichenbach  '31,  Herndon,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  Walter  E.  Reifsnvder  '27,Vet.  Adm.  Hosp.,  Lebanon,  Pa. 

Edward  E.  Richards  '47,  Mt.  Pleasant  Mills,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  Clyde  S.  Ridenour  '25,  No  address 

Raymond  R.'  Rinehimer  '36,  370  Chestnut  St.,  Warrior  Run,  Pa. 

Samuel  W.  Rogers  '39,  624  Wcstwood  Ave.,  Long  Branch,  N.  J. 

Rose  Rodgcrs  '06,  New  York  City 

Mrs.  J.  H.  Ross  x.  Center  Hall,  Pa. 

James  A.  Ruddy  '27,  900  W.  Main  St.,  Pl>TOouth  Twp.,  Pa. 

J.  Bryce  Sardiga  '38,  Carthage  College,  Carthage,  Illinois 

Robert  M.  Sausaman  '10,  1746  Quoit  Road,  Cleveland,  Ohio 

Lloyd  E.  Savior  x'29,  919  Clinton  St.,  Phdadelphia,  Pa. 

Joseph  A.  Schmidt  '33,  P.  O.  Box  33,  Baltimore,  Md. 

Fred  G.  Schoch  '08,  New  Berlin,  Pa. 

Charles  Schreiner  '16,  Frankfurt,  Gcmiany. 

Helen  C.  Schultz  x'29,  .360  Tulpehocken  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Ada  Newman  Schwartz  '29,  %  Arnold's  Fashion  Center,  509 
Eastern  Avenue,  Essex,  Md. 

Atty.  Benjamin  X.  Schwartz  '28,  3407  Michigan  Ave.,  East  Chi- 
cago, Ind. 

Rebecca  J.  Shade  '54,  R.  F.  D.  Rt.  #1,  Danville,  Pa. 

Ira  Merrill  Smith  '09,  Elderton,  Pa. 

M.  Catlierine  McKeehan  Smith  '28,  Camanche,  Texas 

Dr.  G.  C.  Snvder  x,  507  E.  Main  St.,  Lebanon,  Indiana 

Vaughn  S.  Sports  '30,  P.  O.  Box  363,  Williamsport,  Pa. 

Gladys  M.  Staub  '29,  No  address 

Winifred  Stevens  '03,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Clarence  Stewart  x.  East  Mont  (Cambria  Co.)  Daisytown,  Pa. 

Charles  W.  Stroup  '32,  Chambersbiirg,  Pa. 

Sarah  Luck  Strunk  '21,  1223  W.  Broad  St.,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 

Edward  W.  Ta\lor  '17,  667  S.  Hoover  St.,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

Richard  H.  Tice  x'35,  914  Howell  St.,  Seattle  1,  Washington 

Goldie  Marie  Walker  '20,  Shamokin,  Pa. 

Ruel  Lee  Walter  '09,  500  Coleridge  Ave.,  Altoona,  Pa. 

Eleanor  O'Donnell  Wargnv  "28,  7102  Clive  Rd.,  Upper  Darby,  Pa. 

John  E.  Wasileskie  '31,  1124-16th  St.,  N.  E.,  Wa.shington,  D.  C. 

Carl  Wehner  x,  31  Victor  Street,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

Chester  J.  West  '22,  3015  Jonestown  Rd.,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

Warren  W.  Wightman  x'40,  317  S.  Oak  Street,  Mt.  Cannel,  Pa. 

Arhne  S.  Williams  '28,  37  S,  Regent  St.,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa. 

Jane  Silvey  Willman  x'55,  3925  Clearview  Ave.,  Dayton  9,  Ohio 

Harry  Z.  Wilt  x'26,  806-25th  St.,  N.  W.,  Canton,  Ohio 

Walter  Wolsten  '51,1  Homestead  Park,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Glenn  R.  Work  '10,  Arthurdale,  W.  Va. 

Jay  \\\  Worthington  '33,  51  Simnyside  Drive,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

Edith  Ash  Wright  x'31,  204  Adams  Ave,  State  College,  Pa. 

Mildred  D.  Wyiin  "28,  Box  51,  Pennington,  N.  J. 

Robert  B.  Yohev  "06.  145  Wcststatc  Road,  Upper  Darbv,  Pa. 

John  G.  Yost  "29,  703  N.  W.  14tli  A\enue,  Gainesville,  Fla. 

The  Rev.  Alvin  Yungel  "08,  Breklum,  Gennany 

Joseph  Zavarich  x"42,  1527  Spring  Garden  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


JUNE    1960 


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THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 

Susquehanna    University 
Selinsgrove,    Pennsylvania 


POSTMASTER:  Please  notify  if  undelivered. 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office 
as  Second  Class  Matter. 


SEPTEMBER   1960 


Library 
Susquehanna   University 


SUSQUEHRMR 


RLUMMZ 


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Letter'  from  harry 

Dear  Fellow  Alumnus: 

If  \()n  are  one  who  helie\es  in  doing  rather  than  talking.  \u\\  should  indeed 
be  a  happy  alumnus  of  Sustiuelianna. 

Sinee  last  Ilomeeoming  more  has  been  aeeomplished  at  S.  l\  than  we  had 
ever  dreamed  possible.  1  need  not  enumerate'  for  vou  all  tlie  ehanges— the  Alum- 
nus, the  'Soie  and  releases  in  the  publie  press  attest  to  these  ad\ane(>s.  The 
whole  program  of  expansion  and  impro\  t-nient.  whieh  is  designed  to  meet  the 
increased  educational  demands  of  the  \()uth  of  our  nation,  deserves  sacrificial 
support  from  u\\  aliunni.  This  support  should  include  xour  time,  vour  talent, 
and  \()ur  gifts. 

A  traditional  but  enlarged  Homecoming  program  is  planned  for  October 
15.  Since  last  \Tar's  program  was  "rained  out"  we  expect  to  double  the  attend- 
ance this  year.  Our  goal  is  400  registered  alumni  on  campus.  We  feel  that 
this  goal  is  realistic  (particularly  when  we  consider  that  two  thirds  of  our 
3600  alumni  ]i\e  within  a  200-mile  radius  of  Selinsgrove ) . 

\\  ith  two  new  fraternity  house  dedications  and  tlie  third  house  completelv 
redecorated,  post-game  e\ents  will  center  primarih-  on  tlie  fraternit\    programs. 

Our  Loyalty  Fund  response  is  better  than  last  year,  but  I  am  sure  there 
are  man>  more  alumni  who  would  like  to  contribute.  Since  this  is  a  "turning 
point"  year,  your  gifts  will  be  particularh  appreciated.  It  will  eertainly  be 
a  feather  in  the  alumni  cap  if  we  are  able  to  announce  a  successful  SIO.OOO  fund 
at  our  meeting  on  the  morning  of  October  15.  Your  support  will  help  us  reach 
the  goal. 

With  gratitude  for  \our  continuing  loyalty,  and  as  president  of  the  Alumni 
Association,  1  warmly  urge  you  to  be  at  S.  U.  for  Homecoming  on  October  15. 


September  1960 


Sincerely, 

Lakry  1s.a.\cs  '43 
President 


SUSQUEHANNA   CENTURY   CLUB    1960 

Susquehanna's  1960  Centur\   Club,  made  up  of  donors  of  $100  or  more  to  S.   U.   for  the 
\ear.  lists  these  alumni  who  have  become  members  thus  far: 


Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88 
W  illiaiii  C.  Dersham  '98 
L.  C.  Hassinger  '99 
Jerry  D.  BoKar  .\'99 
Claude-  C.  Aikens  '11 
Harry  V.  Kriorr  '17 
Guy  M.  Bojiar  '21 
John  \V.  Bittinger  '23 


Dr.  Roger  M.  Blough  '25 
Dr.  Norman  R.  Benner  '25 
Mar\'  Farlhng  HoIIuay  '28 
J.  Stanley  Smith  '29 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher  '31 
Erie  Shohert  '35 
Preston  H.  Smith  '.38 


Eleanor  Croft  Loam  '39 
Harry  G.  MeBride  '39 
Charles  Nicely  Hon  '39 
Dr.  John  A.  Leani  '40 
Dr.  Joseph  F.  Campana 
Larry  '43  and  Louise 
Krcsge  Isaacs  '45 
Dr.  James  O.  Humhaugh  Jr.   .50 


'41 


Special   thanks    to    these    loyal   and    <zeneiotis    Siis(iiiehtinn(ni 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


COVER 

Dr.  Woodrutf,  Susquelianna's  oldest 
living  ahimnus,  stops  at  the  practice 
field  to  greet  new  football  coacli  Jim 
Garrett. 

The  niiich-lo\ed  fonner  Susquehanna 
professor  was  also  S.  U.'s  first  football 
coach  (1892  &  1893)  and  is  cretlited 
with  introducing  the  sport  to  the  campus 
back  in  the  days  wlien  it  was  still  cx)ni- 
parati\ely  new. 

Witli  a  few  years  skipped  because  of 
wars  and  other  reasons  this  is  the  Cru- 
saders" 61st  year  of  football.  Dr.  Wood- 
ruff will  be  96  years  young  on  Novem- 
ber 24. 


SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 

General    Alumni    Association 
Officers 

President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43 

Honorary  President 

Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88 

Historian 

Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08 

1st  Vice  President 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  "27 

2nd  Vice  President 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35 

Recording  Secretary 
B.  Mary  Shipe  "42 

Treasurer 

W.  David  C;ross  "47 

Members-at-Large 

Paul  M.  Haines  '31 
Peter  Shuty  '38 

Representative  on  the  Board  of  Directors 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37 

Representatives  on  the  Athletic  Committee 
Perce  Appleyard  x'22 
John  M.  Auten  *28 


Director  of  Ahinini  Rehitions 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanna  Ahimnus 
George  R.  F.  Tamke 


The  SUZQUZHMNR  RLUMMS 


Vol.  30 


SEPTEMBER  1960 


CONTENTS 


Letter  Ikiiii  Larr\' 


Century  Club   J96() 


Homecoming  W  ill  Be  "Best  Yet" 


Homecoming  Events 


1S60  Lo\  alt\-  Fund  Reaches  $8999 


Club   News 


Across  Don's  Desk 


All  the  Talk  Was  Football 


Susqiiehannans  on  Parade 


Class  of  "60  .  .  .  Where  Are  They? 


Alumni  Recei\e  Ad\anced  Degrees 


1960-61  Sports  Schedules  (Clii)  and  Save) 


Born   Crusaders 


Deaths 

S.   U.   Weddings 


No.  1 


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16 

17 

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Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  tlie  Art  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  Uni\crsity,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


Homecoming  1960.  Another  year 
has  rolled  around. 

Another  year  of  remarkable  ac- 
ti\ity  on  the  Su.sqiiehanna  campus 
—  of  great  strides  forward  in 
growtli   and   improvement. 

A  year  which  has  seen  enroll- 
ment rise  to  667  .  .  .  faculty  in- 
crease to  60  .  .  .  completi(m  of  two 
new  fraternit\'  houses  not  even  on 
the  drawing  board  a  year  ago  .  .  . 
establishment  of  new  scholarships 
and  loan  funds  .  .  .  purchase  of  a 
new  health  center  .  .  .  designation 
of  S.  U.  as  a  College  Board  testing 
center  .  .  .  start  of  constructitm  of 
two  dormitories  worth  $1,4  million 
dollars  .  .  .  Seibert  and  GA  Halls 
e.\tensi\('ly  renovated. 

Yes,  it's  been  a  great  year,  one 
to  bring  pride  to  the  heart  of  every 
Susquehannan. 

And  this  is  the  time  of  vear  for 
every     Susquehannan     to     "come 


HOMECOIVIING 

will  be 


Who  will  forget  Home- 
coming of  1959 — in  the 
rain!  Queen  Millie  Bar- 
abas  was  drenched  but 
still  lovely  as  she  reign- 
ed over  the  day.  Weather 
promises  to  be  fine  this 
year.  And  the  Float 
Parade  will  be  bigger  and 
better  than  ever. 


home  for  Homecoming'  and  see 
\\'hat"s  going  on  at  ole"  S.  U.  Tin's 
is  the  time— October  15— to  rejoin 
those  old  comrades  and  classmates, 
s\\  ap  stories,  see  the  new  Crusader 
football  team  in  action,  and  ha\e 
fun! 

Things  get  under  wa\'  on  Friday 
evening,  October  14,  when  the  tra- 
ditional Homecoming  Pageant  goes 
on-stage  at  7  o'clock  in  Seibert 
Hall.  Four  lovely  coeds  will  be 
\ieing  for  the  title  of  Homecoming 
Queen  and  one  will  be  crowned  to 
reign  over  the  weekend  festivities. 
For  the  energetic,  a  Pep  RalK  ami 
parade  througli  Sclinsgroxe  are 
scheduled  to  follow. 

Bright  and  (vuly  Satiirdax  muni- 
ing  the  freshmen  take  on  the  soph- 
omores in  a  rivalry  dating  'v  a\' 
back.  Alumni  registration  begins 
early,  too,  and  will  go  on  through- 
out the  day.  Hopes  are  high  to  lia\i' 


tL 


BEST  YET" 


the  biggest  crowd  e\  it  this  \ear, 
with  the  alumni  office  prepared  to 
it'gister  more  than  400  lojal  sons 
and  daughters. 

At  the  business  meeting  of  the 
General  Alumni  Association,  Presi- 
dent Larry  Isaacs  is  \ery  eager  to 
announce  the  completion  of  a  suc- 
cessful 1960  Alimini  Loyalty  Fund 
( Have  >'ou  sent  \our  gift  yet? 
There's  not  much  time  .  .  .   ). 

At  11:15  cornerstones  will  be 
laid  for  two  dormitories.  The  S.  U. 
soccer  team  ( first  in  many  years ) 
boots  against   .\Iillers\ille  at  noon. 

Follow  ing  lunch  —  at  a  nearby 
restaurant  or  the  new  mechanized 
Snack  Bar— alumni  will  be  tri'ated 
to  a  mammoth  Parade  of  Floats 
(.()mi)etiiig  for  top  creative  honors. 
Nhisic  b>  the  famed  Susquehanna 
Marching  Band. 

The  Crusader  football  team,  un- 
der new  Director  of  Athletics  and 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Head  Football  Coach  Jim  Garrett, 
appears  at  2  o'clock  in  a  contest 
which  promises  to  be  hard-fought 
and  touii;h  all  the  way.  Opponent 
is  pow  erful  Upsala  College  of  East 
Orange,  N.  J.  Planners  of  Home- 
coming are  depending  upon  the 
squad  to  make  sine  the  post-game 
Victory-  Coffee  Hour  is  no  mis- 
nomer. 

Also  after  the  game,  Theta  Chi 
and  Lambda  Chi  .\lpha  will  com- 
memorate <ifficially  the  opening  of 
terrific  new  houses  on  the  West 
Campus. 

Features  of  the  evening  include 
fraternit\  banquets  and  the  spec- 
tacidar  flomecoming  Ball  —  for 
\()ung  and  old  alike. 

Do  yoiuself  a  fa\or.  Come  home 
for  Homecoming  on  October  15. 
Its  bound  to  be  a  day  long  re- 
membered! 


Fraternities  Slate 
Special  Features 
For  October  15 

All  three  of  Susquehanuas  social 
fraternities  ha\e  made  special 
plans  for  their  own  members  and 
alumni  on  Homecoming  Day  Oc- 
tober 1.5. 

Not  to  be  outdone  b\  the  build- 
ing of  new  houses  by  the  other 
two  groups.  Phi  Mu  Delta  has 
just  completed  a  major  redecorat- 
ing program  and  urges  all  alumni 
and  friends  to  stop  in  and  have  a 
glimpse  at  the  "new  look." 

The  Phi  Mus  announce  a  Board 
of  Trustees  meeting  ( all  alumni 
brothers  invited )  on  Friday  e\'e- 
ning  at  8  o'clock  in  the  new  alumni 
room.  At  10:00  p.  m.,  following 
the  parade  and  pep  rally,  the  board 
moves  to  the  Blue  Hill  Restaurant 
"for  further  discussion  and  de- 
bate." 

It  will  be  "open  house  with  food 
on  all  floors"  from  10:30  a.  m.  Sat- 


1960  CRUSADER   HOMECOMING 
EVENTS 

Fiiddij.  Oclohcr  14 

7:00  p.  in.  Homecoming  Pageant,  Coronation  of  Hoinecomin'.i 
Queen,  Lead-off  of  Parade  and  Pep  RalJx .  .Seibirt 
Hall. 

Saliiidaij,  October  15 

9:00  a.  m.     Homecoming    Registration    begins    at    Bogar    Hall. 

Coffee  ser\ed. 
10:00a.m.     Women's  Hockev,  S.  U.  \s.  Lock  lia\eu.  Women's 
Field. 

10:15  a.m.     General     Alumni     .Association     Meeting.       Bogar 

Little  Theatre. 
11:15  a.  m.     Cornerstone-kuing  for  two  dormitories. 
12:00  noon     Soccer  Game,  S.  U.  vs.  Millersviile,  .\thletic  Field. 
Lunch  available  in  Horton  Dining  Hall,  Cafeteria  Service 
1:00  p.  m.     Pre-fo(jtball  Float  Parade  and  Ceremonies. 
2:00  p.m.     Football   Kick-off,    S.    U.    vs.    Upsala.     University 

Field. 
4:.30  p.  m.     Victory  Coffee  Hour. 

Opening  Ceremonies  at  new  Fraternit\-  Houses. 
6:00  p.  m.     Fraternity  Banquets  and  other  e\  cuts. 
9:00  p.  m.     Homecoming  Ball.    Alumni  Gymnasium. 

Hospitality  Notes:  S.  L'.'s  new  Snack  Bar,  off  GA 
Lounge,  will  be  open  all  day.  All  fraternities 
encourage  visitors  —  Theta  Chi  and  Lambda  Chi 
Alpha  to  their  new  houses  on  the  West  Campus, 
Phi  Mu  Delta  to  its  newh-redecorated  iiouse  at 
308  Universitv  Avenue. 


urday  until  game  time.  Tiie  Phi 
Mu  alumni  banquet  is  scheduled 
for  6:00  p.  m.  at  the  Blue  Hill. 

Out  on  the  West  Campus,  Theta 
Chi  and  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  will 
welcome  all  \isitors  to  their  new 
dream  homes. 

Theta  Chi  —  the  house  witli  tlie 
big  picture  windows  —  is  planning 
a  reception  and  opening  ceremon- 
ies to  take  place  at  4:.3()  on  Satur- 
da\-,  or  immediately  after  the  foot- 
ball game.  The  fraternit\'  bancjuet 
will  be  held  at  6:30;  place  to  be 
announced. 

Lambda  Chi  Alpha  will  be  fea- 
tiu'ing  a  Frida\   evening  Induction 


of  Bond  &i  Key  aliuuni  brothers 
into  the  fraternity.  This  promises 
to  be  an  impressi\e  ceremony  and 
all  those  involved  should  be  on  the 
scene  early— exact  time  is  being  an- 
nounced directly. 

The  Lambda  Chis,  also,  w  ill  hold 
an  opening  reception  after  Sat- 
urday's L'psala  tilt.  .And  at  6 
o'clock— with  luck  in  finishing  up 
all  facilities— the  fraternity  banquet 
will  take  place  in  the  new  house. 

Pointing  for  the  best  Homecom- 
ing attendance  in  history,  Susque- 
hanna's fraternities  join  in  the  in- 
\itation:  Come  Home  For  Home- 
coming! 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


1960  Loyalty  Fund 
Reaches  $8,999 

Susquehanna's  1960  Alumni  L()\alt\  Fund  inclicd 
steadily  toward  its  SIO.OOO  goal  in  the  fading  da\s  of 
September.  With  three  weeks  to  go  before  the  official 
closing  date  of  October  15  the  Fund  had  reached  a  total 
of  $8999— the  largest  amount  receixed  for  am  ALF  in 
recent  years.  More  than  300  alumni  and  former  students 
were  listed  as  contributors  with  22  of  them  joining  the 
ranks  of  the  Century  Club  made  up  of  gixers  of  .SlOO  or 
more. 

Indications  were  that  the  I960  Fund  would  almost 
certainh-  reach  or  exceed  the  hoped-for  goal  in  time  for 
an  announcement  of  success  at  the  Homecoming  alumni 
meeting. 

A  grateful  Uni\ersity.  its  alumni  officers  and  staff 
take  pause  to  express  again  hearty  thanks  for  this  co- 
operative efiFort-and  to  express  the  fervent  wish  tliat 
the  Fund  will  go  "o\er  the  top"  b>   Homecoming  Day. 

The  following  list  of  contributors,  as  well  as  the 
box  score  on  page  8,  is  complete  onh  to  September  12. 
Tiic  names  of  additional  gi\ers  and  a  final  box  score 
will  appear  in   the  December  issue. 


1960  CONTRIBUTORS 


1888 

Dr.  Jolin  I.  Woodrutr 

1891 

Dr.  B.  Meade  Wagenseller 

1894 

The  R(\ .  Dr.  Chalmers  E. 

Frontz 
The  Rev.  W.  M.  Rcarick 

1898 

Dr.  Frank  A.  Eyer 

Aliee  Ciortner  Fischer 

Brian  Teats 

I.  Me.vs  Wagner 

William  C.  Dershani 

1899 

J.  D.  Bogar  Jr. 

L.  C.  Hassinger 

i9no 

I'rof.  W.  Ralph  Wagenseller 

1901 

Robert  Z.  Burns 

.S.  Ward  Clramley 

1902 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  D.  B.  Moist 

Philip  H.  Pearson 


1907 

Mary  Grace  Jacobs  Russell 

1908 

B.  \'ivian  Federlin 

Ralph  W.  Showers 

1909 

The  Rev.  Mervyn  J.  Ross 

J.  Baimen  S«ope 

1910 

The  Rev.  Arthur  C.  Harris 
Dr.  GeorKC  B.  Manhart 
Frances  Bastian  Sliireman 

1911 

Claude  C.  Aikens 

The  Re\ .  W.  R.  Fitzgerald 

1912 

Thomas  J.  Herman 

The  Rev.  Harry  R.  Shipe 

1913 

Helen  C.  Fisher 

1914 

Mary  Ressler  Dale 

The  Re\ .  Dr.  Harry  W.  Miller 

1915 

N.  A.  Danowsky 
Jessie  Pleasanton  Coxe 
The  Rev.  John  F.  Harkins 


191fi 

Mary  Wagner  Harkins 

Bess  Fetterolf  Keller 

1917 

Harry  \'.  Knorr 
S.  M.  Stouller 
Plinrbc  Ht-nnan 

1919 

W  .  D.  Allbeek 

Harry  J.  Crouse 

A.  m'.  .Stamets.  D.  D. 

Helen  Sahui  Wescoat 

1920 

I'acImi  Allisciii  Boeder 

1921 

Dr.  ().  H.  .\urand 
Mabel  Stelten  Broseious 
Kljis  K.  Lecrone 

1922 

The  He\ .  J.  H.  Fleekenstine 

(^■(irge  W  .  Towiiscnd 

192.3 

John  W.  Bittinger 
Mary  Beck  CIrant 
\\  .  Marvin  Croce 

1924 

William  H.  Blough 
Margaret  Widlund  Blough 
Joseph  C.  McLain 
Mabel  Mumma  McLain 
.■Mma  \'.  McCollough 

1925 

Dr.  N.  R.  Benner 

J.  Edgar  Bishop 

Roger  M.  Blough 

Dr.  J.  Parsons  SchaefFer 

Christie  Zinnnerman 

1926 

Dr.  Lee  E.  Boyer 

Dr.  Barbara  E.  DeRenier 

Hayes  C.  Gordon 

Martlia  Larson  Martin 

W.  .Mfred  .Streamer 

1927 

Mar\-  E.  Bowersox 
Delsey  Morris  Gross 
Katlurinc  Kleinbauer 
Flora  Hull  Longenccker 

{  In  nurnory  of  her  husband. 

Frank  Wilbur  Longenccker) 
M.  Thelnia  Taylor 
Clinton  Weisenflnli 

1928 

Joyce  Bousinn  Burton 
Dr.  Hanild  E.  Ditzler 
Laura  L.  Ckinberling 
Ed«ard  B.  Herr 
Mar\-  Farlling  Holl\\a\ 
Elizabeth  Hauser  Kinsel 

1929 

Paul  II.  Aumiller 

19.30 

Paul  M.  Bishop 
Edw  ard   T.  Bollinger 
Rhea  Miller  Frantz 
.Sherman  E.  Good 


Dr.  Lew  is  C.  Herrold 
Hubert  C.  Koch 
Ruth  GofT  .\ieodennis 
The  Rev.  Luke  H.  Rhoads 
The  R<\ .  J.  \L  Scharf 

1931 

Lois  Brungart  Bendigo 

H.  X'enion  Blough 

Paul  M.  Haines 

Dr.  Bryce  E.  Nicodemus 

Paul  Reamer 

1932 

Mildred  H.  Bolith 

Muriel  Camerer  Daughcrty 

Dorotin-  Puekey  Clark 

Lewis  R.  Fox 

The  Re\.  Dr.  |.  F.  Kindsvatter 

Dr.  \I.  1..  Hachunis 

1933 

Beatrice  NL  .'^rmold 

Margaret  Benner  Burns 

Fred  L.  Carl 

Laird  S.  Gcmberling 

Martin  .\nth<)ny  Graykoskie 

\\  iiliam  E.  Royer 

J.  Donald  Steele 

.Auicha  Kra|)t  Williams 

1934 

Beatrice  Shivelv  Aumiller 
The  Rev.  E.  m'  Clapper 
Edith  Franken  field  Cramer 
.Aberdeen  Phillips  Hutchison 
D.  Edgar  Hutcliison 
Daniel  T.  .McKelvey  Jr. 
Dr.  Cah'in  J.  Naugle 
^'irginia  .Andrews  Rhoads 

193.5 

Ruth  Bair  Badger 
Robert  R.  Clark 
Hollis  A.  Muir 

1936 

James  A.  CIrossman 

The  Rev.  Jerome  V.  Guss 

Horace  M.  Hutchison 

Ralph  I.  Shockey 

Dorothy  Turner 

Walter  Wasilew  ski 

19.37 

Kenneth  Badger 

The  Rev.  Woodrow  J.  Klinger 

Frances  Smith  No\ingcr 

B.  Henry  Shafer 

The  Rev.  E.  Raymond  Shaheen 

1938 

Robert  A.  Boyer 

James  B.  Diffeiiderfer 

The  Rev.  Karl  E.  Kniscley 

Peter  Shufy 

Elizabi'th  Fr>'  \'ogel 

19.39 

Howard  B.  Baldwin 
Verna  (iaxnian  Baldwin 
\\  .  Frank  Lauilcnslayer 
Isabel    lew  kcsbury 

LaudeiislaNcr 
Eleanor  Croft  Leam 
Harry  G.  McBride 
Louise  West 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Susquehanna  University  welcomed  a  total  of  21  new  faculty 
and  staff  members  this  year  including  several  part-time  teachers. 
Snapped  during  an  orientation  meeting  for  them  on  September 
13  were,  in  left  photo  with  President  Weber:  The  Rev.  Celo  V. 
Leitzel,  lecturer  in  religion;  Dr.  Andrew  J.  Schwartz,  assistant 
professor  of  political  science;  Dr.  William  D.  Anderson,  assistant 
professor  of  biology;  Fred  A.  Grosse,  assistant  professor  of  phys- 
ics; I  in  front!  Dr.  Einar  Bredland,  associate  professor  of  psychol- 
ogy; Robert  S.  Fulghum,  instructor  in  biology;  Miss  Lucia  S. 
Kegler,  assistant  professor  of  modern  languages;  Dr.  Charles  E. 
Rahter,    associate     professor    of     English;      i  in     rear)      Frank     W. 


Gilbert,   instructor   in   business  administiation;    and   Dr.   George    R. 
Futhey,   assistant   professor  of  economics. 

In  right  photo  with  Dean  Reuning:  Miss  M.  Kay  Cochran, 
instructor  in  physical  education;  Miss  Ann  Potteiger,  lecturer 
in  art;  Robert  J.  Evans,  lecturer  in  journalism;  Alfred  J. 
Krahmer,  librarian;  I  in  rear  I  William  T.  Rule,  C.  P.  A.,  assistant 
professor  of  accounting;  Dr.  Bruce  L.  Nary,  assistant  professor 
of  speech  and  drama;  and  John  P.  Magnus,  assistant  professor  of 
music.  Other  newcomers  were:  Dr.  Norman  W.  Ofslager,  assist- 
ant professor  of  sociology;  James  W.  Garrett,  director  of  athletics 
and  head  football  coach;  Miss  Jane  Stoddard,  lecturer  in  Span- 
ish; and   Robert  S.  A.  Abbott  Sr.,  lecturer  in   French. 


1940 

Elizabeth  ].  Barnhart 

.\iidrew  Clark 

KeiiiK-th  R.  Kinney 

Naomi  Binj;anian  Kinney 

Dr.  John  A.  Leam 

Mar\'  Catherine  Mack  Pendered 

1941 

Dr.  Jo.seph  F.  Campana 

Elaine  Miller  Hunt 

Jane  Hutchison  Kaempfer 

D.  S.  Keini 

Maye  Snyder  Keith 

Margaret  Dunklc  Kniseley 

Douglas  A.  Portzline 

Hilda  M.  Ritter 

1942 

Janet  Shockey  Einstein 
Edward  S.  Rogers 
Blanche  Forney  Rogers 
Philip  R.  Templin 
Kathe  Hansen  Roberts 

1943 

Larry  M.  Isaacs 

1944 

Jean  Renfer  Kolb 

1945 

John  J.  Kocsis 

Louise  Kresge  Isaacs 

1946 

James  R.  Clark 

Marie  Klick  Hodick 


1947 

\'ictor  P.  .\lessi 

Hilda  Markey  Kocsis 

Alan  Pareells 

Elise  Thompson  W'ohlsen 

1948 

Russell  F.  Brown 
Donald  R.  Cosgro\e 
Hope  Harbeson  Kier 
Charles  L.  Lady 
Eleanor  Steele  Lady 
Richard  W.  Lindemann 
.\llan  B.  Packman 
R.  W.  Radell 
Robert  F.  W'ohlsen 
\\'illiam  P.  Vancho 

1949 

Mary  Ann  Getsinger  Homan 

Harry  R.  Johnston 

Jean  Young  Kaufman 

Gertrude  Roberts  Lindemann 

John  C.  Meerbach 

Warren  J.  Pirie 

James  B.  Reilly 

Dr.  Nevin  C.  T.  Shaffer 

19.50 

Paul  Buehler 

\'irginia  Blough  Buehler 

Ernest  A.  Canals 

Barbara  Watkins  Hartley 

Mary  Miller  Gio\anetti 

Frederick  E.  Hazeltine 

Patricia  Houtz 

Doris  Janson  Meerbach 

Jeanne  M.  Orner 

Janet  Wolf  Statler 


Franklin  T.  Ulman 
Donald  E.  Wissinger 
John  J.  Witowski 
Donald  F.  WoliKen 

1951 

Dr.  George  H.  Berkheimer 
Marilyn  Beers  Reilly 
Flora  Barnhart  Wissinger 
Betty  Beam  Wolilsen 
Sliirley  A.  Young 

1952 

James  Hazlett 
Fave  R.  Lewis 
Ethel  Nhuy  McGratii 
Lois  Renfer 
Chester  G.  Rowe 
George  F.  Snyder 
G.  AUan  \'ollmers 

1954 

Joyce  K.  Gilbert 
Marilyn  J.  Huyett 
Irene  K.  Oldt 
Ruth  E.  Osborn 
John  H.  Schraeder 
Rebecca  J.  Shade 
John  F.  Shannon 

1955 

Walter  C.  .\lbert  Jr. 

Carlene  Lamade  Bingaman 

Larry  Bingaman 

The  Rev.  Charles  W.  Coates 

Rose  Marie  Sharretts  Coates 

Sandra  Gilfillan  Showalter 

Dr.  D.  Richard  Walk 

The  Re\ .  J.  Eduard  Barrett,  III 


1956 

Eloise  Imrie  Ranson 
Dr.  Glen  E.  Smith 
Harold  M.  Trabosh 

1957 

Jack  K.  Bishop 

Wayne  R.  Ciemberliiig 

Gloria  D,  Masteller 

The  Rev.  J.  Allen  Roslion 

Dorothy  Wardle  Spencer 

Sandra  Ciilfillan  Showalter 

Janet  R.  Swenson 

1958 

Ronald  D.  Fleming 

Doris  M.  Keener 

Robert  A.  Kerchoff 

Janice  Paul 

Kenneth  E.  Zimmerman 

1959 

John  Raskin 

Ciaudette  Bedeaux 

Sister  Ruth  Coleman 

Jon  B.  Haus.sler 

Betsy  Walker  Pace 

Peter  Paul  Pace 

Clyde  \\'ood 

Nancy  Zimmerman  Roshon 

1960 

Edith  Parr  Koenighans 


IIOXORARY 

Arthur  H.  James 
Charles  A.  Nicely 
Bertha  S.  Townsend 


SEPTEMBER    I960 


1960AI 

umni 

Loyalty  Fund 

Living 

Mem- 

Con- 

Class 

bers 

tributors      Amount            1 

1S88 

1 

1 

S215.()0 

1891 

3 

1 

5.00 

1894 

3 

2 

35.00 

1898 

6 

5 

1S5.(H) 

1899 

6 

0 

120.00 

1900 

6 

1 

25.00 

1901 

4 

2 

35.00 

1902 

15 

3 

60.00 

1907 

12 

1 

5.00 

1908 

19 

2 

12.50 

1909 

26 

2 

.35.00 

1910 

23 

3 

.30.00 

1911 

16 

2 

125.00 

1912 

23 

2 

13.00 

1913 

16 

1 

10.00 

1914 

23 

.") 

35.00 

1915 

33 

3 

.55.00 

1916 

31 

2 

40.00 

1917 

33 

3 

130.00 

1919 

30 

4 

65.00 

1920 

45 

1 

10.00 

1921 

52 

3 

125.00 

1922 

48 

2 

32..50 

1923 

40 

3 

207. .50 

1924 

55 

5 

65.00 

1925 

70 

5 

242.00 

1926 

78 

5 

.55.00 

1927 

97 

6 

67.00 

1928 

147 

6 

180.00 

1929 

145 

1 

2..50 

1930 

121 

9 

1()7..50 

1931 

145 

5 

102.50 

1932 

106 

6 

80.00 

1933 

89 

8 

116.00 

1934 

85 

8 

117..50 

1935 

76 

3 

20.00 

1936 

74 

6 

65.00 

1937 

57 

5 

46.00 

1938 

53 

5 

45.00 

1939 

57 

7 

280.00 

1940 

79 

6 

171.00 

1941 

63 

8 

1.55.00 

1942 

69 

5 

63.00 

1943 

50 

1 

.50.00 

1944 

36 

1 

50.00 

1945 

32 

2 

.55.00 

1946 

30 

2 

40.00 

1947 

56 

4 

.32..50 

1948 

88 

10 

81. .50 

1949 

121 

8 

56..50 

1950 

133 

14 

176.00 

1951 

82 

5 

57. .50 

1952 

97 

t 

60.00 

1954 

115 

7 

150.00 

1955 

70 

8 

60.00 

1956 

95 

3 

13.00 

1957 

92 

7 

52.,50 

1958 

93 

5 

53.00 

1959 

118 

8 

31.00 

I960 

88 

1 

2.00 

Honorary 
Others:  ' 

■  Alumni  3 

137. .50 
Alumni 

I'hihul 

■Iphia 

Club, 

All-P<>nnsylvania  Alumni                      | 

Assoc! 

ition. 

Matcliinj,'  Cwfts 

Faculty, 

Friciu 
Totals 

s,   etc. 
258 

878.13 

$5,626.63 

Eleven  S.  U.  alumni  from  Pennsylvania  met  for  lunch  with  four  other  young  friends  at 
the  Dutch  Pantry  Restaurant  on  August  20.  Hosted  by  Jerry  D.  Bogar  Jr.  x'99,  the 
affair  marked  the  anniversary  of  his  first  meeting  with  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88.  Aver- 
age age  of  the  alumni  present:  82  '  2  years.  In  the  photo,  first  row;  T  E.  Cleckner,  Har- 
risburg,  age  69;  Samuel  A.  App  '95,  Selinsgrove,  age  88;  Dr.  Woodruff  '88,  Selinsgrove, 
age  95;  Dr.  Bogar  x'99,  Klarrisburg,  age  84.  Second  row:  William  M.  Schnjre  '95,  Se- 
linsgrove, age  83;  Dr.  Frank  A.  Eyer  x'98,  Selinsgrove,  age  83;  Charles  I.  Boyer  '02, 
Lewisburg,  age  84;  Ralph  W.  Woodruff  '20,  Harrrsburg,  age  64;  Col  Franklin  Kemble, 
Selinsgrove,  age  74.  Third  row:  Dr.  George  M.  Bogar  '10,  Selinsgrove,  age  68;  Dr. 
Chalmers  E.  Frontx  '94,  Selinsgrove,  age  86;  R'chard  C.  Knerr,  Camp  Hill,  age  52; 
Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  honorary  alumnus,  Philadelphia,  age  69;  Brian  Teats  '98,  Hummels 
Wharf,  age  84;  Dr.  W.  M.  Rearick  '94,  Mifflinburg,  age  89. 


CLUB   NEWS 


PHILADELPHIA 

As  annouiK't'd  at  the  .sprint; 
meeting,  tlii'  Philadelphia  Club  is 
lending  hearty  support  to  the  foot- 
hall  team  at  the  S\\  arthniore  game 
on  October  8  at  S\\  arthmore.  Fol- 
lowing the  grid  clash  the  club 
meets  for  dinner  and  fellowship  at 
Temple  Lutheran  Church  social 
rooms.   TIavertown. 

PITTSBURGH 

President  Cieorge  Hantley  and  his 
officers  of  Pittsburgh  Club  are 
planning  a  get-together  before  the 
\\'a\nesbiirg  game  under  the 
lights  on  October  22.  All  alumni 
and  friends  in  the  Tri-State  area 
should  plan  to  be  at  this  one.  S.  U. 
has  only  pla\ed  Waynesburg  once 
before— and  lost  that  one  20-0  in 
1922.  .\  delegation  from  the  alum- 
ni office  will  be  on  hand  to  greet 

\'OU. 


YORK-HANOVER 

Reports  are  scanty,  but  lia\'e  it 
that  the  e\  er-faithfiil  alumni  from 
the  York  area  held  their  annual 
famil\-  picnic  at  Holtzswamm 
Church  on  .\ugust  26.  They  say 
it  was  a  dandw 


SAI   Schedules 
HC   Luncheon 

The  annual  Sigma  .\lpha  Iota 
luncheon  will  be  held  at  the  Hotel 
Coxcrnor  Snyder.  Selinsgro\e,  on 
Homecoming  October  15,  announce 
officials  of  the  music  fraternity 
for  women. 

.\\\  S.\Is  are  welcome.  Cost  of 
the  luncheon  will  be  S2  including 
ta\  and  gratuit)'.  Those  who  wish 
to  make  late  reser\ations  are  asked 
to  contact  Mrs.  Alice  Giauquc, 
Route  2,  Selinsgrove. 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


ACROSS  DONS  DESK 


by    DON    WISSINGER     50 
Director  of  Alumni  Relations 


Bob  I'litcliaid  36  and  Jim  Ciant'tt,  S.  U.'s  new- 
head  football  (.oaili  and  director  ot  athletics,  talked 
football  for  two  hoins  in  the  alumni  office  on  August 
5.  Two  years  ago  the  two  coaches  opposed  each  other 
on  the  gridiron  when  Worcester  Tech  antl  the  Coast 
Guard  Academy  met  head  on  in  their  traditional  an- 
nual battle.  I  was  thrilled  as  I  listened  to  these  two 
top-notch  pigskin  mentors  trade  stories,  secrets  and 
strategy. 

Coach  Pritchard  has  earned  the  respect  of  all  New 
England  for  his  hard-hitting  and  resourceful  teams  at 
Tech.  He  was  one  of  43  coaches  across  the  nation 
considered  for  Coach  of  the  Year  1954  in  a  poll  of  more 
than  700  coaches.  His  winning  record  is  outstanding 
in  a  college  where,  according  to  The  Worcester  Gazette 
and  Telegram,  "a  rugged  academic  program  either  pre- 
vents talented  players  from  entering  or  mouse-traps 
them  afterwards." 

Because  of  his  man\'  achievements  in  athletics  and 
good  citizenship,  Susquehanna  was  proud  to  nominate 
Bob  Pritchard  as  a  candidate  for  the  Silver  Anniversary 
All-America  career  award  of  Sports  Illustrated  maga- 
zine. Coach  Garrett  holds  our  illustrious  alumnus  in 
high  esteem  and  expressed  his  opinion  that  Susque- 
hanna made  an  e.xcellent  choice  indeed. 

Bob  could  hardly  believe  his  eves  when  he  saw  the 
changes  on  the  campus.  After  lunch  we  inspected 
progress  on  the  new  fraternity  houses.  DeepK'  inter- 
ested in  the  Lambda  Chi  house,  he  reminisced  that  at 
the  recjuest  of  the  brothers  he  wrote  the  poem  so  fa- 
miliar to  each  member  of  Bond  &  Key  and  Lambda  Chi 
Alpha,  "This  is  the  house  the  molder  of  men  .  .  . 

All  alumni  will  want  to  watch  with  genuine  af- 
fection the  teams  coached  b\'  these  two  fine  gentlemen 
—Bob  Pritchard  and  Jim  Garrett. 


to  be  working  in  the  Camden,  N.  J.,  arta  iluiiiig  the 
fall. 

o  o  o 

The  fiudl  .sco/c  of  S.  I  '.'s  jootlxill  ojicncr  (iii,(iinsl 
Lijconihii!.  uill  he  liistonj  ulicn  you  read  lliis,  l)iil  we 
can't  let  this  opporliiiiili/  i;()  /;;/  to  say  soiiicthinL:.  ahoiit 
it— the  first  aniitKil  Siinhiiry  Kitcdnis  Chmitics  I'Oothdll 
Festival.  The  chile:  Seiitciiiher  24.  At  lliis  «  ri/nii;.  the 
fanfare  is  widespread  and  all  siis,ns  point  to  a  erowil  of 
6500-7000.  Needless  to  .say,  we  e.xpeet  hundreds  of 
alumni,  too.  to  he  on  luutd  from  Susquehanna  Valley 
and  many  surroundiuis,  eluhs.  Our  sincere  thanks  are 
here  expressed  to  the  Sunhury  Kiwanians  for  sta^inix 
the  affair;  and  to  our  own  Rich  Yoiin^  '54,  now  head 
football  coach  at  Northiunhcrland  Hiiih  School,  who 
donated  Amos  .\lonzo  S/«iii;'.v  fanu>us  felt  hat  which  has 
been  bronzed  and  made  into  a  unique  trophy  for  the 
series. 

o  o  o 

Those  who  took  courses  under  Gro\er  C.  T.  Gra- 
ham, who  was  associate  professor  of  business  adminis- 
tration for  ten  years,  will  be  interested  to  know  that 
he  is  enjoying  his  retirement  in  Elmira,  N.  Y.  (953 
\\'alnut  Street).  Prof.  Graham  recenth'  wrote  President 
\\'eber  and  commented  on  the  attractiveness  of  Sus- 
quehanna's 1960-61  catalog.  He  added,  "I  ha\e  read 
with  much  interest  concerning  the  \arious  improve- 
ments you  have  been  making  .  .  .  \ery  best  wishes  for 
Susquehanna  in  every  way." 

o  o  o 

In  a  Randjler.  Corvair,  Falcon  or  any  other  ii«.s 
saver,  Johnstown  and  Greensburg  area  alumni  can 
drice  to  the  S.  V.-W'cninesburg  game  on  four  or  five 
gallons  of  gas.  A  nund)er  of  Pittsburgh  Susquchan- 
nans  are  planning  to  go,  too.  Waynesburg  College  on 
October  22— at  night. 


Up  New  York  W(nj,  a  quartet  of  ahnnni  meet  per- 
iodically for  luncli  and  bring  a  little  of  S.  V.  to  the  big 
city:  Jack  Thorp  .50,  Dick  We.stcnclt  '50,  Bob  Hacken- 
berg  '56.  and  Hal  Bingaman  '60.  We'd  like  to  recog- 
nize any  other  groujjs  which  meet  this  wcuj.  Let  us 
know. 

O  O  O 

It  was  a  real  privilege  on  Sunday,  July  10  to  hear 
Lee  Hebel  '48  preach  his  initial  sermon  as  assistant 
pastor  of  St.  John's  Lutheran  Church,  Hagerstown. 
Md.  I  talked  with  Harry  Gulp  '47.  a  YMCA  e.vec,  who 
told  me  that  his  son  had  been  in  a  serious  accident  but 
had  a  wonderful  and  quick  recovery.     Harr\    expects 


Jeanne  Orner  '50  stopped  In  for  the  first  time  in 
several  years  and  commented,  "It  that  enlarged  li- 
brary had  been  here  in  1946  I  would  ha\e  been  on  the 
Dean's  list  every  semester. "  Jeanne  is  looking  forward 
to  a  future  Alumni  Da\'  when  she  can  spend  a  night 
in  the  not-yet-completed  w  omen's  dorm. 

o  o  o 

You  may  not  be  thinking  about  basketball  yet.  but 
all  New  Jersey-New  York  alumni  .ihould  mark  their 
calendars  now  for  December  2S-29.  On  those  dates  the 
Crusader  courtmen  will  participate  in  the  Upsala  Col- 
lege Invitational  Tournament.  Your  cheers  will  be  a 
boo.st  for  tlie  team.     Make  it  a  must  for  the  holidays! 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


This  season's  Susquehanna  eleven  is  co-captained  by  two  seniors — halfback  Neal  Rebuck 
of  Dornsife,  Pa.  and  quarterback  Dick  Derrick  of  Morris  Plains,  N  J. —  here  pictured 
with  Head  Coach  Jim  Garrett.  Because  of  a  recurring  knee  injury,  it  is  possible  that 
signal-caller  Derrick  will  see  only  limited  action. 


DiFrancesco 
Bowman 


ALL  THE  TALK  WAS  FOOTBALL 


As  of  September  14  .  . . 

The  fifteen  lettermen  who  re- 
ported to  new  Head  Coach  Jim 
Garrett  on  September  1  disc()\ered 
quickly  that  past  football  e.\per- 
ience  was  not  the  only  basis  for 
determining  Susquehanna's  start- 
ing lineup  for  the  1960  grid  sea- 
son inauguration  against  Lycom- 
ing September  24.  A  bumper  crop 
of  freshmen  were  on  hand  to  pro- 
vide formidable  competition  for 
all  starting  berths. 

The  (juarterback  slot  is  hotly 
contested  by  fresliman  Don  Green 
from  liarrisbmgs  William  Penn 
iiigii  Seliool,  and  co-captain  and 
senior  signal-caller  Dick  Derrick  of 
Morristown.  \.  J.  Since  both  men 
are  fine  runners,  the  man  wlio  dis- 
plays the  best  throwing  arm  will 
probabK-  see  the  most  action. 

The  other  backfield  posts  are 
wide    open     due    to    an    unusual 


amount  of  talent.  Sophomore  John 
Luscko  of  Mt.  Ephraim.  N.  J.  is 
seeing  a  lot  of  action  at  the  half- 
back position.  Co-captain  Neal 
I^ebuck  can  play  an\\\'here  in  the 
backfield,  and  liis  defensive  play 
has  been  tremendous  since  the  first 
day  of  practice. 

Other  \eterans  \ieing  for  back- 
field  berths  are  fullback  Frank 
Projopio  of  Kulpmont,  Pa.,  and 
halfback  Glenn  Bowman  of  \\'est 
York. 

Two  freshman  backs  from  tlie 
great  1959  Selinsgroxe  High  School 
eleven,  Larr)'  Kerstetter  and  Tcrr\' 
Kissinger,  have  performed  \ery 
well  for  the  charges  of  Coach  Gar- 
rett. Kerstetter  is  a  pile-drixing 
hillbaek  and  Kissinger  is  doing 
most  oi  the  punting  for  the  Cru- 
saders. 

Mike  Rupprecht,  freshman  I'nd 
from    Dallastowii.    Pa.,    has    been 


very  impressi\e  on  offense  and 
defense  and  appears  to  be  headed 
for  stardom.  Junior  Ken  Hauser, 
of  Ri\er\ale,  N.  J.,  con\erted  (|uar- 
tcrback  Barry  Hackenberg  of  .\Iif- 
flinburg,  and  Barry  Hengst  of  Dal- 
lastown  also  help  make  the  end 
picture  bright. 

.Another  newcomer,  Dan  Rem- 
ler  of  Scotch  Plains,  N.  J.,  has  rais- 
ed many  eyebrows  for  his  excellent 
play  at  tackle.  At  220  pounds  the 
heaxiest  man  on  the  scjuad.  the 
frosh  stalwart  is  opening  many 
holes  for  Crusader  backs  this  year. 
Sophomore  Joe  Perfilio  is  anotlier 
tackle  who  is  seeing  heavy  duty 
for  the  Garrettmen  in  pre-season 
scrimmagi's. 

Benedict  "Butch"  DiFrancesco 
has  turned  in  a  w  cird-defying  per- 
formance at  guard.  Th(>  relatixcly 
small  (5"  9".  160  lbs.  )  lineman  from 
Atlas,  Pa.,  is  Susquehanna's  strong- 


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SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


Green 


Luscko 


Campbell 


Samuel 


Remler 


Rupprecht 


Kerstetter 


Rowlands 


est  candidate  ior  post-season  hon- 
ors. Otlier  men  who  are  employ- 
ed most  consistently  at  guard  are 
George  Campbell,  Chnck  Leath- 
ery, and  John  Garrett  (no  relation 
to  the  head  coach). 

Place-kicker  Tom  Samuel  of  Mt. 
Ephraim,  N.  J.,  is  playing  well  at 
center,  being  kept  on  his  toes  by 
good  newcomers,  Fred  Hauser  of 
River\ale,  N.  J.,  and  John  Row- 
lands of  Wilkes-Barre. 

Susquehanna  fans  can  look  for- 
ward to  plent\'  t)f  excitement  from 
a  star-studded  backfield  and  a  for- 
midable first  line.  However,  the 
Grusaders  will  have  to  impro\e 
greatly  their  defensive  secondary, 
and  the\'  will  be  hampered  b\ 
lack  of  depth  in  the  forward  wall. 

The  formation  of  a  Monday 
Quarterback  Club  has  added  fuel 
to  enthusisam  over  the  1960  Gru- 
saders. The  club  meets  for  lunch 
every  Monday  of  the  season  at  the 
Governor  Snyder  Hotel.  All  fans 
are  welcome  to  attend,  review  films 
of  Saturday's  game,  and  share  with 
the  coaches  their  comments  and 
opinions. 


At  press  time,  these  Crusaders  appeared  to  have  the  best  chances  to  start  the  opening 
game  against  Lycoming:  LE,  junior  Barry  Hackenberg,  converted  halfback  from  Mifflin- 
burg.  Pa.;  LT,  freshman  Dan  Remler  of  Scotch  Plains,  N.  J.;  LG,  sophomore  George 
Campbell  of  Hillsdale,  N.  J.;  C,  sophomore  Tom  Samuel  of  Mt.  Ephraim,  N.  J.;  RG 
junior  Butch  DiFrancesco  of  Atlas,  Pa.;  RT,  sophomore  Joe  Perfilio  of  Jersey  City,  N.  J.; 
RE,  freshman  Mike  Rupprecht  of  York,  Pa.;  QB,  freshman  Don  Green  of  Harrisburg; 
LH,  sophomore  John  Luscko  of  Mt.  Ephraim,  N.  J.;  RH,  Co-captain  Rebuck  or  senior 
Glenn   Bowman  of  York,  Pa.;    FB,  freshman   Larry   Kerstetter  of  Selinsgrove. 


Fans  and  the  working  press  were  treated  to  a  preview  of  the  1960  Crusader  tootbail 
team  in  action  at  an  Open  House  on  Saturday,  September  10.  The  afternoon  featured 
introductions,  a  get-acquainted  session,  picture-taking,  an  inter-squad  scrimmage  and 
grid  clinic.  Added  interest  in  Orange  and  Maroon  football  fortunes  is  further  indicated 
by  establishment  of  an  SU  Quarterback  Club,  attended  each  Monday  noon  at  the 
Governor  Snyder  Hotel  by  a  number  of  area  fans. 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


11 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


Paul  F.  Keefer,  active  science  teacher 
in  the  Sunhiiry  High  School  for  40  years, 
lias  retired.  He  was  associated  with 
Bncknell  and  Susquehanna  in  the  capacity 
of  critic  teadier  of  student  teachers. 


'94 


Dr.  Williaiii  Rearich,  former  pas- 
tor of  tlie  Dreisbaeli  Lutlieran  and  Re- 
formed Church  in  Buffalo  Township, 
Union  Coimt>,  Pa.  for  .35  years,  attended 
its  centennial  celebration  on  June   19. 


'08 


Mary  E.  App,  a  teacher  in  the  high 
scIukjI  in  Do\er,  Del.  for  a  good  many 
years,  spent  most  of  the  summer  in  Se- 
linsgrove. 


'09 


Thomas  ].  Herman  '12,  in  response  to 
our  appeal  concerning  lost  alumni, 
tlioughtfully  sent  us  infomiation  con- 
cerning Williuni  M.  Caylor.  His  adchess 
is  1111  .Milan  .\\enue.  Coral  Gables,  Fla. 
He  is  teaching  mathematics  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Miami.  Formerly  he  taught 
in  high  schools  in  Egg  Harbor,  N.  ].  and 
New  York  City.  On  July  11,  1960,  we 
regretted  to  learn,  Mr.  Gaylor's  wife 
died  in  Doctors  Hospital,  Coral  Gables. 
She  was  a  retired  teacher. 


'13 


TIk-  Ikv.  Ray  L.  Luhold,  retired  Luth- 
eran minister,  and  his  wife  liave  moved 
from  l^akeside,  Ohio  to  .51.5  North  Ninth 
Street,  Selinsgrove.  Although  retired 
for  the  past  si.\  years  Pastor  Lubold 
served  as  a  stated  supply  pastor  in  To- 
ledo, Ohio. 


'15 


Ralph  Witmer,  Selinsgrove,  was  elect- 
ed to  the  board  of  trustees  of  Commu- 
nity   Hospital    in    Sunbury. 


'17 


"Muis  Phoehe"  Herman  was  the  re- 
cipient of  a  tribute  of  honor  in  gratitude 
for  her  40  years  of  dedicated  service  on 


behalf  of   tlie   youth   nf   the   Selinsgrove 
area. 

Elizalxtli  Hall  Sricliffih  is  enipli)\ed 
as  assistant  librarian  in  the  .State  Library, 
Department  of  Public  Instruction.  Com- 
monthwealth  of  Pennsylvania,  Harrisbiirg. 
Thanks  go  to  Orren  R.  Wau'icr  '2fi  for 
this   infonuation. 


'20 


Dr.  Jdtiph  Haihriihar^  was  manager 
of  the  Kennebunkport  Imi  in  Keiinebunk- 
port,  Maine  during  tlie  summer.  His 
wife  and  daughter  Barbara  assisted  him. 


'21 


versity  ot  Delaware,  and  recei\eil  the 
degree  of  M.Ed,  from  Temple  Univer- 
sity in  19.38.  Mr.  Lecrone  is  a  Life 
Member  of  the  National  Education  As- 
sociation, member  of  the  Delaware 
State  Education  Association,  and  former 
chairman  of  the  Delaware  State  .Athletic 
Commission.  He  and  his  wife  are  resid- 
ing at  S  Hoflecker  Street,  Middletown, 
Del.  Recovering  slowly  frnm  a  heart 
attack  and  stroke,  he  says  lie  would  be 
happy  to  hear  from  S.  U.  ahmmi. 

Dr.  Mildred  E.  Winston  was  appointed 
director  of  the  Lay  Workers  Placement 
Service  on  the  staff  of  the  Board  of 
Higher  Education,  the  United  Lutheran 
Churcli  in  .-Vmerica,  New  York  City. 


Ellis  K.  Lecrone  resigned  as  super\is- 
ing  principal  of  the  Middletown,  Del. 
Public  Scliools  June  30.  He  .served  as 
matliematics  teacher,  coach,  and  admin- 
istrator for  38  years.  He  took  graduate 
work  at   Duke   Uni\ersit\-  and  the   Uni- 


'22 


riic  Hc\.  John  W'cikcl  ot  Dalmatia, 
Pa.,  was  a  member  of  the  teaching  staff 
at  the  36th  annual  Camp  Susqvichanna 
held  on  Susquehanna's  campus. 


SU  vignette 

NATHANIEL  A.  DANOWSKY  15  com- 
pleted a  more-thaii-a-centur\-  career  in 
education  when  lie  retired  on  Juh'  29.  A 
resident  of  Harrisburg,  he  was  for  eight 
years  a  speciahst  in  scliool  finances  on  the 
staff  of  the  Pcnnsyl\ania  Department  of 
Public  Instruction.  In  this  position  ho 
helped  plan  the  financing  of  man\-  of  the 
schools  erected  in  the  state  in  recent  \'ears. 

He  passed  his  first  teacher's  examination 
in  1908  and  taught  school  for  three  years 
before  entering  Susquehanna  in  1911.  Not- 
ed as  an  orator  during  college  days,  he  has 
been  a  Nocal  exponent  of  soimd  acii- 
demic  training  for  the  past  .52  years. 

A  charter  member  of  S.  U.'s  Bond  and  Key  (now  l.ambila  Chi  .\l[)ha), 
"Danowsk "  was  an  officer  in  the  .\ir  Corps  in  \\'()rld  \\  ar  1  and  serxed  for 
a  time  as  dean  of  \\'a\nesburg  College.  In  1922  he  became  suiH-rvising 
principal  of  Northumberland  schools  and  later  held  high  cdiuatinnal  [losts 
in  Washington,  D.  C,  Harrisburg.  and  Selinsgro\e. 

Plans  for  the  future:"  .\ir.  antl  Mis.  Danowsky,  the  former  Ileen 
Reeds,  are  spending  much  timi"  in  the  .South  these  da\s  and  intend  to 
settle  in   I'lorida— with  an  cstendcd  trii)  to  Europe  in   the  olfing  ni'\t  year. 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


'25 


Dr.  Rofitr  M.  Blough  received  two 
LL.D  decrees  at  June  1960  Commence- 
ments ot  United  Lutheran  Church  col- 
leges: one  from  Gett\sbur>j  College  and 
another  from   Roanoke  College. 


'26 


Dr.  Let'  Bdijcr.  wlio  recent!)  contriliut- 
ed  a  copy  of  hi.s  latest  book,  "An  Intro- 
duction to  Mathematics,"  to  the  library 
at  S.U.,  has  been  acti\e  in  the  Depart- 
ment of  Public  Instruction  as  coordina- 
tor of  in-ser\ice  courses  sponsored  b\'  the 
state  to  acquaint  teachers  with  newer 
knowledge  in  science,  mathematics  and 
languages,  as  well  as  how  to  use  modern 
tcacliing  methods   and   equipment. 


'27 


The  Rev.  Bert  Wyiin.  president  of  the 
Central  Penns\l\'ania  S\nod,  United 
Church  of  Christ,  was  among  the  leaders 
and  officials  who  attended  the  annua! 
De\itt   H.aiie  Pilgrimage  on  July    10. 


'28 


Sister  Dorothy  Goff  was  appointed  a 
teacher  in  the  Laurel  Hall  Scliool,  \ortli 
Hollvwood,  Calif. 


'30 


Sitniin  B.  Hhoiids  lias  completed  his 
term  of  office  as  president  of  the  Eastern 
Federation  of  Feed  Dealers.  He  and 
his  wife  Kathnjn  Jarrett  Rhoads  x'34 
attended  the  annual  con\'ention  at 
Whiteface  Inn.  Wliiteface,  X.  V.  Mr. 
Rhoads  presided  at  the  sessions  and  also 
addressed  the  federation  at  tlie  annual 
banquet. 


'33 


Dr.  George  R.  Wentzel,  Sunbury,  was 
reelected  chief  of  staff  of  Community 
Hospital  for  the  second  consecutive  year. 
He  has  been  a  practicing  physician  in 
Sunbur\'  for  more  than  20  jears. 

Dr.  Franeis  R.  Geigle  has  brought  us 
up-to-date  in  regard  to  his  position  and 
proper  name  of  tlie  institution  for  which 
he  works.  He  is  executive  vice  presi- 
dent  at   Northern   Illinois  Universitv. 


'34 


Tile  Be\ .  Murlin  C.  Bottiger  assumed 
his  duties  as  an  assistant  to  the  president 
of  the  Central  Pennsylvania  Synod, 
L'nited  Lutlieran  Church  in  America. 
For  tlie  past  15  years  he  served  as  Pro- 


testant cliaplain  in  the  state  correctional 
institution  in  Huntingdon,  Pa.  He  and 
liis  wife  are  the  parents  of  four  cliildren. 
They  plan  to  reside  at  2915  North  Si\t!i 
Street,  Harrisl)urg. 


'35 


Elizdlnlh  lldidcielier  Brand,  19  Maple 
Avenue,  Dan\i!!e,  Pa.,  is  a  teaclier  in 
the  Danville  Junior  High  School. 

Dr.  Hazel  Naugle,  veteran  of  17  years 
as  a  niissionar\'  in  India  and  currently 
director  of  education  at  Laurelton  State 
X'illage,  was  one  of  tlie  speakers  in  a  13- 
week  series  entitled  "Your  Church 
Works'  at  First  Lutlieran  Church,  Sc- 
linsgro\e. 


'36 


Charles  FasoUl,  principal  of  the  Se- 
linsgrove  High  School,  headed  a  section- 
al meeting  on  "What  are  the  Defensible 
Policies  and  Practices  for  the  Promotion 
cf  High  Sclioo!  Students?"  at  the  annual 
summer  conference  of  the  Susquehanna 
Valley  Principals'  .Association.  Saimwl 
Adams  '58,  instructor  of  general  science 
in  Selinsgrove  High  School,  presented 
tlie  topic  to  teachers,  administrators  and 
college  students  who  were  invited  to  at- 
tend the  conference.  Paid  Swank  '33, 
principal  of  Shamokin  High  School,  op- 
ened a  group  discussion  on  "What  is 
tlie  Practical  Philosophy  of  Home  Work? " 

H.  Vernon  Ferster  has  been  appointed 
1961  national  fund  vice-chairman  for  tlie 
American  National  Red  Cross  in  East- 
ern Pennsvlvania. 


'37 


The  Rev.  John  MeCune  of  Williams- 
port  and  Selinsgrove  was  a  member  of 
tlie  teaching  staff  at  Camp  Susquehanna. 


x'38 


Richard  Ditzler  received  a  new  as- 
signment with  the  Gulf  Oil  Company 
in  Houston,  Texas  for  the  next  two  years. 


'39 


Jess  M.  Kendierling  announced  ground 
was  broken  July  20  by  Dutcli  Pantry 
Inc.  for  its  fourteenth  restaurant,  which 
will  be  built  in  conjunction  with  a  mod- 
ern motel.  The  new  structure  will  be 
located  in  tlie  downtown  section  of  Erie, 
Pa. 

Jean  B.  Beamenderfer,  assistant  profes- 
sor of  business  education  at  Susquehanna, 
spent  seven  summer  weeks  studying  at 
the  L^niversity  of  Puerto  Rico  in  Rio 
Piedras. 


Marine  1st  Lt.  Mark  S.  Lytle  '58  receiv- 
ed Wings  of  Gold  as  a  Naval  Aviator, 
pinned  on  by  wife  Nancy.  Ceremony 
took  place  June  1  5  at  the  Naval  Air  Sta- 
tion, Pensacola,  Fla. 


'42 


Frederick  G.  'Warner  is  the  owner  of 
Adventure  Village  at  Pleasantville,  N.  J., 
which  was  managed  during  the  summer 
by  BJair  lleaton  and  partly  staffed  by 
ten  S.LI,  students.  Fred  plans  extensive 
additions  to  tlie  project  during  the  win- 
ter. 


'43 


Larry  M.  Isaacs  lias  lieen  appointed 
assistant  general  auditor  of  the  Sparrows 
Point  Plant  of  Bethlehem  Steel  Corp. 
He  and  his  wife  Louise  Kresge  Isaacs  '45 
and  children  have  moved  to  1.306  Red 
Fox  Court,  Towson  4,  Md. 


'45 


The  Rev.  Ceh  V.  Leitzel,  Sunbury  R. 
D.  #1,  delivered  the  baccalaureate  ad- 
dress to  the  graduating  class  of  Malian- 
oy  Joint  High  School.  He  also  delivered 
one  of  the  addresses  at  the  centennial 
,ser\ices  in  Dreisbach  Church,  R.  D. 
Lewisburg,  Pa. 


'46 


Dr.  R.  J.  John.i  was  named  president 
of  the  Pennsylvania  Society  of  the  Amer- 
ican College  of  General  Practitioners  in 
Osteopathic  Medicine  and  Surgery.  He 
and  his  wife  Guylc  Chirk  Johns  '47  have 
three  children:  Nancy,  Marilyn  and 
Jimmy. 

Janet  Rolirbaeh  Robinson  and  Lavan 
Robinson,  music  faculty  member,  resign- 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


13 


ed  their  positions  at  S.U.  during  the 
summer.  Jan  had  been  for  13  years  sec- 
retar>'  to  the  president.  She  plans  to 
return  to  teaching  in  N'aldosta,  Ga.  and 
to  continue  work  toward  a  master's  de- 
gree. Van  has  accepted  a  position  at 
N'aldosta  State  College  as  associate  pro- 
fessor of  voice  and  theory,  and  director 
of  The  Serenaders,  a  small  vocal  en- 
semhle  which  performs  on  T\',  radio  and 
in   public  tliroughout  the  college  year. 


'48 


'Hu'  He\'.  Lcc  Hc'het  was  installed  July 
17  as  assistant  pastor  of  St.  John's  Luth- 
eran Church  in  Hagerstown,  Md.  Lee 
and  Edith  Wegner  Hehel  '49  are  residing 
at  1706  Timherlane,  Greenberry  Hills, 
Hagerstown,   Md. 

Willuim  H.  McClure,  R.  D,  =3,  Car- 
lisle, Pa.,  is  an  accxjtmtant  for  G.  R. 
Kinney  Manufacturing  CoriJ.  He  and 
his  \\i(v.  Joyce  Jenkins  McClure  x'45 
have   three   children. 

Capt.  Itcirry  S.  Flickin^er,  who  serves 
with  the  805th  Engineer  Battalion,  U.  S. 
Army,  spent  two  weeks  of  summer  train- 
ing at  the  Maryland  Chemical  Center, 
Edgevvood. 


'49 


Diiusihis  Arthur.  1  Grcenwa\-  Drive, 
W'iiuhng  Hill  Heights,  Mechanicsburg, 
Pa.,  is  working  out  of  the  Harrisburg 
office  of  Nationwide  Insurance  Company. 

James  B.  Peters,  graduate  teacher  in 
the  Lewi.sburg  High  School,  was  among 
27  teachers  from  three  states  selected  to 
participate  in  a  si.\-week  summer  insti- 
tute in  guidance  counseling  at  Lehigh 
University.  He  and  his  wife,  Jane  South- 
wick  Peters  '49  reside  at  R.  D.  #  1,  West 
Lawn,    l.ewisburg.    Pa. 


'50 


A.  li.  Portzline  Jr.,  Selinsgrove,  was 
elected  to  the  board  of  tnistees  of  Com- 
munity Hospital  in  Simbury  for  a  three 
year  term. 

Richaril  li.  /Joi'g  is  ser\ing  as  general 
foreman— large  apparatus  service,  Pitts- 
burgh area  of  General  Electric  Company. 
905  Garden  C;ity  Dri\c,  Monroexille,  Pa. 


'51 


VV.  Ponalil  Fisher,  C.P.A.,  has  moved 
his  business  to  new  offices  at  7  West  Pine 
Street,  Selinsgrove. 

The  Rev.  Walter  L.  Brundau,  who 
serves  Holy  Trinity  Lutheran  Church, 
Berlin,  Pa.,  was  guest  preacher  in  Zion 
Lutheran  Church,  Sunbury.  He  and  his 
wife,  the  former  Shirley  Welker,  have 
four  children. 


SU  vignette 


JOHN  P.  .\1A(;L  IRE  '35,  pictured  witli  lii.s  lovely  wife  and  three  daiiuiitcrs 
in  Yokoluima,  lias  been  living  in  Japan  for  the  past  13  xears  and  is  eunenth 
Director  of  Operations  at  Yokohama  .\ini\  Port.  .\  former  (Crusader  foot- 
ball and  baseball  star.  "\'arsit\-  Jaek"  lias  travck'd  in  most  |)arts  of  the 
world  dnrinn  20  years  of  <;()\ernment  service. 

After  leaving  Suscjiieiianna  he  was  a  teaclicr  and  toacli  at  W  illiains- 
town  and  Camp  Hill  High  Schools  in  Peiinsv  Iv  ani.i.  In  1941  he  joined  the 
Office  of  War  Information  as  an  information  .malvst.  then  spent  five  vc"ars 
as  a  U.  S.  Navy  officer,  reaching  the  rank  of  full  commander  before  going 
off  the  active  rolls  in  1947. 

.\lthougii  no  longer  plaving  footiiall  (v\e  presume)  Jack  stavs  in  siiape 
by  regularly  patronizing  the  fine  Japanese  golf  courses  we've  bi-en  reading 
about.  He  also  writes  a  liveh  column  ".\ccording  to  .Mac"  in  the  Kanto 
Carrier .  monthly  newsletter  of  the  Yokohama-Tokvo  Chapter,  National 
Defense  Transportation  Association,  which  he  formerly  served  as  secretarv 
and  editor.  Jack  says  he  would  welcome  a  call  from  any  alumni  who 
happen  to  be  going  through  Yokohama  or  Tokvo  (call  Yokohama  04-303/ 
403/508  or  2-575S).  hi  a  recent  letter  to  Eric  Shohcrl,  he  sent  best  regards 
to  all,  especialh   Joint  JJanna.  Sfcvc  Mdrlincc  and  Vrriiou  Blou'j.h. 


x'51 


'54 


William  C.  Wertz,  R.  D.  *2,  Carlisle 
Pa.,  is  a  postal  carrier  in  that  area. 


52 


Chester  Ruue,  graduate  teacher  in  Se- 
linsgrove Area  Schools,  was  among  27 
teachers  from  three  states  selected  to 
participate  in  a  six-week  summer  insti- 
tute in  guidance  louiiscling  at  Lclugh 
I'niversitv. 


'53 


Hichard  L.  Bidelspach  is  serving  witli 
the  U.  S.  Navy  in  Japan. 

Harry  Rice  Jr.  is  an  elementarv  tc'aeh- 
er  in  Glen  Ridge,  N.  J. 


Rebecca  J.  Shade  has  gone  to  Liberia, 
West  Africa,  where  she  will  teach  the 
lliiril  .ukI  fovirth  grades  in  the  school 
on  iIk'  I'irestone  Plantation  for  two  years. 

James  C.  Dell  has  been  appointed  as- 
sistant manager  of  the  Philadelphia 
branch  oflice,  Pennsylvania  Thresher- 
nun's  and  Farmers'  Insurance  Co.  He 
anil  his  wife  Kav  reside  at  4733  Cedar 
A\enu('.    Pliiladelpliia. 

Duane  Mitchell  coniiijctiii  liis  con- 
trail  \\ilh  tlic  luijierial  t'lliiopian  (lov- 
(  iMJiient  in  JuK  at  .\ddis  .\baba,  f'tlil- 
iipia,  Africa.  He  is  now  back  in  llu- 
States. 

Dr.  Georjj^e  Backer.  R.  D.  =1,  Millon, 
I'.i.,  is  serving  with  the  U.  S.  l'ul>lic 
lli.iltli   Service  at   Lewisburg   and   plans 


14 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


to    go    into    private    practice    in    August 
1961   after  his  tour  of  duty. 

Lt.  Davis  L.  Chirk  is  dispersing  officer 
of  the  Navy  Prison  in  Portsmouth,  N.  H. 
He  and  his  wife  are  the  parents  of  a 
daughter.  Kim,  born  in  .\pril  19.59.  20 
Marietta    Dri\e,    Portsmouth. 


'58 


'55 


Arhiii  K  Gilbert.  14.3  Oak  .Street.  Hills- 
dale. Mich.,  has  accepted  a  position  as 
assistant  professor  of  history  at  Hillsdale 
College. 

The  Rev.  Frederick  L.  Shilling.  Route 
2,  Box  29,  Clinton,  Md.,  began  a  two- 
year  training  period  in  pastoral  care  of 
the  mentally  ill  at  St.  Elizabeth's  Hos- 
pital, Washington,  D.  C. 

Donald  E.  Heilmim.  2:30  Walton  St., 
Lemoyne,  Pa.,  is  associated  with  the 
American  Can  Company,  Lemoyne,  as 
I        payroll  supervisor. 

liars  Avot-s  has  been  appointed  to  the 
divisional  planning  staff  of  Boeing's 
.\ero-Space  Di\ision  in  Seattle.  He  will 
be  responsible  for  the  development  of 
short  range  operating  controls  for  the 
division.  Ivars,  his  wife  Benita,  and 
their  two  children  reside  at  1219— 148th 
A\enue,  S.  E.,  Bellevue,  Washington. 


'56 


Margaret  Sultzbaugh,  10.346  Bogar- 
dus  .\ve.,  Whittier,  Calif.,  is  teaching 
\ocal  music  in  the  FuUerton  elementary 
.schools. 

Anna  Moijcr  is  young  adult  librarian 
at  the  Oster  Hout  Free  Librarx  in  W'ilk- 
es-Barre.  Pa. 


'57 


C.  Lijnne  Hcissinger  has  accepted  a  po- 
sition as  assistant  to  the  Director  of  Ad- 
missions at  Western  College  in  O.xford, 
Oliio.  L\nne  is  residing  at  940  Silvoor 
Lane  in  O.xford  and  is  interested  in  con- 
tacting alumni  in  the  area. 

Richard  H.  Love,  Rudy  Road  and  2.5th 
St..  Taylor  Park,  Harrisburg,  Pa.  special 
agent  of  Northwestern  Mutual  Life  In- 
surance Co.,  has  been  cited  for  out- 
standing sales  among  all  of  the  com- 
pany's agents.  He  is  associated  with  the 
Richard  E.  Eckel  general  agency. 

Frank  L.  Romano  is  teaching  and 
coaching  at  the  Pingry  School,  Eliza- 
beth,   \.    T. 

x'57 

1st  Lt.  Max  J.  Herman  is  serving  two 
years  in  the  Veterinary  Corps  of  the 
USAF.  He  attended  basic  officer  train- 
ing school  at  Gunter  Air  Force  Base  in 
Montgomery,  Ala.,  and  is  now  located  in 
Niagara   Falls   Municipal  Airport. 


Gail  Wcikcl  has  been  appointed  di- 
rector of  music  therapy  at  the  New  Jer- 
sey State  Hospital,  Marlboro.  He  is  one 
of  onl\  2.30  music  therapists  in  the  na- 
tion. 

Terri  Feliciano.  239  A  Kapili  Street, 
Honolulu,  Oahu,  Hawaii,  is  secretary  to 
the  general  manager  of  Island  Holidays, 
Ltd.,  a  travel  agenc>   in  the  Islands. 

Richard  C.  Smith  Jr.,  a  professional 
service  representative  of  Pfizer  Labora- 
tories, attended  a  two-week  companv' 
training  session  in  Clifton,  N.  J.  He  and 
his  wife  Joyce  have  a  son,  Richard  C. 
3rd,  and  live  at  1  E.  Canal  Street, 
Dover,    Pa. 


risburg.  Ken  will  resume  work  as  an 
accountant  at  the  Bodwell  Company, 
Harrisburg. 


'59 


Sister  Ruth  Coleman  became  parisli 
deaconess  of  St.  Matthew's  Lutheran 
Church,  Bloom.sburg,  Pa.  this  month. 
She  completed  a  year  of  field  work  at 
Redeemer  Lutheran  Church,  Jersey 
City,  N.  J.,  and  was  consecrated  into 
the  office  of  the  diaconate  in  her  home 
church  in  tlie  Stoystown  Parish  on  Julv 
10. 

Denece  Ncwhard  Hati-^sler  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Philadelphia  Alumnae  Chap- 
ter of  Sigma  Omega. 


x'58 


:'59 


John  and  Kenneth  L.  Slullingsford  Jr. 
were  discharged  from  the  U.  S.  Army 
June  17  at  Fort  Meade,  Md.  John  will 
return  to  his  position  with  the  Lee  Boyer 
Certified  Public  Accountant  finn  in  Har- 


Jantes  Brasted  received  his  B.  A.  in 
February  1960  at  the  University  of 
Iowa,  and  is  now  working  on  his  master's 
degree  in  political  science.  301  Orchard 
Street.  Johnstown,  Pa. 


Class  of  '60 


Where  are  they? 


Virginia  .Alexander:  Plans  to  teach 
English  and   history. 

Susan  Apgar:  Music  supervisor.  Ele- 
mentary  Schools,    Roselle   Park,    N.   J. 

Joyce  Marie  Arnold:  Graduate  study 
at  Drexel  Institute  of  Technology,  for 
master's   degree   in   library   science. 

Joseph  S.  Aleknavage:  New  York  City 
office  of  Haskins  &  Sells,  Certified  Pub- 
lic Accountants. 

Mildred  A.  Barahas:  Research  assist- 
ant. Cancer  Research  Program,  Charles 
Pfizer,   Mayvvood,   N.   J. 

Gerald  Bern.stein:  Philadelphia  office 
of   Ernst   and   Ernst,   Accountants. 

Harold  Binganian:  TV  Production  De- 
partment, McCann-Erickson  Advertising, 
485  Lexington  Ave.,  New  York  City. 

Patricia  Ann  Bodle  Wineij:  Plans  to 
teach  and  later  go  into  Christian  educa- 
tion. 

Edward  E.  Bollinger:  Caseworker,  De- 
partment of  Public  Assistance,  York,  Pa. 
Also  plans  to  do  graduate  work  in  psy- 
chology. 

Joyce  Bond  Racs.sler:  Teaching  third 
grade  in  White  Township  Schools  of 
New  Jersey.  Also  supervising  several 
music  activities.  During  the  summer 
Joyce  sang  with  the  Shawnee  Choir, 
preparing  recordings  for  Fred  Waring's 
Columbia  records. 

Marie  Bouchard  Rogers:  Teaching 
third  grade  in  Middleburg  (Pa.)  Joint 
School  Svsteni. 


Walter  Campbell:  Laboratory  techni- 
cian, Selinsgrove  State  School.  Also  do- 
ing graduate  work  toward  M.  A.  in  bac- 
teriology and  immunology  at  the  Uni- 
versity of  Buffalo. 

Isabell  Carroll:  Teaching  history  at 
Butler   (N.  J.)    High  School. 

Donald  E.  Coleman:  Teaching  history 
to  7th  and  8th  grades  in  Lewisburg,  Pa. 

Carol  Daily:  Director  of  Betlilehem 
Lutheran  Community  Center,  Philadel- 
phia Social  Missions  Society.  1340 
Frankford  Ave.,   Philadelphia  25. 

David  Diehl:  Teaching  vocal  music 
at  Triton  Regional  High  School,  Runne- 
mede,   N.  J. 

Brian  L.  Donley:  Sales  management 
trainee.  International  Harvester  Com- 
pany, Harrisburg. 

William  A.  Elmer:  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania Dental  School. 

Michael  F.  Fahey:  Assistant  account- 
ant. New  York  City  office  of  Haskins  & 
Sells,   Certified   Public  Accountants. 

Marilyn  Faiss:  Working  toward  M.A. 
in  psychology  at  Columbia  University. 

Ralph  Ferraro:  Serving  six-month  tour 
of  duty  in  U.  S.  Army. 

Melvyn  Finkelstein:  Associated  with 
his  father  in  Harrisburg  dry  cleaning 
business. 

George  W.  Gopie:  Teaching  in  Skel- 
don  Lutheran  High  School,  British  Gui- 
ana. 68  Adelaide  St.,  Charlestown, 
Georgetown,   British  Guiana. 


SEPTEMBER     I960 


15 


Donald  Cray:  Doing  graduate  work 
at  Vale  Uni\ersity,  New  Ha\en,  Conn, 
toward  Pli.D  in  biophysics. 

Frederick  C.  Guinn:  Teacliing  in  Hunt- 
ingdon (Pa.)  schools. 

Gary  Uuckenberg:  Stud>ing  for  the 
ministry  at  Lancaster  ( Pa. )  Theological 
Seminary. 

Richard  F.  Hundley:  .Associated  witli 
General   Electric   in   New   Vork   State. 

Helen  R.  Hardin)::  Teaching  general 
music  in  the  Medill  Bair  High  School, 
^ardley.  Pa. 

]eun  F.  Harner:  Choral  teacher  in  the 
Sunbur>'  Junior  and  Senior  High  Schools. 
Also  was  director  of  nuisic  tliis  year  at 
Camp   Sus(iuehanna. 

Edward  C.  Hnher:  Studying  for  the 
Lutheran  ministry  at  Gettysburg  Sem- 
inary. 

C.  Wesley  Hiinl:  \\  ill  inttr  nUTchan- 
dising  field. 

Kenneth  S.  Jainei:  Associated  witli 
Sears,  Roebuck  &  Co.  in  Vork,  Pa. 

Katliryn  Keener  Ctdi):  Plans  to  work 
in    religious   education. 

Sally  Kehler:  Chemist,  Food  and  Drug 
Administration,  W'asliington,  D.  C.  1315 
2()th  St..   \*.  W.,  Washington. 

A.  Gerald  Kunhel  Jr.:  .•\ccoimtant.  New 
Vork  City  office  of  Price  W'aterhouse 
and   Company. 

Mary  Louise  MeCann:  Teaching 
mathematics  and  English  in  the  West- 
niont   School   District.   Johnstown,   Pa. 

Sister  Sara  McCalian:  Parish  worker 
for  the  Church  of  the  Redeemer,  33 
Warner  Ave.,  Jersey  City  5,  N.  J. 

Ronald  McClunii:  Studying  for  the 
ministry  at  the  Lutheran  Theological 
Seminary,  Gettysburg,   Pa. 

\V'i7/i«»i  \V.  MucDonald:  Philadelphia 
office  of  Haskins  &  Sells,  Certified  Public 
Accountants. 

Vance  Maneval:  Teaching  in  the 
Greenw(K)d  Joint  School  District,  Millers- 
town,   Pa. 

F.dxiiird  /•'.  Marhitruer  Jr.:  Foreman, 
Middlccreek  (^>Mstriiclioii  Company. 
Wiiifield,    Pa. 

James  Middlesiearth:  Junior  account- 
ant, Lybrand,  Ross  Bros,  and  Montgom- 
ery, 2102  Packard  Building,  Philadelphia. 

Sarah  Louise  Myers:  Music  teacher. 
Central  School  District  of  Vork,  Pa. 

Jujie  Nonneniaeher  Shank:  Plans  to 
teach  business  education. 

Gtcenllian  E.  Park:  Activities  instruct- 
or at  the  Pennhurst  State  School  in 
Spring  City,  Pa. 

\aney  Lee  Phillips:  Studying  for  her 
M.D.  degree  at  Hahnemann  Medical  Col- 
lege,   Philadelphia. 

Harry  Powers:  Mathematics  teacher 
and   basketball   coach   at   Middle  Town- 


ship   School.    Cape    Mav    Court    House, 
N.  J. 

Robert  Prohert:  Teacher  of  social  stud- 
ies and  English,  and  basketball  coach, 
A\on-C;rove  High  School,  West  Grove, 
Pa. 

Esther  Rehuck  Speck:  Teaching  social 
studies.  Bensalem  High  School.  Corn- 
wells  Heights.  Pa. 

Richard  Reiclwrd:  Studying  for  the 
ministry  at  Gettysburg  Lutheran  Theo- 
logical  Seminar)',    Gettysburg,    Pa. 

Junii's  Rhodes:  Teaching  social  studies 
in   Hollida\sburg,   Pa. 

Ray  Richie:  Teaching  mathematics 
and  serving  as  assistant  football  coach 
in  the  Western  Area  Joint  High  School, 
Mifflinburg.   Pa. 

Kerniit  Ritter:  .Acccnuitaiit.  .Nellis  In- 
dustries.  McCIure,   Pa. 

Allen  Roue:  Accountant  in  the  .New 
^'ork  City  office  of  Peat,  Marwick,  Mit- 
chell  and   Company. 

John  P.  Rowe:  .American  .Airlines.  W  ist 
42nd   St..   \e«    'iork   City. 

Deiinij  R.  Shank:  Junior  accountant 
with  Haskins  &  Sells  in  Philadelphia. 

Barbara  Shilliufi  Klepper:  Caseworker 
for  ^'ork  Coimty  Board  of  Assistance, 
Vork,  Pa. 

Caroline  L.  Shryuck:  Business  educa- 
tion teacher.  Dallastown  .Area  High 
School.  Vork,  Pa. 

William  C.  Shtitt:  .Accounting  for  In- 
ternational   Har\ester   Co.,    Pittsburgh. 

Carlton  Smith:  Graduate  study  in  his- 
tory with  a  fellowship  at  Kent  State 
Uni\ersity,  Kent,  Ohio. 

Howard  E.  Speck  Jr.:  Teaching  social 
studies  at  Bensalem  High  School,  Corn- 
wells  Heights,  Pa. 

Edward  P.  Strayer:  Preparing  for  the 
Lutheran  ministry  at  Gettysburg  Sem- 
inary. 


Shirley  M.  Swei.sford:  Sunnner  sten- 
ographer for  the  Baltimore  and  Ohio 
R.iilroad    in    Baltimore. 

Richard  Tiethohl:  Teacliing  at  West 
Shore  Junior  High  School,  Lemoyne,  Pa. 

Cayle  Troxell:  Teacher  in  the  Logan 
.Area  Junior  High  School,  Altoona,  Pa. 

Michael  G.  Tobias:  Completed  3-2 
chemical  engineering  program  at  the 
L'niversity  of  Penns\l\ania.  Received 
B..A.  from  Susquehanna  L'niversity  and 
B.S.  from  Penn. 

Larry  W.  Updcfiroie:  Temple  L'ni- 
\ersity  Dental  School. 

Willi  K.  E.  Weichc'lt:  Universitv'  of 
Pennsylvania   Veterinary   School. 

Donald  A.  Winey:  Graduate  fellow- 
ship in  chemistry  at  the  L'niversity  of 
Chicago. 

I^rry  Wiiifsard:  .Assist. uit  district  ex- 
ecutive, .Allegheny  Council  of  Bo\- 
Scouts  of  .America.  IIS  Wynoka  St., 
Pittsburgh   10,  Pa. 

Frances  L.  Wirt:  Was  honored  at  L'n- 
i\ersit\  of  Pennsybania  as  first  woman 
to  receis'e  its  chemical  engineering  de- 
gree. A  3-2  student  she  also  received 
B..A.  from  Susquehanna.  She  is  now 
chemical  process  design  engineer  on  the 
staff  c-f  the  Sun  Oil  Companv-.  Philadel- 
phia, and  doing  graduate  work  at  Penn. 

John  Yanuklis:  Has  begun  si.x  months 
of  armed  service. 

Janet  C.  Zortnian:  Laboratory  assist- 
ant.  ^"oI■k    (Pa.  )    Hospil.il. 

NON    FOUR-YEAR    STUDENTS 

Martha  Jane  .\ltland:  Columbia  Uni- 
versity School  of  Nursing,  New  Vork 
City. 

Jacqueline  Gantz:  Studying  religiovis 
education  at  the  Lutheran  Deaconess 
Motherhouse,  6900  Charles  Ave.,  Ru.\ton 
4.  .\Id. 

Lois  Miles:  Columbia  l'niversity  School 
of  Nursing,   New  Vork  City. 


Alumni  Receive  Advanced  Degrees 

Eacli  \f;ir  more  aiul  inorr  Siis(iiiehanna  alumni  air  cloini;  aci\  antvd 
work  and  earning  gia(lnat<'  tiegrees.  SrsgiEH.\.\NA  .Ali'.m.m's  i.s  pleased 
to  congiatnlatc  tiiose  who  have  earned  sucii  honors  in  1960,  and  to  recog- 
nize their  aeliiexcment  in  tliese  pages.  The  editors  will  hv  happy  to  know- 
about  otliers  so  that  tliey  ma\   hi"  recognized  too. 


Emerson  Lee  Derr  '39  received  the 
Doctor  of  Education  degree  in  history 
from  Penn  State  L'niversity.  The  sub- 
ject of  his  doctoral  dissertation  was  Simon 
Snyder,  Governor  of  Pennsylvania,  1808- 
1817.  Dr.  Derr  has  been  a  teacher  of 
social  studies  in  the  Sunbury  Area  Senior 
High  School  for  the  past   16  years.     His 


ilaimlitcr   Jean    Derr  P(ncell.   was   gradu- 
ated from  S.  U.  in  1940. 

John  E.  Diehl  '52  received  a  Doctor 
of  Philosophy  degree  from  Penn  State 
L'niversity  at  its  spring  commencement 
ceremonies.  He  majored  in  agricultural 
and  biological  chemistry.  Dr.  Diehl  is 
working  as  a  research  biochemist  at  the 


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1(1  ^ii 


DERR 


GHATAN 


SMITH 


LEWIS 


\'irs;inia  Institute  for  Scientific  Research, 
Hichniond,  \'a.  His  wife  is  the  former 
Miixine  Chambers  '52. 

Beaver  Stanlcij  Faust  '29  recei\ed  the 
Doctor  of  Education  degree  from  Penn 
State  Universit>'  at  its  August  commence- 
ment. Dr.  Faust,  superintendent  of  Jun- 
iata County  ( Pa. )  schools,  majored  in 
educational  administration.  He  is  also 
the  holder  of  a  Master  of  Arts  degree 
from  the  Uni\ersity  of  Pittshurgh. 

Diamshid  Ghatan  '56  completed  the 
requirements  for  the  degree  of  Doctor 
of  Medicine  from  The  George  Washing- 
ton Uni\ersity  School  of  Medicine,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.  He  has  begun  his  intern- 
ship in  the  Second  Surgical  Division, 
Cornell  Uni\ersity  Medical  College- 
lk-lle\T.ie  Hospital  Center  in  New  York 
Citv. 


Another    Bittinger 

Our  apologies  to  the  Bit- 
tinger family. 

In  "We  Remember  Sus- 
quehanna's Thirteen"  in 
the  June  issue  of  Susque- 
lianna  .\lumnus,  we  miss- 
ed mentioning  another  sis- 
ter of  Thomas  D.  Biftinn- 
cr  .x'44.  Slie  is  Hester  Bit- 
fiiii^cr  Aycrs  '40,  wife  of 
William  P.  Aijcrs  '3.9.  R.  D. 
=2,   Selinsgrove. 


Donald  M.  Reamer  '56  received  his 
degree  of  Doctor  of  Medicine  from  Tem- 
ple Uni\ersit>'  School  of  Medicine  in 
Philadelphia.  Dr.  Reamer  is  interning 
at  the  George  F.  Geisinger  Memorial 
Hospital,  Dainille.  Pa.  He  received  a 
C.  \'.  Moshy  scliolarship  award  of  medi- 
cal books  for  attaining  the  highest  aver- 
age in  orthopedic  subjects. 

Glen  E.  Smith  '56  was  graduated  from 
the  Temple  Uni\irsit\  School  of  Medi- 
cine in  Philadelphia.  Dr.  Smith  is  in- 
terning at  Germantown  Dispensary  and 
Hospital,  Philaddpliia.  While  at  Tem- 
ple he  became  a  meml)er  of  the  Phi  Chi 
medical  fraternity,  attained  the  liighest 
scholastic  average  in  the  freshman 
class,  and  received  a  fellowship  from 
the  Institute  of  Mental  Health  for  re- 
search in  comprehensive  medicine.  Dur- 
ing his  senior  year  he  became  a  member 
of  the  Babcock  Surgical  Society.  Fol- 
lowing Dr.  Smith's  internship,  he  expects 
to  .serve  in  the  armed  forces  for  two 
years. 

Lucille  Smith  Hess  '29  earned  her  M. 
A.  degree  in  education  at  the  Commence- 
ment  Exercises  of   Lehigh   University. 

Faye  R.  Lewis  '52  was  awarded  a  Na- 
tional Science  Foundation  fellowship 
and  completed  requirements  for  her 
master's  degree  in  June,  majoring  in 
mathematics.  Miss  Lewis  is  head  of 
the  Mathematic  Department  at  Marple- 
New town  Joint  Sclinols  in  Newton  Square, 
Pa. 

Harriet  Hurheson  MeXitt  '41  won  her 
Master  of  Education  degree  in  music 
education  from  Penn  State  University 
in  August. 

Betty  Pearson  Messner  '52  earned  her 
Master  of  Education  degree  in  second- 
ary education  at  Penn  State  University 
during  the  summer. 

Thclma  \L  Rosetti  '58,  South  Canaan, 
Pa.,  received  her  master's  degree  in  so- 
cial work  at  West  Virginia  University's 
91st  Commencement   exercises. 

David  E.  Solomon  '58  received  his 
master's  degree  in  physics  from  Bucknell 
University  and  plans  to  begin  work  on 
his  doctorate  immediately.  Dave  is 
working  in  researcli  on  electron  optics 
for  Westinghouse. 


SOLOMON 


WHITE 


Franklin  G.  Stu^art  '57,  Johnstown, 
I'a..  received  the  master's  degree  in  so- 
cial work  from  tlic  University  of  Pitts- 
burgh. 

Dexter  Xeil  Weikel  '48  was  awarded 
the  Master  of  Arts  degree  in  music  at  the 
midsunnner  commencement  of  Penn 
State  University,  August  12.  Weikel, 
who  is  organist  at  Messiah  Lutheran 
Church,  South  W'illiamsport,  Pa.,  also 
teaches  organ  in  Susquehanna's  Music 
Division. 

James  \V .  'White  '58,  Northumberland 
Pa.,  earned  the  degree  of  Master  of  Edu- 
cation from  the  University  of  Pittsburgh. 
Jim  is  married  to  the  former  Gail  Wool- 
hert  '58. 

The  Rev.  David  H.  Harris  '57  received 
a  Baclu'lor  of  Divinity  degree  from  Get- 


SEPTEMBER    1960 


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tysburg  Seminary.  He  is  pastor  of  St. 
John  Lutheran  Church,  Hichfield,  Pa., 
and  St.  Jolm  Lutheran  Cluirch,  Mt. 
Pleasant  Mills,  Pa.  His  wife  is  the  for- 
mer Patricia  Honsherger  x'56. 

The  Rev.  Dwight  A.  Huseman  '57 
was  graduated  from  the  Lutheran  Theo- 
logical Seminary  in  Philadelphia.  He 
was  called  by  the  Board  of  .American 
.Missions  of  the  ULC.\  to  organize 
Christ  the  King  Lutlieran  Church  in 
Franklin  Park,  N.  J.  Pastor  Huseman 
is  engaged  to  Sandra  KitnincI  x'6<),  who 
i.s  a  senior  at  Columbia  University 
School  of  Nursing  in  New  York  City. 

The  Rev.  ]olw  Allen  Roshon  '57  re- 
ceived a  Bachelor  of  Divinit>-  degree 
from  Cettysburg  Theological  Seminary 
in   Ck'ttyshurg.      He    is   pastor   of   Graeff 


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A  22  Lycoming  H 

A  26  Wilkes   A 

A  29  .■Mbright  H 

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M  6  Wilkes  H 

M  9  Lycoming    A 

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Ml.T  Wasliington    A 

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A  15  Lebanon  Valley  A 

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A  22  Lycoming  H 

A  26  Wilkes   A 

M    1  Washington     H 

M   4  Juniata          A 

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M  6     Lycoming  H 

M  9     Juniata  H 
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Meet 


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HARRIS  HUSEMAN 


ROSHON  ZACHARIAS 


l.iitlicran  Cliurcli,  Cairni)rook,  Pa.  .nid 
MKirried  to  the  former  .Vhiicv/  Zitiiincr- 
nitin   -59. 

Carol  Xcicharias  '5H  was  graduated 
from  Cornell  Uni\ersity-New  York  Hos- 
pital School  of  Nursing  and  received  her 
Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in  nursing. 
She  has  accepted  a  statf  nursing  position 
at  the  New  York  Hospital. 

BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Joyce  and  David  E.  Solomon  '5S, 
a  son,  Daniel  Wayde,  April  1,  1960. 
5525  Rockleigh  Drive,  Baltimore  27,  Md. 

To  Leroy  and  Mimi  Voglcr  Ol.wn  '52. 
a  son,  Thomas  Edward,  April  3,  1960. 
329  Nichols  Ave.,  McDaniel  Crest.  Wil- 
mington  3,   Del. 

To  the  Re\ .  John  D.  •56  and  Janit 
Gerner  Yeich,  '56,  a  son,  Stephen  An- 
drew, April  4,  1960.  Nittany  Valley 
Lutheran  Parish,  R.  D.  =t2,  Howard.  Pa. 

To  Frank  R.  and  Joann  Mosholdcr 
Layman  '54,  a  son,  Gregg  Alan,  April 
13,  1960.  219  N.  Park  A\-c.,  Somerset, 
Pa. 

To  Dr.  George  '54  and  Claire  llaggcr- 
tij  Hciiker  '54,  a  daughter,  Karen  Patrice, 
April   28,    1960. 

To  Eleanor  and  Willimn  Sliiilt  '60.  a 
(laugliter,  Suzanne  Marie,  May  17,  1960. 
1624   Bevan   Road,   Pittsburgh  27,  Pa. 

To  Paul  and  Cecelia  B.  Atiman  Cicco- 
Irllo  '50,  a  son,  Conrad,  May  18,  1960. 
H.  D.  #2,  Bo.\  491,  Portage,  Pa. 

To  Nancy  and  Kent  R.  Weller  '50,  a 
second  son.  May  26,  1960.  R.  D.  #1, 
Clo\'crly   .\cres,   Miilcrsliurg,    Pa, 

In  Orville  and  Jean  Hone  Lamer  '54. 


a  second  son.  Neil  Kevin,  June  3,  1960. 
315  Edgehill  Road,  York,  Pa. 

Til  Susquehanna  Dean  and  Mrs.  Wil- 
hclni  Heuning,  a  daughter,  Katherine 
Louise,  June  4,   1960. 

To  Don  '50  and  Flora  Barnhart  Wiss- 
inger  '51,  a  daughter  Brenda  Ka>,  June 
I  I.    1960. 

In  Man  T.  '5S  and  I'al  Daun  Borllr 
.\'5S.  a  daughter,  Karen  Louise,  June  16, 
1960,  Stuttgart,  Germany.  US.56310611 
Co.  A-146,  Med.  APO  176,  N.  'l . 

To  William  C.  '54  and  Helen  Siiaetli 
Cluirch  .v'55,  a  .son,  William  Douglas, 
June  20,  1960.  3  Kubula  A\<-.,  Carter- 
et, N.  J. 

To  James  and  Loi.s  Fi.ther  Fredriekson 
'53.  a  daughter.  Ruth  Lois,  July  6,  1960. 
1516  Boulevard.  W  estfield,   \.  J. 

To  R.  Jolm  and  Lillian  Ilooier  Bloom- 
(inist  '50,  a  daughter,  Lisa  Lynne,  July 
14.  I960.  222  Frontenac  Road,  Mar- 
(juette  Heights,  Pekin,  111. 

To  Ralph  and  \ancy  Bogar  Hollijield 
x53,  a  son,  David  Dee,  July  17,  1960. 
Saxonburg,  Pa. 

To  Spurgeon  ami  Barlxira  Easloii  Joints 
'52,  a  daughter,  Mary  Easton,  July  19, 
1960.  .531  Kings  Highway,  Pleasaiit 
Valley  Apts.  M-1,  Moore.stown,  N.  J. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  David  E.  McKenty, 
a  son,  Daniel  Land,  August  8,  1960.  Mr. 
McKenty  is  an  instructor  in  English  at 
Susquehanna. 

To  Park  H.  '57  and  Denece  Sewhard 
llanssler  '5.9,  a  daughter,  Hope  Elizabeth, 
August    12,    I960. 

Meet  at   ULC 
Convention 

Siisqiieliaima  alumni  and  friends 
will  gather  lor  luncheon  in  .\tlantic 
City,  N.  J.,  on  \\'ednesda\-,  Octo- 
ber 19  in  connection  with  the  bi- 
ennial convention  of  the  United 
Lutheran  Church   in   .\inerica. 

Officials  from  "home  base"  who 
will  be  on  hand  to  greet  conven- 
tion-goers include  Dr.  Gustave  W. 
Weber,  president;  Dr.  .\lbert  \. 
Zimmer,  dean  of  students:  Don 
W  issinger,  alumui  director;  and 
(Jeorge  Taiukc,  puhlic  rci.itious  di- 
rector. 

.\11  offici;il  (lelcgiitcs,  \  isitors 
and  other  Sus(jiu'h;iiHi,ins  in  the 
;u'e;i  ;u-e  welcome  to  iittcud  (lie 
e\('ut.  which  takes  phice  ;it  the 
.\hidison  Hotel  ;it  12  noon.  Cost 
will  be  %-l:M)  per  person,  including 
gratuit\'. 

SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


DEATHS 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


Andrew  T.  MclwUs  '2S  April  1956. 
Mr.  Nicliolls  taught  English  in  the 
Throop,  Pa.  School  District. 

Stewart  Peters  '21  of  Lewistown,  Pa. 
October  18,  1957. 

Dorothy  E.  Gashiiu  '36  June  1,  1959. 
She  had  lived  in  Rixerside,  Pa. 

Kathryn  Bruch  Nehon  '14  spring  of 
1960,  Mrs.  Nelson  was  a  native  of 
Muncy,  Pa.,  and  had  been  living  in 
Tampa,  Fla.  Her  husband,  the  Rev. 
Walter  Nelson,   and  two  sisters   survive. 

James  Deane  '35  spring  of  1960.  He 
had  been  a  teacher  in  the  Locust  Gap 
High  School. 

Ray  D.  Wathiiis  '33.  Selinsgro\e,  June 
2,  1960.  Mr.  Watkins  will  be  remem- 
bered b\'  man\  alumni  as  proprietor  of 
the  Blue  Hill  Restaurant.  He  served  in 
the  U.  S.  Army  during  World  War  II  in 
the  European  Theater.  His  wife,  moth- 
er, and  two  sisters  survive. 

Nancy  Miller  VanAlen  x'26  of  North- 
umberland, Pa.  June  22,  1960.  Her  hus- 
band, a  daughter  and  tv\'0  granddaugh- 
ters survive. 

Dr.  Donald  Stiher  x'43,  former  den- 
tist in  Selinsgrove.  June  29,  1960.  After 
practicing  dentistry  in  Selin.sgrove  for 
sexeral  years  Dr.  Stiber  ser\ed  two  years 
with  the  Navy  and  one  in  the  Marine 
Corps,  after  which  he  opened  dental  of- 
fices in  Atlanta,  Ga.  where  he  had  been 
located  for  the  past  nine  years. 

Dr.  Joseph  W.  Shaffer  '07  of  Harris- 
burg,  July  22,  1960.  Dr.  Shaffer  began 
as  a  practicing  physician  in  Elizabeth- 
ville  in  1914  and  since  1918  maintained 
offices  in  Harrisburg.  For  more  than  -30 
years  he  served  on  the  staff  and  as  con- 
sultant at  tlie  Harrisburg  Hospital.  Sur- 
vivors include  his  wife,  a  daughter  and 
a  son;  one  sister  and  two  brothers. 

Dr.  Ira  \V .  Bingaman  '06,  Quincy,  111., 
formerly  of  Middleburg,  Pa.,  summer 
1960.  Dr.  Bingaman  was  ordained  in 
Pennsyhania  in  1909  and  was  pastor  of 
St.  James  Lutheran  Church,  Ashland, 
Neb.,  before  undertaking  later  pastorates. 
Survi\'ing  are  his  wife  Clara  Roppel  Bin- 
gaman  08,  three  daughters,  five  sons,  a 
brother  the  Rew  Reide  Bingaman  '23, 
his  wife  .\/inam  Rearick  Bingaman  '24, 
two  sisters.  16  grandchildren  and  three 
great  grandchildren. 

Frank  Wilbur  Longenecker  August  6, 
1960.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife.  Flora 
Htdl  Longenecker  '27,  1607  N,W.  4th 
Street,  Miami  .35,  Fla. 

Regina  Mcrtz  Elhright  x'OS,  Anna  Wet- 
zel  Henry  16,  Hershey.  Pa.  and  Leila  H. 
Magee  x.  Centre  Hall,  Pa.,  are  deceased 
according  to  word  received  from  Jacob 
F.  Wrt;e/  '25  of  Centre  Hall,  Pa. 


TURNER-WALKER 

Virginia  M.  Walker  '48  to  Brice  W. 
Turner  November  30,  1957,  Baltimore, 
Md.  Brice  is  in  the  securities  business 
and  the  couple  has  moved  into  a  new 
home  at  11  \\'esleigh  Drive,  Simpson- 
\ille,    Md. 

MOORE-HAASE 

Stephanie  Haase  '60  to  Gary  Moore  '61 
January  29,   1960. 

KOLB-RENFER 

Jean  Renfcr  '44  to  Harry  J.  Kolb  Feb- 
ruar>    20,    1960.      The   couple   reside   at 
1218  Ri\crside  Drive,  Wilmington  3,  Del. 
SCHROCK-BOWMAN 

Marian  E.  Bowman  x'59  to  Rodney  K. 
Schrock  April  15,  1960  in  tlie  First 
Evangelical  Brethren  Church,  Somerset, 
Pa.  Marian  is  financial  secretary  for  the 
Somerset  .\rea  Schools  and  a  private 
organ  and  piano  teacher.  Her  husband 
is  associated  with  the  American  Tele- 
phone and  Telegraph  Company.  They 
hve  at  Rear  .331  W.  Main  St.,  Somerset, 
Pa. 

LOVE-RONNGREN 

Maria  Susan  Runngren  '56  to  Richard 
H.  Love  '57  April  30,  1960  in  Pennsau- 
ken,  N.  J.  Louis  Heinze  '58  served  as 
an  usher.  Dick  is  a  special  agent  for 
Northwestern  Mutual  Insurance  Com- 
pany in  Harrisburg.  The  couple  is  liv- 
ing at  Rudy  Road  and  25th  Street,  Tay- 
lor Park,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

KISSINGER-MINNIER 

Eleanor  Minnier  to  William  Kissinger 
'61  May  28,  1960  in  Hassinger's  White 
Chiu-ch,  Middleburg  R.  D.,  Pa,  The  Rev. 
W.  R.  Fitzgerald  '11  perfoniied  the  cer- 
emony. Bill  is  a  senior  at  Susquehanna 
and  is  employed  at  the  Selinsgrove  State 
School. 

WILLAUER-MYERS 

Gloria  Ann  Myers  '58  to  Robert  A. 
Willaucr  '58  May  28,  1960  in  the  Sem- 
inary Chapel,  Gettysburg,  Pa.  James 
Wright  '58  w-as  best  man;  bridesmaids 
were  Carolyn  Gillaspie  '58  and  Mary 
Moore  '58:  Robert  Kerchoff  '58  served  as 
an  usher. 

MILLER-FROST 

Roberta  Jane  Frost  to  Laurancc  Miller 
'61  June  4,  1960  in  First  Lutheran 
Church,  Selinsgrove.  The  bride  was 
given  in  marriage  by  her  brother  Fred- 
erick '56.  Lorraine  Kelly  Bruhaker  '59 
served  as  matron  of  honor.  Gilbert  As- 
kew '61  was  best  man  and  Grace  Heffel- 
finger  Ferguson  '25  was  organist.  Roberta 
is  the  daughter  of  Mrs.  Georgeine  Fick- 
es  Frosi  '28  and  the  late  Rev.  Samuel  R. 
Frost  '26.  She  is  serving  as  Nursing 
Arts    Supervisor    at    the    Geisinger    Hos- 


pital School  of  Nursing.  Laurance  served 
■four  years  as  a  member  of  the  U.  S.  -■Mr 
Force  Band  and  is  a  senior  at  S.  U. 
SIMON-SLYOFF 

Marilyn  Shjoff  x'58  to  Robert  C,  Sim- 
on June  4,  1960  in  Grace  Methodist 
Church,   Pliiladelphia, 

CAIRNS-CORNELIUS 

Carol  Ann  Cornelius  to  Robert  C. 
Cairns  '63  June  5,  1960  in  Albright  Ev- 
angelical United  Brethren  Church,  Sun- 
bury.  William  C.  Woelkers  .5.9  served 
as  usher.  The  bride  is  employed  on  the 
nursing  stall  at  Geisinger  Memorial  Hos- 
pital. Bob,  a  student  at  Susquehanna, 
is  employed  as  a  draftsman  for  Trailco 
Manufacturing  and  Sales.  The  couple 
live  at  207  South  Fourth  St.,  Sunbury. 
ROGERS-BOUCHARD 

Marie  Alice  Bouchard  '60  to  James 
Robert  Rogers  '63  June  5,  1960  at  the 
First  Methodist  Church  in  Stratford, 
Conn.  Joyce  Bond  '60  was  the  vocalist; 
Barbara  Yoder  '60  and  Gay  '62,  sister  of 
the  bride,  served  as  bridesmaids.  Marie 
is  teaching  at  Penns  Creek  and  Jim  has 
returned  to  S,  U,  They  live  at  R,  D,  3, 
Selinsgrove, 

ALBRIGHT-BISCHOFF 

Chris-tina  Bi.'ichoff  x'62  to  John  R.  Al- 
bright  Jr.   '59   June    11,    1960   in   Olivet 
Lutheran  Church,  Sylvania,  Ohio,  Donald 
Wincy  '60  served  as  best  man, 
McFALL-McFALL 

Margaret  I.  McFall  to  Robert  R.  Mc- 
Fall   x'43    in    Trinity    Lutheran    Church, 
Selinsgrove  June   11,   1960,     Bob  is  pro- 
prietor of  the  Hotel  Governor  Snyder. 
SHAUGHNESSY-HESS 

Marilyn  Hess  x'61  to  Frank  X.  Shaugh- 
nessy  June  11,  1960  in  Shenandoah,  Pa. 
Karen  Goeringer  '61  served  as  one  of 
the  bridesmaids.  The  couple  is  residing 
in  Hudson  Towers  Apartments,  Apt.  4-D, 
7212  Boulevard  East,  North  Bergen, 
N.   J. 

REAMER-SEAMAN 

Jane  Seaman  to  Dr.  Donald  M.  Rea- 
mer '56  June  18,  1960,  Paul  D.  Olbrich 
'59  and  Glen  E.  Stnith  '56  served  as  ush- 
ers, Thiry  Reamer  Olbrich  '57  was  one 
of  the  bridesmaids.  The  newlyweds 
have  an  apartment  at  Geisinger  Memorial 
Ho.spital  in  Danville,  Pa. 

PATTERSON-TROUP 

Jacqueline  Troup  to  Dale  L.  Patterson 
'59  June  21,  1960,  The  Rev.  Benjamin 
Lotz,  associate  professor  of  religion  and 
philosophy  at  Susquehanna,  assisted  in 
the  marriage  ceremony.  Roger  Holtzap- 
ple  '59  served  as  usher.  Dale  is  associ- 
ated with  Diehl  and  Dieck,  Accountants, 
Sunbury. 


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ANDERSON-MEERBACH 
Irene  Meerhach  '34  to  Kenneth  A.  An- 
derson Jr.  June  25,  1960.  Irene  received 
her  M.A.  degree  from  Cohinibia  Univer- 
.sity  in  June  of  1959  and  is  serving  as 
cliairman  of  the  EngHsh  Department  at 
Mt.  Hebron  Junior  High  Schiwl,  Upper 
Montdair,  X.  J.  Tlie  couple  resides  in 
East  Orange.  .\.  J. 

HERBSTER-HENRV 

Catherine  Catni>hell  Henry  '59  to 
Gerald  C.  Herhster  '58  June  25,  1960  in 
tlie  Linden  Reformed  Church,  Linden, 
N.  J.  Wedding  selections  were  present- 
ed In-  .\liee  Patterson  '5H,  organist.  Julia 
Staiiffer  Bender  x'59  and  Betsy  Walker 
'59  were  bridesmaids.  Sehon  Baily 
'57  was  best  man  and  Robert  Lewis  '5.S 
served  as  usher.  The  bride  is  on  the 
faculty  of  Linden  High  School.  Gerald 
was  discharged  from  the  U.  S.  Anny, 
Fort  Sill,  Okla.  in  June  and  is  an  account- 
ant with  Price  Watcrhouse,  N.  Y.  C. 
RICIIIE-SHrMAN" 

Margaret  Jane  Shuinan  to  Ray  E. 
Richie  '60  June  25,  1960  in  Trinity  Lu- 
theran Church,  Shamokin,  Pa.  The  Rev. 
John  D.  IcJies  '42  officiated  at  the  cere- 
mony. Ralph  Ferraro  '60  served  as  ush- 
er. The  bride  is  a  member  of  the  fac- 
ulty at  West  Sn\der  High  School,  Bea- 
\er  Springs,  Pa.  and  Ra>  is  teaching  and 
coaching  in  the  Western  .\rea  Joint  High 
School,   Mifflinburg,  Pa. 

SHANK-NONNEMACHER 

June  Nonnemarher  '60  to  Denny  Shank 
'60  June  25.  1960  in  Allentown.  Pa.  Jitn 
Middleswarlh  '60  served  as  best  man. 
Jauet  Zortnian  '60  was  one  of  the  brides- 
maids and  Allen  R(nee  '60,  an  usher.  The 
couple  is  living  at  1009  E.  Cliveden  St., 
Philadelphia  19. 

SPECK-REBUCK 

Esther  M.  Rehuck  '60  to  Howard  E. 
Speck  Jr.  '60  June  25,  1960  in  Salem 
Lutheran  and  Reformed  Cliurch,  Kling- 


erstown.  Pa.  Both  the  bride  and  groom 
are  teaching  social  studies  at  Bensalem 
High  School.  The\  li\e  in  Le\ittown,  Pa. 

KHALOUF-THOMPSON 
Dr.  Shirley  Ann  Thompson  '54  to  Dr. 
Herlxrt  Charles  Klialouf  July  9.  1960  in 
Memorial     Methodist     Church,     Quarry- 
\ille.   Pa. 

BOOP-CROVES 
Joanne  .Armstrong  Grows  to  Gdrdoii 
Charlton  Boop  '56  July  10,  1960,  Old 
St.  James  Church,  Stanton,  Del.  Gordon 
is  a  member  of  the  bank  examination 
staff  of  tile  Federal  Reser\e  Bank  of 
Philadelphia.  The  couple  is  residing  at 
.314  Beeson  .A\e.,  Hillcrest,  \\  ihnington, 
Del. 

PACE-WALKER 
Mary  Elizabeth  Walker  '5.9  to  Peter 
Paul  Pace  '59  JuK  16,  1960  in  Moxham 
Lutheran  Church,  Johnstown,  Pa.  The 
Re\ .  Benjamin  Lotz,  associate  professor 
of  religion  and  philosophy  at  Suscjiie- 
hanna,  assisted  in  the  marriage  cere- 
mon\'.  The  bride  was  given  in  marriage 
h\  her  father.  Dr.  Ernest  F.  Walker  '21. 
Catherine  Henry  Herbster  '5.9  was  mat- 
ron of  lionor.  .\mong  the  bridesmaids 
were  Susan  Lehman  '59,  Eleanor  Pour- 
ron  '59  and  Joan  Shetterly  '.59.  Harry 
Haney  Jr.  '59,  Glenn  Slwwalter  .59, 
George  Thies  '59  and  Ernest  R.  Walker 
'53  served  as  ushers.  Pete  is  associated 
with  Pomeroy's,  Inc.  in  Harrisburg  and 
till-  couple  is  at  home  in  Mechanicsburg. 

CURTIS-BRENNEMAN 
Joan    Louise   Brcnneman   '61    to   Sam- 
uel M.  Curtis  August  6,   1960  in  Lewis- 
burg      (Pa.)      Methodist     Church.      Pat 
Bodle   '60  served   as  one  of  the  brides- 
maids and  Joyce  Bond  '60  performed  as 
vocalist.     Joan  is  a  senior  at  S.  U. 
STILLER-HECK 
Mary  Ann   Heck    .59   to   Ruyiuonil   W. 
Stiller    .59  August  6,   1960  in   St.  John's 
Lutheran  Church,  Jersey  Shore,  Pa.    The 


Rev.  W.  R.  Fitzgerald  '11  united  the 
couple  in  marriage.  He  was  assisted  by 
the  Re\.  Roy  A.  Guttshall  '44.  Brides- 
maids were  Anne  Reynolds  '5.9  and  Jan- 
ice Conway  x'61.  Stanley  DeCamp  '58 
and  Gilbert  A.skew  '61  served  as  ushers. 
M.irv  .\nn  is  a  music  instructor  in  the 
pul)lic  schools  of  Greenwich,  Conn.,  and 
R.i\  is  studving  tor  .i  master's  degree 
in  sacred  music  at  L'nion  Theological 
Seminary,  New  York  City. 

KLEPPER-SHILLING 
liarhara  Shilling  '60  to  David  Klepper 
Jr  August  7,  1960  in  York,  Pa.  The 
brides  father,  the  Rev.  Ru.s.sell  T.  Shill- 
ing. '29  and  her  bn)ther  the  Re\ .  Fred 
"55  officiated  at  the  ceremoiiv.  Harriet 
Gearhart  '61  was  soloist:  Stan  Shillitig 
'57,  also  a  brother  of  the  bride,  was  an 
usher;  Pat  Campbell  '60  and  Sue  Apgar 
'60  served  as  bridesmaids.  Mrs.  Flora 
Ellmore  Shilling  x'33  is  mother  of  the 
bride. 

RAE.SSLER-BOND 
Joyce  Bond  '60  to  Kinneth  Raessler 
August  20,  1960  in  East  Stroudsburg. 
Pa.  Ellie  Jacobs  x'60,  Marie  Bouchard 
Rogers  '60,  Sue  Apgar  '60  and  Helen 
Harding  '60  served  as  bridesmaids. 

GULP-KEENER 

Kathryn  Keener  '60  to  Lawrence  Culp 
'60  August  20,   1960. 

SCHOCH-HESSEL 

Constance  Hessel  to  David  E.  Schoch 
x'.Se  August  20,  1960  in  the  Darby  (Pa.) 
Episcopal  Church.  Dave  attended  Sus- 
(juehanna  and  served  with  the  Army  in 
CJermanv  before  enrolling  at  Kutztown 
State  College  where  he  and  his  wife  re- 
ceived bachelor's  degrees  in  art  educa- 
tion .August  7.  Mrs.  Schoch  is  teaching 
art  in  the  Chester  schools  and  Dave  has 
l)cen  employed  as  an  art  teacher  at 
Chadd's  Ford  School,  Dave's  father  is 
George  S.  00;  his  mother,  Mrs.  Peg 
Schoch  was  formerlv-  an  S.  V.  employee. 


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Directory  of  Officers 
1960-61 

SUSQUEHANNA  UNIVERSITY 
General  Alumni  Association 


President 
Honorary  President 

Historian 
First  Vice  President 


Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43,  1306  Ktcl  Fux  Court,   Iow.mjii  4,  Md. 

Dr.  John  I.  W'oodrutt  '88,  305  University  Ave.,  Sclinsgrove,  Pa. 

Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08,  405  University  Ave.,  Sehn.sgrove,  Pa. 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Chalfcc  '27,  1403  Madison  Ave.,  Bethlohem,  Pa. 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  Ccigle  '35  Administration  Bldg.,  8tli  and  Washington  Sts., 

Reading,  Pa. 
B.  Mary  Sliipe  '42,  1044  Masser  St.,  Sunbury,  Pa. 
\\'.  David  Gross  '47,  410  N.  9tli  St.,  Sehnsgrove,  Pa. 

Paul  M.  Haines  '31,  4401  Van  Buren  St.,  University  Park,  Hyattsvillc,  Md 
Peter  Shuty  '38,  5518  Jane  St.,  Pittsburgh  25,  Pa. 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37,  201  MorKii  A\c.,  Bryn  Mawr,  Pa. 

Representative  on  University  Board  of  Directors 
Perce  Appleyard  x'22,  1155  Peunid  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa.  Representative  to  Athletic  Committee 
John  M.  Auten  '28,  24  South  5tli  St.,  Sunbury.  Pa.  Representative  to  Athletic  Committee 


Second  Vice  President 

Recording  Secretary 

Treasurer 

Mem  her-at-Large 

Member-at-Large 


President 
Vice  President 
Secretary 
Treasurer 

President  pro  tern 

President 

President 

Vice  President 

Secretary-Treasurer 


District  Club  Organizations 

ALTOONA 

Dr.  Millard  Fisher  '50,  Hollidaysburg  State  Hospital,  HoUidaysburg,  Pa. 
The  Rev.  Jerome  Cuss  '36,  206  Third  Ave.,  Altoona,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Mary  VVeaverling  Garber  '32,  600  Oakmont  Place,  Roaring  Spring,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Stella  Risser  Cole  '23,  1114  N.  Cambria  St.,  Bellwood,  Pa. 

BALTIMORE 
Frank  V.  Compton  '52,  2512  Edgewood  Aw..  Baltimore  14,  Md. 

CALIFORNIA 
Dr.  Robert  N.  Troutman  '26,  434  W.  12tli  St.,  Clar<niout,  Calif. 

CENTRE-UNION 
Dr.  Andrew  V.  Kozak  '32,  226  Coral  St.,  State  College,  Pa. 
Paul  D.  Reamer  '31,  Laurelton,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Shirley  Showalter  Boyer  '50,  520  Market  St.,  Mifllinburg,  Pa. 

HARRISBURG 
Lester  C.  Heilman  Jr.  '52,  350  S.  Houcks  Hoad,  Colonial  Park,   Ilarrisburg,  Pa.         President 
Mrs.  Marjorie  Stapleton  Deibert  '46,  29  Runyon  Road,  Hunmiclstown,  Pa.  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Catherine  Byrod  Whitman  '44,  33  Pine  St..  Steelton,  Pa.  Secretary-Treasurer 

HAZLETON 
Karl  H.  Young  '41,  218  W.  th  St.,  Hazleton.  Pa, 
John  P.  Senko  '31,  Sugarlnaf,  Pa. 

JOHNSTOWN 
Dr.  Ernest  F.  Walker,  1700  Siuishine  Ave.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
Percy  B.  Davis  '26,  248  Main  St.,  Rear,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Janet  \\  elf  Stctler  '50,  128  Ravine  A\e.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
Robert  Gabreina  *40,  84  Osborne  St.,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Rutli  Williimison  Kelly  '36,  109  Walnut  St.,  Davidsville,  Pa. 

Executive  Committee  Representative 

LEHIGH   VALLEY 

Lewis  M.  Howells  '37,  1063  Fourth  St.,  Ca(asaut]ua,  Pa. 

Mrs.  Anne  Geating  Landis  '27,  19th  and  Allru  Sticils,  .Mlmtown,  Pa. 

LEWISTOWN 
Maurice  C.  Shcaffer  '32,  714  S.  Grand  St.,  Lewistown,  Pa.  Presid-nt 

Robert  C.  Fellows  '47,  403  East  Walnut  St.,  Lewistown,  Pa.  Vice  Presidjnt 

Aloysius  '48  and  Phyllis  I.  Swartz  Derr  '49,  Maple  Grove  Road,  Belleville,  Pa.  Secretary 

Estlier  Cressman  '20,  118  Fleming  Ave.,  Lewistown,  P.i.  Treasurer 

MT.   CARMEL-SHAMOKIN 
S.  John  Price  '42,  14.35  Mark<t  St.,  Ashland.  Pa.  Presklent 

Howard  J.  Wcrtz  '30,  602  Cameron  St.,  Shamokin,  Pa.  Secretary 

Continued  on  back  cover 


President 
Vice  President 

President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


Pres'dent 
Secretary 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


ON   OUR  COVER 

Seeing  double  —  twice?  They're  two 
sets  of  twins  who  are  members  of  this 
year's  freshman  dass  at  Susquehanna: 
Joan  and  Joyce  Lo\\ry  of  North  Arling- 
ton, N.  J.  and  Jim  and  Larry  Skinner  of 
Mt.  Kisco,  N.  Y. 

Construction  in  the  background  is  the 
new  domiitory  for  women  south  ol  the 
liockey  field.  It,  too,  has  a  double— a 
dormitory  for  men  on  the  west  campus. 
The  two  dorms  are  considerably  further 
along  as  you  read  this  and  will  be  ready 
for  occupancy  next  September. 

Photo  was  made  during  a  wann,  late 
autumn  —  before  the  snows  came  and 
brought  with  them  one  of  the  toughest 
cold  spells  in  years.  Official  Sehnsgrove 
temperature  one  morning  in  December 
was  21  below  zero. 

AND    INSIDE 

All  alumni  who  have  children  looking 
forward  to  college  are  urged  to  read 
"It  Gets  Tougher  and  Tougher"  by  Dan 
MacCuish,  on  page  4. 

Don't  miss  "Preacher  at  Birdland," 
page  15.  This  is  a  reprint  from  News- 
week, about  our  own  John  Gensel  '40. 

Do  you  have  items  for  publication  in 
the  Alummjs.''  Send  them  to  us  any- 
time. But,  remember,  deadline  is  the 
first  of  the  month  prior  to  the  month  of 
Issue. 

Happy  New  Year  to  all! 


The  SUSaUEMMR  RLUMMS 


Director  of  Alutnni  Relations 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanna  Alumijus 
George  R.  F.  Tamke 


Vol.  30 


DECEMBER  1960 


No.  2 


CONTENTS 


Directory  of  Officers  1960-61 


INSIDE  FRONT  COVER 


It  Gets  Tougher  and  Tougher 4 

by  Dan  MacCuish 

Homecoming    Was    Great! 6 

Club  News       9 

Loyalty  Fund  Closes  at  Successful  $12,474     ....  11 

Across  Don's  Desk 13 

by  Don  Wissinger  '50 

Preacher  at  Birdland 15 

Loved  For  What  He  Is 17 

Susquehannans  on  Parade 18 

Born  Crusaders 22 

Deaths 23 

S.  U.  Weddings 23 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  .\ct  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  year  by  Sus(iuehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


DECEMBER     1960 


IT  GETS  TOUGHER  AND  TOUGHER 


by    DAN    MacCUISH 

Mr.  MacCuish,  a  graduate  of 
Columbia  University,  is  director 
of    admissions    at    Susquehanna, 


Alumnus  Jolin  Q.  bioiiglit  his  son  to  the  campus 
recenth-,  and  in  tlie  Admissions  Office  he  frankly  ad- 
mitted that  if  he  were  applying  for  admission  today  he 
would  not  be  accepted.  "But  Dad,"  said  the  son. 
"how  come  you  think  I  can  make  it  so  easily?" 

The  son  madi'  it.  which  only  pro\es  two  things: 
Suscjuehanna  alumni  know  how  to  bring  up  their 
children,  and  their  children  are  sure  their  parents  must 
have  been  given  a  terrific  break  when  they  managed  to 
get  into  college. 

What  about  sons  and  daughters  of  aliunni.  and 
college  admission? 

At  the  outset,  let  it  be  said  that,  if  at  all  possible, 
preference  will  be  given  to  children  of  alumni  if  ad- 
mission to  S.  U.  would  be  in  the  best  interests  of  the 
student,  and  if  application  is  made  early  enough. 

Let's  face  it.  Each  year  it  is  getting  tougher  and 
tougher  to  get  into  college.  Many  students  who  woidd 
have  been  admitted  last  year  will  fail  to  gain  admission 
to  college  this  year.  And  there  are  many  who  will  be 
admitted  this  year  who,  if  they  were  a  year  later,  would 
fail  to  get  in  next  year. 

Last  year  Susciuehanna  University  could  have  ac- 
cepted another  200  students,  if  there  had  been  room, 
and  if  the  admission  requirements  had  been  as  they 
were  just  a  few  years  ago. 

But  the  admissions  picture  is  changing  each  year  — 
and  will  ]vobal)]y  '.ontinue  to  do  so  for  the  next  ten 
years. 

In  the  admissions  field,  there  is  toda\'  more  study 
and  change  than  we  have  seen  in  the  past  50  >'ears. 
How  can  you  identify  the  student  who  will  be  successful 
in  college?  Is  there  a  "right"  college  for  every  stud- 
ent? Can  motivation  be  measured?  How  can  the 
"late-bloomer"  be  found?  Is  it  not  good  for  a  college 
to  have  in  its  student  body  some  "average"  students  as 
well  as  strong  students?    Should  there  be  a  relationship 


between  the  strength  of  the  facult\'  and  the  (}iiality  of 
the  student  accepted?  Are  we  going  too  far  with 
tests?  Should  students  be  granted  admission  to  college 
before  the  senior  year  in  high  school?  ^\'hat  about  the 
exciting  field  of  Advanced  Placement?  And  so  on. 
Questions  like  these  are  constantly  being  studied. 

It  is  difficult  to  pick  up  a  magazine  toda\'  without 
reading  some  article  or  reference  to  the  problems  of 
college  admission.  It  is  no  wonder  that  alumni  as  well 
as  students  are  confused  as  well  as  concerned. 

Fighting  this  problem  at  Susquehanna  is  a  strong 
committee  carefully  chosen  by  President  Weber.  Be- 
lie\'ing  that  it  is  not  a  one-man  job.  Dr.  Weber  asked 
the  following  to  sit  in  judgment  o\'er  each  and  every 
application  received:  Dean  Wilhelm  Reuning,  Regis- 
trar Peter  W.  Elkington,  De;in  of  Students  Albert  A. 
Zinimer,  and  a  member  chosen  by  the  faculty.  For 
the  past  two  years.  Professor  Philip  C.  Bossart  has  been 
the  faculty  representative.  As  director  of  admissions, 
I  act  as  chairman  of  the  committee.  Dr.  M'eber.  him- 
self, rarely  misses  a  meeting. 


The  icholc  mutter  of  coUciic  admissions  has 
come  in  for  special  attention  iliirinii  recent 
years.  Al  Sitscjuehiinna.  there  are  etirrcnthj 
3()()  percent  more  ijouiiiX  }>eo])le  expressiniS.  in- 
terest in  admission  than  there  were  a  year 
aiio.  Hence,  we  asked  Mr.  MacCtiisli  to  sum 
up  Sns(pichan)i<i's  iidmissions  slonj  for  ihc 
henefil  of  tdninni  whose  children  or  friends 
are  approaching:,  collciie  aii.e.  After  ten  years 
on  the  S.  V.  staff.  Mr.  MaiCidsh  is  cminctithj 
(jiialificd  to  discuss  this  subject. 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Alumni  will  be  interested  in  knowing  that  every 
possible  bit  of  information  about  the  candidate  is  con- 
sidered bv  the  committee  when  an  application  is  prt)- 
cessed.  Of  utmost  importance,  of  course,  is  the  high 
school  record.  Rarely  does  a  student  succeed  in  college 
when  he  failed  to  do  well  in  high  school.  Although 
the  student  does  not  always  know  it,  usually  five  teach- 
ers help  us  in  evaluating  his  college  potential.  We  also 
consider  \-er\'  carefidh'  the  recommendation  of  the  prin- 
cipal and  the  guidance  director. 

On  the  high  school  transcript  are  other  items  of 
interest  to  the  committee:  I.  Q.  and  other  standardized 
test  scores,  rank  in  class,  college  recommending  grades, 
significant  school  activities,  etc. 

Next  in  importance  to  the  high  school  record  are 
the  College  Board  scores.  For  a  number  of  years  Sus- 
quehanna has  been  making  use  of  College  Board  scores, 
but  last  year  for  the  first  time  all  candidates  were 
asked  to  take  these  examinations. 

No  college  likes  to  talk  of  a  cut-off  point  with  the 
College  Boards,  and  certainly  we  do  not  have  one.  The 
scores  are  significant,  however,  and  there  is  no  reason 
why  a  student  with  a  good  high  school  record  should 
not  present  acceptable  College  Board  scores.  Since 
the  scores  run  along  a  scale  of  200  to  SOO,  it  is  not  too 
much  to  expect  a  student  to  come  up  with  at  least  500. 

Susquehanna  requires  only  the  morning  section  of 
the  College  Boards  —  kno\vn  as  the  Scholastic  Aptitude 
Tests  (SAT).  They  are  differentiated  from  the  after- 
noon tests  —  known  as  the  Achievement  Tests.  In 
some  few  instances  we  ask  for  the  Achievement  Tests 
also. 

Some  alumni  may  also  have  heard  of  the  Writing 
Sample  of  the  College  Entrance  Examination  Board. 
At  the  present  time  Susquehanna  does  not  require  the 
Writing  Sample. 

In  some  instances,  the  interview  is  very  important, 
particularly  when  there  is  some  evidence  in  the  high 
school  record  that  the  candidate  is  immature,  emotion- 
al, or  physically  handicapped.  Perhaps  more  import- 
ant than  the  interview  itself  is  the  opportunity  it  gives 
the  candidate  to  visit  and  become  acquainted  with 
the  campus. 

Music  students  are  brought  to  the  campus  for  an 
audition  after  their  records  are  approved  by  the  Ad- 
missions Committee. 

The  Admissions  Committee  attempts  to  process 
applications  as  soon  as  they  are  received,  notifying  the 
candidate  within  a  few  days  of  his  acceptance  or  re- 
jection. Sometimes  the  student  is  asked  to  take  the 
College  Boards  again,  or  informed  that  a  de- 
cision cannot  be  made  until  the  final  high  school  grades 
are  in.     After  the  student's  record  is  approved,  he  is 


Admissions  Director  MacCuish  counsels  with 
parents  at  a  College  Night  program  in  New  Lon- 
don, Conn.  Standing  at  rear  is  Joe  Driscoll  '51, 
guidance    counselor    at    the     local     high     school. 


asked  to  submit  a  down  payment  of  $50  which  is  ap- 
plied to  his  expenses  and  reserves  a  place  for  him  in 
the  freshman  class.     This  payment  is  not  refundable. 

The  quota  for  next  September's  class  is  2.50,  with 
approximately  the  same  number  of  men  and  women 
students.  There  are,  of  course,  quotas  for  various  de- 
partments such  as  music,  business,  and  secretarial  sci- 
ence. We  expect  to  receive  600  or  possibly  700  appli- 
cations for  these  250  places  and  the  tragic  fact  is  that 
many  will  be  turned  away  who  would  haxe  made  ex- 
cellent students  and  alumni. 

Now,  how  can  the  alumni  help? 

First,  continue  to  send  us  good  students  year  after 
year.  Our  best  freshmen  come  to  us  from  our  alumni 
and  we  are  proud  of  this.  It  is  perhaps  one  of  our  best 
selling  points  to  be  able  to  tell  prospects  that  most  of 
our  students  are  referred  by  former  students. 

One  suggestion,  however,  comes  from  the  Admis- 
sions Committee.  Before  referring  and  recommending 
a  student,  why  not  check  with  the  high  school  to  learn 
something  about  him?  This  can  very  often  save  em- 
barrassment all  around. 

The  second  important  thing  is  to  refer  the  student 
early.  The  Admissions  Office  would  like  to  know  of 
student  candidates  when  they  are  in  their  junior  year  of 
high  school,  so  that  information  can  be  sent  to  the 
student  about  courses  offered  at  Susquehanna,  admis- 
sion requirements,  etc.  If  we  do  not  hear  of  them  in 
their  junior  year,  please  refer  them  as  early  in  the  sen- 
ior year  as  possible. 

With  all  of  us  working  together,  Susquehanna  will 
continue  to  have  an  outstanding  body  of  students. 
And  continue  to  produce  graduates  well-prepared  for 
leadership  in  this  changing  world— graduates  who  have 
had  the  unique  kind  of  preparation  Susquehanna  offers. 


DECEMBER      1960 


Homecoming 

Was 

Great! 


Paul  Aumiller  '29  and  Chet  Rowe  '52,  both  of 
Selinsgrovc,  took  care  of  registering  the  large 
alumni  turnout  in  the  newly-redecorated  parlor  of 
Seibert  Hall. 


Predictions  for  a  first-rate  1960  Homecoming  came  true  October  14-15  when 
more  than  400  alumni  revisited  Susquehanna  to  take  part  in  a  busy  schedule  of 
special  events.  Traditional  Homecoming  Pageant  took  place  Friday  evening  and 
saw  senior  Ann  Hewes  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.  crowned  Homecoming  Queen  by  Millie 
Barabas  '60,  who  reigned  in  1959.  At  left  is  sophomore  aspirant  Jane  Beers  of 
Allentown,  Pa.  Other  members  of  the  Court  were  junior  Judy  Behrens  of  Tena- 
fly,  N.  J.  and  freshman   Eleanor  Neece  of  Williamsport,  Pa. 


The   weather  was  fine   and   Seibert   porch   served   as   an   outdoor   focal   point   for   old 
friends  to  get  together. 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Game  ball  was  turned  over  by  Queen  Ann  fo  Co-captains  Dick  Der- 
rick and  Neal  Rebuck  at  the  start  of  the  contest. 


Top — Some  old  grads  attended  cornerstone-laying  ceremonies  for 
S.U.'s  two  new  dormitories  on  Saturday  morning.  Now  about  40 
percent  completed,  the  residences  will  be  ready  for  occupancy  in 
September  1961.  Center — Pre-game  Float  Parade  wound  through 
Selinsgrove,  passed  in  review  before  the  balcony  of  the  Governor 
Snyder  Hotel,  and  proceeded  around  University  Field.  Winning 
sorority  float  "We  Auto  Win"  was  that  of  Alpha  Xi  Delta.  Bottom 
— Lambda  Chi  Alpha  won  for  the  fraternities  with  this  mammoth 
Crusader. 

Right — John  Luscko  thrilled  the  partisan  fans  with  his  hard  run- 
ning. The  diminutive  halfback  led  Susquehanna  in  offense  for  the 
year  with    1  1  7  carries  for  474  net  yards. 


Thirsty  alumni  gathered  at  the  punch  bowl  in  Heilman  Hall  following 
the  football  game  .  .  .  and  took  time  to  renew  friendships  and  swap 
stories. 


Business  Was 
Transacted,  Too 

Uospitc  a  morning  fog  which  lifted  early 
enough  not  to  affect  most  Homecoming  ac- 
ti\ities,  more  than  40  alumni  attended  the 
morning  business  meeting  of  the  Alumni  As- 
sociation in  Seibert  Hall.  One  highlight  of 
the  session  was  announcement  that  the  1960 
Loyalty  Fund  had  reached  $10,800  -  well 
over  the  $10,000  goal  (the  Fund  closed  at  the 
end  of  the  year  with  a  total  of  $12,474  re- 
cei\ed ) . 

S.U.  Presidi'iit  (iustave  W".  Weber  report- 
ed to  the  group  on  campus  improvements 
made  since  Alumni  Day.  He  thanked  tlie 
alumni  for  their  loyal  support  and  made  a 
plea  for  an  even  deeper  loyalty  in  forthcom- 
ing  university   development   anil   expansion. 

.\lumni  Association  President  Larry  Isaacs 
'43  re\iewed  developments  within  the  associ- 
ation and  asked  that  all  who  are  called  upon 
for  help  and  leadership  will  cooperate  with 
zeal. 

Two  friends  of  Susquehanna  were  accept- 
ed for  honorary  membership  in  the  associa- 
tion in  tribute  to  tlieir  ser\  ice  to  the  school: 


Below — a  special  treat  for  fraternity  alumni  were 
dedications  of  two  new  fraternity  houses  on  the  west 
campus.  Left — President  Frank  Procopio  addresses 
visitors  at  Lambda  Chi  Alpha.  Right — Bernard  W. 
Krapf,  S.  U.  business  manager  and  assistant  to  the 
president,  speaks  before  friends  and  brothers  of  Theta 
Chi. 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


CLUB   NEWS 


Elected  honorary  members  of  the  S.U. 
Alumni  Association  at  the  last  meeting 
were  Scott  C.  Rea,  drug  executive  of 
Sunbury,  and  Mrs.  Eleanor  Robison  Lan- 
des  of  York,  Pa.,  who  is  the  wife  of  the 
late  Dr.  Latimer  S.  Landes  '11.  Mr.  Rea 
has  been  active  as  fund-raising  chairman 
for  the  new  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  fraternity 
house.  Mrs.  Landes  is  carrying  on  her 
husband's  interest  in  Susquehanna  and  in 
1959  erected  the  Landes  Gateway  to  his 
memory. 

Eleanor  Robison  Landes  and  Seott 
C.  Rea. 

Isaacs  appointed  four  commit- 
tees to  function  for  the  \ear— 

Alumni  Day:  Charles  A.  Morris 
'49,  chairman;  Marjorie  Spogen 
'.50:  Ruth  Bair  Badger  '35;  Ray- 
mond P.  Carman  '30;  John  M. 
.Auten  '28;  The  Re\'.  David  Harris 
'57. 

Nominations:  Dr.  Orris  H.  Aur- 
and  '21,  chairman;  Dr.  James  O. 
Rumbaugh  '50;  Walter  M.  Hertz 
'36;  PaulM.  Haines  '31;  D.  Edgar 
Hutchison  '34;  Mary  Farlling  Holl- 
wa>-  '28. 

Loyaltij  Fund:  H.  Vernon  Blough 
'31,  chairman;  Robert  A.  Cabrenya 
'40;  W.  David  Cross  '47;  Raymond 
G.  Hochstuhl  '47;  Peter  Shuty  '38; 
Robert  L.  Herr  '39. 

Altimni  Awards  <b-  Projects:  Dr. 
Joseph  Hackenberg  '20,  chairman; 
Dr.  Henry  H.  Cassler  '34;  Paul 
Swank  '33;  Louise  E.  West  '39; 
Anna  Reeder  Heimbach  '40. 


SEE 

Public 

Events   Calendar 

Page    21 

BALTIMORE 

Pre\iously  associated  with  the 
Washington,  D.  C.  group  but  inter- 
ested in  closer  fellowship  with  oth- 
ers in  their  iniTncdiate  area,  thirteen 
alumni  met  recently  to  establish 
a  Baltimore  Club.  Spearheading 
the  effort  were  the  Rev.  J.  Leon 
Haines  '40,  and  Frank  '52  and  Cay 
Wagoner  Compton  '48.  Meeting 
was  held  at  the  home  of  Alumni 
Association  President  Larr>'  '43 
and  Louise  Kresge  Isaacs  '45. 

Others  present  were  Dorothy  M. 
Reeder  '28,  Donald  and  Marjorie 
Ditzler  Shafer  '45,  Robert  Mad- 
docks  '47,  Myron  Musser  '30,  Jack 
Bishop  Jr.  '57,  Robert  Winter  '48, 
and  Ted  Oshirak  '54. 

The  Baltimore  Club  is  planning 
another  meeting  for  March  IS. 
Leaders  will  be  contacting  all  al- 
umni in  the  area  during  February. 


At  Larry  Isaacs'  home  in  Baltimore:  Bob 
Winters  '48;  Frank  Compton  '52;  Gay 
Wagoner  Compton  '48;  Ted  Oshirak  '54. 


LEHIGH    VALLEY 

Members  of  the  Lehigh  Valley 
Club  met  in  a  festive  setting  on 
October  29  at  the  Holiday  Inn,  Al- 
lentown,  and  were  treated  to  a 
stimulating  talk  on  "The  Christian 
Influence  in  Higher  Education"  by 
Dr.  Robert  Boyer  '38,  head  of  the 
physics  department  at  Muhlenberg 
College. 

The  club  voted  to  forward  $100 
to    the   Woodruff-Alumni    Scholar- 


ship iund.  Lewis  M.  Ilowells  '37, 
president,  requested  all  committees 
to  continue  functioning  in  anticipa- 
tion of  a  meeting  in  the  spring. 


Executive  Committee  of  new  New  York 
City  Area  Club  includes:  Dr.  Joseph  Mc- 
Lain  '24;  Dick  Westervelt  '50,  secretary- 
treasurer;  The  Rev.  John  Gensel  '40,  vice 
president;  Jack  Thorp  '50;  Diane  Schiike 
'56,    president. 


NEW  YORK  CITY  AREA 

Another  new  district  club  was 
launched  November  16  when  31 
Susquehannans  gathered  at  St. 
Peter's  Lutheran  Church  Parish 
House  in  New  York  City.  All  thrill- 
ed at  President  Weber's  presenta- 
tion of  recent,  current,  and  plan- 
ned-for  activities  on  the  campus. 
Top  spot  on  the  slate  of  the  club's 
first  officers  (see  photo)  went  to 
Diane  Schiike  '56. 

In  addition  to  the  elected  oflBcers 
and  five  parents  and  friends,  these 
alumni  were  present:  Bruce  and 
Marian  Walborn  \\'ortliington  '33, 
Kenneth  and  Naomi  Bingaman  Kin- 
ney '40,  Mrs.  John  C.  Censel  x'45. 
Reed  A.  '38  and  Grace  Drew  Gren- 
inger  '36,  Lyn  Bailey  '51,  Ann 
Schumacher  Vandersluis  x'54,  Mar- 
tha Ertel  Schumaker  '27,  Nancy 
Youhon  '51,  Linda  Youhon  '57, 
Dorothy  \\'assell  Miller  '29,  Harold 
Bingaman  '60,  Robert  F.  \\'ohIson 
'48,  Robert  Hackenberg  '56,  Robert 
Bitting  '51,  Barbara  Pontz  .\'60, 
iMildred  Barabas  "60,  Jane  Myers 
.\'60,  Mary  Eyers  .\'60. 


DECEMBER      I960 


PHILADELPHIA 

Following  Siisqiicluinna's  14-0 
victory  over  Swarthmore  on  Octo- 
ber 8  the  Phil;ulelpliia  Club  hosted 
the  team,  band  and  cheerleaders  at 
HavertowTi's  Temple  Lutheran 
Church.  The  Rev.  Robert  Fisher 
'40,  pastor,  extended  greetings  to 
the  150  guests  and  club  members. 
Dean  W'ilhelm  Reuning  discussed 
academic  ad\anccs  and  plans  for 
Susquehanna's  future.  President 
Alice  Greeger  Pfeffer  '51  appointed 
committees  for  a  winter  social  ac- 
tix'ity  and  a  spring  meeting. 

PITTSBURGH 
Alumni  and  friends  in  the  Pitts- 
burgh area  met  at  the  Jackson  Ho- 
tel, \\'a>nesbnrg  on  October  22  and 
heard  a  rimdowTi  on  progress  at 
Susquehanna  from  Dean  of  Stud- 
ents .\lbert  A.  Zimmer.  Sparked  by 
interest  and  enthusiasm,  the  group 
also  participated  in  a  lively  ques- 
tion and  answer  session.  After  the 
meeting  the  Pittsburghers  cheered 
the  Crusader  football  team  to  an 
exciting  13-9  victory  over  Waynes- 
burg  College. 


At  fhe  Tietbohl  home  in  Reading:  Rich- 
ard Cahn  '58;  S.  U.  Dean  Wilhelm  Reu- 
ning; Ralph  Geigle  '35;  W.  Frank  Lau- 
denslayer   '39;    Allen   Tressler  '29. 


READING 

The  home  of  Dr.  Ralph  '49  and 
Susan  Foltz  Tietbohl  '51  was  the 
scene  of  a  Reading  C^liib  meeting 
on  November  12.  Following  a  cov- 
ered dish  supper  the  group  heard 
Dean  Wilhelm  Reuning  discuss 
Susquehanna's  academic  program. 
Members  responded  with  a  number 


of  pointed  questions  showing  their 
interest  in  the  goings  on  at  Selins- 
grove. 

SUSQUEHANNA  VALLEY 
Head  Football  Coach  Jim  Gar- 
rett took  the  spotlight  on  Septem- 
ber 23  (night  before  the  opening 
game)  at  a  Susquehanna  Valley 
Club  buffet  at  the  Blue  Hill  Res- 
taurant. He  explained  his  training 
methods  to  the  local  alumni  and 
made  modest  predictions  for  the 
season— predictions  wliich  were  far 
exceeded  li\  tlie  7-1  performance 
for  1960.  The  enthusiastic  coach 
was  aided  in  prepping  tiie  locals 
for  the  football  season  by  the  pres- 
ence of  S.  U.'s  first  coach  Dr.  Jolin 
I.  \\'oodruff  '88,  and  George  Schoch 
'00,  who  told  some  pigskin  stories 
from  yesteryear  and  showed  pictur- 
es of  past  teams. 

WILKES-BARRE-SCRANTON 

A  victory  dinner  meeting  was 
held  by  this  club  following  Sus- 
quehanna's 9-0  win  o\'er  ^^'ilkes 
College  on  October  29.  Site  of  the 
gathering  was  the  Kingston  House, 
Kingston.  Special  guests  were 
President  and  Mrs.  Weber  and  Dr. 
John  I.  \\'oodruff,  who  spoke  to  the 
group.  Club  President  Jack  Noon- 
an  '28  appointed  Anna  Jane  Nhner 
'56  to  be  chairman  of  the  nominat- 
ing committee  for  the  upcoming 
spring  meeting. 


Blough  Heads  '61  Fund 

H.  Vernon  Blough  '31,  an  edi- 
torial staff  member  on  tlie  Jolms- 
town  (Pa.)  Tribune-Democrat,  has 
accepted  chairmanship  of  the  1S61 
c  o  m  m  i  1 1  e  e  for  Susquehanna's 
Alumni  Loyalty  Fund. 

No  stranger  to  alumni  funding 
leadership,  Vernon  spent  12  years 
in  the  service  of  his  Alma  Mater, 
eight  of  them  as  alumni  secretary. 
He  was  largely  responsible  for  the 
success  of  S.U.  alumni  funds  in  tiie 
30's  and  early  40's. 


FINAL    RESULTS 

1960 
LOYALTY    FUND 

Living         Contri- 
Class         Members      butors      Amount 


1888  1 

1891  3 

1894  3 

1898  6 

1899  5 

1900  6 

1901  4 

1902  15 

1906  8 

1 907  12 

1908  19 

1 909  26 

1910  23 

1911  16 

1912  23 

1913  16 

1914  23 

1915  33 

1916  31 

1917  33 

1918  27 

1919  30 

1920  45 

1921  52 

1922  48 

1923  40 

1924  55 

1925  70 

1926  78 

1927  97 

1928  147 

1929  145 

1930  121 

1931  145 

1932  106 

1933  89 

1934  85 

1935  76 

1936  74 

1937  56 

1938  53 

1939  57 

1940  79 

1941  63 

1942  69 

1943  50 

1944  36 

1945  32 

1946  30 

1947  55 

1948  88 

1949  121 

1950  133 

1951  82 

1952  97 

1953  100 

1954  115 

1955  70 

1956  95 

1957  92 

1958  93 

1959  118 

1960  88 


1  $215.00 

2  30.00 
2  35.00 
5  185.00 
2  1,120.00 
2  50.00 

2  35.00 

3  60.00 
2  15.00 

1  5.00 

2  12.50 

3  55.00 

3  30.00 
2  125.00 

2  13.00 

5  75.00 

4  70.00 
8  115.00 

3  50.00 

6  167.50 
6  67.50 

5  100.00 

4  55.00 

10  737.50 

8  202.50 

9  377.50 

6  165.00 

11  370.50 

8  80.00 

9  129.50 
11  362.50 
14  620.50 
14  160.00 

11  242.50 
10  115.00 

12  196.00 

12  178.00 
10  312.00 

13  152.00 
9  161.00 
9  565.00 

1  1  405.00 

12  321.00 

13  207.50 

6  88.00 
4  65.00 

1  50.00 
4  65.00 
4  65.00 

8  65.00 
20  294.00 
24  259.00 
20  371.00 
16  260.50 
12  122.50 

9  43.00 

12  187.50 

13  9'. 50 

7  43.00 

12  115.00 

14  100.50 

13  95.50 

2  6.50 


Honorary  Alumni      4  147.50 

Ot^^ers:     Alpha    Sigma 

Omega     Association 

(Phi   Mu   Delta! 
Matching  Gifts,  Faculty, 

Board   Members, 

Friends,  etc.  $1,192.13 


Totals 


501    $12,474.13 


10 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Loyalty  Fund  Closes  at  Successful  $12,474 


Susquehanna's  1960  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund  closed 
at  year-end  with  a  grand  total  of  $12,474  raised  —  a 
healthy  25  percent  over  the  $10,000  goal.  This  was  by 
far  the  most  successful  Fund  of  recent  years. 

Most  heartwarming  to  unixersity  and  alumni  offic- 
ers was  the  expression  of  increased  interest  as  e\'idenced 


by  501  individuals  participating  in  the  Fund.  This  is 
13.9  percent  of  S.  U.'s  estimated  alumni  population,  as 
compared  with  5.7  percent  who  participated  last  year. 

Thanks  to  all  loyal  supporters  from  a  grateful  Alma 
Mater,  for  a  job  well  done! 

A  list  of  contributors  since  the  last  issue  follows. 


1891 
\V.  M. 


Schnure 


1900 

Prof.  W.  Ralph  W'agenseller 

1906 

Dr.  O.  E.  Sunday 

Anna  Bea\er  Sunday 

1909 

Grace  A.  Geiselnian 

1913 

Maria  Geiselnian  Gabrielson 

Newton  Kerstetter 

The  Re\ .  R.  L.  Luhokl 

Sarah  B.  MaiJiart 

1914 

The  Rev.  Amnion  W.  Smith 

Mary  G.  Steele 

1915 

Jesse  A.  Lubold 

Mabel  Bander  Martin 

.\hce  F.  Weaver 

Catherine  A.  Weaver 

Gertrude  F.  Weaver 

1916 

Martin  L.  Dolbeer  Sr. 

1917 

Dr.  Park  W.  Huntington 

Marian  Moyer  Potteiger 

Herbert  Rausch 

1918 

The  Rev.  Fred  Crossland 

Paul  B.  Faust 

Lulu  Fetterolf  Harman 

Eva  P.  Herman 

Miriam  Grossman  Lundahl 

Helen  Fetterolf  Riden 

1919 

M.  Marion  Weaver 

1920 

Dr.  Russell  F.  Auman 

Harold  Y.  Fisher 

Dr.  Joseph  L.  Hackenberg 

1921 

Guy  M.  Bogar 

^\'illianl  T.  Decker 

Ida  Obiisted  Frederickson 

The  Re\ .  Maurice  R.  Gortner 

Philip  L.  Hilbish 

Marie  Roniig  Huntington 

Senator  Ernest  F.  Walker 

1922 

P.  R.  Appleyard 

Merle  A.  Beam 

Edward  L.  Dalby 

Alma  L.  Long 

Bessie  C.  Long 

Ruth  Bastian  Richard 


1923 

Dorothy  M.  App 
Jolin  I.  Cole 
Stella  Risser  Cole 
Marlyn  R.  Fetterolf 
Mary  Beck  Grant 
Russell  P.  Knoebel 

1924 

Mabel  Kinzey  Fetterolf 

1925 

Dorothy  Clarke  Creager 

Lewis  R.  Drumni 

The  Re\-.  Marlin  M.  Enders 

Adeline  Strouse 

J.  F.  Wetzel 

Dr.  Norman  S.  Wolf 

1926 

T.  E.  Eberts 
Dorothy  W.  Reeder 
Ethel  V.  Taylor 

1927 

Elsie  Nace  Enders 

Lee  E.  Triebels 

The  Rev.  George  N.  Young 

1928 

Ruth  Folkniann 
Jerome  B.  S.  Kaufman 
Hannah  Pitner  Lambert 
Dr.  C.  M.  Shaffer 
Essex  Botsford  Wagner 

1929 

Helen  Simons  Barrick 

The  Rev.  Adam  P.  Bingaman 

Helen  Amniemian  Brown 

Carl  O.  Bird 

Robert  W.  Grouse 

Mary  Coons  Grouse 

Gertrude  Fisher  Jones 

Ruth  Di\ely  Kaufman 

Rose  Gumbert  Krape 

The  Re\'.  F"ranz  A.  Lundalil 

Harry  J.  Lupfer 

Katherine  P.  Reed 

Dr.  J.  Stanley  Smitla 

1930 

Oren  S.  Kaltriter 

Florence  Lauver 

Myer  R.  Musser 

Simon  B.  Rlioads 

G.  Marlin  Spaid 

1931 

Wilbur  E.  Berger 

Ida  Schweitzer  Berger 

Dr.  Lawrence  C.  Fisher 

Tlie  Rev.  Paul  W.  Hartline 

Corinda  Sell  Macready 

Rayinond  C.  Scott 


1932 

Martha  Cessner  Anderson 

Dr.  Samuel  B.  Brosius 

Margaret  E.  Fink 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  A.  V.  Kozak 

1933 

Mabel  Fultz  Chilcott 

Paul  A.  Swank 

Bruce  Worthington 

Marian  Walborn  Worthington 

1934 

The  Rev.  E.  W.  Huston 
Pauline  Grow  Mount 
Kathryn  Jarrett  Rlioads 
Dr.  Harold  Lee  Rowe 

1935 

The  Rev.  Kennetli  R.  Anderson 
The  Rev.  Robert  R.  Clark 
Dorothy  C.  Eastep 
Dr.  Ralph  G.  Geigle 
Frances  Hubler  Huemberg 
Dr.  Erie  I.  Shobert  II 
John  J.  Skuba 

1936 

Katliryn  Weber  Finkbiner 
Bertha  Holdernian 
Ruth  Williamson  Kelly 
Robert  W.  Pritchard 
LaRue  G.  Shempp 
Marcella  Cliaya  Turnbach 
Atty.  Julius  Weinberger 

1937 

The  Rev.  John  C.  McCune  II 

Elsie  Myers 

Clyde  R.  Spitzner 

The  Rev.  Lester  J.  Karschner 

1938 

Dr.  Eleanor  B.  Brown 

Helen  Hisdorf  Dauberman 

Mary  Heim  Davey 

Preston  H.  Smith 

1939 

Jean  Beamenderfer 

Paul  E.  Brosious 

Dr.  Emerson  L.  Derr 

Sliirley  Finkbeiner  Stehlin 

1940 

Edward  E.  Eisenhart 

Robert  A.  Gabrenya 

The  Rev.  John  G.  Gensel 

The  Rev.  J.  Leon  Haines 

Paul  M.  Orso 

Harold  E.  Shaffer 

1941 

Lois  Davis  Fricdline 

Elaine  Miller  Hunt 

Melvin  W.  Jones 


Ruth  Naylor  Shaffer 
P.  C.  Shatto 

1942 

Mildred  E.  Bittner 

1943 

Marjorie  Wolfe  McCune 

Anita  Bashore  Roth 

1945 

Corinne  Kalin  Kramer 

Sister  Edna  McVicker 

1946 

Marjorie  Stapleton  Deibert 

Ira  A.  Wasserberg 

1947 

Eugene  P.  Grandolini 

Nancy  Myers  Landis 

Louise  H.  Schlick 

Ruth  Williams  Zeidler 

1948 

Sliirley  Shroyer  Bartholomew 

The  Rev.  John  Bergstresser 

Dawn  Ebert  Bergstresser 

The  Rev.  Dale  S.  Bringman 

George  A.  Cooper 

The  Rev.  H.  Lee  Hebel 

Donald  A.  King 

Harold  R.  Kramer 

Virginia  Walker  Turner 

Frank  A.  Zeidler 

1949 

Jean  Blecher  Beminger 

Juanita  Keller  Hartle 

Edith  Wegner  Hebel 

Robert  S.  Hoover 

Nancy  Everett  Hoover 

Frances  Savidge  Foster 

Isabel  Kiss 

C.  A.  Morris 

Margaret  Latta  Outerbridge 

The  Rev.  Warren  S.  Outerbridge 

Mary  Smith  Sanders 

Dr.  Ralph  H.  Tietbolil  Jr. 

Charles  R.  Wian 

Richard  L.  Wilson 

Evan  P.  Zlock 

N.  Frances  Lybarger  Zlock 

1950 

Phyllis  Willianimee  Fair 

Dr.  James  G.  Geliris 

Mary  Miller  Giovanetti 

Dr.  James  O.  Runibaugh 

Louis  F.  Santangelo 

Richard  G.  Westervelt 

1951 

Marsh  C.  Bogar 

Walter  L.  Brandau 

Alice  Yonghaus  Davenport 


DECEMBER     1960 


II 


Left — This  year's  freshman  class  af  Susquehanna  includes  these 
sons  and  daughters  of  Susquehanna  Univers.'ty  alumni,  left  to 
right:  Carol  Ann  Bollinger,  daughter  of  Harold  E.  Bollinger  '39, 
Northumberland,  Pa.;  Pamela  Yeager,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Mary 
Patterson  Yeager  '35,  Macungie,  Pa.;  Michael  Johnston,  son  of 
Clifford  W.  Johnston  '31,  Sunbury,  Pa.;  Mary  Jane  Gelnett, 
daughter  of  the  late  Dr.  ffarold  Gelnett  '31,  Millerstown,  Pa.; 
Sarah  Hannum,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Esther  Geisel  Hannum  '33, 
Phoenixville,  Pa.;  Stanley  Stahl,  son  of  the  Rev.  Elwood  Stahl  '36, 
Washingtonville,  Pa. 

Right — Others  in  the  class  of  1964  who  are  related  to  Susque- 
hanna alumni  include,  front:  Kathy  Greco  of  Kulpmont,  Pa.,  niece 
of  Dr.  Joseph  '41  and  Robert  Greco  '57;  Kathye  Wasson  of  Rix- 
ford.  Pa.,  niece  of  Mrs.   Ruth  Scott   Nunn   '55;   Mildred    Roth   of 


Nuremburg,  Pa.,  niece  of  Samuel  Rogers  '39;  Donna  Day  of  Can- 
onsburg.  Pa.,  niece  of  ffarry  G.  McBride  '39;  Grace  Simington  of 
Rome,  N.  Y.,  granddaughter  of  the  late  Mrs.  Grace  Brown  Sim- 
ington '03  and  niece  of  Lawrence  Brown  '02.  Second  row:  Larry 
Shaffer  of  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  grandson  of  the  late  Rev.  J.  W. 
Shaffer  '08;  Ron  hiand  of  Trevorton,  Pa.,  brother  of  William  Hand 
'58;  Sally  Baskin  of  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  sister  of  John  Baskin  '59. 
Back:  George  Fecker  of  Sunbury,  Pa.,  nephew  of  Thomas  Deppen 
'50  and  Herbert  C.  Klinger  '40;  Donald  Bowes  of  South  Orange, 
N.  J.,  nephew  of  Mrs.  Janet  Popken  McCue  x'50;  Larry  Brenne- 
man  of  York,  Pa.,  nephew  of  Nelson  J.  King  '34;  Edward  Barabas 
of  North  Bergen,  N.  J.,  brother  of  Millie  Barabas  '60;  Ann 
Spriggle  of  Richfield,  Pa.,  niece  of  Mrs.  Carletta  Chubb  Hood 
'57;  Mary  Wingard  of  Windber,  Pa.,  sister  of  Larry  Wingard  '60. 


John  Eccker 

W.  Dimakl  Fisher 

W  illiain  James  Foster 

Martlia  Martin  Gehris 

The  Rev.  CJerald  E.  Moorhead 

Bettie  \\'in(  y  Moorhead 

Martha  Albert  Putnam 

Susan  Fohz  Tietbohl 

19.52 

Barbara  .Stagg  Eccker 
John  H.  Momrow 
Janet  W'ingert  Yetter 
The  Rev.  Da\id  G.  Volk 
Nancy  E.  Youhon 

1953 

Helen  Spaeth  Church 

Madaline  Lease  Cook 

Robert  B.  Jarvis 

Edw  ard  P.  Kopf 

Arthur  K.  Olson 

Marvel  Cowling  Robinson 

Dean  E.  Rupe 

Daniel  W.  Williamson 

Joan  Wiant  Williamson 

19.54 

Bniee  T.  Bobb 

William  C.  Church 

Walter  R.  Henry 

Margaretc  Hults  Olson 

Nancy  Krieg  Stacks 

19.55 

Arlan  K.  Gilbert 

Lana  Fegley  Henry 

Ruth  Scott  Nunn 


Jiuiies  G.  Showalter 
Charles  William  Ziegenfuss 

1956 

Henry  S.  Cook 
Nancy  L.  Kline 
Anna  Jane  Mover 
Margaret  Sultzbaugh 

1957 

Marion  D.  Drumheller 

Peter  M.  Nunn 

The  Rev.  John  Allen  Roshon 

Bessie  G.  Trate 

Joan  Raudenbush  Wendel 

1958 

Gilbert  F.  Bannerman 

Walter  P.  Benliam  Jr. 

Da\id  R.  Boyer 

Fern  Keefer  Boyer 

Mary  Moore  Schatkowski 

James  W.  White 

Gail  Woolbert  White 

Robert  A.  Willauer 

Gloria  Ann  Myers  Willauer 

19.59 

Nancy  Vastine  Bannennan 

James  T.  Bayruns 

Marian  Bowman  Sehrock 

George  H.  Thies 

Mabel  Hays  Torrance 

1960 

Joan  Heslop  Bayruns 

HONORARY 
Bertha  M.  Hein 


1960  CENTURY   CLUB 

Total  C('iitiir\'  Clul)  membership  for  1960  ineliidecl 
36  individuals  and  two  organizations.  Since  the  last 
issue  of  the  Alumnus,  these  additional  memberships 
were  gained  on  the  basis  of  SlOO-or-more  contributions: 

Dr.  O.  H.  Aurand  '21 

Perce  Appleyard  '22 

Marlyn  Fetterolf  "23 

Mabel  Kinsey  Fetterolf  '24 

The  Rev.  Norman  S.  Wolf  '25 

Hannah  Pitner  Lambert  '28 

William  E.  Royer  '33 

The  H(\.  Lester  J.  Karschner '37 

Robert  A.  Gabrenya  '40 

Connecticut  Life  Insurance  Co. 
—George  A.  Cooper  '48 

Charles  A.  Morris  '49 

John  Witowski  '50 

Dr.  James  C.  '50  and  Martha 
Martin  C^ehris   .51 

Philadelpliia  Ahinuii  Club 

Alpha  Sigma  Omega  Association 
( Phi  Mu  Delta  alumni ) 

David  Van  Pelt 


12 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


ACROSS  DON'S  DESK 


by   DON    WISSINGER    '50 
Director  of  Alumni  Relations 


Blair    Heaton    '42 


Susquehanna  is  always  grieved  wlieii  one  of  her 
sons  or  daughters  passes  away,  but  it  was  indeed   a 
dark  No\  ember  4  when  news  was-  reeeived  of  tlie  im- 
timely    deatli    of     Blair 
Heaton    "42.     Blair    had 
expressed  to  many  peo- 
ple   his    happiness    and 
satisfaction    at    being    a 
part     of     Susquehanna. 
To     lie     coaching     and 
teaching    at    his    Alma 
Nhiter    was    his    "ch-eam 
come  true."  K^     ft* 

Blair  was  called  from 
tliis  world  at  the  height 
of  a  successful  football 
season.  As  end  coach 
of  the  Orange  and  Ma- 
roon team,  he  played  a 
leading  role  along  with 

15ob  Pittello  "51,  line  coach,  in  de\eloping  one  of  the 
best  small  college  lines  in  the  counti'y. 

As  a  coach  (varsity  track  and  assistant  in  basket- 
ball as  well)  Blair  was  loved  and  respected  by  ath- 
letes. As  a  teacher  of  mathematics,  he  was  loved  and 
respected  by  all  students  and  other  staff  members. 
Alumni,  students  and  co-workers  sorely  miss  his  pres- 
ence. 

0  0  0 

Mahanoy  is  still  tough.  It  was  my  privilege  to 
join  this  year's  seniors  in  their  elinib  of  the  peak.  After 
returning  to  the  eainpus  I  read  again  the  account  of 
la.st  years  climb  by  George  Gopie  '60  ( Susqueh.^nna 
Alumxus,  September  1959),  and  wish  to  second  the 
trials,  tribulations  and  fun  encountered  in  this  tradi- 
tional ascent. 

o       o       o 

The  alumni  office  was  pleased  to  learn  from  Louise 
West  '39  that  she  visited  Japan  last  summer  and  was 
able  to  spend  some  time  at  the  memorial  where  the 
name  of  Burt  Ricliard  '40  is  enshrined  along  with  other 
American  heroes  of  World  \Var  II.  Called  Ryozen 
Kannon  and  located  at  Kyoto,  the  memorial  was  erect- 
ed in  honor  of  deceased  enemies  by  the  Japanese.  At 
the  same  site,  another  shrine  honors  the  World's  Un- 
known Soldier. 

Louise  had  nothing  but  praise  for  Japanese  hos- 
pitality, in  spite  of  the  Zengakeuren  demonstrations 
which  took  place  during  her  visit.  Let's  hear  from 
other  alumni  who  have  interesting  travel  experiences 
so  we  can  share  them  through  these  pages. 


Sincere  thanks  to  all  wlio  contributed  to  the  1960 
Loyalty  Fund.  Besides  reaching  a  new  high  in  total 
gifts  ($12,474),  a  real  breakthrough  in  participation 
was  realized  (13.9  vs.  5.7  percent  last  year).  Many  gave 
for  the  first  time  and  we  have  faith  that  this  is  but  a 
beginning  for  what  S.U.  alumni  will  do  in  the  future 
for  their  Alma  Mater. 

A  word  niust  also  be  said  for  the  many  who  con- 
tributed to  fraternities,  club  programs,  scholarships, 
etc.,  and  whose  gifts  are  not  part  of  the  regular  Loyal- 
ty Fund.  This  generosity  also  is  appreciated  and  is 
certainly  a  part  of  overall  university  growth. 

Nearly  $11,000  has  been  given  this  year  toward 
the  new  houses  of  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  and  Theta  Chi. 
Parents  of  active  members  participated,  too.  Lambda 
Chi  Alpha  has  been  particularly  successful  in  raising 
several  thousand  additional  dollars  through  friends  in 
the  Snyder-Northumberland  Counties  area. 

o        o        o 

We  continue  to  receive  correspondence  and  visits 
from  faculty  and  administrative  alumni  .  .  .  President 
Emeritus  G.  Morris  Smith  has  been  faithful  in  forward- 
ing articles  of  interest  to  the  alumni  office  .  .  .  Miss 
Bertha  Hein,  who  served  for  12  years  as  college  nurse, 
assistant  dean  of  women  and  teacher,  wrote  that  she 
had  a  serious  illness  in  1954  but  is  now  living  comfort- 
ably in  Topton,  Pa.  .  .  .  Mr.  Robert  Meader  spent  a 
day  at  Suscjuehanna  calling  on  old  friends  and  getting 
acquainted  with  new  ones.  As  curator  of  the  Shaker 
Museum  in  Old  Chatham,  N.Y.  he  promised  us  an  ap- 
propriate article  for  a  future  issue  of  the  Alumnus  .  .  . 
Miss  Ruth  Meister,  former  dean  of  women,  welcomes 
this  magazine  and  other  campus  news  .  .  .  Mr.  Axel 
Kleinsorg  is  a  frequent  visitor  to  campus  concerts  and 
theatre  events  .  .  .  Our  thanks  to  these  faithful  workers 
\\'ho  take  the  time  to  keep  in  touch. 

0  0  0 

A  few  brave  souls  have  been  asking  about  renewing 
the  Alumni-Varsity  basketball  game.  Coach  John  Barr's 
hoopsters  say  they  would  welcome  such  comi)elition  if 
plans  could  be  made  sufficiently  in  advance.  If  you'd 
like  to  play  in  a  game  like  tJiis  some  Saturday  next  De- 
cember, drop  me  a  line. 

o       o       o 

Being  mailed  out  just  about  this  time  is  the  annual 
offer  to  subscribe  to  Newsweek  at  a  reduced  rate.  Sus- 
quehanna alumni  names  were  released  for  this  purpose 
with  the  approval  and  at  the  request  of  the  Alumni  As- 
sociation's executive  committee  because  many  college 
graduates  are  interested  in  this  type  of  communication 
media.  We  encourage  your  comments  in  regard  to  this 
policy. 


DECEMBER     1960 


13 


Co-capfains  of  the  Crusader  basketball 
team  for  1960-61  are  the  Moore  twins 
(not  related  I — George,  a  senior  from 
Gordon,  Pa.,  and  Bill,  a  sophomore  from 
Shamokin,  Pa.  The  Susquehanna  round- 
ballers,  coached  by  John  Barr,  won  three 
of  their  first  five  games — beating  Rider, 
Ursinus  and  Harpur;  and  losing  to  Temple 
and  Wilkes. 


SUSQUEHANNA 

1960 

FOOTBALL  SCORES 

SU 

OPP 

18 

Lycoming 

0 

33 

Ursinus 

0 

14 

Swarthmore 

0 

7 

Upsala 

8 

13 

Waynesburg 

9 

9 

Wilkes 

0 

14  Cape  May  C.G. 

0 

26 

Dickinson 

0 

134 

Totals 

17 

Football  Team  Is 
Defensive  Leader 

Under  the  first-year  tutelage  of 
Jim  Garrett,  head  football  eoach 
aiul  athletie  direetor,  the  Cni.sader 
football  team  compiled  one  of  the 
finest  defensive  records  in  the  na- 
tion while  posting  a  7-1  season's 
mark. 

.\ceording  to  final  statistics  re- 
leased b\  the  NC.\A,  Susquehan- 
na's pass  defense  m;uk  of  \ielding 
()n]\  27.3  \ards  per  game  in  the  air 
w  as  tlie  best  in  the  country  in  1960. 
The  (Crusaders  were  also  rated 
(■ii;]ith  in  the  nation  in  total  defense 
wliilc  allowing  132.4  yards  per 
game. 

Led  by  lien  DiFraneeseo,  S.  U.'s 
great  left  guard  and  defensive  sig- 
nal caller,  the  Crusader  defense  al- 
lowed onh  17  points  in  eight  con- 
tests, a  record  bettered  nationally 
onh'  by  unscored-upon  Albany 
(Ga.)  State. 


Robert  W.  Pritchard  '36,  athletic  director 
and  head  football  coach  at  Worcester 
Polytechnic  Institute,  Worcester,  Mass., 
was  nominated  by  Susquehanna  University 
for  the  Silver  Anniversary  All-America 
Award  of  Sports  Illustrated  magazine. 
Bob  was  one  of  67  outstanding  Ameri- 
cans who  played  their  senior  year  of  foot- 
ball 25  years  ago  and  were  nominated 
for  this  recognition.  Twenty-five  were 
named  winners. 


These  gridders  who  played  their  last  year  of  football  for  Susquehanna  in  1960  were 
honored  with  Senior  Award  plaques  at  the  SU  Quarterback  Club  banquet  on  December 
2:  halfback  Glenn  Bowman  of  York,  Pa.;  guard  Don  Cave  of  Klavertown,  Pa.;  fullback 
Frank  Procopio  of  Kulpmont,  Pa  ;  quarterback  Dick  Derrick  of  Morris  Plains,  N.  J.;  half- 
back Neal  Rebuck  of  Dornsife,  Pa.;  end  Ed  Jones  of  Bristol,  Pa.  At  right  is  Dr.  Melvin 
Wolfbcrg,  Seiinsgrove  optometrist  who  made  the  presentations  for  the  club.  Derrick 
and  Rebuck  were  co-captains  of  the  outstanding  defensive  squad  which  won  seven  and 
lost  one.  Appreciation  plaques  were  given  to  ffead  Coach  Jim  Garrett,  Line  Coach  Bob 
Pittello  and,  posthumously.  End  Coach  Blair  Kleaton.  Junior  guard  Ben  DiFrancesco  won 
the  President's  Trophy  as  the  season's  "most  valuable  player"  and  was  also  named 
captain  of  the  team  for  1961.  The  captain-elect  was  given  honorable  mention  on  the 
Williamson  Little  All-American  Balanced  Poll. 


14 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Preacher  at  Birdland 

Reprinted  verbatim,  with  permission,  from 
Newsweek,  October  24,  I960.  Photo 
courtesy  of  Newsweek.  Pastor  John  Gen- 
sel  graduated  from  Susquehanna  in   1940. 

"The  Reverend— he's  a  beautiful  man,"  said  Henry 
Solomon,  tlie  owner  of  Junior's  Bar  and  Lounge  in  New 
York.  "They  dnew  away  the  mold  when  they  made 
tliat  guy." 

It  was  the  cocktail  hour  one  day  last  week  in  the 
jazznians  hangout  on  52nd  Street,  too  early  for  most 
regidar  customers,  and  too  early  for  "the  Reverend." 
Later  in  the  night,  the  Re\'.  John  Gcnsel  would  drop 
in  for  his  usual  —  a  stiaight  Coke  —  and  a  word  or  two 
with  his  growing  flock  of  musical  friends.  Juniors  is 
only  one  of  the  4.'3-year-old  Lutheran  pastor's  night 
stops.  He  came  that  evening  after  a  performance  of 
the  African  Ballet.  But  more  usually  it  is  from  a  jam 
session  at  Birdland,  from  a  record-playing  evening  at 
the  Duke  Ellington  Jazz  Society,  or  from  any  one  of  a 
handful  of  Broadway  bars  where  the  professional  jazz 
musician  is  at  home. 

Perhaps  in  the  course  of  a  night  an  old  friend  or 
a  new  one  might  want  to  e.xchange  more  than  a  casual 
word  with  the  minister,  and  Pastor  Gensel  often  finds 
it  is  bright  and  earh'  before  he  gets  back  to  the  Church 
of  the  .\d\  ent  on  the  Upper  West  Side.  "Maybe  a  man 
wants  a  minister  to  pray  with  him  at  4  o'clock  in  the 
morning,"  he  says.  "OK,  why  not?  A  jazz  musician 
can  be  a  lonely  guy  at  4  o'clock  in  the  morning." 
Musicians,  he  e.xplains,  have  special  occupational  diffi- 
culties: "^^'ife  troubles,  alcoholism,  and  even  dope 
addiction  can  be  found  anyplace.  But  the  tension  of 
their  Ii\es  tends  to  magnify  these  problems.  Even  a 
good  musician  may  not  know  where  his  next  job  is 
coming  from;  it  may  be  a  series  of  one-night  stands. 
Should  he  take  his  wife  and  children?  Or  if  he  has  a 
steadx-  job,  his  hours  are  such  that  he  doesn't  see  enough 
of  his  famih'." 

OLD  LOVE:  Pastor  Gensel,  who  is  possibly  the 
nation's  onh'  full-time  minister  to  jazz  musicians,  has 
been  a  jazz  lo\er  for  some  time.  "I  heard  my  first  big 
band,  Duke  Ellington's,  in  1931  in  Berwick,  Pa.,  and 
I'xe  never  forgotten  it,"  he  declares.  The  Puerto-Rican- 
born  pastor  attended  Susquehanna  LTniversity,  an  insti- 
tution of  the  United  Lutheran  Church  in  America.  He 
went  on  to  Lutheran  Theological  Seminary  in  Gettys- 
burg, and  in  1943  was  graduated,  ordained  in  the  ULCA, 
and  married.  After  a  hitch  as  a  Navy  chaplain,  and  fol- 
lowing ministries  in  Ohio  and  Puerto  Rico,  Pastor 
Gensel  came  in  1956  to  his  Church  of  the  Advent,  a 
tx-pically  rundown  city  church  with  a  small  congrega- 


Newsweek  —  Tony  Rollo 
"Gensel:  Upbeat  on  the  downbeat" 

tion  that  had  been  without  a  regular  minister  for  a 
year.  Today  Advent  has  more  than  200  regular  com- 
municants representing  close  to  twenty  nationalities  and 
tliree  races. 

The  idea  of  the  jazz  ministry,  says  Pastor  Gensel, 
grew  from  a  reading  of  "The  Story  of  Jazz"  by  Marshall 
Stearns,  the  jazz  historian  and  critic.  "I  called  him  to 
say  how  much  I  enjoyed  the  book,"  he  recalls.  "Then 
we  met  and  liked  each  other  and  I  attended  his  sem- 
inar on  jazz  at  the  New  School.  We  took  field  trips  to 
the  Cafe  Bohemia,  the  Five  Spot,  and  other  jazz  places, 
and  I  got  to  know  more  and  more  of  the  people."  One 
of  the  jazz  old-timers  advised  him  to  get  to  know  the 
bartenders  at  four  or  five  leading  musicians'  hangouts. 
"These  boys  always  know  who  is  sick  or  in  trouble," 
says  Pastor  Gensel.  "And  once  I've  met  a  man  through 
his  friend  the  bartender,  I  follow  him  up.  Often  their 
wives  will  hear  about  me  and  call  me  with  a  problem. 
Of  course,  this  is  exactly  the  way  you  carry  on  any 
pastoral  ministry.  But  the  important  thing  is  for  them 
to  know  you're  not  a  square." 

In  the  two  years  of  his  specialized  ministry,  John 
Gensel  has  made  scores  of  jazz  friends  and  figures  that 
he  has  become  a  real  pastor  to  perhaps  a  dozen  musi- 
cians. In  the  future  he  will  be  able  to  give  more  time 
to  the  unique  ministry,  thanks  to  the  new  assistant  min- 
ister who  came  to  Advent  last  month.  His  admiring  con- 
gregation insists  that  he  preach  a  sermon  on  Sunday, 
but  with  most  regular  parish  chores  off  his  shoulders. 
Pastor  Gensel  is  free  to  sit  up  till  all  hours  of  the 
morning. 


DECEMBER      1960 


15 


"^'^^^i 

^ 


J.  D.  BOGAR  DIES 

Jeriy   13.   Boj^ar  Jr.   x'yy.   promi- 
nent  Ilarrisburg  l)iisinessnian   and 
loyal  Susquehanna  supporter,  pass- 
ed    away     on 
November    10, 
1960.  President 
of   the   Harris- 
hurg     Lumber 
Company,     he 
served        for 
many  years  on 
the      exeeutive 
fonimittee      of 
the  S.  L-.  Board  of  Directors. 

He  was  a  substantial  contributor 
to  Bogar  Hall,  named  in  his  honor 
in  1951,  and  dedicated  three  class- 
rooms in  the  building  to  Dr.  John 
1.  \\i)()druff  'S8,  Dr.  Thomas  C. 
iloutz  So,  and  the  Hev.  Jonathan 
R.  Dimm  09.  hi  195:3  his  .\lma 
Mater  awarded  \\r.  Bogar  tlie  hon- 
orar>  D.  B.  .V. 

Dr.  Bogar  is  sur\ i\ed  by  his  wife, 
son  Guy  '21,  a  daughter,  and  grand- 
son Marsh  "51. 


Awards  Committee 
Seeks  Nominees 

Alread>  at  work,  tlie  .Mumni  As- 
sociations  1961  Awards  Commit- 
tee announces  that  it  is  screening 
candidates  for  the  Alumni  Achieve- 
ment Award  to  be  given  on  Alum- 
ni Day  Ma\'  6. 

This  citation  is  otfcn-d  aniaially 
to  an  alumnus  or  alumna  tor  out- 
standing achievement  in  a  partic- 
ular field  of  endeavor. 

Committee  chairman  Dr.  Joseph 
Hackenberg  '20  says  his  group  will 
meet  to  name  a  final  choice  in 
earl\-  spring.  He  urges  all  Susque- 
hanna alumni  to  consider  submit- 
ting nominees  for  the  award. 
Names,  addresses  and  details  of  ac- 
complishments should  be  sent  to 
the  chairman  at  1511  Kadel  Drive, 
Bi'thiehem,  Pa.,  or  to  Don  W'is- 
singer  at  the  Alumni  Office,  not 
later  than  March  1,  1961. 


Beethoven  seems  to  be  wondering  about 
this  one!  It's  Rufus  M.  Weaver  of 
Washington,  D.  C,  a  Gettysburg  College 
graduate  of  1907  and  recent  donor  of 
the  Weaver  Memorial  Classical  Scholar- 
ships at  Susquehanna.  Talking  things 
over  with  Dean  Wilhelm  Reuning  during 
his  first  visit  to  S.  U  Mr.  Weaver  thought 
he  ought  to  go  through  the  "formalities" 
of  freshmanhood. 


SU  Chapel  Choir,  under  the  direction  of  Prof.  John  Magnus,  goes  through  its  paces  just 
prior  to  Video-taping  a  special  Christmas  program — Benjamin  Britten's  "A  Ceremony  of 
Carols" — for  WGAL-TV,  Channel  8,  Lancaster,  Pa.  Scheduled  for  telecasting  on 
Christmas  Eve  at  I  1  :30  and  December  26  at  6:00  a.  m.,  the  show  was  also  to  be  seen 
later  in  the  week  over  WFIL-TV,  Channel  6,  Philadelphia  Featured  on  the  program  was 
Margarita  Csonka,  guest  harpist  from  the  Curtis  Institute  of  Music,  Philadelphia.  Doing 
unusually  fine  work  this  year,  Susquehanna's  Choir  is  looking  forward  to  a  spring  TV 
appearance  also. 


SAI  Celebrates 

The  Selinsgrovc  .\lmnnae  C^hap- 
ter  and  Patroness  Group  of  Sigma 
Omega  (S.  U.  cfiapter  of  Sigma 
Alpha  Iota)  celebrated  its  25th  an- 
niversary at  a  luncheon  lueeting  on 
October  15. 

Fifteen  alumnae  and  fi\e  patron- 
esses were  present  including  three 
i)f  17  charter  members:  Laura  Ciem- 
berling  "28,  secretary;  Ruth  Bair 
Badger  '35,  treasurer;  and  Doro- 
thy Eastep  "35,  province  vice  pres- 
ident. 

High  priority  plan  lor  the  \far  is 
to  present  Susciuehannas  .Music 
Division  with  gifts  of  \alue  to  me- 
morialize Dr.  E.  E.  Sheldon,  who 
gave  unstintingly  of  his  wisdom, 
talent,  time  and  de\i)tion  to  the 
cause  of  humanity,  music  and  Sig- 
ma .\lplia  Iota. 

To-date,  alumnae  and  patroness- 
es have  gi\en  more  than  two  iiun- 
drccl   dollars   toward   tin's   purpose. 


16 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Loved  For  What  He  Is 


In  thf  small  \  illage  of  Cluuxhville,  New  York,  a 
suburb  about  15  miles  west  of  Rocliester,  stands  a 
stately,  35-n)om  mansion  built  in  1904.  Its  hand-painted 
ceilings  and  sidewalls  are  the  work  of  famed  cartoonist 
George  McManus  who  created  Jiggs  and  Maggie.  This 
was  his  first  assignment. 

IIo\\  appropriate  that  the  building  decorated  by 
an  artist  who  later  brought  happiness  to  so  many,  is 
now  a  school  and  home  for  retarded  children— a  school 
founded  on  up-to-date  principles  of  allowing  every 
child  to  de\elop  his  potentialities  to  the  maximum,  a 
home  where  "the  child  is  loved  for  what  lie  is,  not  for 
what  we  want  him  to  be." 

Its  name  is  Xanbeth  Hall.  It  is  owned  and  oper- 
ated b\'  Susquehanna  alumna  Grace  Leffler  Duben- 
dorf  '43  and  her  husband  Mark.  The  Dubendorfs  pur- 
chased the  Hall  in  the  summer  of  1959,  thereby  realiz- 
ing a  life-long  ambition  to  work  full-time  with  mental- 
1\  handicapped  children. 


Nanbeth  Hall  at  Churchville,  N.  Y. 


Grace    Leffler    Dubendorf    conducts    an    interview    in    the 
homelike  atmosphere  of  her  school  for  retarded  children. 

After  refurnishing  the  building  and  revising  the 
curriculum,  they  now  feel  that  "Nanbeth  Hall  is  the 
familv-tvpe  school  with  a  rela.xed  home-life  environ- 
ment which  is  needed  for  the  exceptional  child." 

Grace  Dubendorf  has  always  been  interested  in 
the  exceptional  child.  Following  her  graduation  from 
Susqueh;mna  and  teaching  in  high  schools  in  Baltimore, 
Md.;  Danville,  Pa.;  and  Fairport,  N.  Y.,  she  opened  her 
own  home  to  a  number  of  children  with  problems  of 
retardation  and  emotional  disturbance.  She  and  her 
husband  have  worked  in  conjunction  with  the  Monroe 
County  Children's  Division  of  New  York  State  as  well 
as  the  Day-Care-Center  of  Rochester. 

"When  the  opportunity  arose  to  purchase  Nanbeth 
Hall,"  she  writes,  "Mark  and  I  very  definitely  sensed 
the  leading  of  our  Lord  into  this  work  at  the  school 
...  as  a  residt  of  careful  preparation  and  much  prayer, 
we  were  thrilled  to  realize  our  life-time  dream." 

She  points  out  that  "although  none  of  our  own 
three  children  is  retarded,  we  operate  the  Hall  with 
the  idea  of  its  being  and  functioning  as  we  would  want 
a  school  to  be  were  a  child  of  ours  a  student  here." 

A  salute  to  Mark  and  Grace  Dubendorf— and  to 
others  like  them  who  truly  love  all  children  for  what 
they  are,  not  only  for  what  we  want  them  to  be. 


PLAN    NOW    FOR   ALUMNI    DAY   MAY   6,    1961 

Special   Class   Reunions  for 

1911 

1916                       1921                       1926 

1931 

1936 

1941                       1946                       1951 

1956 

DECEMBER     1960 


17 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


'88 


Dr.  ;o7ifi  1.  Woodruff,  S.  U.'s  oldest 
living  alumnus,  celebrated  his  96th 
birthday  November  24.  Dr.  Woodruff 
was  also  recendy  acclaimed  Bucknell's 
oldest  living  alumnus.  He  keeps  active 
attending  football  games,  kissing  campus 
queens,  WTiting  poetry  and  attending  al- 
unmi  club  meetings.  Dr.  Woodruff  is 
iioping  his  sciiolarship  -fund,  which  start- 
ed tnim  the  sale  of  his  book  of  poems, 
will  reach  $2,000  very  soon— then  he'll 
add  another  §1,000  to  it.  It  is  known  as 
the  "Woodruff-Alumni  Scholarship."  Con- 
tributions may  be  sent  to  Dr.  Woodruff, 
30.5  University  Avenue,  Selinsgrove,  or  to 
the  Alumni  Office. 


2^)       C/n.s-.s-  Rciiuioii    Mm/  6 

Aniiti  M.  \orti(it  recently  retired  from 
teaching  in  L\nbrook,  N.  Y.,  and  is  now 
the  owner  and  manager  of  two  laimdro- 
niats  in  Orlando,  Fla.  Her  new  resi- 
dence is  503  Lake  Shore  Drive,  Mait- 
land,  Fla. 

Dorothy  \V.  liceiler  heads  a  staff  of 
ten  as  liead  librarian  at  Marjlaiul  State 
Teaeliers  College,  Towson,  Md. 


'27 


Fern  Ofilitie  of  Somerset,  Pa.  is  the 
author  of  the  December  19  meditation 
published  in  the  November-December 
issue  of  The   Upper   Room,   world   wide 


devotional  guide.  The  publication  has 
a  circulation  of  over  3,250.000  copies,  is 
printeil  in  37  editions  and  31  languages, 
and  is  distributed  in  more  than  100 
countries. 

Flora  Hull  Longcnecker  is  the  8th 
grade  guidance  counselor  at  Nautilus  Jr. 
High  Sdioo!  in  Miami  Beach,  Fla. 


'30 


Clifford  A.  Kiracofc  has  been  elected 
General  Attorney  of  Lumbermen's  Mu- 
tual Casualty  Co.  and  American  Motorists 
Insurance  Co.,  both  divisions  of  Kemper 
Insurance,  Cliicago.  He  is  also  General 
Attorney  for  Federal  Mutual  Insurance 
Co.    and    Assistant    General    Counsel    to 


f  f        Class  Reunion    May  6 


'13 


Dr.  John  B.  Knisely  has  joined  the  staff 
of  First  Lutlieran  Church,  Glendale,  Calif, 
where  his  son,  the  Rev.  Karl  E.  Knisely 
'3S,  is  pastor.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Knisely 
(Mary  Grayhill  '16)  had  retired  after  25 
years  of  service  at  Mt.  Zion  Cliurch  in 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  R.  L.  Lubold,  who  recently 
retired  from  the  ministry  in  Toledo,  Ohio 
and  returned  to  Selinsgrove,  has  been 
called  as  supply  pastor  of  Zion  (Arbogast) 
Lutheran  Cliurch,  Mt.  Pleasant  Mills,  Pa. 
and  St.  Paul's  (Leninger's)  Lutheran 
Church,  Oriental,  Pa. 


SU  vignette 


'15 


Dr.  J.  Frank  Faust  is  the  proud  posses- 
sor of  an  unusually  interesting  set  of  slid- 
es taken  during  a  recent  trip  around  the 
world  by  steamer  and  airplane.  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Faust  now  reside  in  Chambersburg, 
Pa. 


^  ^y       Class  Reunion    May  6 

2  I        class  Reunion   May  6 

Dr.  Park  \V.  Huntington  and  Marie 
Rouiig  Huntington  renewed  many  friend- 
ships in  the  area  when  Dr.  Huntington 
appeared  as  the  Rally  Day  speaker  at 
Christ  Evangelical  and  Reformed  Church 
in  Beaver  Springs,  Pa.  The  Hunting- 
tons  now  reside  in  Wilmington,  Del. 


Dr.  Dallas  C.  Baer  '20,  one  of  Sus- 
qiielianna's  mo.st  prolific  writers,  has 
resigned  because  of  illness  after  a  15- 
year  pastorate  at  Immanuel  Lutheran 
Church,  Norwood,  Pa.  Previously  he 
had  served  at  Trinity,  Hughesville, 
Pa.;  Bethany,  Philadelphia;  and  Trin- 
ity, Selinsgrove. 

Dr.  Baer  is  the  author  of  some  15 
religious  books  which  include  "The 
Old  Gospel  for  New  Times,'  "The 
Secret  of  a  Beautiful  Life,"  "Christ  is 
the  Gospel,"  "The  Amazing  Christ," 
"Living  Messages  From  the  Epistles," 
"Blue  Prints  for  Great  Living,"  "Win- 
dows Tiiat  Let  In  the  Light,"  "Pilate's 
Questions  and  Christ's  \\'ords," 
"Light    From    the    Old    For    a    New 

Order,"  "The  Messages  From  the  Prophets."   Three  of  his  books  have  been 
book  club  selections. 

Business  manager  of  TIic  Laiilhoni.  Dallas  Baer  was  udtcd  in  niulcr- 
graduate  days  as  a  practical  jokester  and  one  w  ho  w  as  particularK-  adept  at 
outwitting  his  professors.  His  classmates  predicted  gri-at  tilings  from  him 
"because  of  his  good  mi.ving  qualities,  capable  leadership  and  splendid 
character." 

They  were  not  wrong.  Dr.  Baer's  creati\e  nnnd  and  talented  pen  have 
been  making  a  distinct  contribution  to  the  devotional  lite  of  people  every- 
where. A  recipient  of  B.D.  and  S.T.M.  degrees  from  the  former  Susquehanna 
SeminaiN',  he  was  honored  in  1943  with  liis  .-Mma  Mater's  D.D. 


IE 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


American  Maiiufacturtr's  Mutual  Insur- 
ance Co.,  two  other  Kemper  affiliates. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kiracofe  and  their  two  sons 
hve  in  Lake  Forest,  111. 

Myer  R.  Musser  is  sales  manager  for 
Sears  Roebuck  and  Co.,  in  Baltimore,  Md. 

Dorothii  Strinc  Bowers  retired  as  head 
of  the  business  department  of  Red  Lion 
Hifih  .School.  She  celebrated  her  retire- 
ment witli  a  trip  to  Europe  last  summer. 

R(i{inii)nil  "R'p"  Giinnnii,  former  pres- 
ident of  the  Alumni  Association,  is  now 
h\in,!i  in  Camp  Hill,  Pa.  "Rip"  is  teach- 
ing science  at  Central  Dauphin  High 
School. 


'31 
'32 


C/(jv.s   Reunion    May  6 


The  Rev.  Herbert  G.  HoJiman  is  cele- 
brating his  25tli  ordination  anniversary 
this  year.  Pastor  Hohman  is  presently 
serving  Redeemer  Lutheran  Church  in 
Lancaster,  Pa. 


'35 


The  Rev.  Robert  R.  Chirk  of  tlie  Unit- 
ed Lutheran  Church  Board  of  Publication 
was  a  guest  speaker  at  First  Lutheran 
Chiu-ch,  Selinsgrove.  Pastor  Clark  is 
editor  of  the  weekly  Church  Bulletin 
with  a  circulation  of  650,000  among 
ULCA  congregations.  He  has  written 
six  quarters  of  the  Augsburg  Series  of 
Sunday  school  lessons  and  has  contribut- 
ed to  numerous  church  periodicals. 


Class  Reunion   May  6 


'36 
'37 

The  Rev.  John  C.  McCune,  pastor  at 
St.  Paul's  Lutheran  Chiu'ch,  Williams- 
port,  Pa.,  for  three  and  one-half  years, 
has  resigned  to  become  pastor  at  Aarons- 
burg  Lutheran  Parish,  Centre  County, 
Pa. 


'38 


Dr.  Eleanor  B.  Brown  is  now  Associate 
Professor  in  the  College  of  Business  Ad- 
ministration at  Kent  State  University  in 
Ohio. 

The  Rev.  Karl  E.  Knisely  recently  com- 
pleted a  month  of  seminary  in  the  Mid- 
dle East.  He  is  serving  his  second  term 
as  president  of  the  Southern  Conference 
of  the  Synod  of  the  Pacific  Southwest, 
ULCA.  Karl  and  Margaret  Dunhle 
Knisely  x'41  have  four  sons,  two  in  col- 
lege. 


Fifty  alumni  and  friends  turned  out  for  a  Susquehanna  luncheon  held  at  the  Madison 
Hotel,  Atlantic  City,  N.  J.,  on  October  19  in  connection  with  the  biennial  convention  of 
the  United  Lutheran  Church  in  America.  In  head  table  photo,  seated:  Public  Relations 
Director  George  Tamke,  who  acted  as  emcee;  President  and  Mrs.  Gustave  W.  Weber; 
Dr.  Robert  W.  Koons,  member  of  S.  U.  Board  of  Directors  and  pastor  of  Christ  Lutheran 
Church,  Gettysburg.  Standing:  Don  Wissinger  '50,  director  of  alumni  relations;  Dean 
of  Students  Albert  A.  Zimmer;  Dr.  George  F.  Harkins,  new  ULCA  secretary  and  husband 
of  Janet  Earhart  Harkins  '36;  John  C.  Horn,  second  vice  president  of  the  Board  of 
Directors;  The  Rev.  Lester  J.  Karschner  '37,  Board  member  and  pastor  of  St.  John's 
Lutheran  Church,  Abbottstown,  Pa. 


/.  Stanley  Au^ltenbaugh,  a  Manliattan 
shirt  salesman,  beat  the  Long  Island 
Railroad  strike  this  summer  by  recruit- 
ing three  riders  for  his  26  foot  cabin 
cruiser,  according  to  the  August  1  issue 
of  Time  magazine.  A  former  lieutenant 
commander  in  the  Navy,  he  thoroughly 
enjoyed  the  change  of  transportation 
except  for  the  time  involved— 2  hours  and 
35  minutes  versus  an  hour  on  the  train. 

John  H.  Paul  has  accepted  a  position 
at  Alfred  State  University  Agricultural 
and  Technical  Institute  in  Alfred,  N.  Y., 
where  he  is  teaching  business  mathemat- 
ics  and   business    communications. 


'39 


Robert  L.  Herr  took  part  in  ground- 
breaking ceremonies  for  the  proposed 
new  headquarters  of  the  Pennsylvania 
Council  of  Churches  in  Harrisburg.  The 
Coimcil  represents  47  church  bodies  and 
3  million  members. 


^^f        Class  Reunion   May  6 


'42 


Mildred  E.  Bitiner  received  a  master's 
degree  in  education  from  Bucknell  Uni- 
versity last  summer.  She  is  guidance 
counselor  at  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint  High 
School. 


Sura  E.  Williams  is  taking  extension 
courses  in  labor  relations  at  the  Univer- 
sity of  Delaware. 


'43 


James  W.  Hall  has  accepted  a  position 
with  the  University  of  Texas  M.  D.  An- 
derson Hospital  and  Tumor  Institute  at 
Texas  Medical  Center,  Houston.  His 
position  includes  supervision  of  external 
beam,  radium  dosimetry,  isotope  do- 
simetry, radiation  protection,  and  duties 
in  the  school  for  advanced  studies  in 
residence  for  doctors. 


x'43 


Anita  Bushure  Roth  is  living  in  Lon- 
don, England,  where  her  husband  Lt. 
Col.  M.  C.  Roth  is  a  member  of  the 
USMC.  Her  address  is  Box  8,  Cincus- 
naveur,  Navv  100,  FPO,  New  York,  N.  Y. 


x'44 


James  M^ert  has  been  transferred  frcm 
Binghamton,  N.  Y.,  back  to  Sc'i;isgrovc 
as  district  sales  manager  for  Levan!'.ia! 
Brothers. 


45 


Marjorie  Ditzler  Shafer  is  teaching  the 
physically  and  mentally  handicapped  in 
Havre  de  Grace,  Md. 


DECEMBER     1960 


19 


SU  vignette 


Col.  William  R.  Swarm  '33.  a  stiind- 
out  track  star  at  Susquelianna,  is  still 
running  in  select  company.  He  is  one 
ot  20  Departmental  and  Foreign  SerA'ice 
officers  attending  a  Senior  Seminiir  in 
Foreign  Policy  during  this  academic 
year. 

Conducted  b>  the  Depiirtment  of 
State,  the  Seminar  is  the  most  advanced 
training  program  in  tlie  field  of  inter- 
national relations  and  foreign  policy. 
Aimed  at  preparing  officers  for  tlie 
highest  I'jositions  of  responsiliility  in 
diplomatic  posts  abroad  and  in  inter- 
agency and  international  organizations, 
the  Seminar  provides  opportimity  for 
study,    reflection     and    discussion    with 

some  of  the  most  prominent  figures  in  American  life.  It  will  be  climaxed 
with  a  three-week  foreign  trip  in  May,  when  Bill  will  probabh-  go  to  India 
and  Pakistan. 

Prior  to  this  assignment,  the  S.U.  alumnus  was  Chief,  Civil  Affairs 
Branch  on  the  staff  of  the  Commander-in-Chief,  Pacific  Command.  Serv- 
ing with  Civil  Affairs  Milit;iry  Government  for  the  past  17  years,  he  has 
had  wide  experience  in  a  variety  of  senior  posts  in  Europe,  Korea  and  the 
Philippines.  At  one  time  he  was  on  temporary  dut\'  with  the  Department 
of  State  as  an  adxiser  on  German  affairs. 

As  first  chief.  Military  Government  Department,  Provost  Marshal  Gen- 
eral's School  from  1950  to  19.53,  he  was  responsible  for  developing  much 
of  the  civil  affairs  doctrine  now  incorporated  into  Army  41  series  field 
manuals. 

Colonel  and  Mrs.  Swarm,  a  native  of  Bavaria,  live  with  their  three 
sons  at  204  Hilltop  Road  N.E..  Vienna,  Va. 


i^n       Cluns  Reuniou    May  6' 

'47 

Allen  W.  Flock,  associate  professor  of 
music  at  BuckncU  University,  addressed 
the  instrumental  teachers  of  the  Central 
Pennsylvania  Educators  Congress  in 
HarrisburR  on  the  theme  "Revolution  of 
Rising  E.\pectations  in  Instrumental 
Music." 

Ongkar  Narayan  has  been  awarded  a 
Canadian  Commonwealth  Scholarship 
for  study  toward  a  I'li.D.  or  Ed.D.  degree. 
In  wTiting  to  Dr.  G.  Morris  Smith,  pres- 
ident emeritus,  Ongkar  mentioned  he  was 
one  of  two  students  from  British  Guiana 
to  receive  this  award. 


Robert  and  Jane  Trouttnan  Maddocks 
are  living  in  Towson,  Md.  Bob  is  man- 
ager of  a  Penn  Fruit  Market  in  Dundock. 


'48 


Tlie  Re\.  Cliiirlcs  L.  Lady  and  Elea- 
nor Steele  Lady  iiave  moved  to  Carlisle, 
Pa.,  where  he  has  accepted  the  pastorate 
of  the  newly-organized  Wertzville-Car- 
lisle  Springs  Lutheran  charge. 

The  Rev.  Howard  lluiiun  has  accepted 
a  new  charge  in  West  Hollywood.  Fla. 
Pastor  Hugus,  wife  Rachel  licrfisircsscr 
Hugiis  x'49  and  two  children  visited  Se- 
linsgrove  before  leaving  for  Florida. 

Harriet  Gould  Mertz.  choral  director 
at  South  Miami  High  School  in  Florida 
has    started    a    new    fad    among    faculty 


members  with  her  habit  of  riding  a  bike 
to  and  from  school  each  day.  ]olin  Mertz 
'49,  her  liusband,  is  a  .social  studies  tea- 
cher at  Miami   High  Scliool. 

Robert  E.  Winter  is  an  industrial  buy- 
er for  the  Bendi\  Corjjoration  in  Tow- 
son.  Md. 


'49 


Harry  C.  Cull)  accepted  a  new  posi- 
tion as  director  of  youth  acti\ities  at  the 
Central  VMC.\,  Camden,  N.  J.  While  at 
Hagerstown  Harry  became  a  Certified 
"Y"  Secretary,  capable  of  running  the 
complete  VMCA  program. 

Roy  Bilgcr,  who  led  West  Reading's 
High  School  basketball  team  to  two 
Pennsylvania  State  'C  PIAA  champion- 
ships, resigned  his  coaching  position  this 
year. 


'50 


Andrew  and  Maude  Jones  Koch  '49 
iia\e  moved  from  Philadelpiiia  to  Slia- 
mokin,  Pa.,  where  .\ndy  is  an  accountant 
for  the  Jones  Bus  Company.  Maude  is 
an  elementary  music  supervisor  in  the 
Shamokin  Borough  School  District. 

Dr.  Eur/  L.  BernMine  has  begun  prac- 
tice of  general  surgery  at  York,  Pa.  after 
completing  four  years  as  a  resident  sur- 
geon at  York  Hospital. 

Ernest  A.  Canals  has  been  named 
sales  manager  of  Robert  Rollins  Blazers, 
Inc. 

Dr.  Joseph  A.  Ladika  has  accepted  a 
position  at  the  A.  J.  O'Dcll  Medical 
Center,  Arcade,  N.  Y. 

Lillian  C.  Smith  ('inti  is  living  in  Bue- 
nos Aires  and  was  delighted  to  receive 
news  of  her  classmates  through  the  class 
book  printed  for  the  10th  reunion.  Her 
address  is  Llavallol  2890,  Buenos  Aires, 
.\rgentina. 

M.  Patricia  lloutz  is  serving  as  a  resi- 
dence coordinator  at  Penn  State  Univer- 
sity in  charge  of  South  Halls.  While 
lieading  a  staff  of  four  hostesses  and  four 
senior  residents  Pat  is  sttuUing  for  her 
Ed.D. 


'51 


Class   Riuuioii    May   G 


John  and  Lois  Gordon  Steiiicr  '52  are 
living  in  London,  England,  where  John 
is  working  as  a  special  assistant  to  the 
managing  director  of  Vick  International 
Ltd.  The  Steigers  address  is  Pine  Lodge, 
Woodham  Lane,  Woking,  Surrey,  Eng- 
land. 


20 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


'52 


Frank  V.  Conipton  was  recently  pro- 
moted to  sales  ser\  ice  manager  for  Wey- 
erhaeuser Compan>',  shipping  container 
tli\ision.  Frank  and  GayiicIIi'  Wiifioncr 
JiS   h\f   in   Baltimore,   Md, 


'53 


KcM  Hill  is  ser\ing  as  pastor  of  tlie 
Aiidenried-Jeansville  Methodist  charge 
near  Hazleton.  Pa.  Ken  is  taking  corres- 
p<indence  courses  in  preparation  for  or- 
dination. 

Doiuild  H.  Sheldon  rccei\ed  his  Ph.D. 
from  Piudne  University  last  June  and  is 
now  an  associate  micro-biologist  for  the 
<\rmour  Research  Foundation  of  Illinois 
Institute  of  Technology  in  Chicago. 


'54 


Ruth  O.shDinc,  who  is  teaching  Latin 
at  Jerse\'  Shore  ( Pa. )  High  School,  tom- 
ed  Europe  last  summer.  Her  trip  includ- 
ed \isits  to  19  countries  and  fi\c  princi- 
palities. 

Ted  Oshhak  is  merchandise  service 
manager  for  Montgomer\  Ward  Co.  in 
Baltimore,  Md. 


CLIP  AND  SAVE 

Campus   Calendar 

of 

Public    Evenf-s 

Spring    1961 

Tuesday,  Febnianj  7 

Artist  Series:  Charles  Byrtl,  guitarist.         8:00 

Thiirsdaij,  Febnianj  23 

Lecture:  "Student  Life  in  the  Church  in  East  and  West," 
Dr.  Hans  Bolewski,  director  of  the  Evangelical  Academy, 
Loccum,  German)'  and  editor  of  The  Lutheran  World.      7:00 

Friday,  Fchniaiy  24 

Lecture:  "Historic  Past  and  Modern  Challenge,"  Dr.  Hans 

Bolewski.         11:15 

Lecture:   "The  Present  Debate  on  .4uthorit\'  of  the  State," 

Dr.  Hans  Bolewski.         2:00 

Sigma  Alpha  Iota  American  Musicale.         8:15 

Over    Please 


At  wind-up  of  a  successful  Crusader  football  season,  alumni  coaches  gathered  In  the 
President's  Office  to  admire  "The  Old  Hat"  trophy  of  Amos  Alonzo  Stagg  Sr. — emblem- 
atic of  victory  in  the  Sunbury  Kiv/anis  Football  Charities  Festival.  Hat  was  won  by 
Susquehanna  in  downing  Lycoming  18-0  in  1 960's  first  game.  In  photo:  Jim  Peters 
'49,  football  coach  at  Mifflinburg  High  School;  Chet  Rowe  '52,  guidance  counselor  and 
assistant  football  coach  at  Selinsgrove  High  School;  Don  Wissinger  '50,  S.  U.  director 
of  alumni  relations  and  formerly  football  coach  at  West  York  High  School;  Doug  Arthur 
'50,  claims  adjuster  for  Nationwide  Insurance  Co.,  Harrisburg;  Rich  Young  '54,  football 
coach  at  Northumberland  High  School  and  donor  of  the  hat;  John  Witowski  '50,  former 
football  coach  at  Saxton  Liberty  High  School  and  currently  scouting  for  Susquehanna; 
President  Weber,  onetime  coach  at  the  Hill  School. 


Capt.  Ernest  R.  Walker  Jr.  has  been 
named  executive  officer  of  the  .34th  Rifle 
Company,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps  Reserve. 
He  received  his  bachelor  of  law  degree 
in  June  19.59  from  Dickinson  School  of 
Law. 

The  Rev.  Edgar  W.  Oestrcich  is  associ- 
ate pastor  of  Christ  Evangelical  Luther- 
an Church,  Wantagh,  N.  Y 

The  Rev.  Charles  and  Rose  Marie 
Sharretts  Coates  are  now  living  in  Hamp- 
stead,  Md.,  where  Pastor  Coates  has  been 
called  to  serve  St.  Mark's  Lutheran 
Church. 


'56 


Robert  Hackenherg  is  working  with 
W.  T.  Grant  Company  in  New  York  City. 

Carol  Dauhcrman  is  teaching  elemen- 
tary music  in  the  Harford  County 
Schools,   Bel-Air,   Md. 

Linda  Youhon  is  teaching  music  at 
Great  Neck  North  Junior  High  School, 
Long  Island,  N.  Y.  Linda  and  her  sis- 
ter Naney  '52  toured  Europe  last  sum- 
mer,    traveling     through     ten     different 


DECEMBER      1960 


21 


Sunday,  March  12 

Concert:    S.    U.    SMuphonic    Band,    at    Selinsgrove    State 

School.        2:30 

Art  Exhibit  Opening:  Hilda  Kamiol,  Bogar  Hall.      .3:()0-.5:()() 

Wednesday.  March  15  to  Saturday,  March  25 

Shakespearean    Festival:    Susquehanna    Universit\    Players, 
Bogar  Theatre.        8:00 

Sunday.  March  26 

Spring  Concert:  S.  U.  Chapel  Choir.         8:15 

Friday,  April  14 

Concert:  S.  U.  Symphony  Orchestra.        8:15 

Saturday.  May  6 

Alumni  Day:  Five-year  Class  Reunions. 

Joint   Concert:    S.    U.    Chapel    Choir    and    Juniata    College 

Choir.         8:15 

Saturday.  May  13 

Ma\  Da\  Pageant,  Heilnian  Green.         3:00 

Sunday.  May  28 

Baccalaureate    Service,    Zion    Lutheran    Church,    Sunbury. 

11:00 

Commencement,  Bogar  Green.         3:00 


countries.     The  sisters  now  teach  in  the 
same  town. 


'57 


Jack  Bithop  is  assistant  credit  man- 
ager for  Sears  Roebuck  and  Co.  in  Balti- 
more, Md. 


'58 


Robert  T.  Artz  was  awarded  the  mas- 
ter of  education  degree  from  Temple 
University  and  was  admitted  to  member- 
ship in  Delta  Pi  Epsilon,  national  honor- 
ary graduate  fraternity  in  business  ed- 
ucation. 

Rolicrt  H.  Barteh  is  serving  with  the 
U.  S.  Army  in  Heidelberg,  Germany  and 
is  using  his  spare  time  to  take  courses  at 
the  University  of  Maryland,  Overseas 
Branch. 

Stanley  DeCamp  is  teaching  American 
history,  grades  11  and  12,  in  Lakewood 
(N.  J.)  High  School. 

Robert  Lewis  is  a  teacher  at  the  Chap- 
man-Union Elementary  School  near  Se- 
linsgrove. 

Robert  C.  White  Jr.  is  teaching  music 


while   serving   with   tlie   U.    S.   Army   at 
Fort  Jackson,  S.  C. 

Ens.  James  A.  Keiser  has  been  assign- 
ed to  the  Naval  Academy  at  Annapolis 
as  disbursing  officer. 

Fred  M.  Mtirsch  has  entered  the  U.  S. 
Anny. 

Murij  Lou  Ernst  was  one  of  two  stu- 
dent participants  in  a  Basic  Science  Sem- 
inar, "The  Origin  of  Life,"  held  at  Tem- 
ple University  School  of  Medicine  and 
Hospital  on  October  27. 


'59 


Susan  Lehman  is  teaching  remedial 
reading  in  the  \Vilkcs-Barre,  Pa.  schools. 

Mary  F.  Davis  is  serving  as  vocal  music 
teacher  at  Northeastern  High  School  in 
Manchester,  Pa.  Last  year  Mary  taught 
organ  and  piano  at  Linden  Hall  Jr.  Col- 
lege and  School  for  Girls,  Lititz,  Pa. 


'60 


Virginia  Alexander  is  teaching  English 
and  history,  7th  grade,  Roy  W.  Brown 
Junior  High  School.  9,5  Hickory  Ave., 
Bergenfield,  N.  J. 


Harold  Hiiiguinan  resigned  from  the 
McCann-Erickson  .Advertising  Co.  to  ac- 
cept a  position  with  Young  and  Rubicam 
.Advertising   .Agency. 

Sally  .Ami  Kehler  is  working  toward  her 
master's  degree  at  George  Washington 
University.  1868  Columbia  Road,  N.  W., 
Washington  9,  D.  C. 

Paul  P.  Semicek  is  serving  as  band 
director  at  Mt.  Carmel  (Pa.)  Higli  School. 

William  C.  Sliutt  is  an  accountant  for 
the  U.  S.  Steel  Corporation  in  Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

George  Swann  is  serving  with  tlic  U. 
S.  .Army. 

Barry  Bcalor  is  teaching  mathematics 
ill  Sunbury  High  School. 

Donald  Gray,  who  is  doing  graduate 
work  in  t)ioph\sics  at  Vale  University, 
reports  lie  is  \'er\  happ\'  and  has  already 
passed  his  language  retniircnunts  for  an 
ad\anced   degree. 

Lillian  llolcondie  is  teaching  mu,sic  in 
the  elementary  schools  of  Towanda,  Pa. 


BORN  CRUSADERS 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  W.  CJarrett,  a 
daughter,  Jane  Frances,  August  24,  1960. 
Mr.  Garrett  is  director  of  athletics  and 
head   football   c-oach   at    Sustjuihanna. 

To  Dr.  Richard  M.  and  \'ancy  Myers 
Landis  '47,  their  third  daughter.  Kathy, 
March  16,  19.59.  65.3  W".  Chestnut  St., 
Lancaster,  Pa. 

To  Kay  G.  '54  and  Carol  Clement 
Campbell  x'56,  a  second  son.  Tommy 
Cliris,  February  20,  1960.  20  Main 
Street,  Towanda,  Pa. 

To  Shirle\'  and  Jaeob  M.  Spangler  Jr. 
'.53,  a  daughter,  Christina  Joanne,  July 
13,  1960.  4  Dempster  Road,  Chatham, 
N.   J. 

To  Richard  W.  '55  and  Margie  Lamon 
Owens  .v'56,  a  son,  Da\id  Richard,  July 
29,  1960.  921  Raydlen  Drive,  Berwick, 
Pa. 

To  the  Rev.  and  Mrs.  Edwin  M.  Clap- 
per, '34,  a  daughter,  Margiu-et  Jane, 
August  27,  1960. 

To  Richard  '59  and  Margaret  Pattyson 
Neff  '59,  a  son,  Richard  .Alan,  September 
1,  1960.  290  Madison  Avenue,  Irving- 
ton,  N.  J. 

To  Grandmother  and  Grandfather  Al- 
fred J.  Krahmer,  Librarian  at  Susciuehan- 
na,  twin  granddaughters,  .Alyson  Margar- 
et and  Juliette  Elizabeth  Fogg,  August 
27,  1960;  and  twin  granddaughters.  An- 
drea and  Loren  Gunther,  September  11, 
1960. 

To  Gary  x'61  and  Stephanie  Haase 
Moore  '60,  a  son,  Scott  Robert,  Septem- 
ber 11,  1960.     Gary  is  a  field  represen- 


22 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


tati\c  for  G.M.A.C.  and  attending  the 
UnixiTsity  of  Bridgeport  at  night.  70 
Fremont  Street,  Apt.  2C,  Bridgeport, 
Conn. 

To  Patrieia  and  Ccorge  S.  Dodge  '58, 
a  daughter,  Natahe  Elizabeth.  Septem- 
ber 22,  1960. 

To  Henry  S.  '56  and  Madalinc  Lease 
Cook  '53,  a  daughter,  Catlierine  Jane, 
Octolier  4.  1960.  727  Ridgewood  Road, 
Millburn.  \.  J. 

To  Kathleen  and  Robert  Welker  '61,  a 
son,  Gregory  David,  October  14,  1960. 
21   N.   Market  Street,  Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

To  tlie  Rev.  Herbert  A.  and  Virginia 
Lee  Yinger  Willke  '51,  a  daughter,  Pam- 
ela Ann,  October  22,  1960,  4913  Buck- 
ner  Road,  Alexandria,  Va, 

To  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Fred  Crosse,  their 
tliird  daughter,  October  23,  1960.  Mr. 
Crosse  is  assistant  professor  of  physics  at 
Susquehanna. 

To  Gene  L.  '56  and  Jessie  Stnith 
Stoek  '56,  a  son,  Edwin  Lewis,  October 
24,  1960.  Cene,  a  sales  representative 
for  the  Burroughs  Corporation,  has  been 
transferred  to  Lancaster.  .5970  Geneva 
Drive,  East  Petersburg,  Pa. 

To  Frank  L.  '57  and  Gail  Midler  Ro- 
mano x'59,  a  second  daughter,  Lori  Gail, 
October  26,  1960.  518  Brooklawn  Ave- 
nue, Apt.  4  Fl,  Roselle,  N.  J. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ongkar  Narayan  '47, 
a  son,  September  6,  1960.  Education 
Building.  Uni\ersity  of  Alberta,  Edmon- 
ton,  Alberta,    Canada. 

To  Bill  and  Alice  Greeger  Ffeffer  '51, 
twin  daughters,  Terry  Ann  and  Mary 
Beth,  November  7,  1960.  Bear  Creek 
Township,  Luzerne  County,  Pa. 

To  H.  Vernon  '36  and  Fern  Zechman 
Ferster  x'40,  a  daughter,  Elizabeth  Ann, 
November  9,  1960.  1100  Carlisle  Street, 
Hanover,  Pa. 


DEATHS 


Frank  P.  McGroarty  '29,  North  End, 
Pa.,  1959. 

Dav'd  F.  Davis  '25,  Taylor,  Pa.,  sum- 
mer 1960. 

Andrew  E.  Rushin,  '28,  Alden  Station, 
Pa.,  summer  1960. 

Lee  Dentler  '02,  VVilliamsport,  Pa., 
April  2,  1930. 

George  Harheson  x'61,  Pedricktown, 
N.  J.,  August  1960. 

Bertha  Lantz  Shipe  '12,  September  12, 
1960.  Mrs.  Shipe  taught  piano  in  Sun- 
bury  izr  many  years  and  was  a  charter 
member  of  the  Catawissa  Avenue  Metho- 
dist Churcli.  Mrs.  Shipe  is  survived  by 
her  husband  James  W.  and  two  children. 


B.  Mary  Shipe  '42  and  James  Jr.,  tliree 
grandcliildrcn,  three  sisters  and  one  bro- 
ther. 

The  Rev.  Walter  E.  Brown  '15,  Octo- 
ber 5,  1960.  He  was  pastor  of  Trinity 
Lutheran  Church,  McAli.sterville,  Pa. 
Following  his  ordination  in  1918  he  ac- 
cepted a  call  to  the  Thompsontown  Luth- 
eran Church  and  in  1922  went  to  tlie 
Pine  Street  Church  in  Danville  where  he 
served  for  33  years.  Pastor  Brown,  well- 
known  and  highly  respected,  worked 
actively  with  migrant  laborers  in  tlie 
Milton  and  Me.\lister\ille,  Pa.  areas.  He 
ser\'ed  on  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  bodi 


the  Loys\ille  Children's  Home  and  Na- 
tional Lutheran  Home  for  the  Aged.  His 
wife  and  a  daughter  survive. 

Henry  F.  Feitusch  '29,  Luzerne,  Pa., 
October  6,  1960. 

Harold  L.  Harder  x'26,  October  22, 
1960.  He  was  a  barber  in  Northumber- 
land for  32  years.  He  is  survived  by  his 
wife,  father,   two  sisters  and  a  brother. 

George  M.  Wolfe,  fatlier-in-law  and 
father  of  the  Rev.  John  C.  '37  and  Mar- 
iorie  Wolfe  McCune  '43  November  2, 
1960.  Mrs.  McCune  is  an  instructor  in 
English  and  Latin  at  Susquehanna. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


WINEY-BODLE 
Patricia  Ann  Bodle  '60  to  Donald  Al- 
fred Winey  '60  August  27,  1960  in  the 
Lycoming  Mediodist  Church  in  VVil- 
liamsport, Pa.  Mary  Lou  McCann  '60 
and  Joan  Brenneman  Curtis  '61  served 
as  bridesmaids.  Donald  Coleman  '60 
was  best  man  and  Wayne  Ritz  '58,  Carl, 
ton  Smith  '60,  Herman  Hopple  '61,  and 
Leslie  Butler  '62  participated  as  ushers. 
Dexter  Weikel  '48  played  the  organ  and 
Joyce  Bond  Raessler  '60  was  soloist. 

\V'EBBER-SM1TH 
Dorothy   W.   Smith   '43   to   W.    David 
Webber  in  1958.     Mrs.  Smitli  is  Dean  of 
Girls  at  Theodore  Roosevelt  High  School 
in  Wyandotte,  Mich. 

GOOD-ENCK 

Barbara  Ann  Enck  x'5S  to  A.  Kenneth 
Good  March  19,  1960  in  Trinity  Luther- 
an Church,  Ephrata,  Pa.  The  couple  is 
residing  at  217  Brimmer  Avenue,  New 
Holland,  Pa. 

McLAUGHLlN-McGRAW 

Donna  Jean  McGraw  to  Jack  C.  Mc- 
Laughl.n  x'61  May  24,  1960  in  Market 
Street  Metliodist  Church,  Winchester, 
Va.  The  couple  resides  at  516  Linden 
Avenue,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

BECK-EITZEN 

Patricia  Ann  Eitzen  x'60  to  Andrew  D. 
Beck  in  Glenside,  Pa.  June  18,  1960.  The 
couple  is  residing  at  68-3  Drexelbrook 
Drive,  Drexel  Hill,  Pa. 

RITTS-ROGERS 

Janice  Rogers  x'63  to  Roy  E.  Ritts 
summer  1960  in  Grace  EUB  Church,  Le- 
moyne.  Pa.  The  couple  resides  in  Lans- 
downe.  Pa. 

RIEGER-PANIAN 

Margaret  Jane  Panian  x'61  to  W.  Frank 
Rieger  '61  June  19,  1960  in  Trinity  Unit- 
ed   Church    of    Christ,    Glen    Rock,    Pa. 


Louis  Coons  '61  served  as  best  man.  Carl 
Hitchner  '62,  John  Raab  '62,  Ted  Fuhrer 
'61  and  William  Elmer  '60  were  ushers. 
Martha  Jane  Menko  '62  served  as  one  of 
the  bridesmaids.  David  Diehl  '60  was 
vocalist  and  Alice  Ann  Patterson  '58  was 
organist.  Frank  is  a  senior  at  Susque- 
hanna and  Jane  is  secretary  to  Mr.  Tamke 
in  the  Public  Relations  Office  at  S.U. 

RAMBO-LIGHTFOOT 

Lynne  Lightfoot  '52  to  Frank  W.  Ram- 
bo  August  12,  1960.  The  couple  resides 
at  405  West  Avenue,  Jenldntov\'n,  Pa. 

SCHATKOWSKI-MOORE 

Mary  G.  Moore  '58  to  Edwin  Schat- 
kowski  August  27,  1960  in  Chambers- 
burg,  Pa.  Mary  is  teaching  vocal  music 
in  the  Nitschmann  Junior  High  School 
in  Bethlehem,  Pa.  The  couple  lives  at 
1426  Nortliampton  Street,  Easton,  Pa. 

MILROY-WAGNER 
Janet  Wagner  to  Lyman  1.  Milroy  x'62 
September  11,  1960  in  Cowan  Trinity 
Lutheran  Church.  The  Rev.  Ernest  L. 
Bottiger  '53  officiated  at  the  service.  The 
couple  resides  at  800  Market  Street,  Mif- 
flinburg.  Pa. 

MAURER-BALSER 
Mary  L.  Balser  to  James  R.  Maurer  '60 
October  8,  1960  in  Grace  Lutheran 
Church,  Shamokin,  Pa.  Jim's  brother 
Theodore  '63  was  soloist.  The  couple  is 
living  at  41  South  Third  Street,  Shamo- 
kin, Pa.  Jim  is  in  partnership  with  his 
father  in  the  coal  business. 

BRUBAKER-GRAYBILL 
Gloria  A.  Grayhill  '61  to  Louis  F.  Bru- 
baker  September  24,  1960  in  Grubb's 
Lutheran  Church,  Mt  Pleasant  Mills,  Pa. 
Diana  Grayhill  '63  served  as  maid  of  hon- 
or for  her  sister.  Gloria  is  attending 
Sus<iuehanna  as  a  senior  and  the  couple 
resitles  at  R.  D.  1,  Liverpool,  Pa. 


DECEMBER     1960 


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President 

Vice  Prcsidcitt 

Secretary-  Trca-su  rer 

E.xcciitiic  Coniiiiittee 

Executiie  Committee 

President 


NEW    YORK    CITY    AREA 
Diane  H.  SchUke  '56,  405  E.  14th  St..  Apt.  ID.  \.\\   York  27,  .\.  V. 
The  Rev.  John  G.  Censel  '40,  39  Clanniont  .■\\e..  New  \i)rk  27,  N.  Y 
RichiU-d  G.  Westervelt  '50,  1175  York  .\\e..  New  York  21,  N.  Y. 
Dr.  Joseph  C.  McLain  '24,  4  Bircli  Road,  l.arclimont,  N.  Y. 
Jack  Thorp  '50,  Thorp  Lane,  Norwalk.  Ci)iiiiicticiit 

NORTH    NEW   JERSEY 
J.  M.  Spangler  Jr.  '52,  4  Dempsttr  Road,  Cliatliam,  .\.  J. 
Frank  A.  '48  and  Ruth  William  Zeidler  '47,  48  Ramapo  Rd..  Poiiiptou  Piains.N.J.,   Vice  Presidents 
Henry  '53  and  Madaline  Lease  Cook  '5fi.  U)  Bum   Hil  ,  I'p.  Muntclair,  N.  J.      Secretary-Treasurer 

PHILADELPHIA 
Mr.s.  Alice  Greeger  Pfeffer  '51,  515  Oxford  Road,  IIa\(rto\\n.  Pa.  President 

Paul  Nestler  Jr.  '53,  Green  Lane,  Pa.  First  Vice  President 

Fred  A.  Auman  Jr.  '50,  106  Dalla.s  Road.  W  ill,>w  Groxe,  Pa.  Second  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Rutli  LaRue  Thonip.son  .\'21,  Parkwood  Manor  .•\pt.  .509,  I'pper  Darby,  Pa.         Secretary 
Paul  A.  Wagner  '.50.  1007  Clivenden  .St.,  Philadelphia.  Pa.  Treasurer 

PITTSBURGH 
George  Rantky  '41.  4514  McKee  Drive,  PitLsbiir^h  .3(j,  P,i.  President 

James  Hazlett  '52,  Box  131,  Tarentum  R.  D.  *2,  Pa.  Vice  President 

Mrs.  Helen  Hisdorf  Danhernian  '38,  457  Pacific  \\v..  Pittslnirgli  21.  Pa.      Secretary-Treasurer 

READING 

W.  Frank  Laudeiislaycr  '.39,  R.  D.  =2,  Boyertown,  Pa. 
Dr.  Ralph  T.  Tietboiil  Jr.  '49,  3031  \'an  Reed  Road,  Sinking  Spring,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Susan  Foltz  Tietbohl  '51,  3031  \'an  Reed  Road,  Sinking  Spring,  Pa. 
Richard  Cahn  '58,  412  Cliurch   Road,  Werncrsv  illc.   P.i. 

SUSQUEHANNA   VALLEY 
J.  Donald  Steele  '33,  180  Orange  St..  Northumberland,  Pa. 
James  B.  Peters  '49,  R.  D.  #1,  West  Lawn,  Lewisburg,  Pa. 
Marjorie  L.  Spogen  '50,  P.  O.  Box  167,  Turbot\  ille.  Pa. 
.\lbert  R.  Potteiger  '20,    8  West  Chestnut  St..  Sclinsgroxc,  Pa. 

WASHINGTON 
Paul  M.  Haines  '31,  4401  \"an  Buren  St.,  Universit)    Park,  Hyatts\ille.  Md 
William  E.  Royer  '33,  2106  Hanover  St.,  Silver  Spring,  Md. 
George  S.  Obcrdorf  x'34,  'Hie  Flying  Tiger  Line,  Inc.,  Suite  1201 
Shoreham  Building,  Washington,  D.  C. 

WILKES-BARRE  -  SCRANTON 
John  E.  Noonan  '28,  7  Terrace  St.,  W  ilkes-Barrc,  P.i. 
Mrs.  Claire  Haggerty  Backer  '54,  R.  D.  #1,  MiUon,  Pa. 

WILLIAMSPORT 
David  Bennett  '53,  524  .\rch  St.,  Montonrsx  ilK  .  I'.i. 
James  Pearce  '40,  9  Higli  St.,  Montgomery,  Pa. 
Ruth  E.  Osborn  '54,  400  S.  Main  St..  Jersey  Shor.-.  P.i. 

YORK-HANOVER-LANCASTER 
The  Rev.  Edwin  M.  Clapper  '34,  221  N.  Charles  St.,  Red  Lion,  Pa. 
Walter  M.  Hertz  '36,  67  Spencer  Ave.,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
Mrs.  Doroth>'  Strine  Bowers  '30,  399  Boundary  A\e.,  Red  Lion,  Pa. 
Patricia  Heathcote  '52,  220  E.  Cottage  Place,  York,  Pa. 


President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

President 
Vice  President 

Secretary-Treasurer 

President 
Secretary-Treasurer 

President 

Vice  President 
Secretary-Treasurer 

President 

Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


THE  SUSQUEHANNA  ALUMNUS 

Susquehanna    University 
Selinsgrove,    Pennsylvania 


POSTMASTER;  Please  notify  If  undeHvered. 
Entered  at  Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania  Post  Office 
as  Second  Class  Matter. 


SH3 


MARCH    1961 


SUSQUEHRMR 


.^^^La —    4-.-:.-;''-^'— • 


Letter 

from 

Larry 


Greetings  to  all! 

Two  important  tilings  are  on  our  minds  and  hearts  these  days:  Ahimni 
Day  and  the  1961  Luyalt)'  Fund.  Both  aetixities  are  headed  by  strong 
alumni  committees  which  deserve  nothing  but  praise  and  bouquets.  They're 
doing  a  great  job  and  we  thank  tliem  for  it.  Their  efforts  are  bound  to 
result  in  successful  accomplishments  by  our  Association. 

Regarding  Alumni  Day  on  May  6— the  program  includes  a  number  of 
new  features  arranged  only  after  careful  study  and  consideration  of  man\' 
suggestions.  It  will  be  a  da\'  none  of  us  should  miss;  especially  colorful 
wdl  be  the  events  "under  the  Big  Tent."  h.  complete  schedule  is  published 
in  this  magazine,  as  is  the  proposed  ne^\'  constitution  we'll  act  on  at  the 
streamlined  business  meeting.  I  urge  everyone  to  be  present,  for  I  believe 
this  new  constitution  will  prox'ide  a  framework  for  an  acti\e  and  more 
effective  Alumni  Association  to  function  between  annual  meetings. 

The  success  of  Alumni  Day  depends  directly  upon  YOU,  and  the  return 
to  Susquehanna  of  a  large  number  of  alumni  and  friends  on  May  6.  Why 
not  write  to  some  of  your  classmates  and  in\ite  them  to  meet  \ou  "under 
the  Big  Tent"! 

As  far  as  the  1961  Loyalt\-  Fund  is  concerned  —  advance  gifts  ha\e 
definitely  indicated  that  we  have  the  potential  to  do  great  things  for  Sus- 
quehanna. We  are  certainly  grateful  to  those  alumni  and  friends  who 
ha\'e  provided  the  momentum  of  •$12,(KM)  to  help  push  our  Fund  oxer  the 
$2.5,000  goal.  Our  Fund  is  now  in  full  swing  and  we're  particularly  inter- 
ested in  maximum  participation.  If  you  don't  yet  ha\e  "the  A.  D.,"  get  it! 
^\'hatever  \()ur  gift  might  be,  be  sure  the  Alumni  Office  hears  from  you 
real  soon!     Our  .\Ima  Mater  is  depending  upon  every  one  of  us. 

Yours  for  a  fun-filled  Alumni  Day  and  an  o\'er-thc-top  Lo\alt\'  Fund. 

Lahhv  Is.\.\cs,  '43 
President 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


ON    OUR   COVER 

The  classic  stature  of  60-year-old  Sei- 
hert  Hall  remains  an  outstanding  land- 
mark on  tlie  Susquehanna  campus,  even 
in  the  midst  of  striking  changes,  growth, 
and  new  construction. 

Seibert  has  been  added  to  and  iiu- 
pro\ed  o\er  the  years.  Last  summer  the 
interior  was  extensi\ely  reno\ated  at  a 
cost  of  some  S  150.000.  Additional  work 
is  scheduled  to  be  done  in  the  basement 
this  summer.  Seibert  exemplifies  the 
spirit  of  a  Greater  Susquehanna— building 
on  the  past  for  the  future. 


SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 

General    Alumni    Association 
Officers 

President 

Lawrence  M.  Isaacs  '43 

Honorary  President 

Dr.  John  L  Woodruff  '88 

Historian 

Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08 

1st  Vice  President 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  '27 

2nd  Vice  President 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35 

Recording  Secretary 
B.  Mary  Sliipe  '42 

Treasurer 

VV.  David  Gross  '47 

Mem  hers-at-Large 

Paul  M.  Haines  '31 
Peter  Shuty  '38 

Representative  on  the  Board  of  Directors 
Clyde  R.  Spitzner  '37 

Representatives  on  the  Athletic  Committee 
Perce  Applevard  x'22 
John  M.  Auten  '28 


Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 

Editor  of  Susquehanrm  Alumnus 
George  R.  F.  Tamke 


The  SUSQUEHMM  ALUMNUS 


Vol.  30 


MARCH    1961 


No.  3 


CONTENTS 


Letter  from  Larry 2 

Fonvard  Leap  .  .  .  the  A.  D 4 

Who  Gets   Into  College?       6 

by  Frank  II.  Bowles 

.\lumni  Day   1961 10 

Proposed  Con.stitution 11 

Constitution 12 

Schedule  of  Events 23 

Susquehannans  on  Parade 16 

S.  U.  Weddings 20 

Bom  Cnisaders 20 

Deaths          21 

Club  News       21 


1961  Loyalty  Fund  .  .  Directory  of  Leaders 


22 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  1931,  at  the  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  year  by  Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


MARCH       1961 


FORWARD 
LEAP  . . . 


Fund  Chairman  Blough  examines  drawing  of  new  Field  House, 
the  Alumni  Dream,  with  S.  U.  President  Weber  and  Alumni  As- 
sociation   President    Isaacs. 


the  A.  D. 


"Do  yoii  lia\i'  the  A.D.?"  is  tlic  (jut'stion  asked  of 
Susquehanna  alumni  this  year.  The  A.  D.  is  described 
as  th(>  Ahimni  Dream  ...  a  dream  for  a  greater  alma 
mater  in  all  respects.  Specifically,  S.  U.  alumni  are  con- 
centrating the  giving  of  their  monetary  resources, 
through  the  1961  Lo\alt\'  Fund,  to  a  fund  for  a  new 
Field  House. 


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1961  Loyalty  Fund  leaders  put  the  final  touches  to  strategy  short- 
ly before  kickoff  of  the  general  campaign,  seated:  AA  President 
Larry  Isaacs  '43;  Committee  Chairman  H.  Vernon  Blough  '31; 
William  Schnurc  x'99.  Standing:  Robert  Gabrenya  '40;  Ray 
Hochstuhl  '47;  Robert  Herr  '39;  Henry  Chadwick  '50;  Don  Wiss- 
ingcr  '50;  Albert  Molinaro  '50. 


.Alumni  gi\iug  was  at  a  ratiier  low  le\el  at  Sus(|ue- 
hanna  a  couple  of  years  ago.  Last  year  show(>d  a 
healthy  gain  when  13.9  percent  of  the  alumni  ga\f  uear- 
1\-  812,500.  And  this  \tar  the  Fund  is  realh  taking  a 
Forward  Leap! 

Under  the  entluisiastic  and  competent  chairman- 
ship of  H.  Vernon  Blough  '31,  a  se\en-man  committee 
stiuted  the  hall  rolling  last  fall.  Opportunity  was 
offered  interesttcl  persons  to  make  advance  gifts,  to  join 
the  President's  Club  with  gifts  of  $300  or  more  or  the 
Century  Club  with  gifts  of  at  least  $100.  The  com- 
mittee set  the  1961  goal  at  $25,000,  confident  that  this 
amount  could  be  raised— particularly  if  the  advance  gift 
program  would  produce  at  least  40  percent  of  it.  On 
March  1,  when  the  first  general  mailing  went  out  to  the 
entire  alumni  body,  ad\ance  gi\ers  had  provided  S12.- 
000-almost  half  of  the  total! 

By  mid-March,  with  tlic  actual  campaign  onK  two 
weeks  old,  the  Fund  had  reached  $14,400,  with  e\en 
more  gi\ers  joining  the  two  sp(>cial  clubs.  The  Presi- 
dents Club,  al  press  tinic,  had  eight  incnilnTS,  tlu'  Cen- 
tury CJlub  had  87.  \  comiilete  list  of  membership 
appears  on  the  opposite  page.  Membership,  of  course, 
is  still  ()i)en. 

But  the  most  important  aim  of  the  coTumittee 
(along  with  its  helpers,  listed  on  page  22)  is  to  ha\e 
iiuixiiiiiDii  pdiluijuiliiiu  b\  all  lo\al  S.  V.  alumni.  If 
you  haxcn  t  \i't  sent  in  \()ur  contribution,  wh\  not  do  it 
today?  .\ud  don't  forget  to  check  the  list  of  "Matching 
Gift"  employers! 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


1961  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund 


■SIDENT'S  CLUB 


Luther  A.  Fisher  '22 
J.  Stanley  Smith  '29 
Erie  1.  Sliobert  II  '35 
Scott  C.  Rea,  Board  Member 
Preston  H.  Smith  '38 


Frank  A.  E\'er  .\'98 

Da\  id  Van  Pelt,  Board  Mem- 
ber 

Simon    B.    "30    and    Katlu-yn 
JaiTett  Rhoads  x'34 


\'ernon  R.  Phillips  '38 
Miller  R.  Gerli;udt  "30 
Chas.  Nicely,  Board  Member 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher  '31 
Donald  E.  '50  and  Flora  Bani- 

hart  Wissinger  "51 
Charles  W .  Drumm  "20 
John  C.  Horn,  Board  Member 
H.  Vernon  Blough  '31 
Larr\-  '43  and   Louise   Kresge 

Isaacs  '45 
Robert  X.  Troutman  "26 
George    L.    Haller,    Board 

Member 
Ralph  C.  Geigle  "35 
^^'illiam  R.  Swann  "33 
Wimam  H.  Gehron  Jr.  "40 
Martha  Bodman  M;u"tz  "34 
Claude  G.  Aikens  "11 
Alvin  W.  Carpenter  '24 
Hajr>-  M.  Rice  "26 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  E.  E.  Wissinger 
Albert  P.  '50  and  Louise  Siem- 

ers  Moliiiiu-o  '50 
Calvin    P.    "04   and    Mtugaret 

Rothrock  Swank  06 
Merit  Laundry  &  Diy  Clean- 
ing Company 
Robert  A.  Gabrenya  '40 
Charles  A.  Morris  '49 
Philip  R.  Templin  "42 
Harold  Y.  Fisher  '20 
Louise  E.  West  "39 
Mar\'  Lizzio  Govekar  "47 
Gusta%'e    \\'.    Weber,    S.    U. 

President 
Edward  S.  Jr.  '42  and  Blanche 

Forney  Rogers  '42 


GfiliTURY  CLUK 

Ernest  F.  Walker  '21 

Ralph  II.  Jr.    '49    and    Susan 

Foltz  Tietbohl  '51 
Lester  J.  Karsclmer  '37 
Robert    F.    '48    and    Elise 

Thompson  ^^'ohlse^  '47 
Lew  is  C.  Ilerrold  '30 
Roswell  J.  '46  and  Gayle  Clark 

Johns  "47 
N.  R.  Benner  '25 
M;uy  F;irlling  Hollway  '28 
James  A.  Grossman  '36 
Allan  B.  Packman  '48 
Helen  Ott  Soper  '28 
Donald    F.    '51     and    Marie 

Beam  Wohlsen  '51 
N.  A.  Danowsky  '15 
Louise  Mehring  Koontz  '35 
Shirley  Young  '51 
James  O.  Rumbaugh  Jr.  '50 
Charles  G.  Jones  '35 
^\•.  Ralph  \\  agenseller  '00 
Robert  L.  Herr  '39 
Jolin  I.  WoodruflF  '88 
Xorman  S.  Wolf  "25 
D.   Edgar  '34   and  Aberdeen 

Philips  Hutchison  '34 
W.  Donald  Fisher  '51 
Raymond  G.  '47  and  Dorothy 

Dellecker  Hochstidd  '43 
Henry  H.  Gassier  '34 
Ira  C.  Gross  '15 
John  H.  Momrow  Jr.  "52 
Harold  H.  '39  and  Katherine 

Dietterle  Benion  '41 


Charles  E.  '27  and  Dorothy 
Rothermel  Chaffee  '28 

^^'illiam  C.  Dersham  .\'98 

Richard  D.  Moglia  '47 

Guy  M.  Bogar  '21 

Roscoe  L.  Fisher  '32 

William  S.  Morrow  '34 

James  C.  '50  and  Martha  Mar- 
tin Gehris  "51 

N\'.  M.  Rearick  '94 

^^'illiam  E.  Royer  '33 

II.  S.  Rausch  '17 

Grace  A.  Geiselman  09 

Jolin  W.  Thompson  '09 

Rich;u-d  A.  Scharfe  Jr.  '31 

Ida  Olmsted  Fredrickson  '21 

Jess  M.  Kemberling  ".39 

Calvin  V.  Erdly  "20 

Alpha  Sigma  Omega  ( Phi  Mu 
Delta  Alumni ) 

John  F.  '15  and  Katherine 
Wagner  Harkins  16 

Laura  L.  Gemberling  '28 

J.  Donald  Steele  '33 

Clyde  R.  '37  and  Helen  Went- 
zel  Spitzner  '37 

W.  Frank  '39  and  Isabel 
Tewkesbun'  Laudenslayer 
'39 

John  B.  '13  and  Mary  Grajbill 

Kniseley  '13 
Jack  K.  Bishop  "57 
Stephen  J.  Martinec  "35 
Sanford  P.  Blough  '42 
Reed  '32  and  Mildjed  Arbe- 

gast  Speer  '30 
Schuyler  G.  Irwin  '09 
Russell  F.  Auman  '20 


MARCH       1961 


Who  Gets  Into  College? 


by  FRANK  H.  BOWLES 

Mr.  Bowles  is  president  of  the  Col- 
lege   Entrance    Examination    Board. 


W  iiAi   AUK  my  child's  chances  of  getting  into 

college? 

What  can  I  as  a  parent  do  to  improve  my 

child's  chances  of  getting  into  the  college  that 

seems  best  for  him? 
(;liances    are   you've   asked    these    (iiicstions.    and 
nia\he  other  parents  have  asked  them  of  you.     For  ad- 
mission  to   college   has   become   the   nation's   sure-fire 
topic  of  conversation. 

Elections,  baseball  and  international  ujiheavals 
compete  for  attention,  of  course,  but  these  matters 
don't  touch  our  personal  lives.  Yet  it  seems  that  every 
American  has  some  contact  with  the  business  of  college 
entrance,  knows  a  surprising  amount  about  it  —  or  at 
least  thinks  he  does  —  and  wants  to  know  more. 


What  lie  wants  to  know   usually  boils  down  to  the 
two  questions  al)ove. 

Therk  is  a  (pu'ek   answcM^  to  the  first  (lucstion 
—what  arc  iii\    cliikl's  ciiaiices  of  gi'tting  into 
college? 
An\'  cliild  wlio  lias  an   I.  Q.  of  95  or  betti'r,  who 
can  write  a  letter  including  a  simple  declarative  sen- 
tence such  as  "I  want  to  go  to  \our  college."  who  can 
read  witliout  iiii>\ing  his  lips,  and  who  can  pa\'  college 
expenses  up  to  $500  a  year  can  go  to  ct)!lege.     But  it 
may  also  be  true  that  a  child  with  an  1.  Q.  of  140  who 
can  do  differential  etiuations  in  his  head  may  not  get 
to  college. 

()l)\ionsl\.  tJR'n,  the  gentTal  answer  can  only  in- 
dicate tlial  there  is  a  tremendous  range  of  institutions, 


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with  \ar\ing  standards  and  opportunities,  and  that 
manv  factors  determine  actual  eliances  of  admission. 
For  a  full  answer  to  the  question,  we  must  examine 
and  describe  these  types  of  institutions. 

As  a  first  step,  let  us  take  a  hypothetical  group  ol 
one  hundred  high  school  graduates  who  go  on  to  college 
in  a  givoi  year,  iind  see  what  the  typical  pattern  of 
their  applications  and  acceptances  would  he: 

Twenty  students,  all  from  the  top  halt  of  the 
class,  will  apply  to  sixty  of  the  institutions  that  are 
generalK'  listed  as  "'preferred."  Ten  of  them  will 
he  accepted  h\  twenty  of  the  institutions.  \ine  of 
the  ten  will  graduate  from  their  colleges,  and  six 
of  the  nine  will  continue  in  graduate  or  professional 
school  and  take  ad\anced  degrees.  These  ten  ad- 
mitted students  will  average  six  years"  attendance 
apiece. 

Seventy  students,  fortx-  from  tlu'  top  Jialf  of 
the  class  (including  those  ten  wlio  did  not  make 
preferred  institutions),  all  twenty-five  from  the 
third  quarter,  and  fi\e  from  the  fourth  quarter,  will 
apph'  to  eighty  institutions  generally  considered 
"standard""  or  "respectable."'  Sixty  will  he  accepted 
by  one  or  l^oth  of  the  colleges  to  which  tliey  ap- 
plied. Thirty  of  the  sixty  will  graduate,  and  ten 
will  continue  in  graduate  or  professional  school, 
most  of  them  for  one-  or  two-\ear  programs.  These 
sixty  admitted  students  will  average  about  three 
years  of  college  apiece. 

Thirty  students,  including  all  of  the  fourth 
quarter  and  fi\e  from  the  third  quarter,  will  apply 
to  institutions  that  are  ordinarily  known  as  "easy." 
Half  of  these  institutions  will  be  four-year  colleges, 
and  iialf  junior  colleges  or  community  colleges.  All 
thirty^  students  will  be  admitted.  Fifteen  will  leave 
during  the  first  year,  and  eight  more  during  the 
next  two  years.  The  seven  who  receive  degrees 
will  go  directly  to  employment,  although  one  or 
two  may  return  to  college  later  for  a  masters 
degree  in  education. 

At  this  point,  we  need  some  specific  informa- 
tion about  the  types  of  institutions  1  have  just 
mentioned. 
"Preferred"  institutions  —  the  ones  that  receive  the 
most  attention   from   high   school  students   —   number 
from  100  to  150,  depending  on  who  makes  the  list,     hi 
my  judgment,  the  larger  number  is  correct,  and  the  list 
is  still  growing.     It  should  reach  200  by  1965,  and  250 
by  1970.     The  number  of  places  a\'ailable  in  preferred 
institutions  —  now  approximately  100,000  —  should  in- 
crease to  about  150,000  during  the  next  decade. 

The  present  150  preferred  colleges  are  located  in 
about   fifteen   states   —   mostlv   in   the   Northeast,    the 


northern  Middk'  \\\'st  and  on  the  Pacific  coast.  Four- 
fifths  are  pri\ate,  with  three-fourths  of  the  total  en- 
rollment of  the  group.  The  one-fifth  that  lue  public 
lia\c  one-fourth  of  t]i(>  enrollment.  This  proportion  is 
changing;  in  a  few  years  it  will  be  three-fifths  pri\ate 
and  two-fifths  public,  with  a  fifty-fifty  enrollment  spUt. 

It  now  costs  about  $3,000  a  year  to  send  a  child  to 
a  preferred  institution. 

"Standard"  institutions  —  which  are  not  selective 
at  admission,  but  will  not  admit  any  student  obviously 
destined  to  fail  —  number  from  700  to  800.  The  larger 
number  includes  about  fifty  that  could  be  considered 
part  of  the  preferred  list  and  another  fifty  that  could  be 
placed  on  the  easy  list.  In  my  judgment,  the  smaller 
number  is  the  right  one  for  this  category.  It  will  stay 
about  constant  o\  er  the  next  decade,  with  some  shifting 
between  lists.  But  enrollments  within  the  standard 
category  will  go  up  by  at  least  fifty  per  cent. 

Standard  institutions  are  of  course  located  in  every 
state.  Seventy  per  cent  of  their  enrollment  are  in  pub- 
lic institutions,  and  thirty  per  cent  in  private  ones.  But 
the  private  institutions  outnumber  the  public  ones  in  a 
ratio  of  sixty-forty.  Many  of  the  private  colleges  are 
remarkably  small. 

Costs  at  standard  institutions  tend  to  nm  from 
$1,500  to  $2,500  per  year.  Yet  some  of  these  schools 
operate  with  very  low  fees,  and  naturally  the  public 
ones  are  in  the  lower  cost  brackets. 

"Easy"  institutions  number  about  SOO,  of  wliicli  300 
are  four-year  colleges  iuid  the  rest  junior  colleges  or 
community  colleges.  The  list  will  grow  rapidly  as  col- 
leges are  established  over  the  next  decade.  Even  though 
some  easy  colleges  will  raise  requirements  and  join  the 
standard  group,  there  may  well  be  1,500  colleges  in  this 
category  by  1970.  Enrollment  will  triple  in  the  same 
period. 

At  present  about  one-third  of  tlie  easy  institutions 
are  four-year  private  colleges  with  enrollment  problems. 


MARCH       1961 


and  niiiny  of  these  are  trying  to  enter  the  standard 
group.  But  almost  all  newly  established  institutions 
are  tax-supported.  Thus  by  1970  the  number  of  pri\  ate 
colleges  on  this  lexel  of  education  will  be  negligible. 

Cost  of  attending  these  institutions  is  now  \ery 
low ;  tuition  ranges  from  nothing  to  .$.500  a  year. 

With  these  descriptions  established,  let  us 
consider  chances  of  admission  to  these  institu- 
tions, now  and  in  the  future. 

The  "preferred"  institutions  are  already  difficult  to 
enter,  and  will  become  more  so.  In  general,  their  re- 
quirements call  for  an  academic  sttmding  in  the  upper 
quarter  of  the  secondary  school  class,  and  preferably 
in  the  upper  tenth.  School  recommendations  must  be 
favorable,  and  the  individual  must  show  signs  of  ma- 
turity and  purpose.  Activities  and  student  leadership 
have  been  much  overplayed,  particuliU"h'  by  p;vrents 
and  school  advisers,  but  they  carry  some  weight  as  in- 
dications of  maturity.  Parental  connections  with  col- 
leges help,  but  are  r;irely  decisive.  If  any  factor  is 
decisive,  it  is  the  school  record  as  \'erified  by  College 
Board  scores. 

Chances  of  admission  to  any  of  tliis  group  of  "pre- 
ferred" colleges  ma\'  be  estimated  as  follows: 

School  record  in  upper  ten  per  cent,  with  appro- 
priate College  Board  scores  and  endorsement 
from  high  school  —  not  worse  than  two 
chances  out  of  three. 

Scliool  record  in  upper  quarter,  with  verifying 
College  Board  scores  —  not  worse  than  one  in 
three.  This  does  not  mean  that  the  student 
will  get  one  acceptance  out  of  two  or  three 
tries,  but  rather  that  this  estimate  of  chance 
holds  for  any  preferred  institution  he  applies 
to. 

School  record  below  the  upper  quarter,  with  strong 
counterbalancing  factors,  such  as  high  College 
Board  scores,  remarkable  personal  qualities, 
proven  talents  in  special  fields,  strong  family 
connections,  recent  awakening  of  interest  and 
excellent  performance,  achievement  despite 
great  handicaps  —  not  better  than  one  chance 
in  three,  and  not  worse  than  one  chance  in 
four. 

No  others  need  apply. 

The  "standard"  institutions  are,  taken  as  a 
group,  still  accessible  to  any  student  whose  past  per- 
formance or  present  promise  gives  reasonable  chances 
of  college  success.  But  there  are  gradations  within  the 
standard  institutions.  Some  approach  the  sclectixi'iiess 
of  the  preferred  group;  others  are  purposefully  lenient 


in  their  admissions  and  stiffer  in  later  "weeding  out" 
during  the  first  \ear  of  college. 

\  student  show  s  reasonable  chance  of  success  when 
he  has  taktni  a  secondary  school  program,  including  at 
least  two  yeiu's  of  mathematics,  two  years  of  a  foreign 
language,  and  four  years  of  English,  has  passed  all 
subjects  on  the  first  tr\%  and  has  produced  good  grades 
in  at  least  half  of  them.  This  means  a  school  record  not 
too  far  below  the  middle  of  the  class,  at  w'orst.  Now 
that  nearly  all  standard  institutions  are  reqin'ring  Col- 
lege Boards  or  similar  types  of  examinations,  the  school 
record  has  to  be  backed  by  test  scores  placing  the 
student  in  the  middle  range  of  applicants  (CEEB  scores 
of  400  or  higher). 

Such  a  student  can  be  admitted  to  a  standard  in- 
stitution, but  he  may  have  to  sh(jp  for  vacancies,  par- 
ticularly if  his  marks  and  scores  are  on  the  low  side 
and  if  he  comes  from  a  part  of  the  country  where  there 
are  more  candidates  than  vacancies.  Thus  students  in 
the  Northeast  often  have  to  go  outside  their  region  to 
get  into  a  standard  college,  even  if  they  have  excellent 
records.  On  the  other  hand,  where  there  is  still  room 
for  expansion,  as  in  the  South  and  parts  of  the  Middle 
^^'est,  students  may  enter  some  of  the  standard  institu- 
tions with  records  that  are  relatively  weak. 

Students  with  poor  records  or  poor  programs  who 
still  offer  unusual  <jualifications,  such  as  interest  in 
meterology  or  astronomy,  students  who  wish  to  follow 
unusual  programs  in  college,  or  students  who  are  other- 
wise out  of  pattern  will  often  find  it  difficult  to  enter 
standard  institutions.  Curiously  enough,  they  may  well 
encoimter  greater  difficulty'  with  such  institutions  than 
they  would  have  with  many  in  the  preferred  category. 
In  other  words,  standard  institutions  are  "standard"  in 
many  senses  of  the  word.  They  take  care  of  the  major- 
ity of  college  students,  and  will  continue  to,  but  they 
do  not  mo\e  much  outside  of  a  fixed  pattern. 

"Easy"  institutions  are  by  definition  non-se- 
lective. We  can  make  se\'eral  generalizations 
about  them: 

First,  any  high  scliool  graduate  can  enter  an  easy 
institution,  r(>gardless  of  his  I.  Q.,  or  his  studies  in 
school,  or  what  he  hopes  to  do  in  college  and  after. 

Second,  an  easy  college  usually  offers  a  wide  range 
of  courses,  all  the  wa\'  from  a  continuation  ol  tlic  gen- 
eral high  school  coiu'se,  to  technical  and  semi-profes- 
sional programs,  to  the  standard  college  subjects. 

Third,  easy  colleges  will  draw  some  well-prepared 
students  who  later  go  on  to  aiKanced  degrees. 

Fointii,  since  easy  colleges  are  not  selective  (neith- 
er keeping  students  out  nor  forcing  them  out),  they 
must    operate   so    tiiat    students    will    make    tlieir   own 


SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNU3 


decisions,  and  thus  they  must  h;i\e  a  stiong  institutional 
emphasis  on  guidance. 

Fifth,  since  one  of  the  most  powerful  of  all  selecti\e 
devices  is  the  charge  for  tuition,  easy  colleges  tend  to 
charge  low,  or  no  tuition. 

Sixth,  easy  colleges  are  a  consequence,  not  a  cause, 
I  of  enlarged  demand  for  higher  education.  Even  when 
they  offer  programs  which  a  few  yems  ago  would  not 
ha\e  been  considered  as  college  work,  they  do  so  in 
response  to  demand.  And  the  demand  is  increasing. 
Total  enrollment  in  higher  education  in  1970  will  be 
about  double  that  of  today,  and  it  may  well  be  that 
this  t\pe  of  institution  will  account  for  from  one-third 
to  one-half  of  that  total.  The  number  and  size  of  these 
institutions  will  increase,  and  they  will  become  widely 
distributed  throughout  the  country,  instead  of  being 
concentrated  on  the  Pacific  coast  and  in  the  Middle 
\\'est  as  they  ai^e  now.  Thus  in  1970  it  will  still  be 
possible  for  any  student  to  enter  college. 

To  SUM  up,  then,  the  answer  to  our  first  ques- 
tion is  that  a  student's  chances  of  getting  into  college 
are  excellent  —  proxided  that  he  is  able  and  willing  to 
do  what  is  necessarx'  to  prepare  himself  for  the  college 
he  would  like  to  enter,  or  that  he  is  willing  to  enter  the 
college  that  is  willing  to  accept  him. 

Let's  turn  now  to  our  second  question:  What 

can  I  as  a  parent  do  to  improve  m\'  child's 

chances  of  getting  into  the  college  that  seems 

best  for  him? 

This  is  one  of  the  standard,  rather  heavy  questions 

for  which   there  are  akeady  available   a   great  many 

standard,  rather  heavy  answers,  dealing  with  the  desir- 

abilit\-  of  the  good  life,  the  need  for  stable  parents  and 

other  valid  but  unenlightenmg  pronoiuicements.     But 

some  of  the  problems  raised  by  this  question  do  not 

I       yield  to  standard  answers.     Three  such  problems,  or 

needs,  deserve  our  attention: 

1.  The  need  for  parents  to  promote  tliinking, 
learning  and  reading. 

Colleges,  particulixrly  the  preferred  colleges,  are 
bookish  places.  They  emphasize  reading  and  discussion 
as  stimuli  to  learning  and  thinking  instead  of  stressing 
note-taking  and  the  study  of  textbooks  to  accumulate 
facts.  College  entrance  tests  tue  built  in  part  to  meas- 
ure reading  skills.  And  the  student  with  the  habit  of 
reading  will  do  better  work  in  colleges  than  the  student 
who  relies  on  studying  textbooks  and  memorizing  facts. 
The  habit  of  reading  is  most  easily  formed  at  home. 
It  can  be  formed  by  the  presence  and  discussion  of 
books.  This  means,  for  example,  that  the  fifty  dollai-s 
that  parents  often  spend  on  coaching  for  college  en- 
trance tests  can  better  be  spent  over  two  years  in  the 
collection  of  fifty  or  sixty  "highbrow"  paperbacks.     For 


this  is  reading  that  will  do  more  tlian  any  coaching 
courses  to  improve  test  scores  —  and  it  will  at  the  same 
time  improve  preparation  for  coUege  studies,  which 
coaching  courses  do  not  do. 

2.  The  need  for  parents  to  make  fiuaneial  prepar- 
ation for  coUege. 

College  is  a  costly  business.  The  preferred  colleges 
cost  about  $3,000  a  year,  and  of  course  this  comes  out 
of  net  income  after  taxes  have  been  paid.  For  most 
families  with  children  in  college,  it  represents  gross  in- 
come of  at  least  $4,000.  Referring  back  to  the  average 
span  of  six  years'  attendance  for  students  who  enter  a 
preferred  college,  the  family  of  such  a  student  must 
dedicate  $24,000  of  gross  income  for  his  college  ex- 
penses. 

Not  long  ago,  a  survey  showed  that  half  of  a  group  of 
parents  who  expected  their  children  to  go  to  college  did 
not  know  the  costs  of  college  and  were  not  making  any 
preparations  to  meet  those  costs.  The  lesson  is  ob- 
vious. Parents  who  are  not  ready  to  deal  with  college 
costs  are  failing  in  a  vital  area  of  support.  Urging  a 
child  to  study  so  diat  he  can  get  a  scholarship  may  pay 
off,  but  it  is  a  poor  substitute  for  a  family  plan  for  the 
financing  of  the  child's  education. 

3.  The  need  to  choose  a  coUege  in  terms  of  the 
child's  abilities  and  interests. 

Much  is  made  of  the  problem  of  choosing  colleges, 
and  great  effort  goes  into  the  process  of  choice.  But  the 
results,  if  judged  by  the  tiumoil  diat  attends  the  annual 
selections,  fall  far  short  of  expectations.  The  difficulty 
seems  to  lie  in  the  placing  of  emphasis  on  the  college, 
not  die  student.  When  the  application  is  sent  in,  the 
parent  often  knows  more  about  the  merits  of  the 
college  to  which  the  application  is  going  than  he  does 
about  the  applicant  as  an  applicant. 

Naturally  it  is  difficult  for  a  parent  to  be  objective 
about  his  own  child.  But  enough  is  now  known  about 
evaluating  individual  abilities  and  achievements  that 
any  parent  who  really  wants  to  may  view  his  child  as 
the  child  will  be  viewed  by  the  college.  Such  an  evalu- 
ation is  neither  so  difficult  nor  so  time  consuming  as  the 
processes  parents  often  go  tlirough  in  evaluating  col- 
leges. And  since  it  relies  on  standard  academic  inform- 
ation, it  involves  little  or  no  cost.  Yet  its  value  is  ines- 
timable. For  if  the  choice  of  college  is  made  in  teniis 
of  the  child's  capabilities,  the  first  and  most  important 
step  has  been  taken  toward  placing  the  child  in  the 
college  that  seems  best  for  him.  And  this  in  tiun  is  the 
best  insurance  for  a  successful  college  career. 


In  accordance  wifh  the  Bowles  criteria  presented  here,  Susque- 
hanna ranks  in  the  upper  group  of  "standard"  institutions  com- 
ing quite  close  to  the  "preferred"  category.  While  admission 
standards  are  high,  costs  —  about  $1600  —  are  still  low. 


MARCH       1961 


MMMMi  mEi  mm 


y*i»^ 


in  the  BIG  TENT 


Everything's  in  readiness.  The  Big  Tent  isn't  up 
yet— but  it  will  be.  And  this  year's  Alumni  Day  Com- 
mittee under  Chick  Morris  '49  has  a  program  chock 
full  of  new  ideas  and  new  events.  A  complete  schedule 
of  activities  appears,  for  your  convenience,  inside  the 
back  cover  of  this  magazine. 

For  those  who  come  early  (Friday  evening,  May 
5)  each  fraternity  is  holding  Open  House.  This  is  a 
good  opportimity  to  see  the  new  homes  of  Theta  Chi 
and  Lambda  Chi  Alpha,  formerly  Bond  &  Key.  .\nd  to 
get  a  look  at  Phi  Mu  Delta's  extensive  renovations,  too. 
On  Saturday,  May  6  the  Big  Tent  on  the  hockey  field 
becomes  the  center  for  most  events. 

There's  something  for  everyone  on  the  1961  pro- 
gram—sports events,  musical  events  (even  a  reunion  of 
S.  U.'s  famed  Motet  Choir  of  the  .30's  and  earh'  40"s), 
Five-Year  Class  reunions  and  pictures,  a  big  .Alumni 
Luncheon,  a  Dinner-Dance,  and  many  more.  This  is 
one  you  won't  want  to  miss! 

At  the  business  meeting  we'll  be  taking  up  tlie 
matter  of  a  new  constitution.  Look  it  o\er— both  new 
and  old  are  published  on  the  following  pages.  See 
what  you  think! 


Hard  af  work  on  arrangements  for  Susquehanna's  Alumni  Day 
May  6  are,  seated:  Janet  Hoke  Reiff  '44;  Charles  A.  Morris  '49, 
committee  chairman;  Marjorie  Spogen  '50.  Standing:  Larry 
lsaacs'43.  Alumni  Association  president;  Raymond  P.  Garman'30. 
Other  committee  members,  not  present  for  the  photo,  are  John 
M.  Auten  '28,  and  Jim  '58  and  Gail  Woolbert  White  '58. 


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ARTICLE     I 

Name 

This  Association  shall  be  designated  and  known  as  the 
Alumni  Association  of  Susquehanna  University. 

ARTICLE    II 
Objectives 

The  objectives  of  this  Association  shall  be  to  promote  and 
support  the  welfare  of  Susquehanna  University,  to  provide  and 
perpetuate  a  friendly  interest  among  all  alumni,  and  to  foster 
loyalty  and  devotion  among  the  students  to  their  Alma  Mater. 

ARTICLE    111 
Membership 

Any  person  who  has  received  a  degree  from  Susquehanna 
University  or  successfully  completed  one  semester  of  study  at 
the  University  or  its  predecessor  organizations  shall  be  a  member 
of  the  Association.  Other  persons  who  are  recommended  by  a 
majority  of  the  Alumni  Executive  Board  and  elected  by  a  majority 
vote  of  the  members  present  at  the  annual  meeting  shall  be  Hon- 
orary Members  of  the  Association. 

ARTICLE    IV 
Officers 

The  officers  shall  be  a  President,  two  Vice  Presidents,  a 
Secretary,  and  a  Treasurer.  An  Honorary  President  may  be 
elected. 

The  Director  of  Alumni  Relations,  who  is  appointed  and 
employed  by  the  University,  shall  act  as  Corresponding  Secretary 
and  be  considered  an  officer  of  the  Association. 

ARTICLE   V 
Executive    Board 

The  Executive  Board  shall  consist  of  the  officers,  fifteen 
members  elected  at  large,  the  past  presidents,  al'.imni  represen- 
tatives to  the  Board  of  Directors,  alumni  representatives  to  the 
University  Athletic  Council,  and  one  designated  representative 
of  the  Senior  Class.  The  President  of  the  University  shall  be  an 
ex  officio  member  of  the  Executive   Board. 

ARTICLE   VI 
Standing    Committees 

There  shall  be  the  following  standing  committees  of  the 
Association:  la)  Nominating  (b)  Annual  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund 
(c)  Alumni  Day  (dl  Alumni  Awards  (e)  Club  Activities.  Other 
committees  may  be  added  by  the  President  with  the  approval  of 
the  Executive  Board  at  any  time. 

The  Chairman  and  members  of  committees  shall  be  appointed 
by  the  President  of  the  Association.  The  Director  of  Alumni 
Relations  shall  be  a  member  ex  officio  of  all  committees. 

ARTICLE   VII 
Annual  Meetings 

Section  1.  Annual  meetings  of  the  Association  shall  be  held  at 
the  University  on  Alumni  Day  at  such  place  and  such  time  as 
may  be  fixed  by  the  Alumni  Executive  Board  for  the  election  of 
officers,  and  receiving  of  annual  reports,  and  any  other  business 
that  may  come  regularly  before  the  Association.  Notice  shall  be 
printed  in  the  annual  magazine  published  prior  to  the  meeting. 
Section  2.  Special  meetings  of  the  Association  shall  be  called 
by  the  Alumni  Executive  Board  upon  the  request  of  any  ten 
members  of  the  Association. 

Section  3.  Fifteen  members  of  the  Association  shall  be  necessary 
to  constitute  a  quorum. 

Section  4.  Election:  Nominations  of  the  nominating  committee 
shall  be  presented  to  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Association. 
Nominations  may  be  made  from  the  floor.  All  elections  shall  be 
by  majority  vote  at  the  annual  meeting. 

Section  5.  The  term  of  elected  officers  shall  be  one  year  be- 
ginning at  the  annual  meeting,  subject  to  a  maximum  of  three 
consecutive  years. 


Section  6.  The  terms  of  the  fifteen  Executive  Board  members 
shall  be  three  years  with  the  terms  of  one-third  of  the  board 
members  expiring  each  year. 

ARTICLE   VIII 
Alumni    Funds 

Section  1.  Purpose:  The  annual  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund  shall 
exist  for  the  purpose  of  enabling  a  large  number  of  the  alumni 
and  friends  of  the  University  to  express  their  sustained  interest 
in  their  Alma  Mater. 

Section  2.  Campaign:  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Loyalty  Fund 
Committee  in  cooperation  with  the  Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
to  organize  the  annual  Loyalty  Fund  campaign.  The  use  of  the 
funds  contributed  shall  be  decided  by  the  Executive  Board  in 
conjunction  with  the  University  administration.  Regular  con- 
tributions are  expected   in   lieu  of  membership  dues. 

ARTICLE    IX 
Alumni  Representatives  to  the  Board  of  Directors 

In  accordance  with  the  privilege  extended  by  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  the  University,  the  Alumni  Association  shall  elect 
two  members  to  the  University's  Board  of  Directors.  These  rep- 
resentatives shall  be  nominated  at  the  same  time  as  the  officers 
in  the  years  applicable  and  shall  hold  office  for  a  term  regularly 
held  by  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  Upon  death, 
resignation,  or  any  incapacity  to  serve,  another  alumnus  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Executive   Board  to  fill   the   unexpired   term. 

ARTICLE   X 
Amendments 

This  constitution  may  be  amended  by  majority  of  the 
members  present  at  any  annual  meeting  of  the  Association.  A 
notice  indicating  the  proposed  change  or  changes  must  be  sub- 
mitted to  all  alumni  at  least  one  month  prior  to  the  annual 
meeting. 

BY-LAWS 

ARTICLE    I 
Duties  of  Officers 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  President,  and  in  his 
absence,  of  a  Vice  President  designated  by  the  Executive  Board, 
to  preside  at  the  annual  meeting  and  all  Executive  Board  meetings 
and  to  perform  all  other  duties  pertaining  to  this  office.  In  case 
of  a  vacancy  a  Vice  President  designated  by  the  Executive  Board 
shall  succeed  to  the  office  of  President  at  once  until  the  next 
annual  meeting.  The  President  shall  appoint  all  committees  and 
two  members  to  the  University  Athletic  Council,  with  the  pa- 
proval  of  the  Executive  Board. 

Section  2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Secretary  to  keep  a  cor- 
rect record  of  all  meetings  of  the  Association  and  the  Executive 
Board. 

Section  3.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Treasurer  to  receive  and 
keep  the  operating  funds  of  the  Association.  A  report  covering 
the  use  of  the  funds  shall  be  presented  at  the  annual  meeting 
and  all  Executive  Board  meetings. 

Section  4.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Director  of  Alumni  Re- 
lations, on  request  of  the  President,  to  issue  notices  of  all  meet- 
ings of  the  Board  and  to  conduct  all  general  correspondence  as 
directed  by  the  Board. 

ARTICLE    II 
Duties  of  the  Executive  Board  and  Committees 

Section  1.  The  Executive  Board  shall  have  and  perform  the  fol- 
lowing powers  and  duties: 

(a)  Act    on    behalf    of    the    Association    between    regular 
meetings 

(b)  Inaugurate   and  carry  out   all    measures  contemplated 
by  the  Constitution 

(c)  Make  arrangements  for  an  annual  meeting 


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(d)  Keep  accurate  records  of  all  business  meetings  and 
report  same  to  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Association 

(e)  Meet  at  least  three  (3)  times  a  year 

Section  2.      Duties  of  Standing  Committees  and  other  committees 
appointed  by  the  president: 

(a)  The  Nominating  Committee  shall  present  its  nominees 
for  the  offices  of  the  Association,  Executive  Board 
membership  at  large,  and  Board  of  Directors  mem- 
bership, at  the  annual  meeting. 

(b)  The  Loyalty  Fund  Committee  shall  organize  the  an- 
nual fund  campaign  and  suggest  methods  of  solici- 
tation, goals,  and  the  selection  of  helpers. 

(c)  The  Alumni  Day  Committee  shall,  in  conjunction  with 
the  director  of  Alumni  Relations,  plan  the  program 
of  activities  for  Alumni  Day. 

(d)  The  Alumni  Awards  Committee,  on  the  basis  of  es- 
tablished criteria,  shall  select  nominees  for  awards 
and  present  them  for  approval  of  the  Executive  Board 
prior  to  the  annual  meeting. 

(e)  The  Club  Activities  Commitee  shall  make  suggestions 
to  club  officers  concernlna  types  of  meetings,  dues, 
and  club  constitutions.  This  committee  shall  have 
the  power  to  call  a  district  club  meeting  and  conduct 


an  election  of  new  officers   if  no  meeting   has  been 
held  for  eighteen    (18)    months. 

ARTICLE    III 
Meetings 

Section  1.  The  annual  meeting  of  the  Association  will  be  held 
on  the  campus  on  the  date  determined  by  the  University  Calen- 
dar as  Alumni  Day. 

Section  2.  Special  meetings  of  the  Association  shall  be  called 
by  the  President,  or  by  the  Executive  Board.  All  members  shall 
be  notified  at  least  one  month  prior  to  a  special  meeting. 

ARTICLE    IV 
Parliamentary    Rules 

Roberts'  Rules  of  Order,  Revised,  shall  be  the  authority  in 
all  questions  of  parliamentary  law  not  covered  by  the  constitu- 
tion and  by-laws. 

ARTICLE   V 
Adoption 

This  constitution  and  by-laws  sh.5ll  be  considered  adopted, 
subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  University, 
if  approved  by  two-thirds  of  the  members  present  and  voting  at 
the  annual  meeting  May  6,  1961.  Its  adoption  voids  any  and  all 
constitutions  made  heretofore. 


The    Alumni    Association    of    Susquehanna     University 

CONSTITUTION 


ARTICLE    I 

Name 

This  organization  shall  be  called  the  Alumni  Association 
of  Susquehanna  University. 

ARTICLE    II 

Purpose 

The  object  of  the  organization  shall  be  to  stimulate  and 
vitalize  interest  in  the  welfare  of  Susquehanna  University  and 
to  foster  and  maintain  good  fellowship  among  its  graduates  and 
friends. 

ARTICLE    III 

Membership 

All  graduates  of  the  University,  all  those  who  left  the  Uni- 
versity in  good  standing  after  matriculation,  and  certain  other 
individuals,  shall  become  members  of  the  Association  upon  pay- 
ment of  appropriate  fees.  Membership  shall  be  classified  as 
follows: 

Active  — (II  All  graduates  of  the  University  upon  pay- 
ment of  a  fee  of  $10.00  at  the  time  of  gradu- 
ation. 

(2)  All  those  who  left  the  University  in  good 
standing  after  matriculation  upon  payment  of  a 
fee  of  $10.00. 

Honorary —  ( 1  )  Recipients  of  honorary  degrees  from  the 
University. 

(2)  Members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the 
University. 

(3)  Members  of  the  te?ching  staff  of  the  Uni- 
versity  who  have   served   for   a   period  of   three 

(3)  years. 

(4)  Persons  not  eligible  under  the  above  classi- 
fications who,  by  re?son  of  their  ?ctive  interest 
in  promoting  the  welfare  of  the  University  and 
Its  alumni,  have  been  recommended  by  the 
Alumni  Council  and  elected  by  the  Association. 

ARTICLE    IV 

Officers    of   the    Associat:on 

Section  1.  Titles:  The  officers  of  the  Association  shall 
be  an  Honorary  President,  President,  a  First  and  a  Second  Vice- 
President,  Treasurer,  and  Executive  Secretary.     The  Alumni  Sec- 


retary of  the  University  shall  be  the  Executive  Secretary  of  the 
Alumni  Association. 

Section  2.  Election:  Nominations  shall  be  presented  to 
the  Alumni  Council  by  the  Nominating  Committee  at  its  annual 
meeting.  Any  member  of  the  Council  will  have  the  privilege  of 
making  further  nominations  from  the  floor.  It  shall  be  the  right 
of  any  member  of  the  Association,  at  the  annual  meeting,  to 
place  in  nomination  for  any  office  the  name  of  any  Active  mem- 
ber of  the  Association,  provided,  said  nomination  is  submitted  in 
writing  to  the  Executive  Secretary  in  time  to  be  acted  upon  by 
the  Association  in  coniunction  with  the  nominations  made  by 
the  Alumni  Council.  Election  shall  be  by  a  majority  ballot  of 
the  members  present  and  voting  at  the  annual  meeting  of  the 
Association. 

Section  3.  Term  of  Office.  The  term  of  office  of  the 
Honorary  President,  Vice-Presidents,  and  Treasurer  shall  begin 
on  the  day  following  their  election  and  shall  continue  for  one 
year,  or  until  their  successors  are  elected. 

Section  4.  Duties:  The  President,  or  in  his  absence,  the 
Vice-President,  shall  preside  at  all  meetings  of  the  Alumni  As- 
sociation, the  Alumni  Council,  and  the  Executive  Committee 
thereof.  The  duties  of  the  other  officers  shall  be  those  normally 
assigned  to  such  offices.  The  President  and  the  Executive  Sec- 
retary of  the  Association  shall  be  ex-officio  members  of  each 
committee  provided  for  herein  or  otherwise  appointed. 

Section  5.  Duties  (Cont.)  The  duties  of  the  Executive 
Secretary,  whose  entire  time  shall  be  devoted  to  alumni  affairs, 
shall  be:  to  keep  a  permanent  record  of  all  members  of  the  As- 
sociation with  their  addresses  and  occupations;  keep  the  books, 
records,  and  literature  of  the  Association;  act  as  necrologist;  su- 
pervise all  publicaticns  of  the  Association;  assist  in  the  formation 
and  maintenance  of  local  alumni  groups;  assist  the  University  with 
the  Living  Endowment  Alumni  Fund;  carry  out  the  purposes  of 
the  Asscciation;  perform  such  duties  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the 
Executive  Committee;  and  submit  a  report  of  his  activities  to  the 
Association  at  its  annual  meeting. 

Section  6.  Vacancies:  In  case  of  a  vacancy  in  any  office 
of  the  Association,  except  that  of  Executive  Secretary,  the  Ex- 
ecutive Committee  of  the  Alumni  Council  shall  appoint  a  suc- 
cessor to  serve  until  the  next  annual  meeting  of  the  Association. 

ARTICLE   V 

Meetings  of  the  Association 

There  shall   be  an  annual   meeting  of  the  Association  on  the 
Campus  of  the  University  on  the  Alumni   Day   immediately  pre- 


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ceding  Commencement,      Notice  of   said  meeting   shall  be   pub- 
lished in  the  Spring  issue  of  the  Susquehanna  Alumnus. 

A  quorum  for  such  meeting  shall  be  twenty-five  (25)  voting 
members.       (Only  Active  members  shall  have  the  right  to  vote.) 

Special  meetings  of  the  Association  may  be  called  at  any 
time  at  the  direction  of  the  Council  upon  ten  days  notice  by  mail 
to  all  persons  entitled  to  vote,  specifying  the  general  purpose  of 
the  meeting,  or  upon  the  written  request  to  the  Council  of  ten 
(10)  voting  members.  Said  request  shall  designate  the  reason 
for  the  call. 

ARTICLE   VI 

Alumni  Members  of  the  Board  of  Directors 

Section  1.  Number  (See  footnote.)  In  accordance  with 
the  privilege  extended  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  University 
to  the  Alumni,  the  Alumni  shall  have  the  privilege  of  nominat- 
ing two  members  of  the  Board,  who  shall  serve  for  the  same  term 
of  office  as  other  members  of  the  Board.  The  Board  of  Directors 
shall  designate  the  time  the  second  Alumni  Director  shall  take 
office  so  that  their  elections  will  not  take  place  in  the  same  year. 

Section  2.  Eligibility:  Only  a  graduate  of  Susquehanna 
University  of  at  least  ten  (10)  years  standing  shall  be  eligible 
for  nomination  as  an  alumni  representative  on  the  Board  of 
Directors.  Such  Alumni  nominees  may  not  be  members  of  any 
college  faculty. 

Section  3.  Nomination:  Alumni  nominees  for  the  Board 
of  Directors  shall  be  named  in  the  same  manner  as  prescribed  for 
the  election  of  officers  in  Art.  IV.  Section  II  of  this  constitution. 

NOTE — A  request  for  the  privilege  of  nominating  a  second 
member  of  the  Board  has  not  yet  been  presented  to  the  Board. 
It  will  be  presented  upon  approval  of  this  proposed  constitution. 

ARTICLE   VII 

The  Alumni  Council 

Section  1.  Funcfion:  The  Alumni  Council  is  designed  to 
act  as  a  Committee  of  the  whole  for  the  purpose  of  working  out 
plans  and  policies  and  carrying  out  the  routine  business  of  the 
Alumni  Association. 

Section  2.  Membership:  Membership  in  the  Alumni 
Council  shall  consist  of  three  groups: 

A.  Class  Representatives.  This  group  shall  be  composed 
of  one  representative  duly  elected  from  each  class 
that  has  been  graduated.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  each 
class  at  its  regular  reunion  to  elect  a  Class  Represen- 
tative whose  term  of  office  shall  be  five  (5)  years. 
In  case  a  class  shall  fail  to  elect  a  representative,  the 
person  who  was  president  at  the  time  of  graduation 
shall  serve  until  a  representative  is  duly  elected.. 

B.  Club  Representatives.  This  group  shall  be  composed 
of  one  representative  from  each  regularly  organized 
district  club  whose  membership  list  includes  the  names 
of  ten  members  of  the  Association. 

C.  Special  Membership.  The  President  of  the  Univer- 
sity shall  be  a  member  of  the  Alumni  Council.  The 
Alumni  Representatives  on  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the 
University  shall  be  members  of  the  Council. 

Section  3.  The  President,  1st  Vice-President,  2nd  Vice- 
President,  Executive  Secretary,  and  Treasurer  of  the  Alumni  As- 
sociation shall  hold  the  same  respective  offices  in  the  Alumni 
Council. 

Section  4.  The  Alumni  Council  shall  meet  within  10  days 
prior  to  the  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Association  and  at  such  other 
times  as  called  by  the  President  of  the  Association. 

ARTICLE   VIII 

The  Executive  Committee  of  the  Alumni  Council 

Section  I.  Function:  The  Executive  Committee  shall 
have  the  power  of  the  Alumni  Council  when  the  same  is  not  in 
session. 

Section  2.  Membership:  The  membership  of  the  Ex- 
ecutive Committee  of  the  Alumni  Council  shall  consist  of  the 
officers  of  the  Council  and  two  other  members  of  the  Council 
selected  by  ballot  from  among  its  membership.  The  first  year 
two  such  members  shall   be  elected,  one  to  serve  for  one  year. 


one  to  serve  for  two  years;  thereafter  one  member  shall  be 
elected  to  the  Executive  Committee  each  year  to  serve  for  a  per- 
iod of  two  years. 

Section  3.  Meetings:  The  meetings  of  the  Executive 
Committee  shall  be  at  the  call  of  the  President  of  the  Associa- 
tion or  upon  the  written  request  of  three  (31  members  of  the 
Committee  to  the  Executive  Secretary,  designating  the  reason  for 
the  call.  Each  member  of  the  Executive  Committee  shall  be  given 
ten  (10)  days  notice  of  the  time,  place,  and  purpose  of  com- 
mittee meetings.  In  case  of  emergency  a  meeting  may  be  called 
in  less  than  ten  days  notice  if  written  approval  of  a  majority  of 
the  Committee  be  filed  with  the  Executive  Secretary. 

ARTICLE    IX 

Committees 

Section  \ .  The  Living  Endowment  Alumni  Fund  Commit- 
tee shall  consist  of  the  members  of  the  Executive  Committee  of 
the  Alumni  Council,  the  President  of  the  University,  the  two 
Alumni  representatives  on  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Univer- 
sity and  three  alumni  members-at-large  who  shall  be  elected  for 
a  period  of  one  year  at  the  annual  meeting  on  Alumni  Day.  The 
officers  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Alumni  Council  shall 
be  the  officers  of  the  Alumni  Fund  Committee.  It  shall  be  the 
duty  of  the  Alumni  Fund  Committee  to  organize  the  annual  "Roll 
Call"  of  graduates  and  former  students  and  decide  on  the  allo- 
cation of  funds  collected. 

Section  2.  Standing  Committees:  The  following  standing 
committees  consisting  of  five  or  more  members  each  shall  be 
maintained  and  the  members  thereof  shall  be  appointed  annually 
by  the  President. 

1 .  Nominations 

2.  The  Alumnus 

3.  Reunions — Homecoming,  Commencement,  etc. 

4.  Such  other  committees  as  may  be  deemed  necessary. 

ARTICLE    X 

Alumni  Secretary  —  Election 

Section  I.  Whenever  a  vac?ncy  shall  occur  in  the  office 
of  Alumni  Secretary  the  Alumni  Council  shall  co-operate  with 
the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  University  in  filling  the  vacancy. 

Section  2.  The  President  of  the  Alumni  Association  is 
authorized  to  act  with  the  President  of  the  University  or  with 
whomever  also  may  be  designated  by  the  Board  of  Directors  to 
appoint  a  temporary  incumbent  to  said  office  when  such  action 
is  necessary. 

Section  3.  The  President  of  the  Alumni  Association  is 
authorized  to  appoint  a  committee  from  among  the  members  of 
the  Alumni  Association  to  serve  on  a  ioint  committee  with  such 
members  as  may  be  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Directors  to  make 
recommendations  for  filling  the  vacancy. 

Section  4.  Any  recommendations  made  by  the  above  joint 
committee  shall,  if  permitted  by  the  procedure  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  in  filling  such  vacancy,  be  submitted  to  the  Alumni 
Council  f-^r  its  approval  before  being  finally  acted  upon  by  said 
Board  of  Directors. 

ARTICLE   XI 

Amendments 

This  constitution  may  be  amended  at  any  annual  meeting 
of  the  Association  by  a  two-thirds  vote  of  the  members  of  the 
Association  present  and  voting,  provided  that  notice  of  the  pro- 
posed amendment  shall  have  been  published  in  that  number  of 
the  Susquehanna  Alumnus  nearest  preceding  the  meeting. 

ARTICLE   XII 

Adoption 

A  copy  of  this  proposed  Constitution  shall  be  mailed  to 
each  member  of  the  Association  at  least  15  days  before  the 
annual  meeting,  June  3,  1950,  together  with  a  notice  that  it  will 
be  voted  on  at  that  time. 

The  constitution  shall  be  considered  adopted,  subject  to  the 
approval  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  University,  if  two  thirds 
of  the  members  at  the  annual  Alumni  meeting  present  and  voting 
shall  approve  it.  Its  adoption  voids  any  and  all  constitutions 
made  heretofore. 


MARCH      1961 


13 


New  fraternity  houses  of  Theta  Chi  and  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  now  stand  where  the  apple  orchard 
used  to  be  on  the  western  end  of  the  campus.  Many  alumni  have  given  generously  to  help 
make  these  houses  a  reality.  Although  these  gifts  are  not  part  of  the  regular  Alumni  Loyalty 
Fund,  they  also  have  contributed  to  overall  Susquehanna  development.  The  fraternities  and 
the  university  express  their  sincere  gratitude  to  fraternity  givers,  as  listed  below. 


Lambda  Chi  Alpha 

Aluiniti 

Claude  G.  .\ikens  '11 

Paul  Aumiller  '29 

John  Auten  '28 

Charles  Bailes  '56 

Harold  Benion  '39 

Leon  A.  Bickel  '28 

Harold  Bingaman  '60 

Guy  M.  Bogar  '21 

J.  D.  Bogar  .\'99 

Oscar  Byerly  '19 

Marsh  Bogar  '51 

Alvin  W.  Carpenter  '24 

James  R.  Clark  '46 

Edwin  O.  Constable  '28 

Elwood  H.  Cox,  Jr.  '57 

Edw  ard  L.  Dalby  '22 

N.  A.  Danowsky  '15 

Donald  Davis  '50 

William  T.  Decker  '21 

Russell  J.  Diemer  '24 

Harold  Ditzler  '28 

Mrs.  Catlierint;  Dri\er,  in  honor 

of  Alton  J.  Carman  '31 
Dan  Krdinan  '.51 
Frank  Eyer  ,\'98 
Paul  B.  Faust  '18 
Ralph  Ferraro  '60 
Marlyn  Fetterolf  '23 
Donald  Ford  '41 
Ronald  Fouclie  '57 
Miller  Gc-rhardt  '30 
Wallace  Gordon  '54 
Wilfred  K.  Groce  '30 
Da\  id  W.  Gross  '47 
Joseph  Haekenbcrg  '20 
Joliii  Harkins  '15 
Paul  J.  Harnian  '16 
Philip  Hilbish  "21 
Dave  Hutchison  '61 
Walter  Henry  '54 
Clifford  Johnson  '31 
Harry  V.  Knorr  '17 
Andrew  Kozak  '32 


A.  C.  Kunklc  Jr.  '60 
Donald  C.  Lehmer  '60 
Howard  L.  Lukehart  '31 
Robert  Moslier  '37 
Hollis  Muir  '35 

Paul  Ovrebro,  Hon.  '37 
Alan  Parcells  "47 
\'emon  Pliillips  '38 
C.  Scott  Rea,  Honorary  '60 
William  D.  Roberts  "29 
Charles  A.  Rovenold  '60 
William  Ro>('r  '33 
James  O.  l^umbaugh  '50 
William  F.  Routzahn  '30 
William  Schnure  .\'99 
Fred  Schultz  '50 
Gere  L.  Sharretts  '26 
Ralph  B.  Sheldon  '56 
William  Shutt  "60 
Erie  Shobert  II  '35 
Gar\'  Smith  '56 
J.  M.  .Spangler  '52 
J.  Donald  Steele  "33 
W.  Alfred  Streamer  '26 
Herman  G.  Stuempfle  Jr.  '4.5 
W.  A.  VanPoyck  '37 
Donald  E.  Wissinger  '50 
Ralph  W'itmer   1.5 
John  Witowski  '50 
John  Yanuklis  '60 

Others 

John  Apple 
Harry  Arbogast 
Beaver  Brothers  Bakery 
L.  C.  BuHington 
'rhcron  D.  Conrad 

B.  O.  Dauljert,  Inc. 
George  C.  Deriek 
David  Fegley 

First  National  Bank  of  Seliiis- 

grove 
Marjorie  Fetter 
Harold  J.  C:lass 
Harry  H.  Haddon 
Lamar  Inners 
Jackson  and  Lewis 
R.  W.  Johnston 


M.  Lapsidus  ami  Son 

J.  Edward  Lenker 

Benjamin  Lotz 

John  McGurk 

Pabiiyra  Bologna  Company 

Mrs.  .Matilda  Portzline 

T.  H.  Purdy 

Lloyd  Rohrbach 

A.  Sax 

Charles  S.  Shiiman 

Sinclair  Refining  Company 

Snyder  County  Trust  Company 

Stroehmann  Brothers  Bakery 

Sunbury  Coca  Cola  Company 

Sunbury  Daily  Item 

Thomas  C.  Thomas  Company 

Jesse  Warren 


Theta  Chi 

Aluiimi 

Jack  Bishop  '57 
Dale  S.  Bringman  '48 
Robert  R.  Clark  '60 
Frank  A.  Eyer  x'98 
C.  Dale  Gateman  "52 
Park  H.  Haussler  '.57 
Merle  V.  Hoo\er  '41 
Lester  J.  Karschner  '37 
Ray  W.  Kline  x'38 
Woodrow  J.  Klinger  '37 
W'.  F.  Laudenslayer  '39 
Charles  N.  Mason  Jr.  '53 
William  H.  McClure  '48 
W.  Edgar  Meek  '41 
Gerald  Moorhead   .51 
Glenn  L.  Mussrr  "41 
Paul  Ochenrider  '39 
John  A.  Reuther  '.50 
Wayne  W.  Rutz  '.58 
Jack  P.  Shipe  '40 
Edward  Stra>'er  '60 
C.  W.  Taylor  Jr.  '51 
Augustus  V'.  Tietbohl  '48 
Daniel  W.  Williamson  '53 


Thomas  Armstrong 

Berman  Charitable  Foundations 

Ed\Nard  Ca\ e 

Gladys  Davis 

First  National  Bank  of  Selins- 
gro\e 

Russell  Gilbert 

H.R.B.  Singer  Manufacturing 
Company 

Nevin  Latsha 

Henry  Raab 

Allen  K.  Smith 

Snyder  Country  Trust  Company 

Gustave  W.  Weber 

Parents  of  the  following  ac- 
tives who  cnntrihuted  toward 
the  draperies 

Ronald  Anthony 

Curtis  Barry 

Jay  Berman 

Glenn  Bowman 

Roy  Burns 

Leslie  Butler 

Tom  Casey 

Don  Cave 

Jim  Coolbaugh 

Louis  Coons 

John  Curry 

Elmer  Eiche 

Fred  Fisher 

Walter  Fox 

Ste\e  Gettier 

Carl  Hitchner 

Charles  Leathery 

Lynn  Lerew 

Paul  Martin 

William  Molin 

Terry  Moll 

Carl  Moyer 

James  Papada 

John  Raab 

Charles  Rasnnissen 

Larr\'  Richter 

David  A.  Smith 

Robert  Summers 

Stephen  Toy 

Herbert  Tingling 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Basketball  Team  Has  Best  Season 


Coach  John  Barrs  S.  U.  cageis 
brought  down  the  curtain  Marcli  1 
on  the  most  successful  season  in 
the  59-\'ear  history'  of  Crusader 
basketball.  The  season's  log  stands 
at  17  wins  and  6  losses. 

Prior  to  1960-61  no  Susquehanna 
quintet  had  e\'er  \\'on  more  than 
12  games  in  a  single  season.  In 
1946-47  the  record  was  12-5;  in 
1956-57  it  was  11-8. 

Leading  scorer  of  this  year's 
club  was  sophomore  guard  Clark 
Mosier  of  Dallas,  Pa.  The  6-2  ace, 
who  played  the  last  eight  games 
with  a  broken  right  thumb,  split 
the  cords  for  a  total  of  468  points 
and  an  average  of  21.1  per  game. 
This  brings  his  two-yeai'  total  to  822 
points,  making  him  a  \'irtual  shoo- 
in  to  become  a  1000-pointer  in  his 
junior  year  next  season. 

Following  Mosier  were  sopho- 
more center  Bill  Moore  of  Shamo- 
kin.  Pa.,  with  an  average  of  13.6, 
and  6-7  frosh  sensation  Tom  Mc- 
Canick  of  Elmira,  N  Y.,  uith  12.4. 

Jim  Gallagher,  soph  forward 
from  Centialia,  Fa.,  led  the  Crusad- 
ers in  field  goal  percentage  with  a 
.619  mark.  Senior  co-captain 
George  Moore  of  Gordon,  Pa.,  was 


SUSQUEHANNA 

1960-61 

BASKETBALL  SCORES 

su 

Opp 

49 

Temple 

66 

88 

Rider 

69 

86 

Ursinus 

56 

60 

Wilkes 

66 

87 

Harpur 

77 

62 
\  74 

Alfred 

44   , 
59  ( 

Upsala 

1 

vVon  Upsala  Invitation          (         | 

Tournament 

1 

80 

Wagner 

70 

62 

Lycoming 

50 

60 

Upsala 

56 

99 

Juniata 

64 

72 

Western  Maryland 

74 

76 

Dickinson 

65 

83 

Scranton 

65 

61 

Westminster 

66 

83 

Hartwick 

69 

73 

Stevens  Tech 

52 

48 

Hofstra 

78 

65 

Lebanon    Valley 

52 

61 

F  &  M 

66 

89 

Rutgers  (S.  J.) 

64 

84 

Upsala 

71 

68 

Elizabethtown 

61 

1670            Totals             1460 

Won  1  7         Lost  6 

tops    from    the    foul    line    with    a 
gaudy  .836  free  throw  percentage. 

Only  two  seniors  on  the  squad 
were  George  Moore  and  Maury 
Bobst  of  Hawlev,  Pa. 


ALUMNI   QUESTIONNAIRES 
IMPORTANT  TO  FUTURE 

All  S.  U.  alumni  were  sent  a  spe- 
cial questionnaire  at  the  end  of 
February.  This  questionnaire  is 
most  important  to  the  future  of 
Suscjiiehanna  ;md  the  Alumni  Of- 
fice urges  that  every  recipient  fill 
it  out  as  completely  as  possible  and 
return  it  promptly. 

Answers  to  the  queries— besides 
serving  to  bring  records  up-to-date 
and  becoming  the  source  of  mater- 
ial for  a  new  Alumni  Directory- 
will  be  used  by  the  Middle  Atlantic 
Association  of  Schools  and  Colleges 
in  its  next  evaluation  of  the  uni- 
versitv. 


Albert  Potteiger  Dies 

Albert  H.  Potteiger  '20,  German 

and  mathematics  teacher  in  Selins- 

grove      High 

School,  passed 

away   at   Geds- 

inger  Hospital, 

I^I^H        Danville,   Feb- 

M^.    m       ruary  14,  1961. 

""^  He      was      61 

years  of  age. 

At  SHS  since 
1927,    he    also 
had    served    as    principal    of    the 
school  for  12  vears. 


F 


1961    Basketball  Crusaders  —  the  winningest  S.  U.  hoopsters  of  all  time. 

MARCH       1961 


A  much-loved  teacher,  Mr.  Pot- 
teiger was  particularly  noted  for 
his  knowledge  of  the  German  lan- 
guage. He  began  his  teaching  ca- 
reer in  1921  and  taught  in  Sunbury 
and  Shamokin  Dam  before  joining 
the  Selinsgrove  staff. 

Mr.  Potteiger  is  survived  by  four 
sisters:  Misses  Ann  L.  '12,  current- 
ly a  lecturer  in  art  at  Susquehanna; 
Mary  K.  '24,  S.  U.  assistant  pro- 
fessor of  music;  Mildred  I.  '29;  and 
Mrs.  C.  D.  Oberdorf.  Also  a  bro- 
ther. Jack;  a  sister-in-law,  Marian 
Moyer  Potteiger  '17,  wife  of  the 
late  Dr.  Robert  P.  Potteiger  x'lS; 
three  nephews  and  one  niece. 


15 


—  Susquehannans  on  Parade  — 


94 


Dr.  Williuin  Rcarick,  one  of  Selins- 
grove  area's  oldest  living  ministers,  was 
guest  speaker  at  the  rededication  serv- 
ices of  First  Lutlieran  Church,  Mifflin- 
burg.  Pa.  Pastor  Rearick,  who  celebrat- 
ed his  90th  birthday  on  Christmas  day, 
is  living  at  327  Market  Street,  Mifflin- 
burg.  Pa. 


'96 


Frauk  A.  Eijer  was  reelected  presi- 
dent of  First  National  Bank,  Selinsgrove, 
ami  Atty.  Laird  S.  Gemberling  '33  was 
retained  as  solicitor. 


11 


Class  Ri'uiiiou. 
Alumni  Day  May  S 
Tlir    Rev.    W.    R. 
Fitzilcrald,    chair- 
man,  Kreamer,  Pa. 


'15 


Tlie  Rev.  Loiter  G.  Shannon  is  serv- 
ing as  supply  pastor  at  St.  John's  Lu- 
theran Clnirch  in  Northumberland  until 
a  pastor  is  si^cured.  In  January  Pastor 
Shannon  announced  his  retirement  after 
42  years  of  active  ministry.  He  had 
been  pastor  at  St.  John's,   W'illiamsport, 


Simon  B.  Rhoads  '30,  right,  poses  with 
the  stuffed  baby  seal  mascot  he  recently 
presented  to  the  Selinsgrove  High  School 
Seals.  With  him  is  Charles  Fasold  '36, 
school  principal. 


Pa.  for  the  past  28  years.  He  and  SuAori 
Geixf  shannon  '12  reside  at  243  Cata- 
wissa  Avenue.  Sunbury. 

Ralph  Witmer,  president;  L.  Arthur 
Gingrich  '24,  vice  president  of  Loan  De- 
partment; VV.  David  Gross  '47,  treas- 
urer took  an  acti\e  part  in  the  Open 
House  sponsori'd  by  tlie  Snyder  County 
Trust  Coniijany  of  Selinsgnne.  Snyder 
Count)  s  largest  financial  institution 
more  than  tripled  its  previous  facilities 
in  the  recent  expansion.  Dr.  ]ohn  L 
Woodruff  '88  and  Dr.  George  M.  Bogar 
are  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors. 


'16 


class  Reunion. 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
The     Rev.     William 
E.    Swope,    chair- 
man,  1406  Oak  St., 
Lebanon,  Pa. 


'19 


Dr.  Willard  D.  Allbeck,  professor  of 
historical  theology  at  Hamma  Di\inity 
School,  Wittenberg  University,  is  author 
of  "Tliis  Is  My  Body"  in  the  February 
1.5  issue  of  The  Lutheran.  Holder  of  the 
Ph.D.  from  the  L'niversity  of  Pittsburgh, 
Professor  Allbeck  has  written  three 
books  on  Lutheran  history  and  theology 
and  is  a  member  of  die  Committee  on 
Chinch  l^apers  of  the  United  Lutheran 
Church. 


'21 


class  Riuniun. 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
Dr.  Mildred  Wins- 
ton, chairman,  233 
East  22nd  St.,  New 
York   10,   N.Y. 


'22 


Luther    A.    Fisher    is    currentl>    on    a 
world   tour  bv  air. 


'24 


.•\tty.  Alvin  VV.  Carpenter  recently 
concluded  his  duties  as  legal  adviser  for 
Srmburys  Municipal  Authority.  The  fa- 
ther, the  late  ]ohn  P.  '91,  and  son  com- 
bination   served    as    municipal    solicitors 


for  33  years.  Mr.  Cariienter  has  been 
cited  for  outstanding  leadership  in  the 
fonuation  of  the  municipal  authority. 


'25 


G.  Franklin  Felton  was  ailvanced  to 
assistant  cashier  of  the  First  National 
Bank,  Sunbur>'.  He  has  been  with  the 
bank  since   1926. 


'26 


class  Reunion, 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
Hayes    C.    Gordon, 
chairman,      Branch- 
viUc,    N.J. 


'28 


Benjamin  T.  Moycr,  proprietor  of 
Moyer's  F"urniturc  Store,  was  elected 
president  of  Sunbur>'  Merchant's  Coun- 
cil. 


'30 


G.  Marlin  Spaid,  supervising  principal 
of  the  Warwick  L^nion  Schools,  was  ap- 
pointed by  Governor  Lawrence  to  tlie 
Board  of  Trustees  of  Millers ville  State 
College. 


'31 


class  Reunion, 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
Dr.    Lawrence   Fish- 
er,    chainiian,     469 
West   Market   St., 
Vork,   Pa. 


The  Rev.  Paul  Hartline  recently  dedi- 
cated a  new  organ  in  First  Lutheran 
Church,  Stewarts\'ille,  N.  J.  The  new 
organ  is  unified  with  one  installed  by 
the  MoUer  Organ  Compan>'  of  Hagcrs- 
town,  Md.    {M.  P.  Moller  Jr.  '21) 


'33 


The  Rev.  Kenneth  D.  James  conduct- 
ed a  series  of  services  and  events  in  ob- 
servance of  the  lOOtli  Anniversary  of 
Zion  Lutheran  Church,  Glen  Rock,  Pa. 

Paul  Swank,  former  principal  of  Sha- 
mokin  High  School,  is  now  superintend- 
ent of  the  Shaniokin  Area  Schools. 


16 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


'41 


How  many  alumni  can  return  to  their  Alma  Mater  for  their  25th  Class  Reunion  in  the 
very  same  car  they  had  when  they  graduated?  That's  just  what  LaRue  C.  Shempp  '36 
intends  to  do  on  May  6!  Here  he  is  pictured  with  his  wife  and  the  car  (a  1936  Chrysler 
showing  193,000  miles  on  its  odometer  I  in  front  of  their  home  church,  the  new  St. 
Mark's  Lutheran  in  Williamsport,  Pa.  It  was  from  the  old  St.  Mark's,  now  settling  in 
dust,  that  the  Shempps  were  married  and  set  out  on  their  honeymoon  in  193  8 — in  the 
same  car,  of  course.  LaRue  is  senior  caseworker  for  the  Pennsylvania  Department  of 
Welfare,  Bureau  of  Assistance  in  Lycoming  County.  He  and  the  Mrs.  are  well  known 
throughout  Pennsylvania  and  New  York  for  their  "Treasures  in  the  Darkness,"  a 
unique  felt-board  presentation  of  Christmas  and  Easter  stories  developed  by  themselves 
and  annually  shown  to  adult  and  children  audiences  in  churches  of  every  denomination. 
Interested  in  antiques  (naturally  I  LaRue  is  currently  national  vice  president  of  the 
Train  Collector  Association  of  the  United  States  and  owns  one  of  the  finest  collections 
of  toy  trains  in  the  East, 


'34 


Sara  Ulricli  ToUmger  assumed  the 
position  of  director  of  the  Speech  and 
Hearing  Center  of  tlie  Warren  County 
(Pa.)    Hospital  on  March  1. 


'35 


Dr.  Charles  P.  Ltimon  was  honored  by 
the  Pennsylvania  Chiropractic  Society 
for  "forty  years  of  devoted  public  serv- 
ice as  a  practitioner  of  tlie  chiropractic 
healing  art." 

Marij  Griesemer  Sears  is  teaching 
Latin  in  the  Selinsgrove  Area  Joint  High 
Scliool. 


Janet  Eurhart  Harkins  has  been  elect- 
ed to  a  second  term  as  president  of  the 
Metropolitan  Chapter,  Women's  Aux- 
iliary of  the  Lutheran  Theological  Sem- 
inary at  Philadelphia.  She  also  has  been 
secretary  cf  the  Board  of  Education, 
New  Jersey  Synod  of  the  ULCA  for  the 
past  fi\'e  years,  and  is  the  first  woman 
council  member  of  her  congregation, 
Good  Shepherd,  Glen  Rock,  N.J.  Her 
husband  Dr.  George  F.  Harkins  was  in- 
stalled January  27  as  secretary  of  the 
United  Lutheran  Church. 


'37 


'36 


class  Reunion, 
Alumni  Day  Maij  fi 
Horace    M.     Hutch- 
ison,   chairman. 
21.5    Winding   Way. 
Morrisville,     Pa. 


Paul  Luhold  is  associated  with  the 
Watsontown  ( Pa. )  Cabinet  Division  of 
Philco   Cori:)oration. 

Dr.  Ckirence  Otto  has  accepted  a  call 
to  serve  as  pastor  of  St.  James  Lutheran 
Cliurcli    in   Hellani,  York  County,  Pa. 


'40 


Manj  Maek  Pcndered  received  the 
M.Ed,  degree  from  Pennsylvania  State 
University  in  January. 


C.'/«.v.v  Reunion, 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
Chjde    Sechler, 
chairman,    4    Sym- 
iiios    Court,    Cran- 
linry,    N.J. 


'42 


Ray  Fulmer  has  been  chosen  highway 
safety  education  adviser  in  the  Division 
of  Highway  Safety  Education,  Pennsyl- 
vania Department  of  Public  Instruction. 
Ray  remains  active  in  music  and  was 
recently  elected  secretary  of  local  605, 
Federation  of  Musicians,  and  named 
delegate  to   the  national  convention. 


'45 


The  Rev.  Celo  V.  Leitzcl  was  install- 
ed as  pastor  of  a  newly  formed  congre- 
gation known  as  the  United  Lutheran 
Church  of  Sunbury.  Mrs.  Jean  Harner 
'60  was  guest  organist.  United  is  the 
result  of  a  merger  of  three  congrega- 
tions. 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  G.  ilorris  Smith  have 
moved  to  Germantown  NIanor,  Greene 
and  Hortter  Streets,  Philadelpliia  19,  Pa. 


Miss  Pauline  Richter  Schoch  x'09  re- 
cently presented  the  Susquehanna  Uni- 
versity Library  with  a  valuable  set  of 
bound  volumes  of  the  National  Geograph- 
ic Magazine,  1924  through  1959.  Now 
living  at  R.  D.  =1,  Carlisle,  Pa.,  Miss 
Schoch  has  retired  after  a  career  of  more 
than  30  years  with  the  Illinois  Bell  Tele- 
phone Company   in   Chicago. 


MARCH       1961 


17 


'46 


CUi'iS  Reunion, 
Alumni  Day  May  6 
Dr.    Arthur   ].    Gel- 
nett,   chairman,   327 
High  St.,  Milton,  Pa. 


'47 


Donald  R.  Baahore  is  now  as.sociate 
professor  of  ps\cholog>-  at  Bloomshnrg 
State  College. 

]une  Schnure  joined  the  S.U.  library 
staff  on  March  1.  She  plans  to  take 
post  graduate  work  in  lihrar>'  science 
this  summer.  Proprietor  of  a  floral  shop 
in  Selinsgro\e  for  eight  years,  Jane  i-. 
tlie   daughter  of   William    Schnure   .v'y.y. 

Dick  Lindemann  is  now  sales  repre- 
sentative for  Vita-Var  Corporation  in 
Central  Pennsylvania.  Dick  visited  the 
campus  and  alumni  office  on  a  recent 
trip  tlirough  the  area. 


'51 


class  Reunioti, 
Alumni  Day  May  f> 
Sliirlcy    A.    Young. 
chairman,  410  West 
Chelten  Ave.,  Pliila- 
delphia  44,  Pa. 


Three  former  members  ot  the  Class  of 
1962  are  now  first  year  students  in  the 
Department  of  Nursing,  The  Faculty  of 
Medicine  of  Columbia  University  in  New 
York  City.  They  are  Lois  K.  Miles, 
New  Cumberland,  Pa.;  Helen  E.  Miller, 
Mifflinburg,  Pa.;  and  Martha  J.  Altland, 
New  Cumberland,  Pa. 


Executive  Committee  planning  constitutional  changes,  seated:  H.  Vernon  Blough  '31; 
President  Larry  Isaacs  '43;  Dr.  Joseph  hiackenberg  '20;  Mrs.  Hackenberg;  Clyde  Spitzner 
'37.  Standing:  Don  Wissinger  '50;  Raymond  P.  Garman  '30;  Dr.  John  I.  Woodruff  '88; 
S.  U.  President  Gustave  W.  Weber;  Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  '27;  Dr.  Ralph  C.  Geigle  '35; 
Walter  M.  Herti  '36. 


'52 


Francis  Gloster  is  band  director  at  tlie 
Upper  Moreland  Senior  High  School, 
Willow  Grove,  Pa. 


'56 


Clasx  RLiinion. 
Ahiinui  Day  May  6 
William  K.  Doney, 
chairman,  P.  O.  Box 
98,  Boiling  Springs, 
Pa. 


Dr.  Donald  Reamer  plans  to  specialize 
in  radiolog)  at  Ceisinger  Memorial  Hos- 
pital, Danville,  Pa.,  following  the  com- 
pletion of  his  internship  in  Jime  at  the 
same  institution. 

Boh  Kurtz  is  working  part-time  at 
radio  station  WTTC  in  Towmida,  Pa. 
Bob's  duties  consist  of  announcing, 
iievvscasting,  covering  local  sports  and 
special  exents.  writing  ad\'ertising  copy 
and  selling  ad\ertising  time  contracts. 
For  eleven  months  he  had  a  five-hour 
jazz  show  eacli  Saturday  night  entitled 
Kurtz's  Korner.  Besidi's  teaching  full- 
time  at  Towanda  High  Schonl,  lie  also 
teaches  adult   typing   at   night. 

C  Stanley  Millard  has  been  [iromoted 
to  senior  staff  assistant,  executive  oper- 
ations for  the  Bell  Telephone  Company 
of  Pennsylvania  in   Harrisburg. 


x'56 


secretary-technician  in  the  surgical  patb- 
ol[)gy  laboratory  at  St.  Mary's  Hospital. 
Her  liusband  Dr.  Gary  Kirchner  has 
been  granted  a  four-year  surgical  fel- 
lowship at  tlie  clinic. 


57 


The  He\ .  /Ji)»f,'/(;.v  C  Smith,  youth  di- 
rector at  Wyckoff  (N.J.)  Reformed 
Chnrcli,  led  30  young  people  in  a  Bible 
reading  program  which  took  four  days 
of  reading  in  relays  to  complete  the  Old 
and  New  Testaments.  He  and  iiis  wife, 
the  former  Anna  Louise  Dorward  '56 
live  at  304  Voorliis  .^Nenue,  Wyckoff. 

Stanley  Shillinn  is  assistant  manager 
of  W.  T.  Grant  Company  in  Reading, 
Pa.  Tlie  Slu'llings  ha\e  two  sons,  Steph- 
en 3  and  Stanle\    I,':. 


'58 


Betsy  Shirk   Kirchner  is  employed  by 
the  Mayo  Clinic  of  Rochester,  Minn.,  as 


Daun  Douglas  is  continuing  a  suc- 
cessful modeling  career  in  New  York 
City.  Recently  her  picture  was  seen  in 
Good  Housekeeping  magazine  and  she 
also  posed  for  a  nuiltipagc  editorial  fash- 
ion layout  in  Suburbia  Today. 

Mary  E.  Louden  is  teaching  fourth 
ij,r.idc   in    New    Berlin,   Pa. 

Robert  II.  liartels  ot  Phil.idclphia  was 
promoted  to  specialist  four  at  Mann- 
heim. Germany  on  January  7.  .\n  ad- 
ministration elirk  in  tlie  Hc:id(inarters 
Detachment  of  the  100th  Ordnance  Bat- 
talion, he  entered  the  Anny  in  Septem- 
ber 19.59  and  has  been  o\'erseas  for  a 
year. 


18 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


'59 


Robert  CIdrk  is  teaching  mathematics 
at  Lake  Sliorc  High  School,  Derby,  N.Y. 


Urve  Saarse  was  among  the  January 
graduates  at  tlie  University  of  Pennsyl- 
\ania.  She  received  a  degree  in  physical 
therapy  and  has  begun  her  internship. 

"Bticky"  Clark  is  now  director  of  pub- 
lic relations  for  the  Upper  Moreland 
luliuational  Association  in  Willow 
drove.  Pa. 


x'60 


'60 


C.'(/Mi/<  Atlama  Cook  has  received  her 
R.N.  after  passing  the  Peimsylvania 
State  Board  examination  for  registered 
nurses. 

Sondrtt  Khnmel  is  attending  Cornell 
University  School  of  Nursing. 


Don  W'iney  is  serxing  as  laboratory 
assistant  in  the  undergraduate  organic 
cliemistry  lab  at  the  Unixersity  of  Chi- 
cago. Don  and  Pat  Bodle  Winey  '60  live 
at  5748  Blackstone  Axenue,  Chicago  37. 


'61 


Joiin  Curtis  Brennenian  completed  her 
undergraduate  work  in  January  and  is 
now  teaching  eighth  grade  English  in 
Selinsgrove    Junior-Senior    High    School. 


SU  vignette 

Dr.  D.  Richard  Walk  '55,  a  lieutenant 
in  the  Medical  Corps,  U.  S.  Navy,  is 
einrently  oflRcer-in-chaige  of  the  Byrd 
Station  on  Antarctica  in  "O^ieration 
Deepfreeze."  A  graduate  of  Hahnemann 
Medical  College,  he  has  been  in  the 
Naw  for  about  2ii  years. 

Dick  is  on  assignment  to  the  Naval 
Construction  Battalion  (Seebees),  Ant- 
arctic Support  Actix'ity,  designated  by 
the  Depiutment  of  Defense  as  support 
for  the  U.S.  Antiirctic  Research  Progr;im. 
This  is  a  permanent  continuation  of  the 
Inti'rnational  Geophysical  Year  activities 
begun  in  19.56  and  carried  out  by  civilian 
scientists  from  the  National  Science  Foundation. 

B\Td  is  about  450  miles  from  the  geographic  South  Pole  and  about  700 
miles  from  NAF  McMurdo,  the  major  operating  base  in  .Antarctica.  Tem- 
peratures range  from  a  high  of  5  degrees  in  summer  to  a  low  of  minus  90 
degrees  in  winter. 

On  February  19  Dick  wrote  to  the  alumni  office:  "In  just  ten  hours  our 
last  airplane  will  take  off  from  tlie  station  and  we  xvill  begin  an  eight  to 
nine  month  period  of  isolation-xvhich  is  absolute  (there  is  no  way  in  or  out 
for  any  reason ) ." 

He  said  he'll  be  happy  to  receive  letters,  and  even  special  requests, 
"but  remember,  I  will  not  get  anx'  mail  until  Noxember  and  xvill  ansxver 
after  that." 

Meanxxhile,  his  only  contact  xxith  the  rest  of  the  xxorld  is  via  a  ham 
radio  call,  once  a  month  to  his  parents  in  Reedsville,  Pa.  Address:  Lt. 
Donald  R.  \\'alk  (MC)  USN,  Antarctic  Support  Activities,  Byrd  Station, 
Navv  No.  20.  Box  SI.3.  FPO  San  Francisco,  Calif. 


Dave  Hutchison  xvill  enter  the  Fire- 
stone management  training  program  in 
June.  In  the  meantime  he  is  employed 
by  the  Firestone  Tire  and  Rubber  Com- 
pany and  traveling  throughout  Pennsyl- 
vania getting  acquainted  witli  various 
retail  stores. 


x'61 


Xuncy  Rccscr  is  working  on  cancer  re- 
search at  the  Unixersity  of  Peimsylvania 
Hospital,  Philadelphia. 

Carol  Smith  is  doing  clerical  work  in 
the  Johns  Hopkins  Hospital,  Baltimore, 
Md. 


x'62 


KtUhy  .A.  Smith  is  attending  the  Jeffer- 
son Hospital  School  of  Nursing.  201  S. 
lltli   St.,  Philadelphia  7,  Pa. 


x'63 


Barlxira  Croce  began  training  for  Air- 
lines Communication  in  Kansas  City, 
Mo.  on  February  2.3.  Barbara,  who  was 
working  in  the  alumni  office  for  several 
months,  is  living  at  3721  Pennsylvania 
Avenue,  Kansas  City,  c/o  Mrs.  Charles 
Pedennan. 

Carol  Hertz  is  working  in  the  film  de- 
partment  nf   WGAL-'H'.    Lancaster,   Pa. 


Bruce  Hansen,  former  member  of  the 
faculty  at  Susquehanna,  is  assistant  pro- 
fessor of  biology  at  Franklin  College, 
Franklin,    Ind. 


DO  YOU 

HAVE  THE 

A.D.*? 


MARCH      1961 


19 


S.  U.  WEDDIKGS 


FREDERICK-HOFECKER 
Beverly   A.   Ilofecker  x'59   to    Gerald 
William   Frederick,   May   21,    1960.    Re- 
siding  at    1923   Lincoln   Highway,    East 
McKeesport,  Pa. 

MORGAX-SADOSUK 
Carole  A.  Sadostik  '57  to  Jack  N.  Mor- 
gan, June  25,  1960  in  the  Mt.  Union  Lu- 
tlieran  Chiircli.  Mt.  Union,  Pa.  Patricia 
Walker  '57  was  maid  of  honor.  Joanne 
E.  Hutchison  .r.57  served  as  one  of  the 
bridesmaids  and  George  Saci.mik  x'62, 
brother  of  tlie  bride,  was  an  usher. 
Carole  is  teaching  in  the  West  Snyder 
Area  Joint  School.  Tlic  couple  resides 
in  Beavertown,  Pa. 

COOK-ADAMS 

Carole  Ann  Adams  x'60  to  Stanford 
G.  Cook,  September  10,  1960,  in  Elys- 
burg  Presbyterian  Church,  Elysburg,  Pa. 
The  couple  resides  at  250-D  Garfield 
Ave.,  Hilcrest  Gardens,  Collingswood, 
\.  J. 

IIAAS-FELICIANO 
Terri  Feliciana  '58  to  Merl  Haas,  Oc- 
tober 22,  1960.  Terri  sends  her  Alohas 
to  all  her  old  friends  and  says  she  would 
very  much  appreciate  hearing  from  them 
from  time  to  time.  She  and  Merl,  who 
is  from  Wisconsin,  are  living  at  1617-B 
Apt.   4,   Fern   Street,   Honolulu,   Hawaii. 

SCHAEFFER-WAHL 

Suzanne  F.  Wahl  '57  to  Wade  Sehaef- 
fer,  October  22,  1960  in  St.  John's  Unit- 
ed Church  of  Christ,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
The  couple  lives  at  606  Fairway  Drive, 
Lancaster,  Pa. 

GUINN-KISTNER 
Jane  Kistner  '61    to   Fred  Guinn   '60, 
November   24,    1960    in    Zion    Lutlieran 


Cliureh,  Sunbury.  David  Dichl  HO  serv- 
ed as  best  man  and  Janice  Stahl  '61  was 
organist.  The  couple  is  residing  in  Hunt- 
ingdon, Pa. 

lUCHAHD-BRANDT 
Sandra  li.  Brandt  x'6l  to  SiV/iicy  F. 
Richard  '59,  November  26,  1960  in  St. 
Paul's  Lutheran  Church,  York,  Pa.  Joe 
Osinchak  '59  was  best  man  and  Rohert 
Fiscus  "59  served  as  an  usher.  Linda 
Traub  '61  was  one  of  tlic  bridesmaids. 
Sid  is  associated  with  the  Pennsylvania 
Power  and  Light  Company  in  Ailentovvn, 
Pa.  The  couple  resides  at  42  Nortli  12th 
Street,  .\llentown. 

STIERLE-DAILY 

Carcl  A.  Daily  '60  to  Clifford  A. 
Stierle  Jr.,  December  10,  1960  at  Zion 
Lutlieran  Church,  Neighborhood  Center, 
Wilmington,  Del.  The  couple  is  living 
at  1340  Frankford  Ave,  Philadelphia  25. 

GEUDER-REICHENBACH 
Jane  Reichenhach  '61  to  Ralph  W. 
Geuder,  December  27,  1960  in  Zion  Lu- 
theran Church,  Sunbury.  L.  F'ranccs 
Wirt  '60  ser\'ed  as  maid  of  honor.  Jean 
E.  Horner  '60  was  organist.  Jane  will 
do  substitute  teaching  until  the  end  of 
the  school  term  and  then  may  go  into 
graduate  study  at  Johns  Hopkins  Hos- 
pital. Ralph  is  a  Lutheran  parochial 
school  teacher  in  the  Missouri  Synod. 
The  couple  resides  at  5701  Fenwick 
Avenue,  Baltimore  12,  Md. 

SQUIRES-CREEGER 
Elizabeth  Aim  Creeger  to  William  T. 
Squires  '61,  February  5,  1961  in  Sixth 
Street  EUB  Church,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
Rohert  Sf/uirw  '63  was  his  brotlier's  best 
niim.  William  Chamberlain  '61  and 
Gent'  Witmer  '62  served  as  ushers. 


Born  Crusaders 


To  Jim  and  Elizabeth  Stradling  Sar- 
baugh  '.57,  a  daughter,  Debra  Ann,  Feb- 
ru;u-y  7,  1960.  Donegal  Heights,  Mount 
Joy  R.D.»1,  Pa. 

To  Mr.  '54  and  Mrs.  William  F.  Bas- 
tion, a  daughter,  Anne  Elizabeth,  Feb- 
ruary 13,  1960.  Bill  is  teaching  social 
studies  in  the  Lewisburg  (Pa.)  Joint 
High  School. 

To  Mr.  '56  and  Mrs.  Henry  Ceiss,  a 
daughter.  Amy,  August  9,  1960.  209 
Sunnyfield   Road,   Camillus,   N.Y. 


To  Robert  B.  and  Lee  Erholm  Smith 
'58,  a  daughter,  Tracy  Lee,  September 
27,  1960.  Mayflower  Gardens,  Longhill 
Road,  Apt.  4b,  Great  Notch,  N.J. 

To  Richard  C.  '53  and  Elinor  Smith 
Burley  '53,  a  daughter,  Sharon  Lee,  No- 
vember 13,  1960.  108  East  Houston 
.\venue,   Montgomery.   Pa. 

To  Arthur  A.  '57  .md  I'ffigi/  Dalbij 
Zimmerman  .5.9,  a  daughter,  Karen  Eliz- 
abeth,   November    14,    1960.    Apt.    3-C, 


Marion    &     B.ubara    Streets.    Bctlilihem, 
Pa. 

To  Roberta  and  Roy  Cope  '52,  a 
daughter,  Kathie  L>nn,  December  2, 
1960.  Roy  is  Casualty  Underwriter  with 
the  Philadclpliia  Branch  of  the  American 
Insurauec  (iroup.  8  Gleuview  Drive, 
Palmyra,  N.J. 

To  Wayne  W.  '58  and  Janet  Gordon 
Rutz  '58,  a  son,  Gary  Gordon,  Decem- 
ber 3,  1960.  207  Walnut  Street,  Boiling 
Springs,   Pa. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  B.  Steffy,  a 
daughter,  Susan  Elizabetli,  December  3, 
1960.  Mr.  Steffy  is  instructor  in  music 
and  director  of  bands  at  Susquehanna. 

To  James  J.  "55  and  Elsie  Gruber 
Gorndcy  '56,  a  son,  Glenn,  December  5, 
1960.    861  Alicia  Street,  Philadelphia  11. 

To  Harry  S.  and  Eloise  Imrie  Ransom 
'56,  a  son,  Harry  Jr.,  December  13,  1960. 
R  F.D.#2,  Keyser,  W.  Va. 

To  Richard  E.  and  Jean  Hill  Oclsite 
'51,  a  daughter,  Wendy  Lou,  December 
26,  1960.  13th  Street.  R.D.-l,  North- 
umberland, Pa. 

To  /•".  Allen  '62  and  Martha  Kauffnuui 
.Xace,  a  daughter,  Brenda  Renee,  Jan- 
uary 1,  1961.  The  baby  was  tlie  first 
to  be  born  in  Snyder  County  in  1961 
and  received  many  gifts  from  Snyder 
County  merchants.  1  Nortli  Water  St., 
Selinsgrove. 

To  Robert  C.  '53  and  Margaret  Brady 
Wyllie  x'56,  a  son,  Paul  Robert,  January 
1.  1961.    8  Thorne  Place,  Fanwood,  N.J. 

To  Calvert  K.  and  Juanita  Keller  Ilar- 
tle  '49,  a  second  son,  James  Richard, 
January  8,  1961.  2819  Zephyr  Road, 
Orlando,     Fla. 

To  Marilyn  and  W.  Donald  Fisher 
'51,  a  daugiiter,  C>'nthia  Ann,  January 
16,  1961.  304  Charles  Avenue,  Selins- 
grove. 

To  Frank  and  Marvel  Cowling  Robin- 
son '53,  their  .second  daugiiter,  Janet 
.\nita,  January  16,  1961.  32-1  Revere 
Road,  Drexel  Hill,  Pa. 

To  John  J.  '45  and  Hilda  Markey 
Kocsis  '47,  a  son,  John  Frederick,  Jan- 
uary 23,  1961.  Three  Crest  Road-Dewey 
Heights,    New    Brunswick.    N.J. 

To  Carol>ii  and  Arlan  K.  Gilbert  '55, 
twin  daughters,  Angelica  (Angie)  Em- 
ma and  Theresa  (Tracy)  Viola,  Febru- 
ary 13,  1961.  Proud  grandparents  are 
S.U.  Gennan  Prof,  and  Nfrs.  Russell  W. 
C;ill)ert.  An  aunt  for  the  first  time  is 
Joyce  GUbert  '54,  assistant  registrar  at 
Susquehaima,  143  Oak  Street.  Hillsdale, 
Mich. 


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SUSQUEHANNA    ALUMNUS 


DEATHS 


CLUB   NEWS 


diaries  G.  Wiiplc  '10,  Tyroiu-.  Pa., 
February  22,  1959. 

Dr.  Willidiii  D.  Lewis.  Iionoiartj  '21, 
Lan.sdowne,   Pa.,   November   14,   1960. 

John  B.  Lamiule  '51,  W'illiamsport, 
l^i.,  November  30,  1960.  Mr.  Lamade 
was  a  member  of  the  faculty  of  Hughes- 
\ille  High  School.  He  is  siurvived  by  his 
wife,  Ann  Yortij  Lamade  '49,  daughter 
of  Mrs.  E.  T.  Yort\-  of  Selinsgrove,  three 
children,  his  mother  and  a  sister. 

James  H.  Keys  x'OH,  Corry  Pa.,  De- 
cember 21,   1960. 

Paul  II.  Ilartmau  '10,  January  1961. 
Mr.  Hartnian  was  professor  of  English 
and  dramatics  at  tlie  State  University 
College  of  Education  in  Plattsburgh, 
N.V.,     until  his  retirement  in  1956. 

Dr.  Cyril  H.  Haas  "9.9,  Pleasant  Hill, 
Tenn.,  January  8,  1961.  Dr.  Haas  serv- 
ed as  a  medical  missionary  in  Turkey  for 
42  years.  He  luid  his  wife,  whom  he 
met  as  a  fellow  student  at  tlie  Medical 
School  of  tlie  University  of  Michigan, 
were  appointed  career  missionaries  un- 
der the  American  Board  of  Commission- 
ers for  Foreign  Missions,  overseas 
agency  of  the  Congregational  Christian 
Churches.  Upon  his  retirement  ten  years 
ago  Dr.  Haas  began  a  new  chapter  in 
his  career  as  a  \olunteer  staff  physician 
at  the  Uplands  Hospital  in  Pleasant  Hill, 
Tenn.  He  received  an  honorary  degree 
of  Doctor  of  Science  from  Susquehanna 
in  1955.  Dr.  Haas  is  survived  by  his 
wife,  two  sons,  two  daughters  and  a 
brother,  Carl  Haas  of  Shamokin  Dam, 
Pa. 

Dr.  Roy  Smith  .\'28,  Norristown,  Pa., 
January  22,  1961. 

Commander  Marshall  E.  Brenneman, 
husband  of  the  fonner  Florence  A.  Reitz 
'41,  Camp  Hill,  Pa.,  January  23,  1961. 
Commander  Brenneman,  a  chaplain  for 
20  years  in  the  Navy,  was  one  of  seven 
men  asphyxiated  during  a  fire  on  the 
U.S.  aircraft  carrier  Saratoga.  In  addi- 
tion to  his  wife  he  is  sur\ived  by  two 
sons. 

Mrs.  Carrie  E.  Aikcns,  honorary  '32, 
February  6,  1961.  Mrs.  Aikens  was  the 
widow  of  Dr.  Charles  T.  Aikens  '83, 
who  was  president  of  Susquehanna  from 
1905  to  1927.  Mrs.  Aikens  was  a  charter 
member    of    the   Women's    Aaxiliary    of 


ALTOONA 


Tlie  .\lt()()iia  Ciul)  met  December 
9  at  Taylors  Restaurant  for  a 
Christmas  banquet.  Thirty-eigbt 
alumni  and  friends  enjoyed  music 
b\  a  trombone  quartet  from  cam- 
pus, and  slides  were  shown  b\'  Don 
W'issinger. 

The  new  officers  for  1961  are 
Mrs.  Lulu  Fetterolf  Harman  '18, 
president;  The  Rev.  Jerome  V.  Guss 
"36,  vice  president;  Rebecca  Foster 
Burtnette  '29,  secretary;  and  Calvin 
P.  Ginter  x'19,  treasurer. 

Plans  haxe  been  made  for  a  fam- 
ily picnic  Saturday,  June  17  at  Mar- 
tinsburg  Memorial  Park.  Members 
are  encouraged  to  bring  prospective 
students  to  meet  alumni  and  uni- 
versit}'  representatives. 

BALTIMORE 

Baltimore  area  alumni  had  an 
opportunity  to  meet  S.  U.  Presi- 
dent Weber  on  Saturday,  March 
IS  at  the  club's  first  official  meeting. 
All  ai-ea  alumni  were  being  contact- 
ed by  letter  and  phone. 

JOHNSTOWN 

Plans  have  been  made  for  a  gala 
meeting  to  be  held  \\'ednesday, 
April  5  at  the  Sunnehanna  Country 
Club,   Westmont  Borough.     Presi- 


dent W't'biT  and  football  coach  Jim 
Garrett  will  be  the  principal  guests. 
Coach  Garrett  will  show  movies  of 
the  1960  Crusader  football  team  in 
action. 

NORTH   JERSEY 

The  program  committee  has  plan- 
ned another  fine  program  for  Sat- 
urday', April  15.  Jim  Garrett,  foot- 
ball coach,  will  be  present  to  speak 
to  the  group  and  show  films  from 
the  liighh-  successful  1960  season. 

PHILADELPHIA   CLUB 

Philadelphia  holds  its  annual 
spring  dinner  meeting  at  the  Poor 
Richard  Club  on  Friday,  April  21. 
Guest  speaker  will  be  the  Rev.  John 
Gensel  "40,  who  was  featured  in  the 
last  issue  of  the  Alumnus.  No  one 
should  miss  hearing  of  his  exper- 
iences ministering  to  jazz  musicians 
in  New  York  City. 

YORK-HANOVER 

President  Edwin  M.  Clapper  '34 
announces  that  the  spring  meeting 
will  be  held  at  Paradise  Lutheran 
Church,  located  west  of  York  on 
the  Lincoln  Highway,  Thursday, 
April  27.  S.  U.  Dean  Wilhelm 
Reuning  will  speak  to  the  group  on 
academic  progress  at  Susquehaima. 
Local  alumni  will  furnish  the  enter- 
tainment. 


Susquehanna  and  held  the  office  of 
treasurer  for  27  years.  She  is  survived 
by  one  son,  Claude  G.  Aikens  '11  of 
State  College,  Pa.,  a  member  and  second 
vice  president  of  the  Board  of  S.U.;  two 
grandchildren  and  four  great-grand- 
children. 

David  Blaine  Moist  '02,  called  Dewey 
by  his  classmates,  January  31,  1961  in 
Lewi.stown  (Pa.)  Hospital.  After  grad- 
uation he  was  employed  by  the  Har- 
risburg  Transportation  Company  for  50 
years.     Through   his    intense    interest    in 


electricity  he  took  part  in  the  comple- 
tion of  the  invention  of  tiie  automatic 
switch  for  trolleys.  He  later  became 
chief  engineer  for  the  company.  He  is 
survived  by  his  wife,  the  former  Maude 
Rcichtey  x'02,  three  daughters  and  six 
grandchildren.  The  Moists  had  been 
living  in  Mifflintown  since  Mr.  Moist's 
retirement  in  1953. 

Mrs.  Lillian  Spotts  Woodruff,  wife  of 
Ralph  W.  Woodruff  '20,  Harrisburg,  Pa., 
Geisinger  Memorial  Hospital,  Dan\'ille, 
Pa.,  February  13,   1961. 


MARCH      196: 


21 


No  self-respecfing  editor  ever  passed  up  a  chance  to  show  his  readers  a  pretty  girl. 
Recognize  her?  It's  Gail  Woolbert  White  '58  with  her  husband  Jim,  also  '58,  who  went 
with  us  to  the  photographer  to  get  the  picture  used  on  "Do  you  have  the  A.D.?"  Both 
Whites  teach  at  Danville  High  School.  We  selected  the  last  photo  in  the  series  to  tell 
our  story-^-even  though  it's  not  actually  the  best  one  of  Gail.  So  we  had  to  show  you 
the  others!  — £<•■ 


RUSS 


The    Hawaiian    Republic 
I  1894-98) 

and    Its    Struggle    to    Win 
Annexation 

This  volume  completes  the  story  ot 
Hawaiian  annexation  begun  in  1959 
with  publication  of  The  Hawaiian 
Revolution  (1893-941,  enthusias- 
tically reviewed  in  historical  lourn- 
als.  Dr.  William  Adam  Russ  Jr., 
professor  of  history  at  Susquehanna 
University,  has  used  the  Archives  of 
Hawaii  at  Honolulu  and  the  National 
Archives  at  Washington,  D.  C.  as  a 
basts   for   his  definitive   history. 

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1961  Loyalty  Fund 


lialtimore 
Harrishurg 
llazleton    -     - 
Jolutstuwtt 
Luiicaxter    - 
Lehigh  Valley 
Lewixtmcn 


-     -     Larry  Isaacs  '43 

-  -  Robert  L.  Herr  '39 
E.  Ruth  Bergstresser  '34 
Robert  A.  Gabrenya  '40 

-     G.  Marlin  Spaid  '30 

-  Dr.  Charles  Chaffee  '27 
-     -     -     -     Al  Derr  "48 


AREA  CAPTAINS 

Mifjimhuif:     -      -     -      Fred  Showalter  '30 


1900  W.  Ralpli  Wagenseller,  Sc.  D. 

1908  John  J.  Houtz,  Sc.D. 

1909  Grace  A.  Geiselman 

1910  George  B.  Maiihart,  Ph.D. 

1911  ITie  Rev.  \V.  R.  Fitzgerald.  D.D. 

1912  Thomas  J.  Herman 

1913  The  Rev.  John  B.  Kniseley,  D.D 

1914  The  Rev.  Harry  W.  Miller,  D.D. 

1915  Ira  Gross 

1916  The  Rev.  William  E.  .Swop.- 

1917  The  Rev.  Park  W.  Iliiiitiimton,  Ph.D. 

1918  Paul  B.  F^aust 

1919  The  Rev.  Willard  AUbeck,  Ph.  D. 

1920  The  Rev.  Russell  F.  Auman,  D.D. 

1921  The  Rev.  Maurice  R.  Gortmr.  D.D. 

1922  Perce  Appleyard 

1923  Beatrice  Rettinger,  M.D. 

1924  Joseph  C.  McLain,  Ph.D. 


Mt.  Cdniii'l-Shciiniikiii  -  Jack  Price  '42 
Neic  Jersey-Nfu  \iirk  Hay  Hochstuhl  '47 
N orthumhcrhind  -  -  Rich  Young  '54 
Philadcliihid  -  -  -  W  Molinaro  '50 
Henr\'  Chadw  ick  '50 


CLASS   AGENTS 

1925  The  Rev.  Harland  D.  Fague,  D.D. 

1926  Robert  D.  Senn 

1927  The  Rev.  George  N.  Young 

1928  The  Rev.    Harold   E.   Ditzkr.   D.D 

1929  Henr>  R.  Cariehner 

1930  Oren  S.  Kaltriter 

1931  Alvin  T.  Barber 

1932  Maurice  Sheaffer 

19.33  William  E.  Royer 

19.34  Daniel  McKelvey 

1935  Louise  Mehring  Kooiitz 

1936  Walter  M.  &  Anna  Bock  Hertz 

1937  Mary  Scott  (;umplier 

1938  Preston  Smith 

1939  W  .  I'r.ink  l..iiidriisla>ir 

1940  Anna  Hill  (iroee 

1941  Faith  Harb.  son  McNitt 

1942  Philip  R,    IVniplin 


Directory  of  Leaders 


Pittshurglt  -  -  -  George  Huntl<-y  '41 
Reading  -  -  -  Dr.  Haipli  Cieigle  '35 
Selinagrove  -  The  Rev.  R.  L.  Lubold  '13 
State  College  The  Re\'.  Dale  Bringman  '48 
M'ufihiiigton  -  -  -  W  illiam  Royer  '33 
Witkes-Barre  -  Serantaii  Jack  Cisney  '59 
York     -     -     -     -     W.  Reuben  Henry  '54 


1943  Pierce  A.  Cor>elI 

1944  Catherine  Byrod  Whitman 

1945  John  J.  Koesis 

1946  Lawrence  J.  Weller 

1947  Richard  Moglia 

1948  Robert  F.  Wohlsen 

1949  James  B.  Peters 

1950  Louis  F.  Santangclo  Jr. 

1951  L)!!  Bailey 

1952  John  H.  Momrow 

1953  Robert  MacXainara 

1954  Jean  Howe  Lauvcr 

1955  The  Rev.  Charles  W  .  Coates 

1956  Henry  S.  Cook 

1957  Jack  K.  Bishop 

1958  James  W'.  White 

1959  James  Bayruns 

1960  Larry  A.  Wingard 


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Friday,    May   5 

1m  cniiiii 

Saturday,    May   6 

8:30  a.  m. 
9,10,  10:30  a.m. 

10:30  a.  m. 
ll-ll:.30a.  m. 

11:45  a.m. 


2:15  p.  m. 


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7  p. m.  - 12 


SCHEDULE  OF   EVENTS 


Open  House  at  all  hatcinities.    All  welcome. 

Registration  begins  at  the  Big  Tent  (open  all  day  so  everyone  can  register.) 

Conducted  Toms  of  new  Dormitories,  Heilman  Music  Hall,  new  Fraternity 
Houses. 

Track  meet,  S.  U.  vs.  Lycoming. 

Five- Year  Class  Reunion  Meetings  ( as  posted  at  the  Big  Tent ) .  Following 
meeting,  each  class  proceeds  in  a  body  to  the  Big  TcTit  for  pictures 
and  .  .  . 

Alumni  Luncheon  (special  tables  for  Reunion  Classes), 
Annual  Meeting,  Remarks  by  President  Weber, 
Alumni  Awards,  Dedication  of  1961  Class  Gift, 
Reception  of  Senior  Class  into  Alumni  Association. 

Your  Choice: 

Baseball  and  Tennis,  S.  U.  vs.  Wilkes; 
Leisure,  reminiscing,  soda,  pretzels,  and 
Band  Music  in  the  Big  Tent. 

Choir  Concert,  S.  U.  and  Juniata  College  Choirs,  Seibert  Hall. 

Alumni  Dinner-Dance,  Susquehanna  Valley  Country  Club.  Get  up  a  party 
with  your  friends!  Cost  for  full-course  dimier  and  dance:  $4  per  person 
(reservations  for  tliis  event  must  be  made  and  paid  for  by  May  1). 


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"A  Lincoln  Portrait"  by  Copland;  "Fanfare  for  a  Cere- 
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Susquehanna    University 
Selinsgrove,    Pennsylvania 


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JUNE   1961 

LIBRARY 
SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVEfUkiH 

J  UN  2  8  1961 


SUSQUZHRMR 


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ON   CUR   COVER 

The  Mulct  Clioii— SL  Uiis  taiiiDU'.  tor 
its  Motet  Choirs  of  tlu-  30".s.  T]n-  Clioir 
of  1937-38,  directed  by  Prof.  Ircacrick 
Stevens,  placed  second  ( riylit  licliind 
Ohio  State)  in  a  Cohunhia  Hroadeastini; 
S\stcni  national  contest— the  Cohunhia 
Chorus  Quest.  Some  200  college  clioirs 
competed. 

A  hi<;hhj;lit  of  .Xhimni  Da\ ,  Ma\  6, 
1961,  was  the  reunion  of  members  of  the 
Choirs  of  tliat  period.  Ayain  (hreeted  by 
Frof.  .Stevens,  the  iiroup  performed  two 
numbers  at  the  limclieon  in  the  biy  tent. 
Kvcryone  agreed  tliat  the  Clioir  still  de- 
served its  nickname,  picked  up  23  years 
ago-"Tlie  St.  Olaf  of  tlie  Kast." 

AND    INSIDE 

This  issue  of  the  Alumnus  de\()tes  it- 
self to  picture  coverage  of  Alumni  Day, 
a  report  on  the  so-far-successful,  nearly- 
completed  1961  Loyalty  Fund,  and  our 
annual  insert  special  from  the  American 
Alumni  Council.  This  year's  I6-pagc 
section  is  concerned  with  The  Colic  fie 
Student,  and  attempts  to  find  out  wliat 
today's  student  is  like.  We  conunend  its 
reading  by  ole'  grads  and  young  grads 
alike. 


ALUMNI    ASSOCIATION 

OF 

SUSQUEHANNA    UNIVERSITY 

Officers 

President 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Chaffee  '27 

Honorary  Preaident 

Dr.  John  1.  W'oodnifT  '88 

Historian 

Dr.  John  J.  Houtz  '08 

Vice  Presidents 

Dr.  Ralph  C.  C;<"igle  '.35 
.Mbert  P.  Molinaro  Jr.  '50 

Recording  Secretary 
Marjorie  L.  Spngen  .50 

Treasurer 

W.  David  Gross  '47 

Representatives  on  the  {University  Hoard 
of  Directors 
Clyde  H.  Spitzner  '.37 
Dr.  Erie  I.  Sliobert  II  '.35 

Representatives  on  the  Athletic 
Committee 
John  M.  Auten  '28 
Simon  B.  Rlioads  '30 


The  BUSQUEHMM  RLUMMS 


Vol.  30 


JUNE    1961 


No.  4 


CONTENTS 


3 
5 


Walking  tlic  Old   Walks 


Reunion  C'Jass   Piitnres 


lioiKir  Holl  oi   Dduois— 1961   Lovaltx    Fund 


The  College  .Stndent 9 


Decade  Resnlts-1961   Lo\alt\    Fund 27 


Club   News 


28 


S.   U.   Weddings 29 


Bom   Cru.sader.s 


Deaths 


29 


30 


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Director  of  Alumni  Relations 
Donald  K.  Wissinger  '50 

Ed'tor  of  Susiiiichunna  Ahnunus 
George  K.  F.  Tamke 


Entered  as  second-class  matter  September  26,  19.31,  at  tlie  Post  Of- 
fice at  Selinsgro\e,  Pa.,  under  the  .■\cf  of  August  24,  1912.  Published 
four  times  a  year  by  .Susquehanna  University,  Selinsgrove,  Pa.,  in 
months  of  September,  December,  March  and  June. 


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Walking  the  Old  Walks  .  .  . 


"To  walk  tlie  old  walks,  see  the  sizeable  trees  that  were  small  in  1926,  glance 
at  the  room  occupied  by  myself  and  Moldenke,  wonder  how  the  roof  of  Sellns 
Grove  Hall  (which  Roger  Blough  and  I  covered  with  black  asbestos  roofing  paint 
in  1925)  looks  .  .  .  look  at  the  fish  in  the  pool  we  dug  and  equipped  .  .  .  were 
most  touching.  How  invaluable  have  those  days  been  to  me  and  my  family!  It 
is  difficult  to  believe  that  such  loxeh'  experiences  with  such  meager  equipment 
could  mean  so  much." 

So  wrote  Dr.  Lee  E.  Boyer  '26  in  a  letter  expressing  his  enjoyment  of  Alumni 
Day,  May  6.  Along  with  the  letter,  he  sent  President  Weber  an  extra  check  for 
the  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund. 

This  was  the  mood  at  Susquehanna's  Alumni  Day  "under  the  big  tent."  The 
day  was  damp  and  cool  but  no  one's  enthusiasm  seemed  dampened  as  old 
friends  met  and  reminisced,  as  Fund  Chairman  Vernon  Blough  gave  his  report 
(to-date  report  begins  on  page  7),  as  new  officers  were  elected  (see  listing, 
page  2)  and  the  new  constitution  adopted,  as  awards  were  made  by  Dr.  Josepii 
Hackenberg,  as  the  Class  of  1961  dedicated  its  gift  of  Westminster  Chimes  and 
was  welcomed  into  the  Association  by  the  new  president.  Dr.  Charles  E. 
Chaffee  '27,  and  as  the  group  moved  into  the  Susquehanna  Valley  Country 
Club  for  its  evening  dinner-dance. 

Pictures  on  tlie  following  pages  catch  some  of  the  mood  of  a  really  great  day! 


Dr.  Donald  Pace  '28  was  given 
the  Alumni  Achievement  Award; 
below.  Alumni  Service  Award 
went   to   Clyde    Spitzner    '37. 


JUNE    1961 


Class  of  1891  held  a  private  reunion:  I.  Newton 
Catherman,  pharmacist  and  salesman;  Dr.  B. 
Meade  Wagenseller,  physiology  professor  and  clin- 
ical laboratory  director;  Miss  Carrie  Schoch,  teach- 
er and  nurse.  Their  combined  ages  total  268 
years. 


and  these  classes  reuned 


EMERITI 


191  1 


1916 


1921 


1926 


1931 


1936 


1941 


1946 


New  Alumni  Prexy 

is  Dr.  Charles  E.  CliaffVo  '27,  Sup- 
erintendent of  Schools  in  Bethle- 
hem, Pa.  .\  graduate  of  Orwell 
(Pa.)  High  School,  he  has  the 
B.S.  from  Susquehanna,  M.A.  from 
Buckiiell.  and  Ed.D.  from  N.Y.U. 
In  1959,  Suscjuelianna  honored  him 
with  the  Pd.D.  For  years  a  loyal 
supporter  of  his  alma  mater.  Dr. 
Chaffee  was  formerly  first  vice 
president  of  the  Alumni  Associa- 
tion. 

The  new  alumni  president  has 
bei'n  a  teacher  and  supervising 
principal  in  sexeral  parts  of  Pennsylvania  and  was  Superintendent  of 
Schools  in  Stratford.  Conn,  prior  to  beginning  his  present  work  in  Betlile- 
hem  in  1954.  In  the  eastern  Pennsylvania  city,  besides  supervising  edu- 
cational activities  in  all  elementary,  junior  high  and  high  schools,  he  has 
been  responsible  for  a  number  of  advances  in  curriculum,  finance, 
building  programs,  and  teacher  and  employee  relations.  Dr.  Chaffee  is  an 
active  leader  in  commimit\'  service  and  holds  numerous  professional  mem- 
berships. 


Adventure  Village  Hosts  Alumni  in  July 


A  little  of  the  Ga\-  90's  is  to  be 
found  in  South  Jersey  for  the  en- 
joyment of  young  and  old.  Last 
summer  Fred  Warner  '42  as  owner 
and  the  late  Blair  Heaton  '42  as 
manager  opened  ".Adventure  Vill- 
age." a  theme  p;u-k  of  the  Gay  90's 
and  tile  carlx  19()()"s.  The  park 
was  manni'd  by  ten  S.U.  students. 

In  this  world  of  speed,  pressures 
and  tensions,  the  owner  felt  it 
would  be  rela.xing  to  create  a  peace- 
ful \illage  reminiscent  of  a  bygone 
day.  To  create  such  a  village  re- 
quired collecting  many  antiques  as 
well  as  research  of  early  architec- 
ture and  appropriate  background 
music.  Seeking  authentic  items, 
Fred  made  se\'eral  trips  to  the 
countryside  surrounding  Susque- 
hanna. 

Adventvire  Village  has  authentic 
buildings  including  the  Hippo- 
drome Theater,  where  one  will 
have  many  a  chuckle  seeing  the 
early   vintage   silent   movies;    Pink 


Garter  Saloon,  whicli  serves  the 
best  pink  lemonade  in  the  East; 
Village  Hall  with  Jail;  Mansion 
House  Hotel;  Fire  House,  Train 
Station,  where  one  boards  the  min- 
iature steam  engine  drawn  train; 
Print  Shop;  Arcade  and  Shooting 
Gallery.  In  addition,  there  are  old 
Model  T  Fords  and  Maxwells, 
which  visitors  can  dri\e  about  the 
Village. 

.411  alumni  of  Susepu'lianna  and 
their  families  are  in\ited  to  \isit 
Adventure  Village  on  Sunday,  July 
23.  .Admission  will  be  free.  There 
is  a  refreshment  stand  and  also  a 
picnic  area  with  tables  for  those 
who  want  to  pack  a  lunch.  Fred 
says,  "Come,  meet  your  old  friends 
and  have  a  never  to  be  forgotten 
day.  Mark  xnur  calendar  for  JuK' 
23." 

Gilbert  A.skew,  genial  presick'nt 
[)f  the  class  of  1961,  is  manager  of 
the  Village  this  summer.  He  sug- 
gests that  camera  enthusiasts  bring 


SUSQUEHANNA 

1961 

Spring    Sports    Rest 

Its 

su 

Opp 

BASEBALL 

2 

Western  Maryland 

1  1 

13 

Lebanon  Valley 

9 

4 

Dickinson 

3 

8 

Lycoming 

12 

5 

Wilkes 

3 

) 

Albright 

6 

3 

Elizabethtown 

2 

3 

Lycoming 

5 

4 

Scranton 

1 

1 

Juniata 

5 

10 

Washington 

7 

0 

Washington 

3 

Won   6               Lost  6 

GOLF 

6' 

2            Gettysburg 

1  1 

"2 

7 

Dickinson 

11 

8' 

2                Upsala 

9'/2           1 

17' 

2             Millersville 
MAC  Championships 
1  1th  of  18 

'/2 

14' 

2              Lycoming 

3 

V2 

15 

Wilkes 

3 

10 

Scranton 

8 

11 

Wilkes 

7 

4' 

2             Dickinson 
Won  5                 Lost  A 

TENNIS 

13 

'2 

8 

Delaware   Valley 

1 

1 

Lebanon  Valley 

7 

1 

Dickinson 

8 

2 

Lycoming 

4 

5 

Wilkes 

4 

5 

Albright 

4 

3 

Washington 

6 

5 

Juniata 

4 

1 

Lycoming 

8 

7 

Scranton 

2 

7 

Elizabethtown 

2 

9 

Rutgers    IS.  J.l 
Won  7               Lost  5 

TRACK 

0 

51 

Washington 

80 

23- 

rt              Dickinson 

06 

'.T 

20- 

s       Delaware  Valley 

10 

'i 

33 

Lebanon  Valley 

74 

&  Lycoming 

55 

72 

Lycoming 

59 

59 

Juniata 
Won   1                  Lost  5 

72 

tiieir  cameras  to  the  July  23  gath- 
ering. 

.AcKenture  V'illagi-  is  located  fi\e 
nules  west  of  Ple;isantville  on  the 
Black  Horse  Pike,  near  .Atlantic 
Citv. 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


Honor  Roll  of  Donors 

to 
Susquehanna's  1961  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund 


This  list — up-to-date  at  press  time — is  by  class,  with 
percentage  of  class  members  giving,  and  total  dollar  gifts 
from  class.      Results  by  decades  will  be  found  on  page  27. 


HcMia  and  Cornelius  S.  Jarrett 

1888,    100°o,    $100.00 

John  I.  Woodrufl 

1894,  66.7%,   $102.50 

Chalmers  E.  Frontz 
W.  M.  Rearick 

1898,  80%,   $635.00 
\\  illiam  C.  Dershani 
Frank  .\.  E>er 

Brian  Teats 

I.  Hess  \\'agner 

1899,  50%,   $105.00 
L.  C  Hassinser 
William  M.  Sehnure 

1900,  200b,    $100.00 

W  .  H.ilph  W'asienscllrr 

1901,  50°o,   $35.00 
Robert  Z.  Bums 

S.  Ward  Graniley 

1902,  16.7%,   $110.00 
Maude  Reichley  Moist  x'04,  in 

memory     of     her     husband, 
David  B.  Moist 
Philip  H.  Pearson 

1903,  14.2%,   $5.00 
E.  M.  Gearhart 

1904,  30.7°o,    $160.00 
Bertha  Meiser  Boliy 
Chalender  H.  Lesher 
Mildred  .\rbogast  Morgan 
Calvin  P.  Swank 

1905,  12.5%,    $10.00 

Isaae  D.  .\pp 

1906,  37.5%,   $75.00 
Jolm  C.  Harpster 

O.  E.  and  .Ajina  Beaver  Sunday 
Margaret  Rothrock  Swank 

1907,  7.7°o,   $5.00 
Mary  Craee  Jaeobs  Russell 

1908,  17.6%,   $17.50 

B.  \'i\ian  Hougli  Federlin 
Marian  Ferner  Sellers 
Ralph  W.  Showers 


1909,    24%,    $430.00 
A.  C.  Ciman 
Grace  A.  Geiselman 
Schuyler  G.  Irvvin 
Mer\  yni  J.  Ross 
J.  Bannen  Swope 
John  W.  Thompson 


1910,    19%,    $135.00 
.\rthur  C.  Harris 
Etliel  Smyser  Kemble 
George  B.  Manhart 
Frances  Bastian  Shirenian 


1911,  31.3%,  $225.00 
Claude  G.  Aikens 
William  M.  Duck 
W.  R.  Fitzgerald 
Anna  Kline  Krebs 
Idella  Kretchnian 


1912,    17.4%,  $150.00 

Lillian  E.  Fisher 
Tlionias  J.  Herman 
K.  E.  Ir\'in 
P.  H.  Stahl 


1913,   56.3%,   $335.00 

Myron  G.  Dreese 

Helen  G.  Fisher 

Maria  Geiselman  Gabrielson 

Newton  Kerstetter 

John  B.  and  Mary  Graybill 

Kniseley 
R.  L.  Lubold 
Sara  B.  Manhart 
Rine  G.  Winey 


1914,    17.4%,    $170.00 
Susanna  Meyer  Fitzgerald 
Juha  D.  Liston 
Harry  W.  Miller 
Mar>-  G.  Steele 


1915,   27.3%,   $320.00 

John  S.  Bangson 

Jessie  Pleasanton  Co.\e 

N.  A.  Danowsky 

Ira  C.  Gross 

John  F.  Harkins 

J.  A.  Lubold 

Mabel  Bander  Martin 

Emma  Moyer  Masteller 

Alice  F.  Weaver 


1916,  16.1%,   $125.00 

Katherine  Wagner  Harkins 
J.  Paul  Harman 
David  S.  Kammerer 
Bess  Fetterolf  Keller 
William  E.  Swoope 

1917,  33.3%,   $301.00 

Phoebe  Hennan 
Park  W.  Huntington 
Harry  V.  Knorr 
Earl  Mohney 
Ira  C.  Mummert 
Elizabetli  Hall  Neideigh 
Marion  Mo\er  Potteiger 
Herbert  S.  Rausch 
F.  E.  Remaly 
George  L.  Swank 

1918,  14.8%,   $37.50 
Fred  Crossland 

Paul  B.  Faust 

Miriam  Grossman  Lundahl 

Katharine  Persing 

1919,  10%,   $85.00 
W.  D.  AUbeck 
Mollie  Mowerer  Davis 
Helen  Salem  Wescoat 

1920,  22.2%,   $538.50 

Areli  A.  Aucker 
Russell  F.  Auman 
Dallas  G.  Baer 
Evelyn  Allison  Boeder 
Charles  W.  Drimim 
Calvin  V.  Erdly 
Harold  Y.  Fisher 
Joseph  Hackenberg 
Susan  Rearick  Shannon 
Ralph  W.  Woodruff 

1921,  30.8^0,   $650.00 
O.  H.  Aurand 

Guy  M.  Bogar 
Mabel  Steffen  Broscious 
William  T.  Decker 
Ida  Olmsted  Fredrickson 
Raymond  F.  Getty 
Maurice  R.  Gortner 
Marie  Romig  Huntington 
Ellis  K.  Lecrone 
M.  P.  Moller  Jr. 
Merle  D.  Rlioatls 
Ruth  LaRue  Thompson 
Ernest  F.  Walker 
Mildred  E.  Winston 


1922,    I8.8<'o,   $1,360.00 
P.  R.  Appleyard 
Merle  A.  Beam 
Edward  L.  Dalby 
Luther  A.  Fisher 
Miles  E.  Hoffman 
Lester  J.  Kaufman 
Alma  L.  Long 
Bessie  C.  Long 
Ruth  Bastian  Richard 


1923,    30%,   $277.00 

Dorothy  Margerum  App 
John  I.  and  Stella  Risser  Cole 
Marlyn  R.  Fetterolf 
Mary  Beck  Grant 
W.  Marvin  Groce 
Margaret  Heldt  Leinbach 
Russell  P.  Knoebel 
William  E.  Mitchell 
Beatrice  Rettinger 
Thomas  H.  Stetler 


1924,  27.3%,  $590.00 
Miriam  Huyett  Alexander 
William  H.  and  Margaret 

Widlund  Blough 
Alvin  W.  Carj^enter 
W.  John  Derr 
Mabel  Kinzey  Fetterolf 
Glenn  E.  Fisher 
I.  Wilson  and  Lottie  Brosius 

Kepner 
Joseph  C.  and  Mabel  Mumina 

McLain 
Alma  V.  McColIough 
Mary  Potteiger 
Helen  Rearick 
Rachel  Brubaker  Whited 


1925,    21.4%,    $878.00 

Ruth  Albert  Baer 

N.  R.  Benner 

J.  Edgar  Bishop 

Roger  M.  Blough 

Marlin  M.  Enders 

Harland  D.  Fague 

C.  Ralph  Gramley 

A.  Ellsworth  Gro\  e  Jr. 

George  W.  Herrold 

Hazel  L.  Herrold 

Robert  J.  Keeler 

Alda  Long 

Preston  E.  Panner 

J.  F.  Wetzel 

Christie  Zimmerman 


JUNE     1961 


1926,  29.5%,   $712.50 
Lee  E.  Boyer 

Margaret  Schmiemiund  Bruce 

Pere\'  B.  Davis 

Barbara  E.  DcRenier 

T.  E.  Ebberts 

Sara  HassiiiKer  Fague 

Harold  S.  Faust 

Clarence  II.  Gelnett 

Hayes  C.  Gordon 

Mabel  Dajile  Graniley 

Helen  L'Irich  Hollnian 

Mariiaret  Elizabeth  Keiser 

Orville  B.  Landis 

Martha  Larson  Martin 

Harr\  M.  Rice 

Austin  C.  Roche 

Robert  D.  Senn 

Lucy  Herr  Smith 

W".  Xlfred  Streamer 

Norton  |.  Thomas 

Robert  i\.  Troutnian 

Luther  M.  Weaver  Jr. 

1927,  15.5%,   $235.00 
Until  J.  Hnibakrr 
Charles  F.  Chaffee 
Emily  F.  Craig 

Elsie  Nace  Enders 

Ruth  Evans 

Delsey  Morris  Cress 

Zelda  F.  Haus 

Ra\-  V.  Henry 

Flora  Hull  Longenecker 

Robert  C.  Mctz 

Martha  Ertel  Schuniaclicr 

M.  Thehna  'I'ay'or 

Lee  Triibels 

Clinton  Weiscufiuh 

Ceorge  \.  Young 

1928,  19%,   $1,218.50 
Margaret  H.  Buyers 
Dorotli>  Rofhermel  Chaffee 
X'esta  Steininger  Cook 
Harold  E.  Uitzlcr 

Ruth  Folkmann 
Laura  L.  Geniberling 
Dorotliy  Goff 
F\a  L.  Grace 
M.  Josephine  Groesbeck 
Edith  C.  Hannis 
Edward  B.  Hcrr 
James  NL  Ilcrrold 
Mary  Farlling  HolKvay 
Grace  Williams  Keller 
Tlicodorc  R.  Kcmmerer 
Elizabeth  Hauscr  Kinsel 
Hannah  Pitner  Lambert 
Paul  B.  Lucas 
Franz  A.  Lundali! 
Benjamin  T.  Moyer 
Donald  M.  Pace 
Marvin  W.  Sehlegel 
C.  M.  Shaffer 
Rav  G.  Sheelcr 
Carl  G.  Smith 
Helen  Ott  Soper 
Prudence  Wilson  Weaver 

1929,  14.5%,   $775.00 

I'alil  II.  .\uriij||(T 
Helen  Simons  Barrick 
Carol  O.  Bird 


.\nna  Moyer  Bohn 
Marian  Klinger  Derrick 
W.  H.  Dreibelbis 
Nancy  l.ecronc  Fay 
Helen  Carter  CJehret 
Ethel  L.  Maxwell 
Harold  N.  Moldenke 
Mildred  Potteiger 
Rebecca  C.  Pullenberger 
Raymond  O.  Rhine 
W  i'lliam  O.  Roberts 
Husscll  T.  Shilling 
J.  Stanley  Smith 
(George  .\.  and  Gertrude 

.•\rbcgast  Spaid 
|ohn  F.  Stamm 
Da\id  F.  Straesser 
Frank  W.  Weaver 

1930,  14.9°o,    $602.50 
Paul  M.  Bishop 
Edward  T.  Bollinger 
Frances  Thomas  Davis 
Dorothy  Heiser  Fisher 
Miller  R.  Gerhardt 
Sherman  Good 

Lewis  C.  HerroUl 
Twila  Crebs  Hcrrold 
Russell  C.  Heim 
Mary  Eastep  Hill 
Oren  S.  Kaltriter 
Hubert  C.  Koch 
Florence  Lauver 
Myer  R.  Mu.sser 
Ruth  Golf  Nicodcnuis 
James  M.  Scharf 
I'Ved  S.  Showalter 
Mildri'd  .\rbegast  Speer 

1931,  16.6%,   $689.50 
Al\  in  T.  Barber 

Lois  Brnngart  Bendigo 
\Vilbnr  E.  Berger 
H.  Vernon  Blough 
Walter  L.  Burford 
Martha  Laudenslager  Davis 
Irene  Brouse  Dickey 
Lawrence  C.  Fisher 
Paul  W.  Freed 
Frank  C.  Gill 
Flizabctli  Hawke 
Helen  Cailp  Hort 
William  R.  lehter 
Mary  Lauver 
Anna  Losch  Mylin 
Bnice  E.  Nicodemus 
Helen  E.  O'Connell 
Richard  A.  Scharfe  Jr. 
Herbert  H.  Schmidt 
C:harles  J.  Shearer 
Dorothy   Tumbach 
Ethlynne  Miller  Weaver 
W  illiam  J.  Weliky 
S;tra  Hain<-s  Zinu)irrman 

1932,  14.2°o,   $402.00 
(ilenroy  H.  Bishop 
Samu(J  B.  Brosius 
Dorothy  Puckey  Clark 
H.  R.  I'enstermaeher 
Roscoe  L.  Fisher 

Lewis  R.  Fo.\ 
.'\rline  Kanyuck 
John  F.  Kindsvatter 


Eleanor  Sheriff  McAnult\ 

J.  D.  Mayes  Jr. 

Harriit  Leise  Montgomer>' 

Marie  Miller  Mostaller 

Reed  Speer 

Harold  B.  Sunday 

.\rtluir  E.  Wilmarth 

1933,  14.6%,   $453.50 
Grace  Boyle 

Fred  L.  Carl 
Mabel  Fultz  Chilcott 
Selon  F.  Doekey 
Flora  Ellmore 
Martin  A.  (Jravkowskie 
Helen  C:alfrey'MeMullen 
Margaret  Ide  Maguire 
E.  Dorotliea  Meyer 
\\  illiam  E.  Ho\i-r 
J.  Donahl  Steel.. 
William  R.  Swarm 
Amelia  Krapf  Williams 

1934,  24.7%,   $682.50 

Beatrice  Sliixch  Aumiller 

Russell  N.  Carmichael 

Henry  H.  Gassier 

E.  M.  Clapper 

Edith  I'Vankenfield  Cramer 

Earnest  W.  Huston 

D.  Edgar  and  .Aberdeen 

Phillips  Hutchison 
Daniel  T.  MeKehey  Jr. 
Daniel  McMullen 
Martha  Bodman  Martz 
Eleanor  Brown  Miller 
William  S.  Morrow 
Pauline  Crow  Mount 
Cabin  J.  Naugle 
Emma  \'.  Orlando 

1935,  17.1%,   $1,027.50 
Xa\ier  Abbott 

Timothv  E.  Barnes 
Robert  R.  Clark 
Russell  W.  Eisenhower 
Ralph  C.  Geigle 
John  F.  Hanna 
Charles  G.  Jones 
Louise  Mehring  Koontz 
Stephen  J.  Martinec 
Erie  1.  Shobert,  II 
William  I''.  Sullixan 
William  S.  Whiteley 

1936,  21.6%,   $245.00 
Grace  James  Von  Bergen 
Kathryn  Weber  Finkbiner 
James  A.  Grossman 
Jerome  V.  CIuss 

Walter  M.  ami  .Anna  Bock  Hertz 

Bertha  A.  Holderman 

Horace  M.  Hutchison 

Ruth  Williamson  Kelly 

Robert  I'ritehard 

Ralph  I.  Shockey 

Maicc  lla  Chaya  Tnrnbaeh 

Dnrolhy  Turner 

William  F.  VauHorn 

Anna  Miase  Wagner 

\\  alli  1   Wasilcwski 

1937,  19.3%,   $395.00 
Mar>'  Scott  (aimpliir 
Lester  J.  Karsclmer 
John  C.  McCime  II 


Elsie  Myers 

Frances  Smith  Novinger 

B.  Henry  Shafer 

E.  Ra\inond  Shaheen 

Clyde  R.  and  Hel.n  Wentzel 

Spitzuer 
Mar\   Barnes   Topper 
Waller  S.  \'an  Poyek 

1938,  20.8%,    $717.00 
Robert  .\.  lioMT 
Margaret  I5o\le  Brown 
George  A.  Clark 

Jean  Rheinhart  Hodgdon 
Ray  W.  Kline 
Karl  E.  Knisele\- 
Herbert  C.  Lau\<'r 
Henry  R.  Mitterling 
X'crnon  R.  Phillips 
Preston  H.  Smith 
Elizabeth  !•>>  X'ogel 

1939,  33.3%,   $590.00 
Howard  B.  and  \irua  (iayman 

lialdw  in 

Robert  M.  Bastress 

Jean  Bcamenderfer 

Harold  H.  Bemon 

Walter  J.  Drumm 

Miriam  Miller  Fisher 

Robert  L.  Hen- 
John  W,  and  .Adilaide  Stewart 
Hostctter 

Jess  M.  Krmberliiig 

John  R.  Knaul 

W.  Frank  and  Isabel  Tewkes- 
bury Laudensla\iT 

Lula  Lawson 

Michael  L.  Mastovich 

Mathilda  Neudoerffer  Powell 

R.  Harold  Saunders 

Louise  E.  West 

Eleanor  Sa\eri  Wise 

1940,  17.5°o,    $319.50 
Elizabeth  Barniiart 
Anilrew  A.  C;lark  Jr. 
Donald  F.  Critchl^eld 
Robert  F.  Fisher 
Robert  A.  Gabrcnya 
William  H.  Gehron  Jr. 

J.  Leon  Haines 
Eunice  Arentz  Knupp 
Paul  M.  Orso 
Mary  Mack  Pendered 
Hilda  Friederiek  Schadel 
Robert  G.  Chuck 
Betty  Wcnlzel  Wcn.It 

1941,  28.6%,   $402.50 
Doroth\-  .\rtz 

George  H.  Bantle\ 
Katherine  I.  Diitterle  Benion 
Lois  Yont  Critchfield 
EInura  Sassaman  Dean 
Marion  Boyer  Harvey 
Warren  Hcrrold 
Maye  Sn\(ler  Keith 
Margaret  Dmikle  Kniseley 
Faith  Harbison  McNitt 
W.  Edgar  .Meek 
John  P.  Powell 
Douglas  A.  Portzline 
Ruth  Specht  Riehter 

(Coiitiniictl  iin  pane  25) 


8 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


SUSAN  GREENBUBG 


Times  have  changed. 
Have  America's  college  students? 


THE 

COLLEGE 

STUDENT, 

they  say,  is  a  young  person  who  will . . . 


.  .  .  use  a  car  to  get  to  a  library  two  blocks  away, 
knowing  full  well  that  the  parking  lot  is  three  blocks 
on  the  other  side. 

.  .  .  move  heaven,  earth,  and  the  dean's  office  to 
enroll  in  a  class  already  filled;  then  drop  the  course. 

.  .  .  complain  bitterly  about  the  quality  of  food 
served  in  the  college  dining  halls — while  putting  down 
a  third  portion. 

.  .  .  declaim  for  four  solid  years  that  the  girls  at 
his  institution  or  at  the  nearby  college  for  women  are 
unquestionably  the  least  attractive  females  on  the  face 
of  the  earth;  then  marry  one  of  them. 

BUT  there  is  a  serious  side.  Today's  students,  many 
professors  say,  are  more  accomplished  than  the 
average  of  their  predecessors.  Perhaps  this  is 
because  there  is  greater  competition  for  college  en- 
trance, nowadays,  and  fewer  doubtful  candidates  get 
in.  Whatever  the  reason,  the  trend  is  important. 

For  civilization  depends  upon  the  transmission  of 
knowledge  to  wave  upon  wave  of  young  people — and 
on  the  way  in  which  they  receive  it,  master  it,  employ 
it,  add  to  it.  If  the  transmission  process  fails,  we  go 
back  to  the  beginning  and  start  over  again.  We  are 
never  more  than  a  generation  away  from  total  ignor- 
ance. 

Because  for  a  time  it  provides  the  world's  leaders, 
each  generation  has  the  power  to  change  the  course  of 
history.  The  current  wave  is  thus  exactly  as  important 
as  the  one  before  it  and  the  one  that  will  come  after 
it.  Each  is  crucial  in  its  own  time. 

WHAT  will  the  present  student  generation  do? 
What  are  its  hopes,  its  dreams,  its  principles? 
Will  it  build  on  our  past,  or  reject  it?  Is  it, 
as  is  so  often  claimed,  a  generation  of  timid  organiza- 
tion people,  born  to  be  commanded?  A  patient  band  of 
revolutionaries,  waiting  for  a  breach?  Or  something 
in  between? 

No  one — not  even  the  students  themselves — can 
be  sure,  of  course.  One  can  only  search  for  clues,  as 
we  do  in  the  fourteen  pages  that  follow.  Here  we  look 
at,  and  listen  to,  college  students  of  1961 — the  people 
whom  higher  education  is  all  about. 


Scott  Thompson 


Barbara  Nolan 


Robert  Schloredt 


Arthur  Wortman 


What  are 
today^s  students 
like? 

To  help 

find  out,  we 
invite  you  to  join 


A  seminar 


PHOTOS:  HERB  WEITMAN 


H^^'  ^ 

i 

V 

Robert  Thorn]. 

yson 

Roy  Muir 


Ruth  Vars 


Galen  Unger 


I'arkiT  I'lilruir 


Patricia  Burgamy 


Kenneth  Weaver 


David  Gilmour 


Martha  Freeman 


Dean  Windgassen 


THE  fourteen  young  men  and  women  pictured 
above  come  from  fourteen  colleges  and  universi- 
ties, big  and  little,  located  in  all  parts  of  the 
United  States.  Some  of  their  alma  maters  are  private, 
some  are  state  or  city-supported,  some  are  related  to  a 
church.  The  students'  studies  range  widely — from  science 
and  social  studies  to  agriculture  and  engineering.  Outside 
the  classroom,  their  interests  are  similarly  varied.  Some 
are  athletes  (one  is  AJl-American  quarterback),  some  are 
active  in  student  government,  others  stick  to  their  books. 
To  help  prepare  this  report,  we  invited  all  fourteen, 
as  articulate  representatives  of  virtually  every  type  of 
campus  in  America,  to  meet  for  a  weekend  of  searching 
discussion.  The  topic:  themselves.  The  objective:  to  ob- 


tain some  clues  as  to  how  the  college  student  of  the 
Sixties  ticks. 

The  resulting  talk — recorded  by  a  stenographer  and 
presented  in  essence  on  the  following  pages — is  a  reveal- 
ing portrait  of  young  people.  Most  revealing — and  in  a 
way  most  heartening — is  the  lack  of  unanimity  which  the 
students  displayed  on  virtually  every  topic  they  discussed. 

As  the  seminar  neared  its  close,  someone  asked  the 
group  what  conclusions  they  would  reach  about  them- 
selves. There  was  silence.  Then  one  student  spoke: 

"We're  all  different,"  he  said. 

He  was  right.  That  was  the  only  proper  conclusion. 

Labelers,  and  perhaps  libelers,  of  this  generation 
might  take  note. 


from  coast  to  coast 


''Being  a 


ERICH  HARTHANM,  BAACNUM 


«s^r* 


student  is  a  wonderful  thing. 


yy 


STUDENT  YEARS  are  exciting  years.  They  are  excit- 
ing for  the  participants,  many  of  whom  are  on 
their  own  for  the  first  time  in  their  Uves — and 
exciting  for  the  onlooking  aduh. 

But  for  both  generations,  these  are  frequently 
painful  years,  as  well.  The  students'  competence, 
which  is  considerable,  gets  them  in  dutch  with  their 
elders  as  often  as  do  their  youthful  blunders.  That 
young  people  ignore  the  adults'  soundest,  most  heart- 
felt warnings  is  bad  enough;  that  they  so  often  get 
away  with  it  sometimes  seems  unforgivable. 

Being  both  intelligent  and  well  schooled,  as  well 
as  unfettered  by  the  inhibitions  instilled  by  experience, 
they  readily  identify  the  errors  of  their  elders — and 
they  are  not  inclined  to  be  lenient,  of  course.  (The 
one  unforgivable  sin  is  the  one  you  yourself  have 
never  committed.)  But,  lacking  experience,  they  are 
apt  to  commit  many  of  the  same  mistakes.  The  wise 
adult  understands  this:  that  only  in  this  way  will  they 
gain  experience  and  learn  tolerance — neither  of  which 
can  be  conferred. 


''They  say  the  student  is  an  animal  in  transition.  You  have  to 

wait  until  you  get  your  degree,  they  say;  then  you 

turn  the  big  corner  and  there  you  are.  But  being  a  student 

is  a  vocation,  just  like  being  a  lawyer  or  an  editor 

or  a  business  man.  This  is  what  we  are  and  where  we  are.'*'' 

"The  college  campus  is  an  open  market  of  ideas.  I  can  walk 
around  the  campus,  say  what  I  please,  and  be  a  truly  free  person. 
This  is  our  world  for  now.  Let^s  face  it — 
weUl  never  live  in  a  more  stimulating  environment.  Being  a 
student  is  a  wonderful  and  magnificent  and  free  thing.  " 


i^ 


You  go  to  college  to  learn,  of  course. 


SUSAN  GaEENBUKC 


A  student's  life,  contrary  to  the  memories  that  alumni 
and  alumnae  may  have  of  "carefree"  days,  is  often  de- 
^  scribed  by  its  partakers  as  "the  mill."  "You  just  get 
in  the  old  mill,"  said  one  student  panelist,  "and  your  head 
spins,  and  you're  trying  to  get  ready  for  this  test  and  that 
test,  and  you  are  going  along  so  fast  that  you  don't  have  time 
to  find  yourself." 

The  mill,  for  the  student,  grinds  night  and  day — in  class- 
rooms, in  libraries,  in  dining  halls,  in  dormitories,  and  in 
scores  of  enterprises,  organized  and  unorganized,  classed 
vaguely  as  "extracurricular  activities."  Which  of  the  activities 
— or  what  combination  of  activities — contributes  most  to  a 
student's  education?  Each  student  must  concoct  the  recipe  for 
himself.  "You  have  to  get  used  to  living  in  the  mill  and  finding 
yourself,"  said  another  panelist.  "You'll  always  be  in  the  mill 
— all  through  your  life." 


But  learning  comes  in  many  ways. 


ff 


aay^ii^-^' 


"Fd  like  to  bring  up  something  I  think  is  a  fault  in 
our  colleges:  the  great  emphasis  on  grades." 

"I  think  grades  interfere  with  the  real  learning  process. 
Fve  talked  with  people  who  made  an  A  on  an  exam 
— but  next  day  they  couldnt  remember  half  the  material. 
They  just  memorized  to  get  a  good  grade." 

"You  go  to  college  to  learn,  of  course.  But  learning 
comes  in  many  ivays — not  just  from  classrooms 
and  books,  but  from  personal  relations  ivith  people:  holding 
office  in  student  government,  and  that  sort  of  thing." 

"It's  a  favorite  academic  cliche,  that  not  all  learning 
comes  from  books.  I  think  it^s  dangerous.  I  believe 
the  greatest  part  of  learning  does  come 
from  books — just  plain  books." 


ERICH  HARTMAI^,  MAGNUM 


Ifs  important  to  know  you 

can  do  a  good  job  at  something. '' 


r 


t's  hard  to  conceive  of  this  unless  you've  been 
through  it  .  .  .  but  the  one  thing  that's  done  the 
most  for  mc  in  college  is  baseball.  I'd  always  been 
the  guy  with  potential  who  never  came  through.  The 
coach  worked  on  me;  I  got  my  control  and  really 
started  going  places.  The  confidence  I  gained  carried 
over  into  my  studies.  I  say  extracurricular  activities 
are  worthwhile.  It's  important  to  know  you  can  do  a 
good  job  at  something,  tvhatever  it  is." 

►  "No!  Maybe  I'm  too  idealistic.  But  I  think  college 
is  a  place  for  the  pursuit  of  knowledge.  If  we're  here 
for  knowledge,  that's  what  we  should  concentrate  on." 

►  "In  your  studies  you  can  goof  off  for  a  while  and 
still  catch  up.  But  in  athletics,  the  results  come  right 
on  the  spot.  There's  no  catching  up,  after  the  play  is 
over.  This  carries  over  into  your  school  work.  I  think 
almost  everyone  on  our  football  team  improved  his 
grades  last  fall." 

►  "This  is  true  for  girls,  too.  The  more  you  have  to 
do,  the  more  you  seem  to  get  done.  You  organize  your 
time  better." 

►  "I  can't  see  learning  for  any  other  purpose  than  to 
better  yourself  and  the  world.  Learning  for  itself  is  of 
no  value,  except  as  a  hobby — and  I  don't  think  we're 
in  school  to  join  book  clubs." 

►  "For  some  people,  learning  is  an  end  in  itself.  It  can 
be  more  than  a  hobby.  I  don't  think  we  can  afford  to 
be  too  snobbish  about  what  should  and  what  shouldn't 
be  an  end  in  itself,  and  what  can  or  what  can't  be  a 
creative  channel  for  different  people." 


"The  more  you  do,  the  more 

you  seem  to  get  done. 

You  organize  your  time  better." 


SUSAN  CREENBURC 


"In  athletics,  the  results  come 

right  on  the  spot.  There's 

no  catching  up,  after  the  play." 


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''It  seems  to  me  you're  saying  that 


COLLEGE  is  where  many  students  meet  the  first  great 
test  of  their  personal  integrity.  There,  where  one's 
progress  is  measured  at  least  partly  by  examinations 
and  grades,  the  stress  put  upon  one's  sense  of  honor  is 
heavy.  For  some,  honor  gains  strength  in  the  process.  For 
others,  the  temptation  to  cheat  is  irresistible,  and  honor 
breaks  under  the  strain. 

Some  institutions  proctor  all  tests  and  examinations. 
An  instructor,  eagle-eyed,  sits  in  the  room.  Others  have 
honor  systems,  placing  upon  the  students  themselves  the 
responsibility  to  maintain  integrity  in  the  student  com- 
munity and  to  report  all  violators. 

How  well  either  system  works  varies  greatly.  "When 
you  come  right  down  to  it,"  said  one  member  of  our  student 
panel,  "honor  must  be  inculcated  in  the  years  before  college 
— in  the  home." 


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ST.  LOUIS  POST-DISPATCH 


"Maybe  you  need  a  B  ina  test, 

or  you  don't  get  into 

medical  school.  And  the  guy  ahead 

of  you  raises  the  average  by 

cheating.  T/iat  makes  a  real  problem.^' 


honor  works  only  when  it's  easy.  " 


^''Tinfrom  a  school  with  an  honor  system  that  works. 

But  is  the  reason  it  works  maybe  because  of  the  tremendous 

penalty  that's  connected  with  cheating,  stealing, 

or  lying?  It's  expulsion — and  what  goes  along  with  that 

is  that  you  can't  get  into  another  good  school  or 

even  get  a  good  Job.  Ifs  about  as  bad  a  punishment 

as  this  country  can  give  out,  in  my  opinion. 

Does  the  honor  system  instill  honor — or  just  fear?" 

"At  our  school  the  honor  system  works  even  though  the 

penalties  arent  that  stiff.  It^s  part  of 

the  tradition.  Most  of  the  girls  feel  they  re  given 

the  responsibility  to  be  honorable,  and  they  accept  it." 

"On  our  campus  you  can  leave  Your  books  anywhere 

and  thevll  be  there  when  you  come  back.  You  can  even 

leave  a  tall,  cold  milkshake — Fve  done  it — and  when  you 

come  back  two  hours  later,  it  will  still  be  there. 

It  wont  be  cold,  but  it  will  be  there. 

You  learn  a  respect  for  honor,  a  respect  that  will  carry 

over  into  other  f  elds  for  the  rest  of  your  life." 

"Fd  say  the  minority  tvho  are  top  students  dont  cheat, 
because  they  re  after  knowledge.  And  the  great 
majoritY  in  the  middle  dont  cheat,  because 
they^re  afraid  to.  But  the  poor  students,  who  cheat  to 
get  by  .  .  .  The  funny  thing  is,  they  re  not  afraid  at  all. 
I  guess  they  figure  they^ve  nothing  to  lose." 

"NobodY  is  just  honest  or  dishonest.  I'm  sure 
everyone  here  has  been  guilty  of  some  sort  of  dishonest 
act  in  his  lifetime.  But  everyone  here  would 
also  saY  he'' s  primarily  honest.  I  know  if  I  were 
really  in  the  clutch  Fd  cheat.  I  admit  it — 
and  I  don^t  necessarily  consider  myself 
dishonest  because  I  would." 

"It  seems  to  me  you  re  saying  that  honor  works 
only  when  ifs  easy." 

"Absolute  honor  is  150,000  miles  out,  at  least. 

And  ice're  down  here,  walking  this  earth  with  all  our 

faults.  You  can  look  up  at  those  clouds  of  honor 

up  there  and  say,  'They  re  pretty,  but 

I  cant  reach  them.^  Or  you  can  shoot  for  the  clouds. 

I  think  thaCs  the  approach  I  want  to  take. 

I  dont  think  I  can  attain  absolute  honor, 

but  I  can  try — and  Fd  like 

to  leave  this  world  with  that  on  my  batting  record." 


''It's  not  how  we  feel  about  issues- 


E  ARE  being  criticized  by  other  people  all 
the  time,  and  they're  stamping  down  on  us. 
'You're  not  doing  anything,'  they  say.  I've 
noticed  an  attitude  among  students:  Okay,  just  keep 
criticizing.  But  we're  going  to  come  back  and  react. 
In  some  ways  we're  going  to  be  a  little  rebellious. 
We're  going  to  show  you  what  we  can  really  do." 

Today's  college  students  are  perhaps  the  most 
thoroughly  analyzed  generation  in  our  history.  And 
they  are  acutely  aware  of  what  is  being  written  about 
them.  The  word  that  rasps  their  nerves  most  sorely  is 
"apathy."  This  is  a  generation,  say  many  critics,  that 
plays  it  cool.  It  may  be  casually  interested  in  many 
things,  but  it  is  excited  by  none. 

Is  the  criticism  deserved?  Some  college  students 
and  their  professors  think  it  is.  Others  blame  the  times 
— times  without  deprivation,  times  whose  burning 
issues  are  too  colossal,  too  impersonal,  too  remote — 
and  say  that  the  apparent  student  lassitude  is  simply 
society's  lassitude  in  microcosm. 

The  quotation  that  heads  this  column  is  from  one 
of  the  members  of  our  student  panel.  At  the  right  is 
what  some  of  the  others  think. 


"Out  student  legislature  fought  most  of  the  year 

aboiU  taking  stands.  The  majority 

rationalized,  saying  it  wasnt  our  place;  what  good 

would  it  do?  They  were  afraid  people  would 

check  the  college  in  future  years  and  if  they  took 

an  unpopular  stand  they  wouldn't  get  security 

clearance  or  ivouldnt  get  a  job. 

I  thought  this  was  awful.  But  I  see  indications  of  an 

awakening  of  interest.  It  isnt  how  we  feel 

about  issues,  but  whether  we  feel  at  all." 

"Vm  sure  it' s  practically  the  same  everywhere. 
We  have  5,500  full-time  students,  but  only  fifteen 
or  tiventy  of  us  went  on  the  sit-dmvns." 

"I  think  there  is  a  great  deal  of  student  opinion 
about  public  issues.  It  isnt  always  rational, 
and  maybe  we  dont  talk  about  it.  but  I  think  most  of 
us  have  definite  feelings  about  most  things." 

"Fvefelt  the  apathy  at  my  school.  The  university 

is  a  sort  of  isolated  little  world.  Students 

don  t  feel  the  big  issues  really  concern  them.  The 

civil  rights  issue  is  close  to  home, 

but  youd  have  to  chase  a  student  down  to  get  him 

to  give  his  honest  opinion." 

"We're  quick  to  criticize,  slow  to  act." 

"Do  you  think  that  just  because  students  in  America 
dont  cause  revolutions  and  riots  and  take 
active  stands,  this  means  .  .  .?" 


"Vm  not  calling  for  revolution.  Pm  calling 
for  interest,  and  I  dont  care  what  side  the  student 
takes,  OS  long  as  he  takes  a  side." 


"But  even  ivhen  we  went  down  to  W'oolwortlis 
carrying  a  picket  sign,  what  were  some  of  the  motives 
behind  it?  Was  it  just  to  get  a  day  atvayfrom  classes?" 


but  whether  we  feel  at  all. 


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"I  attended  a  discussion  ivhere  Negro  students 
presented  their  views.  I  have  never  seen  a  group  of 
more  dynamic  or  dedicated  or  informed  students.''^ 

"But  they  had  a  personal  reason.''^ 

"Thafsjust  it.  The  only  thing  I  can  think  of, 
where  students  took  a  stand  on  our  campus, 
was  when  it  was  decided  that  it  wasn't  proper 
to  have  a  brewery  sponsor  the  basketball  team  on 
television.  This  caused  a  lot  of  student  discussion, 
but  it's  the  only  instance  I  can  remember." 

"Why  is  there  this  unwillingness  to  take  stands?" 

"/  think  one  big  reason  is  that  it's  easier  not  to. 
It's  much  easier  for  a  person  Just  to  go  along." 

"Fve  sensed  the  feeling  that  unless  it  really  bums 

within  you,  unless  there  is  something  ivhere  you 

can  see  just  what  you  have  done,  you  might  as  well  just 

let  the  world  roll  on  as  it  is  rolling  along. 

After  all,  people  are  going  to  act  in  the  same  old  way, 

no  matter  what  we  try  to  do.  Society  is  going  to 

eventually  come  out  in  the  same  ivay,  no  matter 

what  I,  as  an  individual,  try  to  do." 

"A  lot  of  us  hang  back,  saying,  'Well,  why  have  an  idea 
noiv?  It'll  probably  be  different  when  Vm  45.'  " 

"And  you  ask  yourself  Can  I  take  time  away  from 

my  studies?  You  ask  yourself.  Which 

is  more  important?  Which  is  more  urgent  to  me?" 

"Another  reason  is  fear  of  repercussions — fear 

of  offending  people.  I  went  on  some  sit-downs  and  I 

didn't  sit  uneasy  just  because  the  manager  of 

the  store  gave  me  a  dirty  scowl — but  because  my  friends, 

my  grandparents,  were  looking  at  me 

with  an  uneasy  scowl." 


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We  need  a  purpose  other  than 
security  and  an  $18, 000  job. 


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'"Perhaps  'waiting^  is  the  attitude  of  our 
age — in  every  generation. ^^ 


"Then  there  conies  the  obvious  question. 

With  all  this  waiting,  what  are  we  waiting  for? 

Are  tve  waiting  for  some  disaster  that  ivill 

make  us  do  something?  Or  are  we  ivaiting for  some 

' national  purpose  to  come  along, 

so  we  can  jump  on  its  bandwagon?  So  we  are  at 

a  train  station;  whafs  coming?" 


HERB  WEITMAN 


I 


GUESS  one  of  the  things  that  bother  us  is  that 

there  is  no  great  issue  we  feel  we  can  personally 

come  to  grips  with." 

The  panel  was  discussing  student  purposes.  "We 
need  a  purpose,"  one  member  said.  "I  mean  a  purpose 
other  than  a  search  for  security,  or  getting  that  $18,000- 
a-year  job  and  being  content  for  the  rest  of  your  life." 

"Isn't  that  the  typical  college  student's  idea  of 
his  purpose?" 

"Yes,  but  that's  not  a  purpose.  The  generation  of 


the  Thirties — let's  say  they  had  a  purpose.  Perhaps 
tveUl  get  one,  someday." 

"They  had  to  have  a  purpose.  They  were  starving, 
almost." 

"They  were  dying  of  starvation  and  we  are  dying 
of  overweight.  And  yet  we  still  should  have  a  purpose 
—  a  real  purpose,  with  some  point  to  it  other  than  self- 
ish mediocrity.  We  do  have  a  burning  issue — just  plain 
survival.  You'd  think  that  would  be  enough  to  make 
us  react.  We're  not  helpless.  Let's  do  something." 


Have  students  change df 


— Some  professors '  opinions 


O 


.  H.  YES,  indeed,"  a  professor  said  recently,  "I'd 
say  students  have  changed  greatly  in  the  last 
ten  years  and — academically,  at  least — for 
the  better.  In  fact,  there's  been  such  a  change  lately 
that  we  may  have  to  revise  our  sophomore  language 
course.  What  was  new  to  students  at  that  level  three 
years  ago  is  now  old  hat  to  most  of  them. 

"But  I  have  to  say  something  negative,  too,"  the 
professor  went  on.  "I  find  students  more  neurotic, 
more  insecure,  than  ever  before.  Most  of  them  seem 
to  have  no  goal.  They're  intellectually  stimulated,  but 
they  don't  know  where  they're  going.  I  blame  the 
world  situation — the  insecurity  of  everything  today." 

"I  can't  agree  with  people  who  see  big  changes 
in  students,"  said  another  professor,  at  another  school. 
"It  seems  to  me  they  run  about  the  same,  year  after 
year.  We  have  the  bright,  hard-working  ones,  as  we 
have  always  had,  and  we  have  the  ones  who  are  just 
coasting  along,  who  don't  know  why  they're  in  school 
— just  as  we've  always  had." 

"They're  certainly  an  odd  mixture  at  that  age — a 
combination  of  conservative  and  romantic,"  a  third 
professor  said.  "They  want  the  world  to  run  in  their 
way,  without  having  any  idea  how  the  world  actually 


runs.  They  don't  understand  the  complexity  of  things; 
everything  looks  black  or  white  to  them.  They  say, 
'This  is  what  ought  to  be  done.  Let's  do  it!' " 

"If  their  parents  could  listen  in  on  their  chil- 
dren's bull  sessions,  I  think  they'd  make  an  interest- 
ing discovery,"  said  another  facultv  member.  "The 
kids  are  talking  and  worrying  about  the  same  things 
their  fathers  and  mothers  used  to  talk  and  worry  about 
when  they  were  in  college.  The  times  have  certainly 
changed,  but  the  basic  agony — the  bittersweet  agony 
of  discovering  its  own  truths,  which  every  generation 
has  to  go  through  —  is  the  same  as  it's  always  been. 

"Don't  worry  about  it.  Don't  try  to  spare  the 
kids  these  pains,  or  tell  them  they'll  see  things  differ- 
ently when  they're  older.  Let  them  work  it  out.  This 
is  the  way  we  become  educated  —  and  maybe  even 
civilized." 

"I'd  add  only  one  thing,"  said  a  professor  emeri- 
tus who  estimates  he  has  known  12,000  students  over 
the  years.  "It  never  occurred  to  me  to  worry  about 
students  as  a  group  or  a  class  or  a  generation.  I  have 
worried  about  them  as  individuals.  They're  all  differ- 
ent. By  the  way:  when  you  learn  that,  you've  made  a 
pretty  profound  discovery." 


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Lynne  Lightfoot  Rambo 
Lois  Renfer 
lacob  M.  Spangler  Jr. 
David  G.  \'olk 

1953,  14.9%,   $118.00 

Da\id  \\'.  Bennett 

Madaline  Lease  Cook 

Robert  B.  Jarxds 

Edward  P.  Kopf 

Danalce  Kershner  Kurtz 

Beatrice  Morrow  Myers 

Kenneth  E.  Orris 

Marvel  Cowling  Robinson 

Arthiur  W.  and  Lillian  Whitting- 

ton  Roush 
Dean  E,  Rupe 
Steve  F.  and  Joyce  Wagner 

Torok 
Daniel  W.  and  Joan  Wiant 

Williamson 

1954,  7.8%,    $100.00 

Nora  Steiuhards  Galins 
Shirley-  Thompson  Klialouf 
Edward  E.  Lamb  Jr. 
Graydon  Lose 
Irene  K.  Oldt 
Ruth  E.  Osbom 
Frank  D.  Richards 
Roger  E.  Rohrbaugh 
Lucille  Kcpner  Westhafer 

1955,  21.4%,   $100.50 
Larry  R.  and  Garlene  Lamade 

Bingaman 
Margaret  Gordon  Bonawitz 
Charles  W.  and  Rose  Marie 

Sharretts  Coates 
Barbara  M.  Frank 
James  J.  Gonnley 
Mary  Ann  Bingaman  Kleintop 
Harry  F.  Kocher  Jr. 
Carol  Cornelius  Lamb 
W.  Deen  Lauver 
Richard  W.  Owens 
Annabelle  Thomas  Rogers 
James  G.  Showalter 
Franklin  G.  Smith 

1956,  17.9%,   $152.50 
Charles  S.  Bailes 
Henry  S.  Cook 

Carol  B.  Daubemian 
Elsie  Gruber  Gonnley 
Robert  Hackenberg 
Clyde  R.  Kautfman 
H.  Robert  Kurtz 
Nancy  J.  McCuUough 
Mary  Elizabeth  Naugle 
Margie  Lamon  Owens 
Eloise  Imrie  Ransom 
Diane  H.  Schilke 
Glen  E.  Smitli 
Genevieve  L.  Thomas 
John  D.  and  Janet  Gemer 
Yeich 


1957,  13%,   $197.50 
Jack  K.  Bishop 
Donald  R.  Henninger 
Earl  F.  Kleintop 
Natalie  Wilhour  Maurer 
Carole  Sadosuk  Morgan 
Frank  L.  Romano 
Suzanne  Wahl  Schaeffer 
Sandra  Clilfillan  Showalter 
Dorothy  Wardle  Spencer 
Lillian  O.  Troutman 
Erhard  O.  Werner 

1958,  14%,   $130.50 
\\  alter  P.  Benham  Jr. 
Mary  Louise  Neal  Coleman 
Stanley  Decamp 
Carolyn  Gillaspie 
Barbara  Enck  Good 
Doris  M.  Keener 
Richard  L.  Kisslak 
Janice  L.  Paul 

Wayne  W.  and  Janet  Gordon 

Rutz 
Mary  Moore  Schatkowski 
Carol  Kogel  Valentine 

1959,  12.7%,   $305.00 

Susan  Bates  Ahlbrand 
Claudette  Bedeaii.x 
Julia  Stauffer  Bender 
Carolyn  A.  Birkhimer 
Jack  E.  Cisney 
Mary  F.  Davis 
Susan  E.  Lehman 
Russell  P.  Mertz 
Richard  Alan  and  Margaret 

Pattyson  Neff 
Sidney  F.  Richard 
Gail  MuUer  Romano 
Mabel  B.  Hays  Torrence 
Clyde  H.  Wood 

1960,  10.2%,   $80.00 
Virginia  Alexander 
Susan  M.  Apgar 
Donald  E.  Coleman 
Marilyn  F.  Faiss 
Helen  R.  Harding 
Sally  McCalian 
Stephanie  Haase  Moore 
Helene  M.  Schmnacher 

1961 

Gary  L.  Moore 
Sandra  Brandt  Richard 

xl962 

Sarah  E.  Blaskovitz 

Honorary 

W  alter  C.  Beck 
Bertlia  M.  Hein 
Arthur  H.  James 
L.  H.  Larimer 
Charles  Leese 
Charles  Nicely 
Scott  C.  Rea 
J.  Parsons  Schaeffer 
Raymond  C.  Shindler 
Nonnan  S.  Wolf 

Matching    Gifts 

General  Atronics  Corp. 

W.  T.  Grant  Co. 

Gulf  Oil  Corp. 

The  Merck  Co.  Foundation 

Pennsylvania  Power  &  Light  Co. 


JUNE    1961 


25 


— T 


1961  Alumni  Loyalty  Fund 


IDENT'S   CLUB 


Luther  A.  Fisher  '22 
J.  Stanley  Smith  '29 
Erie  1.  Siiobert  11  '35 


Scott  C.  Rea,  Boanl  Mnnlxr 
Preston  H.  Smith  '3S 
Frank  A.  Eyer  x'98 


Da\  id  \an  Pell,  Board  Member 

Simon   B.   '30  and  Kathryn  Jarrett  Hlioads  x'34 

Roger  M.  Blough  '25 


Vernon  H.  Phillips  '38 

Miller  R.  tJerhardt  '30 

Charles  Nicely,  Board  Member 

LawTence  C.  Fisher  '31 

Donald  E.  '50  and  Flora  Bamhart 

Wissinger  '51 
Charles  W.  Drumm  '20 
John  C.  Horn,  Board  Member 
H.  Vernon  Bloiigh  '31 
Larry  '43  and  Louise  Kresge  Isaacs 

'45 
Robert  N.  Troutman  '26 
George  L.  Haller,  Board  Member 
Ralpli  C.  Geigle  '35 
William  R.  Swarm  '33 
William  H.  Clehron  Jr.  '40 
Martha  Bodman  Martz  '34 
Claude  G.  Aikens  '11 
Ahin  W.  Carpenter  '24 
Harry  M.  Riee  '26 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  E.  E.  Wissinger 
.\Ibert  P.  '50  and  Louise  Siemers 

Molinaro  '.50 
Calvin  P.  '04  and  Margaret  Rotli- 

rock  Swank  '06 
Merit  Laundry  and  Dry  Cleaning 

Company 
Robert  A.  Gabrenya  '40 
Charles  A.  Morris  '49 
Philip  R.  Templin  '42 
Harold  \.  Fisher  '20 
Louise  E.  West  '39 
Mary  Lizzio  Govekar  '47 
Gustavc  W.  Weber,  S.U.  President 
Edward    S.    Jr.    '42    and    Blanche 

Fonicy  Rogers  '42 
Ernest  F.  Walker  '21 
Ralph  H,  Jr.  '49  and  Susan  Foltz 

Tietbohl  '51 
Lester  J.  Karsehner  '37 
Robert  F.  '48  and  Elise  Thompson 

Wohlsen  '47 
Lewis  C.  Hcrrold  '30 
Roswell  J.  '46  and  Gayle  Clark 

Johns  '47 
N.  R.  Benner  '25 
Mary  Farlling  HoUway  '28 
James  A.  CIrossman  '36 
Allan  B.  Packman  '48 
Helen  Ott  Soper  '28 
Donald  F.  '51  and  Marie  Beam 

Wohisc-n  '51 
N.  A.  Danowsky  '15 
Louise  Mehring  Koontz  '35 


ENTURY  CLU 

Shirley  \oung  '51 

James  O.  Rumbaugh  Jr.  '50 

Charles  G.  Jones  '35 

W.  Ralph  Wagenseller  '00 

Robert  L.  Herr  '39 

John  I.  Woodruff  '88 

Norman  S.  Wolf  '2.5 

D.  Edgar  '34  and  Aberdeen  Philips 

Hutchison  '34. 
W.  Donald  Fisher  '51 
Rayinond  V,.  '47  and  Dorotliy  Dell- 

ecker  Hochstuld  '43 
Henry  H.  Gassier  '34 
Ira  C.  Gross  '15 
John  H.  Momrow  Jr.  '52 
Harold  H.  '39  and  Katherine  Diet- 

terle  Benion  '41 
Charles  E.  '27  and  Dorothy  Rotlier- 

mel  Chaffee  '28 
William  G.  Dershiuu  .\'98 
Richiu-d  D.  Moglia  '47 
Guy  M.  Bogar  '21 
Roscoe  L.  Fisher  '32 
William  S.  Morrow  '34 
James  C.  '50  and  Martha  Martin 

Gehris  '51 
W.  M.  Rcarick  '94 
William  E.  Royer  '33 
H.  S.  Rausch   17 
Grace  A.  Geisebnan  '09 
John  W.  Thompson  '09 
Richard  A.  Scharfe  Jr.  '31 
Ida  Olmsted  Fredrickson  '21 
Jess  M.  Kemberling  '39 
Calvin  V.  Erdly  '20 
Alpha  Sigma  Omega  (Phi  Mu 

Delta  Alumni) 
John  F.  '15  and  Katherine  Wagner 

Harkins   16 
Laura  L.  Gemberling  '28 
J.  Donald  Steele  '33 
Clyde  R.  '37  and  Helen  Wentzel 

Spitzner  '37 
W.  Frank  '39  .md  Isabel  Tewkes- 

bur)  Laudenslayer  '39 
John  B.   13  and  Mary  GraybiU 

Knisel<-y    13 
Jack  K.  Bishop  '57 
Stephen  J.  .Martinee  '.35 
Sanford  P.  Blough  '42 
Reed  '32  and  Mildred  Arbegiist 

Speer  '30 
Schuyler  C;.  Irwin  '09 
Russell  F.  Auman  '20 


Maurice  R.  Gortner  '21 

Jack  E.  Cisney  '59 

Mary  Scott  Gumpher  '37 

C.  M.  Shaffer  '28 

Merle  A.  Beam  '22 

MarKn  R.  Fetterolf  '23 

.Mabel  Kinzcy  Fetterolf  '24 

I.  Wilson  '24  and  Lottie  Brosius 

Kepner  '24 
.\.  C.  Curran  '09 
Kay  G.  S1i(.<'1(t  '28 
.\loysius  \ .  '48  and  Phyllis  Swartz 

Derr  '49 
Chalender  H.  Lesher  '04 
Helen  G.  Fisher  '13 
Lillian  E.  Fisher  '12 
James  R.  Clark  '46 
North  New  Jersey  District  Ahinmi 

Club 
Glenn  E.  '24  and  Dorothy  Heiser 

Fislier  '30 
L.  C.  Hassinger  .\'99 
Ethel  Smyser  Kemble  '10 
James  M.  Herrold  '28 
Twila  Crebs  Herrold  '30 
Philip  H.  Pearson  '02 
Edward  L.  Dalby  '22 
Mabel  Fultz  Chilcott  '33 
Harry  V.  Knorr  '17 
Clarence  H.  Gelnett  '26 
Clyde  D.  '41  and  Louise  McWill- 

iams  Sechler  '43 
Beatrice  Rettinger  '23 
Miriam  Huyett  Alexander  '24 
George  W.  Herrold  '25 
Hannah  Pitner  Lambert  '28 
Maria  Geiselman  Clabriel.son  '13 
Warren  Herrold  '41 
William  M.  Duck  '11 
.Mary  (;.  Steele  '14 
Ralph  W.  Woodruff  '20 
P.  H.  Aiipleyard  x'22 
\\'.  Alfred  .Streamer  '26 
William  j.  Weliky  '31 
Harold  li.  Sunday '32 
Arthur  G.  Webber  '34 
J.  W.  x'39  and  Adelaide  Stewart 

Hostetter  x'39 
Hannah    Pitner   Lambert    '28— 

PeimsyKania  Power  and  Light 

Co. 
W.  H.  Dreibelhis  '29 
O.  H.  Aurand  '21 
John  '49  and  Harriet  Ann  Gould 

-Mertz  '48. 


26 


SUSQUEHANNA     ALUMNUS 


DECADE   RESULTS 

W'itli  class  i(iiikiii<j,  iii  pcrccut  of  incinbcrs  giving  and  average  gift. 


lO's 


Percent  G 

ving    (22.9) 

Average 

Gift 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

'13 

56.3 

1 

'11 

'17 

33.3 

2 

'14 

'11 

31.3 

3 

'13 

'15 

27.3 

4 

'12 

'10 

19.0 

5 

'15 

'12 

17.4 

6 

'10 

'14 

17.4 

7 

'19 

'16 

16.1 

8 

'17 

'18 

14.8 

9 

'16 

'19 

10.0 

10 

'18 

($32.82) 


19th 

Century 

30's 

Percent  Giving    (52.9) 

Average 

Gift    ($104,721 

Percent  Giving    (  1  8.7  ) 

Average  Gift 

($36.83) 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

Average 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

Average 

'88 

100.0 

1 

'98 

$158.75 

'39 

33.3 

1 

'35 

$79.04 

'98 

80.0 

2 

'88 

100.00 

'34 

24.7 

2 

'38 

65.18 

'94 

66.7 

3 

'99 

52.50 

'36 
'38 

21.6 
20.8 

3 
4 

'33 
'39 

36.81 
36.31 

'99 

50.0 

4 

'94 

51.25 

'37 

19.3 

5 

'37 

35.90 

'91 

0.0 

5 

'91 

0.00 

'35 

17.1 

6 

'30 

33.47 

'92 

0.0 

6 
OO's 

'92 

0.00 

'31 
'30 
'33 
'32 

16.6 
14.9 
14.6 
14.2 

7 

8 

9 

10 

'34 
'31 
'32 
'36 

32.50 
28.73 
26.80 
15.31 

Percent  Giving    (21 

.4) 

Averag 

e  Gift 

($39.48) 

40'$ 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

Average 

Percent  Giving    (  19.8) 

Ave 

rage  Gift 

($22.69) 

'01 

50.0 

1 

'00 

$100.00 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

Average 

'06 

37.5 

2 

'09 

71.67 

'04 

30.7 

3 

'02 

55.00 

'41 
'47 

48.6 
25.0 

I 

2 

'47 
'46 

$31.96 
30.00 

'09 

24.0 

4 

'04 

40.00 

'48 

20.5 

3 

'42 

28.51 

'00 

20.0 

5 

'06 

25.00 

'46 

20.0 

4 

'43 

23.33 

'08 

17.6 

6 

'01 

17.50 

'44 

19.4 

5 

'40 

22.82 

'02 

16.7 

7 

'05 

10.00 

'49 
'43 

18.2 
18.0 

6 

7 

'41 
'48 

22.36 
22.22 

'03 

14.2 

8 

'08 

5.83 

'40 

17.5 

8 

'49 

19.89 

'05 

12.5 

9 

'03 

5.00 

'42 

15.9 

9 

'45 

17.50 

'07 

7.7 

10 

'07 

5.00 

'45 

15.6 

10 

'44 

9.42 

50's 


Percent  Giving    (14.6) 
Class  Percent 


Average  Gift    ($16.78) 


Rank 


Class 


Average 


Average 


20's 


$45.00 

'51 

42.50 

'56 
'50 
'53 
'58 

39.44 

37.50 

35.56 

'57 

33.75 

'59 

28.33 

'52 
'54 

27.36 

25.00 

9.38 

Class 

'60 

'ercent  G 

ving    (21.1  ) 

Avere 

ge  Gift    ($ 

44.1  1  ) 

Class 

Percent 

Rank 

Class 

Average 

'21 

30.8 

1 

'22 

$151.11 

'23 

30.0 

2 

'25 

58.53 

'26 

29.5 

3 

'20 

53.85 

'24 

27.3 

4 

'28 

43.52 

'20 

22.2 

5 

'21 

40.63 

'25 

21.4 

6 

'24 

39.33 

'28 

19.0 

7 

'29 

36.90 

'22 

18.8 

8 

'26 

30.97 

'27 

15.5 

9 

'23 

23.08 

'29 

14.5 

10 

'27 

15.66 

JUNE 

1961 

21.4 

1 

'51 

$41.66 

18.3 

2 

'50 

24.00 

17.9 

3 

'59 

20.33 

16.5 

4 

'57 

16.45 

14.9 

5 

'52 

14.63 

14.0 

6 

'54 

1  l.lt 

13.0 

7 

'58 

10.03 

12.7 

8 

'56 

8.97 

12.4 

9 

'53 

7.87 

7.8 

10 

'55 

6.70 

60's 


Percent 

10.2 


Class 

'60 


Average 

$  8.89 


RANK   BY   DECADES 

Total   Percent  Giving    (18.5)  Total   Average  Gift    ($32.73) 

Decade  Percent  Rank  Decade  Average 


19th 

52.9 

1 

19th 

$104.72 

lO's 

22.9 

2 

20's 

44.11 

OO's 

21.4 

3 

OO's 

39.48 

20's 

21.1 

4 

30's 

36.83 

40's 

19.8 

5 

lO's 

32.82 

30'5 

18.7 

6 

40's 

22.69 

50's 

14.6 

7 

50's 

16.78 

27 


CLUB   NEWS 


BALTIMORE 

The  first  regular  meeting  of  the 
newly-formed  Baltimore  Alumni 
Club  met  March  18.  President 
Weber  told  the  group  of  recent 
changes  and  futme  plans  for  Sus- 
quehanna and  answered  many 
questions  asked  by  the  25  alumni 
and  guests  present. 

OfiBcers  elected  to  carry  on  the 
work  of  tlie  new  club  ;ire  Frank  V. 
Coinpton  '52,  president;  Dorothy 
\V.  Reeder  '26,  secretaiy-treasurer; 
I.  Wilson  Kepner  '24.  Ted  Oshirak 
'54  and  Myer  R.  Musser  '30,  execu- 
tive committee. 


FLORIDA 

Two  meetings  have  been  held  in 
recent  months  in  an  effort  to  form  a 
Suscjuehanna  alumni  club  in  Flor- 
ida. Six  alumni  met  with  Dr.  Ber- 
nard W.  Krapf,  assistimt  to  the 
president,  December  5  in  Miami. 
On  March  27,  twelve  alumni  and 
guests  met  President  ^^'eber  and 
heard  about  Susqiu^hanna's  expan- 
sion program.  The  Miami  group 
plans  to  organize  for  future  meet- 
ings. 

Because  of  the  great  distance  in- 
volved between  Miami  and  a  group 
of  alumni  on  the  ^^'est  Coast  it  is 
suggested  tliat  tlie  alumni  in  and 
around  St.  Petersburg  form  a  sep- 
arate group.  The  many  alumni 
who  spend  the  winter  or  several 
weeks  in  Florida  will  be  welcome 
to  attend  the  \arious  meetings. 
The  alumni  office  will  be  pleased 
to  hear  from  such  alumni  so  that 
announcements  of  Florida  meetings 
can  be  sent  to  them. 


JOHNSTOWN 

A  large  and  enthusiastic  group 
of  alumni  met  at  the  Sunnehanna 
C(juntry  Club  .April  5  to  hear  Jim 
Garrett,  S.  U.'s  athletic  director  and 


head  footliall  coach.  Mr.  Carrctt 
showed  m()\ies  of  the  1960  football 
season  and  spoke  to  the  group  con- 
cerning Sus(iu('hanna's  athletic  pro- 
gram. Dr.  lunest  W  alker  '21  con- 
ducted tlu>  business  meeting  antl 
the  following  officers  were  elected 
for  the  coming  year:  David  V'olk 
'52,  president;  Louis  J.  Heinze  '58, 
vice  president;  Perce  R.  .\ppleyard 
x'22,  secretary;  Frank  K.  Fetterolf 
'48,  treasurer;  Charles  A.  'Venner 
'49,  executive  board   mcnil)('r. 


LEHIGH  VALLEY 

Lehigii  Valleys  spring  meeting 
was  held  at  the  home  of  Dr.  and 
Mrs.  Ernest  Hess  on  Friday,  May 
26.  Fourteen  persons  enjoyed  a 
covered  dish  supper.  The  alumni 
director  reported  on  Alimini  Day 
and  futm-e  Alumni  Association 
plans.  The  following  officers  were 
elected  for  the  coming  year:  Ernest 
Hess  '34,  president;  Anne  Geating 
Landis  '27,  secretary-treasurer. 


LEWISTOWN 

Dr.  Albert  A.  Zimmer,  dean  of 
students,  spoke  to  14  LewistowTi 
area  alumni  and  guests  who  met  at 
the  Elks  Club  May  8.  In  addition 
to  discussing  tlie  academic  progress 
at  Susquehanna  Dr.  Zimmer  as- 
sured the  group  that  expansion  and 
progress  has  not  affected  the  friend- 
ly atmosphere  which  has  ahvajs 
pervaded  the  campus.  The  incum- 
bent officers  were  elected  for  an- 
other year. 


NEW  YORK  METROPOLITAN 

Tw('nt\-three  alumni  aiul  guests 
met  at  St.  Peter's  Lritlieriin  CJliurtli 
May  19  to  hear  Jim  Garrett  (sub- 
stituting for  the  ill  A.  A.  Stagg  Jr.) 
tell  of  Susquehanna's  fine  year  in 
atliletics.  Plans  were  made  to  spon- 
sor a  program  for  incoming  fresh- 


men and  present  S.  U.  students  of 
the  iirea  on  September  9. 


NORTH  JERSEY 

Another  banner  meeting  w  as  held 
at  tlie  Peacock  House  Saturday, 
April  15.  The  90  persons  present 
saw  movies  of  the  1960  football 
season  and  heard  Coacli  Jim  Gar- 
rett, a  native  of  Rutherford,  N.  J., 
explain  the  part  athletics  arc  play- 
ing in  S.  U.'s  expansion  program. 
Jake  Spangler  '52,  club  president, 
presented  a  $1(X)  check  to  President 
Weber  as  the  club's  contribution  to 
die  1961   I.ovaltv  Fund. 


PHILADELPHIA 

The  Rev.  John  Geuscl  '40  related 
the  fascinating  story  of  his  ministry 
to  jazz  musiciiuis  to  the  43  alumni 
and  guests  who  met  at  the  Poor 
Richard  Club,  Philatlelphia,  April 
21.  Dr.  Otto  Reimherr,  assistant 
professor  of  religion  and  philoso- 
phy, and  Ann  Hewes  '61,  1960 
Homecoming  Queen,  spoke  about 
student  life  and  activities  on  the 
campus.  New  officers  were  elected 
for  the  coming  year:  Harold  Shaffer 
'40,  president;  Donald  F.  Wohl- 
sen  '50,  1st  vice  president;  Bruce 
Bell  '55,  2nd  vice  president;  Mrs. 
C.  E.  Thompson  x21,  s(>cr(>t;iry; 
Paul  A.  Wagner  '50,  tre;isurer;  Shir- 
ley Ann  Young  '51,  historian  and 
publicit\-;  Robert  E.  Ricedorf  '50, 
dirt'ctor  (three  \ear  term);  Fnmk 
W  .  Weaver  '29  and  Edith  Franken- 
field  Cramer  .34,  ;ue  directors, 
eleited  pre\  iouslx ,  with  terms  ex- 
piring in  1963. 


READING-LANCASTER 

'I'welve  ;dumni  and  guests  met  at 
till'  Wyomissing  Club  on  Ma\-  20. 
Dr.  Charles  Chaffee,  new  .Mumni 
.Association  president,  spoke  in- 
formally to  the  group  ;md  solicited 
its  help  in  e;nrying  out  ;in  active 
program.  The  following  officers 
were  elected  for  1961-62:  W.  Frank 


28 


SUSQUEHANNA      ALUMNUS 


Laiulenslayer  '39,  president;  Ralpli 
Tietholil  "49,  \ic'e  president;  \\  i!l- 
iaiii  \\  liiteley  '35,  secretaiy;   Ricli- 

.ird  C^aliii  "58,  treasurer. 


WILLIAMSPORT 

Eii^liteen  aluniui  met  at  the  home 
ot  \\'illiamsp()rt  Club  President 
Dave  Bennett  '53  on  Miuch  21. 
Football  Coach  Jim  Garrett  sho\\'ed 
mo\'ies  of  the  1960  football  season 
and  discussed  S.  U.s  athletic  pro- 
gram. Following  the  informal 
meeting  ri'freshments  were  ser\ed. 


YORK-HANOVER 

Ft)rty  alimmi  and  guests  met  at 
Paradise  Union  Church  April  27. 
Dean  \\'ilhelm  Reuning  spoke  to 
the  group  concerning  Susquehan- 
na's progress  and  plans.  Parents  of 
several  S.  U.  students  also  were 
present  at  the  meeting.  During 
thi>  business  meeting  a  motion  was 
passed  that  the  scholarship  plans 
be  terminated  and  that  as  loans  are 
repaid  a  \'ork-Adams  County  schol- 
arship be  started  at  the  University'. 
The  present  officers  were  re-elect- 
ed for  another  vear. 


S.  U.  WEDDINGS 


GOLDSM ITH-GILPIN 

Ruth  Gilpin  '30  to  A.  R.  Ckjldsmith. 
The  iduple  resides  at  607  Robinson 
Street,  Elmira,  N.  V. 

RACHAU-STEFFEV 
Eleanore  Ruth  Steffcy  '54  to  Richard 
lAiin  Racliau,  Aufjiist  22,  1959.  Brides- 
maids included  Eleanor  Borski  '54  and 
Carol  Ahr  Carlston  x'54.  The  couple  is 
rcsidinil  in  Belleville,  Pa. 

OSINCHAK-MEYER 
Sandra  M.  Meyer  '59  to  Joseph  Osin- 
chak  '59,  April  2.3,  1960  in  Morris  Plains, 
N.  J.  Sidney  F.  Richard  '59  served  as 
best  man.  The  couple  is  residing  at  No. 
6  Emile  Apts.,  Ro.xboro  Road,  Durham, 
N.  C. 

WELSH-BOYER 
\ancy  L.  Boyer  '59  to  Egbert  G. 
Welsh,  June  18,  1960  in  Cyrus  D.  Jones 
Memorial  Chapel,  Ehn  Park  Methodist 
Church,  Scranton,  Pa.  The  couple  li\es 
in  Damascus,  Pa. 

VANDEVANDER-FORD 
Elizahcth  Joan  Ford  '56  to  Robert  H. 
\'ande\ander,  July  22,  1960,  in  Messiah 
Lutlieran  Church,  Dayton,  Ohio.  Tliey 
reside  at  4.37  Chiranna  Axenue,  Dayton 
19. 

M.^cDOXALD-CHARLES 
Lydia  Charles  x'62  to  Williuni  W.  Mac- 
Donald  '60,  November  5.  1960.  The  cou- 
ple  resides   at   230    East    Fourth    Street, 
Media,  Pa. 

STEPHENSOX-ZACHARIAS 
Carol  C.  Zacharias  '60  to  Wayne  Steph- 
enson, December  26,  1960,  in  St.  Paul's 


Lutheran  Church,  Hanover,  Pa.  Judy 
Zacharias  '63  ser\'ed  as  one  of  the  brides- 
maids. The  couple  lives  at  1177  Burnet 
Avenue,  Union,  N.  J. 

AHLBRAND-BATES 

Susan    Bates   '59   to     Gary     .AJilbrand. 

January    7,    1961.      Mr.    Alilbrand    is    a 

utility   engineer   and   the   couple   resides 

at  113  Victoria  Drive,  Pittsburgh  27,  Pa. 

GABRENYA-FINDLEY 
Thelma  A.  Findley  to  Robert  A.  Gah- 
renya,  '40.  April  15,  1961,  in  Trinity  Lu- 
theran Church,  Johnstown,  Pa.  The  Rev. 
Harold  Lee  Rowe  '34,  pastor,  performed 
the  ceremony.  Mr.  Gabrenya  is  assist- 
ant secretary  to  Slovenian  Savings  and 
Loan  Association  of  Franklin-Coneniaugh. 


Bo7vi  Crusaders 


To  Robert  N.  and  Roberta  Goetz  Pal- 
mer '48,  a  daughter,  Heather  Ruth,  May 
15,  1959.  Heather  was  born  just  one 
year  to  the  day  after  her  parents  drove 
tlirough  the  heather  ( not  in  bloom ) 
above  Balmoral  Castle  in  Scotland.  Tlic\' 
spent  two  months  touring  14  comitrics, 
also  visited  the  World's  Fair  in  Europe. 
25  Hall-Bar  Road,  Avon,  N.  Y. 

To  Don  and  Carol  Kogel  Valentine 
x'58,  identical  twin  boys,  April  8,  1960. 
Don  is  serving  as  interim  minister  at 
Beth    Eden    Baptist    Church,    Waltham, 


Mass.     215  Herrick  Road,  Newton  Cen- 
tre 59,  Mass. 

To  Gus  P.  and  Joyce  Miller  Lennes  '53, 
a  daughter,  Sheryl  Lyn,  May  1960.  120 
Union  Street,  Honesdale,  Pa. 

To  Kay  and  Frank  G.  Smith  '5.5,  a 
daughter,  Kathryn  Nancy,  September  25, 

1960.  1985     South     Delaware     Street, 
Allentown.  Pa. 

To  Lester  L.  '5.9  and  A/.  Lorraine  Kelly 
Brtdiaker  '.59,  a  son,  Philip  Ashley,  No- 
\ ember  6,  1960.  29  South  Market  Street, 
Selinsgrove,  Pa. 

To  Mr.  '59  and  Mrs.  Rus.wll  P.  Mertz, 
their  fourth  child,  a  .son,  Matthew,  De- 
cember 5,  1960.  349  Nortli  lltli  Street, 
Sunbury,  Pa. 

To  C.  Dale  '52  and    Shirley    Decker 

Gateman    x'55,    a  son,    Cameron    Dale. 

January  23,  1961.  White  Birch  Terrace, 
Kinnelon,  N.  J. 

To  Nora  Steinhards  Galin.^  '54,  and  her 
husband,  a  daughter,  Sandra  Astra,  Feb- 
ruary 4,  1961.  Mrs.  Galins  is  a  chief  re- 
search technician  in  Boston,  Mass.  Her 
name  as  co-author  has  appeared  in  many 
medical  publications.  265  Pond  Street, 
\\'estwood,  Mass. 

To  Thomas  J.  and  Lynne  Van  Sciver 
Si>roule  '60,  a  son,  Thomas  James  Sproule 
Jr.,  February  5,  1961.  4752  Springfield 
.\\enue,  Pennsauken  8,  N.  J. 

To  Barbara  and  George  H.  Posjiisil 
'57,  dieir  third  daughter,  Barbara  Allyn, 
February  14,  1961.  1.378  Morris  Ave- 
nue, Union,  N.  J. 

To  George  W.  and  Suzanne  Thurp 
Oliver  '58,  a  son,  George  James,  Febru- 
ary 24,  1961.  62  South  Grove  Street, 
East  Aurora,  N.  Y. 

To  Steve  '53  and  Joyce  Wagner  Torok 
'53,  their  third  son.  Garth  Steven,  March 
9,  1961.  1361  Dennis  Road,  Southamp- 
ton, Pa. 

To  Clifford  M.  and  Jean  Derr  Powell 
'49,  their  second  daughter,  Rebecca  Jean. 
March  23,  1961.  1176  King.sley  Road, 
Highland  Park,  Camp  Hill,  Pa. 

To  Phil  '52  and  Shirley  Still  Torromeo 
x'54,  their  fourth  child,  a  son,  David 
George,  March  25,  1961.  371  South  12tli 
Street,  Lindenhurst,  N.  Y. 

To  Don  C.  '60  and  Jane  Sanders  Leh- 
mer  x'60,  a  daughter,  Stephanie  Jane, 
.\pril  4,  1961.  104  North  Queen  Street, 
\oTk,  Pa. 

To  Louis  and  Gloria  Graybill  Brubaker 
x'61,    a    daughter,    Rebecca    Lynn,    April 

1961.  R.  D.  #1,  Liverpool,  Pa. 

To  Ronald  L.  .v'59  and  Georgia  Curtis 
Forster   x'59,    a    son,    Ronald    Lloyd    II, 


JUNE    1961 


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April  28,  1961.    9629  Long  Branch  Lane, 
Houston  24,  Texas. 

To  Dr.  x'4l  and  Mrs.  Williuin  D.  May, 
a  son,  William  .\ntlreu,  April  28,  Dr. 
May  is  clean  of  Johnson  Teachers  College 
in  John.son,  \'t. 

To  The  Rev.  '4S  and  Mrs.  Augustus 
V.  TU'tlwIil,  their  second  child,  a  daugh- 
ter, Diane  Kllen,  May  2,  1961.  Pastor 
Tietbohl  serves  St.  John's  KvanKelical 
Lutheran  (Miiirih  in  Nanticoke,  Pa. 

To  Diiinij  H.  '60  and  Jiiiif  Xonite- 
macher  Sluink  '&),  a  daughter,  Stephanie 
Patricia,  May  12,  1961.  1009  East  Clive- 
den Street.  Philadelphia  19.  Pa. 

To  The  Rev.  David  H.  "57  and  Patricia 
Honsberger  Harris  x'56,  a  son,  David 
Christian,  May  16.  1961.  Mt.  Plc-asant 
Mills.  Pa. 

To  Chapliiiii  -5^  and  Mrs.  Stuart  H. 
Lengel  jr.,  their  tourtli  cliild,  a  daughter. 
May  19,  1961.  Otficc  of  Base  Chaplain. 
Bnnkrr  Hill  A. KB.,   IVru.  Ind. 


DEATHS 


Charles  R.  ilollenhach  16,  Pahn>Ta, 
Pa.,  March  2,  1956. 

Dr.  C.  G.  Shatzer  he  '21,  Springfield, 
Ohio,  September  12.   19.59. 

Owen  H.  Memh  x'04,  Watertown, 
N.  v.,  January  3,  1960. 

Dr.  Pen,  T.  Mohi,  xI6.  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

Charles  M.  Weiglc  '21,  Getty.sburg,  Pa., 
January  15,  1961. 

Louise  Atnelia  Walter  .x'28.  Middle- 
burg,  Pa.,  February  20,  1961.  Miss 
Walter  taught  school  for  .30  years  in 
Franklin   Township,   Snyder   County,   Pa. 

Alice  W.  Breimeier  '04,  Selinsgrove, 
Pa.,  February  20,  1961.  Among  her 
survivors  is  Alcla  Long  '2.5  of  Northum- 
berland, Pa. 

Dr.  Frederick  Hru.th  he  '45,  White 
Plains,  N.Y.,  February  20,1961.  Dr.  Brush 
retired  in  19.36  after  24  >'cars  as  medical 
director  of  Burke  Foiuidation,  a  rehabili- 
tation center  in  which  he  conducted  ex- 
tensive research  into  convalescence  re- 
creational tlierapy  and  rehabilitation.  He 
helped  endow  the  Susciuehanna  Univer- 
sity Press.  A  native  of  Susquehanna,  Pa., 
Dr.  Brush  maintained  an  active  interest 
in  the  Suscjuehanna  Valley,  writing  poet- 


ry and  fiction  with  the  lore  of  the  region 
as  a  background. 

Ral))h  II.  Chr'istopher  x'31,  February 
23,  1961.  After  discharge  from  the  .ser- 
vice 14  years  ago  Mr.  Christopher  was  a 
heating  engineer  with  tlie  Connnonwealth 
Heating  Company  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
He  is  sur\ived  by  his  wife.  June  \'.,  two 
sons  Ralph  and  Ronald,  and  four  grand- 
sons. 

The  Rev.  Thomas  Atkituton,  D.D.  '23, 
Lansdale,  Pa.,  March  8,  1961.  Dr.  At- 
kinson served  as  chaplain  of  Eastern  State 
Penitentiary,  Craterford,  Pa.  He  also 
had  served  as  a,ssi.stant  chaplain  at  East- 
ern Penitentiary  in  Philadelphia.  Prior 
to  taking  the  chaplain  post  in  194.5,  Pas- 
tor .Atkinson  served  churches  at  Sinking 
Spring,  Lehighton  and  .\mbler.  His  wife, 
Esther  Wilderniuth  Atkinson  '20  survives 

Dr.  Frank  P.  Bayer  '14,  he  '25,  Mifflin- 
burg.  Pa.,  March  26,  1961.  Following 
graduation  (  svnnma  cum  laude)  from 
Sus(|uchanna,  Dr.  Boyer  was  named  prin- 
cipal of  the  Lewis  Township  High  School. 
In  1922  he  was  elected  supervising  prin- 
cipal of  Mifflinburg  Schools  and  in  1930 
was  named  county  superintendent.  He 
served  in  this  capacity  for  24  years  and 
was  retired  in  19.54  after  a  brilliant  career 
as  an  educator  and  administrator.  His 
wife;  daughter  Eugenia;  four  sons,  Spen- 
cer and  his  wife,  Shirley  Showalter  Boyer 
■50,  Winston,  John  and  Vincent  '52  sur- 
vive. 

Chester  C.  Fi.sher  x,  AUenwood,  Pa., 
April  11.  1961. 

Aloysius  F.  Strunk  '32,  Shamokin,  Pa., 
April  22,  1961.  Mr.  Stnuik  was  a  teach- 
er in  the  Coal  Township  school  system 
for  more  than  30  years  and  at  one  time 
was  its  varsity  basketball  coach.  He  is 
survived  by  his  mother,  wife,  two  sons, 
three  sisters  ;uk1  four  brothers. 


Lester  B.  Donnan,  Selinsgrove,  Pa., 
.\pril  26,  1961.  Mr.  Donnan  was  em- 
ployed as  a  fireman  at  Suscpiehanna  for 
13  years.  Suriving  are  his  wife  I'.dith, 
who  is  on  the  office  stafi^  at  S.U.,  father, 
two  daughters,  son  and  three  sisters. 

The  Rev.  Frank  Kiilp  .v'27,  Perkasie, 
Pa.,  .\pril  27,  1961.  His  first  charge 
was  Quakake  Parish  at  Schuylkill  County 
and  in  1942  he  was  called  to  St.  Paul's 
Lutheran  Church,  .•Kpplebachsville,  where 
he  served  imtil  1952.  For  many  years  Pas- 
tor Kulp  was  a  chaplain  for  the  Perkasie 
Fire  Company.  Two  sons  and  two  (huigh- 
ters,  seven  grandchildren,  two  brothers 
and  a  sister  survive. 

Leroy  S.  Bowes,  £.«/.,  12.  Philadel- 
phia,  Pa. 

Cre.iton  H.  Billoa  x'25,  .Ml.  Joy,  Pa. 

The  Rev.  Samuel  T.  Nicholas.  D.D. 
x'H7,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

Dr.  Frank  A.  Eyer  x'9S,  Selinsgrove, 
Pa.,  May  26,  1961.  He  had  been  a 
member  of  Susciuehanna's  Board  of  Di- 
rectors for  over  50  years  and  at  the  time 
of  his  death  was  serving  iis  its  secretary. 
In  1953  he  received  an  hononiry  degree 
of  doctor  of  business  administration  from 
Susfjuehanna.  Early  in  life.  Dr.  Eyer  was 
a  telegrapher  for  the  Pennsylvania  Rail- 
road. In  1910  he  laid  the  groimdwork 
that  led  to  fonnatiou  of  the  Middlecreek 
Valley  Telephone  Company  in  Sn\'der 
County,  Pa.,  which  observed  its  .50th 
anniversar\'  last  year.  Dr.  l"\(r  was 
president  of  the  First  Nation;d  B;uik  of 
Selinsgrove  for  15  years,  served  as  pres- 
ident of  tlie  Selinsgrove  \\'atcr  Company 
from  1918  until  19.58;  was  a  .50-year 
member  of  the  Masons  and  charter  mem- 
ber and  past  president  of  the  Selinsgrove 
Rotary  Club.  He  is  sur\  ived  by  his  wife; 
a  niece  and  nephew ,  Allen  ].  Eyer  '36  of 
Pliiladelphia. 


Mark   your  calendar  now  ! 

HOMECOMING  —  OCTOBER   21,    1961 

Football  team  —  a  national  defensive  leader 
last  year  —  plays  Western  Maryland  at  1  :30 

Big    Program   to  be  announced  ! 


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